Time Management for Busy Geeks [RUBY]

February 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment

TimeMgmtTime management is an important skill for getting your work done, finding a satisfactory work / life balance, and keeping your sanity. CIT’s Laurie Fox will present strategies of time management and how best to apply them to our ever-changing, technology-laden lives.
Instructor: Laurie Fox – Assistant Director & Manager for Support Services, Computing and Information Technology

Thursday, February 18, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Milne 104

[Register for Ruby Certificate Credit]

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3D printing now available at the CIT HelpDesk in Milne Library

February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Stop by Milne Library and look behind the glass of the CIT HelpDesk. There you will find two 3D printers hard at work
creating three-dimensional objects of all sorts. 3D printing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file using a wide range of material like plastic, metal, and ceramics. A 3D printer lays down layer upon layer of material until the object is created.

You can design your own 3D objects using software on the Geneseo lab computers or find ready-to-print STL files on 3D community websites like thingiverse.com and youmagine.com. Many community members on these sites share their designs under a Creative Commons license, so you can use, alter, and print the designs.

The printing cost is based on the weight of the 3D object after it is printed. The cost is 4 cents per gram with a 50-cent service charge and there is a rainbow of colors to choose from.

Geneseo is running a new three-credit experimental course this semester entitled Intro to 3D Modeling and Printing.

PrinterCloseUpTo learn more about CIT’s 3D printing service, including how to submit an object for printing and to learn about the CIT Experimental Lab visit wiki.geneseo.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=105971950 .

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Wanna Teach Online @Geneseo?

February 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment

SummerOnlineAre you interested in teaching online this summer? Want to know what Geneseo’s online education program is all about? Attend our informational panel discussions with Geneseo faculty who have recently taught online.

Tuesday, February 9th
11:30am – 1:00pm
Milne 105

This panel discussion may be of interest to those faculty members submitting the 2016 Online Instruction Curriculum Development Application sent by Dean Savi Iyer.

SUNY Geneseo began offering summer online courses in a limited way in 2008, and the program has grown steadily over years. In this panel discussion, Geneseo faculty members will share their experiences with what worked (as well as what didn’t work). This would be a good session to attend for those faculty members considering offering a new online course in Summer 2016.

Faculty members scheduled to participate in the discussion include:
Kurt Cylke (Sociology)
Jennifer Katz (Psychology)
Cynthia Klima (Languages and Literatures)

However, we encourage EVERYONE and anyone who has taught online to come and talk about your experiences. Please RSVP**.

**Note: rsvp’s are requested for attendance purposes only so we can ensure enough space and food for everyone. If you find that you are able to attend, but have not rsvp’d, you are more than welcome to do so.

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Devices, devices!

November 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment

WirelessCIT We all get frustrated when we’re unable to connect wirelessly, wherever we are. Like it or not, we’re using more and more wireless devices to help manage our lives and information needs. CIT is working to make everyone’s experience as good as possible by monitoring usage and upgrading equipment to meet these needs. Did you know that in the space of a single year, users have nearly doubled the number of devices being used on the wireless network? That’s staggering.

wireless

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Don’t Get Hooked!

October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment

HookedPhishingCIT has recently reported that at least two students were snared by some recent phishing attempts. Not sure what phishing is all about? Check out what CIT has to say about it and how to deal with it.

Filed under CIT, Phishing, Security

CIT HelpDesk Moves to Milne Library

September 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment


HelpDeskMovedCIT has friendly, helpful staff now located in Milne Library! As you enter the main doors of the library, our desk will be to your left, behind the Minerva Statue. CIT Tech Help provides assistance with the technology located in Milne Library along with carry-in support for Geneseo students, faculty, and staff personally-owned laptops and mobile devices.

Services offered include:

  • Network setup (including WiFi & VPN)
  • Adding printers
  • Academic software installation
  • Sign-out and support technology available for loan
  • General computer questions

For more information about the services available from the CIT HelpDesk or other technology questions, stop by the HelpDesk, call 585-245-5588, send an email to [email protected] or submit a request in our online system (https://rt.geneseo.edu).

 

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Witness the INSOMNIA (Film Festival)

April 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Popcorn.FlickrUserrpb1001Join the Insomniacs to view the results of our Fourth annual Geneseo Insomnia Film Festival. Viewing and the awarding of some great prizes will take place at the conclusion of GREAT Day, April 21

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Aaaand…. ACTION!

March 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

2015.ActionThe day has arrived! Be on the lookout around campus for our teams who have 24 hours to write, shoot, edit, and post a 3-minute video using a set of elements provided on the GIFF website.  Follow @GeneseoInsomnia on Twitter for the latest news or check out the Facebook page.

Teams are competing for prizes against other SUNY Geneseo students in an attempt to create the most witty, interesting, and creative video. This is a chance for students of all talents to flex their creative muscles and demonstrate their skills, whether they be writers, actors, videographers, or editors. Submissions are judged blindly by a panel of Geneseo faculty and staff. Videos will be shown during a special  award event at the conclusion of GREAT Day, April 21, 2015, at 6:30 pm.

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Get Your Teams Together!

March 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment

2015.RegistrationClosingClose of registration for the 2015 Geneseo Insomnia Film Festival is getting close. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Get your team together and register onthe Geneseo Insomnia Film Fest website.  Once you’re signed on, start planning for Friday, March 27th, when SUNY Geneseo students will compete to create the best 3 minute video, within a 24 hour window.  That’s right! You’ll write, shoot, edit, and post in a single day.

All videos will be shown and awards presented on the evening of GREAT Day (April 21st). Insomniacs are encouraged to invite friends and family over the age of 18.

Remember, you must be registered no later than March 18th to participate. Get more info and check out last year’s winning videos on their Facebook page for updates!

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Workshop: Time Management for Busy Geeks

February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

GOLD.TimeMgmtTuesday, February 24
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Milne 104
Time management is an important skill for getting your work done, finding a satisfactory work / life balance, and keeping your sanity. CIT’s Laurie Fox will present strategies of time management and how best to apply them to our ever-changing, technology-laden lives.

Instructor: Laurie Fox – Assistant Director & Manager for Support Services, Computing and Information Technology

Filed under CIT, GOLD, Workshop

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