Upcoming NUIT Events
November 2007
NUIT Tech Talks
The NUIT Tech Talk series is a chance for you to improve your knowledge regarding new technology and technology-related issues that impact the academic and work environment of the University. Upcoming Tech Talks include:
January 16 – Get to Know Your Computer
Whether you’ve acquired any new technology over the holiday or not, it’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with your computer and any other tech gadgets you might have. Attending this Tech Talk will let you know more about how to:
- Install appropriate software, including Anti-virus and Spyware
- Properly transfer existing data to an additional or new machine
- Automate maintenance to ensure effective use
Register now for this Tech Talk
February 6 – Get Prepared: Northwestern Preparedness Month
How prepared do you think you would be in the event of an emergency or natural disaster? How familiar are you with your department’s disaster recovery plan? Attend this important Tech Talk to learn more about:
- Properly preparing old computers, PDAs, and other devices for disposal so information on them cannot be retrieved
- Properly disposing of confidential information in other formats such as paper, CD, disk, etc.
- Protecting your personal information online
Register now for this Tech Talk.
March 5 – Protecting Privacy: Safe Disposal of Computers and Personal Private Information
Recently thrown out an old computer? Did you remember to properly delete all of your personal private information? Are you sure? Attend this Tech Talk to learn more about:
- Critical disaster recovery techniques
- Backing up options for your vital data
- Plans for Preparedness Month at Northwestern
Register now for this Tech Talk.
2EAST: New Technology Series
In partnership with the University Library, these presentations are specifically intended for faculty who want to take advantage of the teaching and research capabilities of emerging technologies. Upcoming events include:
December 6 — Clickers in the Classroom
Have you ever asked yourself these questions, "Are my students listening?", or "Are those blank stares the result of boredom or confusion?" Now you can discover what your students are comprehending. Student Response Systems, also known as clickers, allow professors to pose questions and instantaneously view students' responses. Please join Martina Bode, Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics department for a demonstration of how she uses clickers to engage students and address their learning challenges. This session will demonstrate the latest version of the clicker hardware, XR and will discuss the latest developments from NU's student response system vendor.
December 13 — Archival Imaging: An Introduction to the NUAMPS Digitization Process
Stefani Foster, AT Photographer and Image Specialist, will present an overview of the production set-up, process and output of the NUIT AT NUAMPS digitization studio. The range of on-site options and acquisition platforms, as well as some presentation models for the resulting work, will be demonstrated. An introduction to the Winterton Collection digital imaging project currently underway will be the main focus of the presentation, but other recent acquisition projects in the studio and in the field will be presented as well.
