We in LIS have been testing a new method of connecting to College resources from off-campus, and we are excited to announce that it is ready for prime time. The Junos Pulse client is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. Next time you’re off-campus, try it yourself – the instructions are at http://go.middlebury.edu/vpn. […]…Continue Reading New VPN Client: Junos Pulse
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“2-D printing, meet 3-D printing.”
The Korean American novelist Chang-rae Lee’s newest novel, On Such a Full Sea appeared in January with a technological twist: Lee collaborated with the 3-D printing company MakerBot to create a first-of-its-kind, limited edition 3-D printed cover, formed from a corn-based bioplastic and made on a MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer. “What I like about this project is […]…Continue Reading “2-D printing, meet 3-D printing.”
Friday Links – February 7, 2014
10 ways alternative energy is about to change the way tech gets powered – Solar-powered laptops, edible battery power, spray-on solar panels, mini windmills: This may be a game-changing year for clean technology. Microsoft Names Satya Nadella Its New CEO: Nadella is the third CEO of Microsoft, and is expected to continue developing its […]…Continue Reading Friday Links – February 7, 2014
Moodle Update on Sunday, February 2, 2014
On February 2nd at 11pm EST, Remote-Learner will be updating our Moodle instance. This is a minor upgrade that includes updates to performance and security, as well as the following feature enhancements: Option to auto-save during quiz attempts (administrative setting) You will be able to search the list of users enrolled in a large course […]…Continue Reading Moodle Update on Sunday, February 2, 2014
Sub Sandwich? Noooo Subpage (Drupal Classes and Work Sessions)
Needing to learn how to edit your Department’s webpage? Want to know how to add sub pages, pictures and sidebars? Checkout go/lisworkshops for upcoming Drupal Intro classes and Work Sessions. From basic content to sidebars, the intro class will give you what you need to get started. Join us for a Drupal intro class and, […]…Continue Reading Sub Sandwich? Noooo Subpage (Drupal Classes and Work Sessions)
Busy start to 2014 in Special Collections
Special Collections has enjoyed a busy start to 2014 with several J-term classes visiting this week to use our collections for coursework. Prof. Peter Lourie’s class Adventure Writing and Digital Story Telling came to see 17th to early 20th century … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Busy start to 2014 in Special Collections
Classroom A/V upgrades: AXT 201, FIC Freeman 1, FIC Cook 1, Gifford Classroom, MBH (several)
In December 2013 LIS upgraded the audio/video equipment in many classrooms on-campus: AXT 201 FIC FR1 FIC CK1 GFD CLS BIH 104 BIH 117 BIH 161 BIH 317 BIH 505 BIH 632 PRS KDR Here is what has changed: – … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Classroom A/V upgrades: AXT 201, FIC Freeman 1, FIC Cook 1, Gifford Classroom, MBH (several)