Today's Dateline, May 14, 2012
Provost Finalist to Make Presentation Today
Nancy Brickhouse, deputy provost and professor of science education, School of Education, University of Delaware, candidate for provost and vice president for academic affairs, will provide a public presentation at 3 p.m. today, May 14, in Old Union Hall. Brickhouse will discuss "The premier public university of the 21st century: the challenges, the potential, the pathway." Her presentation will be followed by a 45-minute campus reception where faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to meet and mingle informally with her. Brickhouse's vitae may be found at http://www2.binghamton.edu/provost-search/docs/Brickhouse-cv-.pdf. We hope that you will attend these sessions as campus participation and feedback are critical to selecting the right candidate for Binghamton University. Use the evaluation form found at http://www.binghamton.edu/provost-search/ to provide feedback to the search committee.
Featured in 'Inside'
Go to http://binghamton.edu/inside for the following and more:
• Provost finalist Donald Nieman gives on-campus presentation. (http://bit.ly/JNUOrP)
• Faculty and staff members to receive Chancellor's awards, other honors. (http://bit.ly/oTRtrE)
Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows in Public Computing Areas for Fall
During the summer, ITS will update the Microsoft Office suite on Windows computers in the PODS to version 2010. This update will include the Information Commons in the Bartle, Science and UDC Libraries as well as the POD classrooms and residential computing areas across campus. It is recommended that users who use any Office productivity add-ins check for compatibility issues. If you have any questions about the Office upgrade, contact the ITS Help Desk at 777-6420.
Macs in Public Computing Areas Upgrade to OS Lion (10.7)
All Mac computers in the public computing facilities will be upgraded to Apple's Lion (10.7) operating system for the Fall 2012 semester. Older PPC-architecture software is no longer supported on this platform. If you are using older software, such as MagicTool or AppleWorks, please note these packages will not be available in the PODS for Fall 2012. Check the software manufacturer for compatibility with Lion (10.7). If you have any questions about the upgrade to Lion, contact the ITS Help Desk at 777-6420.
Request Computer Software by Aug. 10 for Fall Semester
ITS reminds faculty to request any specialized software needed for use in the public computing facilities before Aug. 10. Individual users do not have the permissions to download and install software on public computers. Visit http://its.binghamton.edu/software/public-request-form to request installation. Requesting software early helps to ensure it is available when students need to use it.
Commencement Storify Page
Check out the new Binghamton Spring Commencement 2012 Storify page at http://storify.com/binghamtonu/binghamton-spring-commencement-2012.
Chair Massage Offered Tuesday
Campus Recreation is offering Chair Massage appointments from 12:40-3:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the newly renovated Rec Center Wellness Services Suite. A licensed massage therapist will be available for 10- or 15-minute chair massage appointments. Massages are performed in a private, comfortable setting, in a seated position and fully clothed. Book a single appointment, or book regular visits-and bring a friend. The cost is $10 for 10 minutes or $15 for 15 minutes payable the day of massage. To schedule an appointment, contact Wellness Services at 777-3515. For more information about the newly renovated Recreation Center, Fitness Memberships and all other recreational programming go to http://play.binghamton.edu.
