NWC Week 3
27 Jul 2006 11:36 PM Filed in:
NWC
Well, a slight routine is starting to
develop. More connections are being made active than are being
found broken. As more of the graduate students begin to return from
summer activities, I am sure a few more problems will be discovered
but at least the number of problems with networking are at least
stabilizing.
Furniture issues are still causing for some folks to be upset, but such is the nature of the beast.
The Mac lab is about ready to be imaged. The master computer, named Ground Zero, has most of the software installed and is configured. So, time for me to learn the finer details to Mike Bombich's NetRestore software. The lab should be up and running some time mid week next. [And for all those that are going through MS XP withdraw, I have loaded Parallels as well. So deeps breaths all.]
The new printers have arrived, One for the main office, 2 for the labs (Computer Classroom and Computer Lab) and one color for the main office. The color that it replaced will be set up in the small computer room that will play host to the Apple G5's from the old map room. These computers are the higher end machins which have the added abilities to scan documents, a large cinema screen, AV editing software and now easier access to color printing. These resources will be under a bit more control as I do not want folks going wild over color printing.
Finally, I was completely surprised today. After giving a tour of the classrooms for the folks from OU Classroom Scheduling, I found a card on my desk. It was from the group of grad students who have been here over the summer and have taken part in the move to the NWC. In it were their expressions of thanks to me for my help with their transition into the NWC. I was a bit choked up reading the card, knowing that in part, the help that I have received from my students, Sam and Brian, the Dean's office staff and the grad students themselves is what has made my role easier. I thank you all.
mjl
Furniture issues are still causing for some folks to be upset, but such is the nature of the beast.
The Mac lab is about ready to be imaged. The master computer, named Ground Zero, has most of the software installed and is configured. So, time for me to learn the finer details to Mike Bombich's NetRestore software. The lab should be up and running some time mid week next. [And for all those that are going through MS XP withdraw, I have loaded Parallels as well. So deeps breaths all.]
The new printers have arrived, One for the main office, 2 for the labs (Computer Classroom and Computer Lab) and one color for the main office. The color that it replaced will be set up in the small computer room that will play host to the Apple G5's from the old map room. These computers are the higher end machins which have the added abilities to scan documents, a large cinema screen, AV editing software and now easier access to color printing. These resources will be under a bit more control as I do not want folks going wild over color printing.
Finally, I was completely surprised today. After giving a tour of the classrooms for the folks from OU Classroom Scheduling, I found a card on my desk. It was from the group of grad students who have been here over the summer and have taken part in the move to the NWC. In it were their expressions of thanks to me for my help with their transition into the NWC. I was a bit choked up reading the card, knowing that in part, the help that I have received from my students, Sam and Brian, the Dean's office staff and the grad students themselves is what has made my role easier. I thank you all.
mjl