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E-Mail Crunch Slowed College Servers
If you have noticed slower computer speeds in the past few weeks there is at least one reason.  That is the number of !everyone and !students emails clogging the webmail system.    more...

Monon Bell Tickets Going Fast

Wabash's tickets for the 2005 Monon Bell Classic are going fast.

Wabash Bookstore manager Mike Bachner said brisk sales over the weekend have left the College with approximately 320 tickets as of noon Monday.

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Network Administrator Quentin Dodd Turning His Writing into First Film
nullGrowing up, Quentin Dodd ’94 had trouble finding age-appropriate books that held his interest. At the age of 29, he began writing stories he would have enjoyed as a late-elementary/middle school student.    more...

WFYI to bring NPR to College Radio Station

In an age when satellite radio services, IPods and other trendy technological advances are turning the radio industry on its ear, WFYI Public Radio is fostering new community partnerships, which 
bring a stronger “local” presence to FM radio.

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Adobe Reader 7 Bug Causes PDF Viewing Problem
A documented bug in Adobe Acrobat reader v7 may prevent PDF files on the web from displaying correctly when using Internet Explorer.  If you click on a PDF file and a new window flashes on the screen and then disappears, your computer has the problem.  Not all PDF files are affected, but many are.    more...

Fall 2005 Computer Lab Hours
IT Services announces operating hours for public computer labs during the fall semester, when classes are in session. Special hours will be announced later for fall break (Oct. 13-16), Thanksgiving break (November 19-27), and finals week.    more...

Classroom Projection Systems to be Protected by Deep Freeze
For the fall semester, the standard classroom projection system setup will be protected by "Deep Freeze", which restores the computer to its default configuration after every restart. This change should increase the usability and reliability of the classroom systems, by ensuring that no matter how much someone changes a computer, it will be fine for the next person.    more...

President Ford Rings In the Class of 2009

Wabash College President Andrew T. Ford rang in the Class of 2009 on a warm and humid Saturday afternoon. Ford welcomed the 251 freshmen to the Wabash community and invited them to "save civilization."

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Upgraded Armory Lab Reopens August 1
The Armory computer lab reopened August 1, after several enhancements were made to the lab in late July. In addition to new carpeting, paint, and air conditioning, the lab has expanded into the downstairs study lounge, and now features 24 Dell Dell PCs, with Intel Pentium 4 processors, 1GB RAM, CD burners, and 17" flat panel displays.  Three Apple iMacs, with G4 processors, 1GB RAM, Superdrives (CD/DVD burners), and 17" flat panel displays, complete the 27-station lab.    more...

Media Center Announces Faculty Technology Workshops
To introduce new and returning faculty to the Media Center we offer a series of short workshops that highlight the technologies and programs available to faculty that want to use instructional technology in their teaching.  All classes will take place in the Lilly Library next to the reference desk unless othewise noted.    more...

Armory Lab Upgrade to Begin Wednesday, July 20
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Server Upgrade Planned for July 15-17
As part of its summer upgrade program, Wabash IT Services will be moving all faculty and staff files and directories from the Scholar, Kane, and Monon servers to a single new server.  Parts of the Caleb server will be moved as well.  These upgrades will result in improved access to campus files and resources, as well as increased capacity for personal file storage.    more...

IT Services Has Full Slate of Summer Projects
Commencement has not yet occurred, but IT Services is already busy planning summer technology initiatives in preparation for the fall.    more...

2005 Student Technology Survey Preliminary Results
We have closed our 2005 student technology survey.  We were pleased to receive completed surveys from 611 students, or approximately 75% of the student body (up from 461 students in 2004).  My sincere thanks to all of the students who took the time to take the survey, and to the fraternity presidents, RAs, the Sphinx Club, and everyone else who helped promote and encourage participation in the survey.     more...

IT Services Surveying Students on Technology at Wabash
From April 18 - April 29, IT Services is surveying students on use and opinion of technology at Wabash. Questions cover computer ownership, phone and email use, computer labs, Internet, and network access.    more...

IT Services Announces Directory Prize Winners
To promote our new enhanced on-line student directory, all students who loaded information during the first week were eligible for a prize drawing.  By the contest deadline, 332 students had updated their personal directory information
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Wabash Alum Brings First Business to Commerce Park

Crawfordsville Mayor John Zumer described the establishment of a new City commerce park as a "leap of faith," and the securing of the first tenant, Polyglot Press, as "a landmark step in the history of Crawfordsville."

Zumer introduced Polyglot Press and its president, Wabash alumnus David Scott ’64, to City officials and the media at a press conference on Tuesday. Scott is president of Polyglot, which is in the buisiness of digital publishing and print-on-demand publishing. The firm can take a title from start to finished book in as few as eight hours.

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Wabash Launches Enhanced Student On-line Directory

We have expanded the student on-line directory to allow students to record cell phone number, instant messenger handles, and alternate email addresses.  In addition, students can indicate which ways are best to reach you.  This information is  password-protected and only accessible to other Wabash students, faculty, and staff. 

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Tech Talk Highlights Email Features, Troubleshooting

Quentin Dodd, Network Administrator, gave the Tech Talk presentation on February 22, speaking on Learn to Love Your Email.

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Russian Grandmaster Wows Students, Faculty With Skill
International chess Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov visited Wabash Feb. 7 to demonstrate his amazing chess skill and dexterity, and also to give a short lecture on the fundamental principles which underlie his chess strategies.    more...

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Computer Labs - Thanksgiving Recess

Armory Computer Lab
Sa 11/21: 4pm-8pm
Su 11/22-Sa 11/28: 8am-10pm
Su 11/29: 8am-midnight

Detchon Computer Lab
Sa 11/21-Sa 11/28: closed
Su: 6pm-Midnight

Library Computer Lab
F 11/20: 8am-5pm
Sa 11/21 & Su 11/22: closed
M 11/23-W 11/25: 8am-5pm
Th 11/26-Sa 11/28: closed
Su 11/29: noon-2am


Computer Labs - Regular Hours

Armory Computer Lab
24 hours day/7 days week

Detchon Computer Lab
Mon-Thurs: 7pm-Midnight
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 6pm-Midnight

Library Computer Lab
Mon-Thurs: 8am-2am      
Friday:    8am-10pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: Noon-2am

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Tech Talk

TBA
January 26, 2010
12:10pm
Baxter Hall Room 114

 

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