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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
 All Day |
Extra HelpingsAre you hungry for answers? Do you thirst for knowledge? Do you have a technology or software related question? Do you want to check your email, blog or Facebook account between Food For Thought sessions? Simply visit the “Extra Helpings” area, located on the Library’s second floor (VIA). This new area will be open throughout the day, offering computer access and personalized face time with staff from ITS Desktop Support, RIT Online Learning, RIT Libraries Technology Services and other Library staff. If we can’t answer your “Extra Helping” questions on the spot, we will get back to you with solutions after the event!Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab |
8:00 - 8:50Arriving early assures you an official "Food For Thought" folder (while supplies last) and first shot at your choice of pastry! Sign in at the "welcome table" near the Library’s first floor Circulation Desk. |
Welcome Reception and Opening RemarksChandra V. McKenzie, Assistant Provost and Director, RIT Libraries.Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Stop by and pick up a name badge and Food For Thought folder. Mingle with your friends (and meet new ones) while you enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries. Opening remarks start at 8:40 a.m. Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Idea Factory |
8:50 - 9:00 |
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9:00 - 10:00Make your selection from this group of deliciously enlightening courses. Polish up your computer skills, gain new understanding for the diversity of the RIT students, maximize the quality of your digital images, or glimpse the future of the Internet. |
Basic Computer SkillsMargaret B. Bartlett, Information and Education Services Manager, RIT Libraries
Are your kids and/or student workers faster with their mouse or go a mile a minute when keyboarding? Looking for a way to improve your keyboarding and mousing skills? We can get you on that path with this session through fun, interactive exercises. The following is what will be covered: discussion about passwords; getting passwords reset, if needed; basic mousing exercise to become comfortable in using the mouse; keyboarding exercise to work towards easy navigation of the keyboard. This session is primarily hands on.
Location: Wallace Library, 3rd Floor, Bib Lab Understanding RIT StudentsJulia Lisuzzo, Manager of Administrative Operations Wallace Library
Dawn Soufleris, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs How well do you know the students you serve? The session will explore this generation of college students, from demographics to behavior choices, social connections, their use of technology and support systems. National and RIT-based information regarding college students will be shared and discussed.
Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab Create Your Own Web SitePatrick Reed, Web Developer, RIT Libraries
Learn how easy it is to create your own homepage to share with family and friends. This session will walk through creating an entire web site with Adobe Dreamweaver.
Location: Lecture Room 06-A205 (Basement of COLA) Web 3.0? : A look at the future of the World Wide WebRoman Koshykar, Librarian Liaison for the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Many commentators have made the distinction between the initial, static version of the World Wide Web (Web 1.0) and the current, dynamic, interactive version (Web 2.0). But what will follow Web 2.0? This session will explore the possibilities for the third generation of the Web, and will focus in particular on the idea of the Semantic Web. In the words of the New York Times, the Semantic Web will "add a layer of meaning on top of the existing Web that would make it less of a catalog and more of a guide."
Slides Location: Lecture Room, 06-A201 (Basement of COLA) |
10:00 - 10:15 |
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10:15 – 11:30Delicious morsels of knowledge abound during this timeframe! Become a wiz at producing newsletters, take a tour of a virtual world where RIT has its own island, gain newfound appreciation for the value of Facebook, or sink your teeth into the savory goodness of Microsoft Office’s new features. |
How to Produce a NewsletterMarianne Buehler, Department Head - Publishing & Scholarship Support Services
Nick Paulus, Scholarly Communications Coordinator - Publishing & Scholarship Support Services David Smith, Manager Crossroads Hub Thinking of publishing a newsletter but don't know how to get started? This workshop will cover: content management, layout and Design, and the printing process. Our goal is to provide useful tips that will reduce the time, energy and cost of producing a professional newsletter.
Location: Wallace Library, Bib Lab, 05-3650 Virtual Worlds: Touring the RIT Island in Second LifeIan Webber, Interactive Media Developer, Online Learning
Susan Mee, Distance/Online Learning Library Coordinator and Librarian/Liaison College of Applied Science and Technology Introduction to Second Life, a 3D virtual world created by its residents. Second Life was formed in 2003 and is now inhabited by millions across the world. The session will provide a tour of the RIT Island as well as information on other educational sites in Second Life. Learn how educators are utilizing Second Life. Although still under construction, the RIT Island already has many virtual representations of well known RIT campus landmarks including the Sentinel.
Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Idea Factory Facebook & RITJennifer Freer, Library Liaison Saunders College of Business
Over the past year many departments at RIT have started to use Facebook to communicate with current & prospective students, faculty, staff and alumni. This presentation will provide an overview of how various departments utilize Facebook to keep in touch, market events and provide information. Not using Facebook yet? Attend this presentation to explore the possibilities!
Slides Location: Lecture Room, 06-A205 (Basement of COLA) MS Office 2007 Tips, Tricks, and New FeaturesShirley Bower, Manager of Digital Assets Team, RIT Libraries
Jonathan Jiras, Library Technologist, RIT Libraries Heard your office mates grumbling about the new Office 2007? Afraid you will lose productivity while you learn the new release? Then this workshop is for you, a concise overview of the new layout and features of the latest 2007 release of Microsoft's popular MS Office. Designed for current MS Office 2003 users, this session will highlight overall enhancements with a focus on MS Powerpoint, MS Word and MS Excel.
Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab |
11:30 – 12:00 |
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12:00 - 1:00 Please your palate with these lunch-time, brown bag sessions offering "light bytes" of information with an emphasis on networking and fun. |
Online Book/CD/DVD Trading using PaperbackSwap.com, Titletrader.com, and FrugalReader.comLinda Coppola, College of Liberal Arts, Librarian/Liaison, RIT Libraries
Are you like me and have books all over the place? Books that you’ve already read, that are too
good to throw out, but don’t want to keep? Consider swapping as an alternative to selling on e-bay, passing along to friends or donating to your local Library. This session will look at 3 of these online swapping sites, highlight some of their features and show you how to get started. Swap your unwanted books for books you do want! PaperbackSwap also does CDs and DVDs. Check it out!
Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor Staff Meeting Room, 05-2550 History of Women at RIT: Exhibition Talk and Behind the Scene Tour of RIT Archive CollectionsBecky Simmons, RIT Archivist
Jody Sidlauskas, Archives Assistant The current exhibit in the RIT Museum examines the history of women on the campus from 1885, the date of the founding of the Mechanics Institute until just after World War II. You will hear a brief overview of the exhibit, and be given time to take a look. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about RIT Archive Collections and take a peek at the archives storage area. Bring your lunch and eat in the reading room.
Location: Wallace Library, Room 3660, RIT Archive Collections Seeing Green: Options for a Sustainable ExistenceErin Dorney, Information Delivery Services Technician & Digital Assets Support, RIT Libraries
Adwoa Boateng, College of Science Liaison Librarian, RIT Libraries According to a recent report, 49% of Americans stated that they would like to do more for the environment if they only knew how. Being green is easy and affordable if you have the right information, and we can help! Bring your lunch and thoughts to this hour-long brown bag session for a discussion about sustainable living. We'll offer tips on how you can work on little things like greening your office and home that can add up to a big difference. Additionally, College of Science Library Liaison Adwoa Boateng will discuss some of RIT's steps towards sustainability.
Handout Slides Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Idea Factory Social Music Networking With Last.fm, Finetune & PandoraJennifer Freer, Library Liaison Saunders College of Business
Ever wonder who in the world has the same music taste as you or what song was popular last week in another country? Want to create your own radio station to share with friends? This session explores three social network services which revolve around discovering and sharing music. Finetune allows you create your own radio station, Pandora tries to match you up with songs using over 400 attributes and Last.fm is simply "the world's largest social music platform." We will introduce you to each to get you started in sharing your favorite music and discovering new stuff!
Location: Wallace Library, Bib Lab, 05-3650 Leadership Opportunities at RITSusan M. Roethel, Events and Public Relations Specialist, RIT Libraries
Sandra Whitmore, Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer, Office of the President Can you imagine how your contribution as a leader on campus might benefit the Institution? Do you wonder how you can become involved on committees across campus? Are you aware of the many opportunities where you can step up to a leadership role?
This workshop engages participants in a discussion about what leadership at RIT can be for different people. A short exercise identifies what leadership style you favor and how people of different styles interact best on teams. Participants also learn about multiple opportunities that exist across campus for individuals to participate as leaders in clubs, organizations, committees, and as student mentors and advisors.
Location: Library Conference Room 05-1470, Wallace Library Get Sculpey: Polymer Clay CreationsTatyana Strelnikova, Web Designer and Marketing/Events Planning Assistant, RIT Libraries
Discover the fun and potential uses of Sculpey polymer clay (original, bendable and eraser versions) in this hands-on session. Sculpey is a versatile medium for creating a variety of crafts: jewelry, toys, magnets, erasers and more. We will walk you through a number of techniques for shaping the clay and get you started on one of the several projects. Instructions, templates, molds, tools and clay provided. Walk away with a finished, ready-to-bake craft project and a guide to baking the work in your oven.
Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Study Tables Outside of Information Delivery Services Buying a ComputerChris Lerch, Manager, Library Technology Services
This workshop is intended to help the computer buyer navigate the maze of options that are available – PC vs. Mac, desktop vs. laptop, etc. We'll discuss in layman's terms how to right-size a system that meets your needs.
Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab |
1:00 - 1:15 |
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1:15 – 2:15Any of these afternoon delights are sure to satisfy hungry minds! Sample the yummy freshness of Google Docs, savor the flavor of online creative communities, get your dim sum on with our new “Lightning Talks” or satiate your hunger for knowledge by digging into the robust goodness that is Outlook. |
Google Docs: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and PresentationsLinette Koren, Librarian/Liaison Kate Gleason College of Engineering/CIMS
If you’ve ever needed to collaborate with one or more people that don’t have the same software that you do or if you don’t want to keep passing the same document back and forth via email attachments for revisions/edits, then Google Docs is for you! This Google Docs workshop will demonstrate how to create and share word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others. Create and collaborate on the web while seeing everyone’s edits – even in real time! Come see all the ways that Google Docs can aid in creating, managing, editing, updating, and making your important files portable.
Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab Online Communities for Creative PeopleTatyana Strelnikova, Web Designer and Marketing/Events Planning Assistant, RIT Libraries
Have you ever wanted to join an Art or Craft club, but don't have the time? Do it Online! This session will give an overview of premier websites for sharing your creations, whether you are into art, design, crafts or photography. Discover your flavor: connecting with creative peers at deviantART.com, tutorials at Craftster.org, selling hand-made goods with Etsy.com, competition at custom52.com and many more. Get the scoop on the technology you may need to participate and pick up a quick-start guide to photographing and scanning your work. Feel free to bring digital versions of your work on USB/Flash drives, and get help with establishing your account and uploading your images at the end of the session.
Location: Wallace Library, Bib Lab, 05-3650 Lightning TalksJonathan Jiras, Library Technologist, RIT Libraries
The Lightning Talks session gives RIT Staff a chance to give five minute "mini-presentations" on departmental projects, useful technology, or anything of interest. Loosely based on BarCamp, where registrants themselves provide discussion content for the day, Lightning Talks will allow you the chance to present a topic at Food For Thought. Our goal is to solicit 10 "mini-presentations" with registrants contacted in advance. Even if you're not presenting, consider attending this session to hear what's on the minds of your colleagues at RIT.
Update: The following presenters have been confirmed for the Lightning Talks session: Chris Denninger, Director of RIT Public Safety Lee Twyman, RIT Ombudsperson Sarah Pilletere, Center for Professional Development Jeremiah Parry-Hill, RIT Online Learning Michelle Schrouder, Assistant Director, Wellness Center Wendy Gilmore and Sara Bayerl, Academic Intervention and Mentoring Program Lynne Mazadoorian, Institute Advising Office. Peter Briggs, Barnes and Noble @ RIT Doug Hausner, Office of the Registrar Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Idea Factory Optimizing OutlookChandra McKenzie, Assistant Provost and Director, RIT Libraries
Justin Newcomer, Software Specialist, RIT Libraries This workshop will be split into 2 parts. Chan will be showing tips for organizing using the Outlook system for scheduling, contacts, notes and tasks. Justin will show you how to use rules to automatically turn your jumbled mailbox into an easy to use e-mail filing system.
Location: Lecture Room, 06-A205 (Basement of COLA) |
2:15 - 2:30 |
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2:30 - 4:00Hopefully, you left some room for your choice from these sweet desserts! Learn how to do much more with your digital photography, take a big bite of the basics of American Sign Language, digest some of the top features of the new MS Office OneNote application, or become a master of using electronic surveys. You won't go away hungry! |
Tips & Tricks for Your Digital PhotosElizabeth Torgerson-Lamark, Visual Resources Manager with ETC Photo
Laura DiPonzio Heise, Head of Circulation, RIT Libraries This workshop aims to discuss several aspects of shooting digitally with all kinds of digital cameras. We will go over pixels and resolution. How to shoot within different environments, color temperature of lights and using the flash on camera. Additionally, the session will include an overview of popular photo sharing sites, sample uploads, photo organization, prints and other products offered on the sites, the different options to print your photos, and the safety of storing your photos.
Slides Location: Wallace Library, 2nd Floor, VIA Lab Basic Sign Language and Deaf CultureJoan Naturale, NTID Reference Librarian, RIT Libraries
Barbara Ray Holcomb, Associate Professor of ASL and Interpreting Education, NTID Are you meeting deaf people in your work environment and want to sign with them? We will introduce you to fingerspelling numbers and introductions; signing common questions and/or common phrases; Deaf Culture guidelines; American Sign Language websites; and a bibliography of American Sign Language resources.
Slides Location: Wallace Library, 1st Floor, Idea Factory Introduction to Microsoft Office OneNote 2007Jennifer Freer, Library Liaison
Saunders College of Business
"MS Office OneNote 2007 is a digital notebook that provides people one place to gather their notes and information, powerful search to find what they are looking for quickly, and easy-to-use shared notebooks so that they can manage information overload and work together more effectively." This session will introduce you to OneNote 2007 and explore how it can be used to manage different types information for work, school or fun. This session is primarily lecture/demo, but feel free to bring a laptop with MS Office 2007 installed on it to follow along.
Location: Lecture Room, 06-A205 (Basement of COLA) Clipboard and Clickers: An Introduction to Survey ToolsAdwoa Boateng, Science/Imaging Science Library Liaison
Susan Mee, Distance/Online Learning Library Coordinator Librarian/Liaison College of Applied Science and Technology Sue Roethel, Events and Public Relations Specialist, RIT Libraries Harry Groover, Web Administrator, Information Technology Team, RIT Online Learning Part one of this two-part workshop will be an introductory session to using audience response systems, commonly referred to as "clickers" at RIT. Clickers are handheld devices allowing audience members to respond to questions in a workshop, auditorium or classroom setting. This tool is great for session ice-breakers and to provide immediate feedback to the presenter. The second portion of the workshop will be an introduction to using Clipboard, an easy-to-use online survey tool created by RIT Online Learning. Participants will learn about new, upgraded features available and have time for a brief hands-on session using Clipboard.
Location: Wallace Library, Bib Lab, 05-3650 |