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Tech the Halls
12/18/2012 - In the spirit of the season, we hope you enjoy some of these free or low-cost online resources during the holiday break. www.audible.com - Choose from thousands of audiobooks, including bestsellers, biographies, and business books. Many of the books are read by the author. www.easel.ly - Create an infographic to describe an idea or concept you want to share, when pie charts and...
Tech Talk
Science seeks answers to Cayuga Lake
12/06/2012 - Early in the 20th century, Ithacans gradually filled in a huge marsh to allow development of what now includes portions of downtown Ithaca, Stewart and Cass parks, Elmira Road and Meadow Street. Those areas once were wetlands filled with cattails, sedges and other aquatic plants that filtered sediments and nutrients flowing into the lake. If you want to imagine what that looked like...
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Holiday Phishing – Be Safe!
12/06/2012 - The holiday season is upon us and on-line merchants are anticipating a 30 percent increase in purchases. Unfortunately, our increased cyber activity elevates our exposure to phishing activities. Be cautious when navigating to sites advertising promotions that are too good to be true, offering free merchandise or claiming you’ve won gift cards. Phishing attempts can come via email,...
Tech Talk
Integrated Web Services Update
11/15/2012 - The office of Integrated Web Services (IWS) is part of Cornell’s central IT group. IWS offers services that can help departments create a web presence that also meets Cornell standards for identity and accessibility. Today’s column explains some of the services and systems currently popular. IWS showcase: Gates Hall’s online presence (blogs.cornell.edu/gateshall)...
Tech Talk
Your Library, Your Life
11/01/2012 - Considering embarking on a personal pursuit of happiness? A basic search of Cornell’s library catalog using the terms “positive psychology” or “happiness” yields many different paths to gladness. The “Journal of Positive Psychology”, an e-journal that can be accessed from any computer with a NetID, allows readers to stay up-...
Your Library Your Life
Tech Talk
11/01/2012 - eText tryout expands to 16 courses this fall A small pilot project last spring tested electronic textbooks, or eTexts, in four courses. A new trial this semester has expanded to 16 courses involving about 1,600 students and incorporates research on learning outcomes. Most students in the first trial enjoyed the portability — an iPad or even a laptop weighs less...
Tech Talk
Strong bones
10/18/2012 - Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff member, will present “Strong Bones: 10 Things to Know,” Oct. 24, 10:30-11:20 a.m., Helen Newman Hall Classroom (floor 1). This workshop about bone health will explain how to have bone density measured, how life stages affect bone health, and what treatment options are available if losing bone mass. Free and open to the Cornell community;...
Wellbeing
Lab of Ornithology 10-19-12
10/18/2012 - Monday night seminars The next two Monday night seminars at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 7:30-9 p.m., will focus on bird video cams and on birds that often bond with humans. On Oct. 22, Bob Anderson, director of the Raptor Resource Group, will discuss the phenomenon of bird cams that have gone viral, and will share insights learned from the Decorah bald eagle cam...
Lab of Ornithology
Tech Talk: Get Cornell Box!
10/18/2012 - A 10 GB Cornell Box account is waiting for all staff, faculty and students. With Cornell Box, you can collaborate with others, and view and access your content on demand. With Cornell Box, you also get desktop sync! To start using your account, simply log in at: https://cornell.box.com. Get started with Box now: Don’t bog down email with attachments – share project files...
Tech Talk
Wellbeing programs 10/05/12
10/04/2012 - Wellbeing programs Remote and Virtual Work: Trends, Challenges and Strategies for Success – One- hour program. View online at https://cornellwellnessprogram.adobeconnect.com/_a841423096/p3afikmn6gv/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal. Alzheimer’s Basics: Oct. 10, noon-1 p.m., 224 Weill Hall. CU...
Wellbeing

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