Idea To Book: See What It Takes
We posted the IBM Lotus Sametime 8 video with Marie Scott recently so if you have not seen it, check it out. That piece was about the Sametime instant messaging service but we were also interested about the process of writing the book. Many people consider writing a book but think it would be an […]
It’s Never Too Late – Dr. In The House
We are proud of our newly minted Dr. Shirley Mitteldorfer. We are not the only ones. The Chesterfield Observer is too! Check out the story and once again, congratulations to Dr. Mitteldorfer on her terrific achievement.
2010 VCU Fall Student Computer Survey iPad Winner
VCU Technology Services has completed the 2010 VCU Computer Survey. Joining Tyler Kirby as an iPad winner was Peter Adame. Peter won the second Apple 16GB iPad given away as part of the survey. Over 1,000 students completed the survey providing feedback on computer and mobile device preferences. This data is used for product and services […]
[Video] VCUCC Responds To Emergency
The staff at the VCU Computer Center like to keep a low profile. If we are not talking about the center then in all likelihood the staff is going about their business maintaining the systems that keep the VCU campus buzzing on a daily basis. We generally don’t think about the computer center as long […]
VCU TS Does Social Media
Our designer, Gary Garbett, whipped up the ad in the image accompanying this post for an upcoming issue of the Commonwealth Times. We liked it so much we decided to put it up all over the place including the VCU TS News blog. Follow VCU TS on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to keep in the […]
VCU TS Communications Campaigns Receive Recognition
VCU Technology Services (VCU TS) received two awards at the recent Association of Computing Machinery SIGUCCS fall conference in Norfolk, Virginia. VCU TS was recognized during the conference Communication Awards presentation. VCU TS was recognized in the following two categories: Award of Excellence in the Printed How-to Guides category for the Blackboard 9 “generation net” Faculty […]
Win A 8GB Apple iPod Nano By Attending learnIT@Lunch On Nov. 8
You could win a 8GB Apple iPod nano by attending learnIT@Lunch on Monday, November 8th beginning at 12 noon. Program title: VCU helpIT Center: There’s a Service for That! During this informative session learn more about the various resources and services available to staff, faculty and students through the VCU Technology Services departments. Bring your […]
[PIC] Do You Know Mario?
Would you let this guy work on your computer? In this case you would be safe. Pictured is Rami Hatoum, VCU helpIT Center Supervisor, who recently joined our staff. Some of the VCU helpIT Center staff like to have a little fun during Halloween and Rami is already fitting in nicely. No word yet if […]
[Video] “Be the best customer service unit at VCU”
The title of this blog entry is the first daily activity that VCU CIO Mark WIllis laid out for the VCU Technology Services staff as a key priority at our recent divisional staff meetings. Providing excellent customer service has long been part of the VCU TS mission and has been included on our yearly Mission […]
[Video] Cabell Learning Commons Is State Of The Art
The Cabell Learning Commons opened this semester and has proven to be the hot spot for students looking for a relaxing environment to meet up for a little study time together. The second floor Learning Commons, a collaboration between VCU Libraries, VCU Technology Services and the Office of the Provost, features 14,000 square feet of […]