CDes_Computer_Lab_News http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/ The most up-to-date news for the College of Design computer labs.To return to the CDes computer lab website click here. en Copyright 2012 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:02:11 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.31-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Winter Break Hours Thursday 12/20: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 12/21: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 12/22: Closed
Sunday 12/23: Closed
Monday 12/24: Closed
Tuesday 12/25: Closed
Wednesday 12/26: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday 12/27: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday 12/28: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 12/29: Closed
Sunday 12/30: Closed
Monday 12/31: Closed
Tuesday 1/1: Closed

Wednesday 1/2 through Sunday 1/20:
--Weekdays: 8:30am - 5:00pm
--Weekends: Closed
--Also, closed for computer updates, dates TBD

Monday 1/21: Closed
Tuesday 1/22 & Onward: Open our regular in-semester hours

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/12/winter_break_hours.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/12/winter_break_hours.html Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:02:11 -0600 Finals Schedule - Fall 2012 The computer lab in Rapson Hall will be open the following hours over the finals period:

Thursday, 12/6: 8am-1am
Friday, 12/7: 7am-6pm
Saturday, 12/8: 10am-6pm
Sunday, 12/9: 12pm-1am
Monday, 12/10: 7am-12am
Tuesday, 12/11: 8am-1am
Wednesday, 12/12: 7am-12am
Thursday, 12/13 and beyond are TBD - watch here for updates.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/12/finals_schedule_-_fall_2012.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/12/finals_schedule_-_fall_2012.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:14:36 -0600 Computer Lab Survey 2012 The College of Design computer labs would like your participation in a short survey to help us improve the computer lab services. Please help us out by filling out the survey, which you can find here.


There are approximately 15 questions and should take approximately 5-10 minutes to fill out. We will be offering $25 in GopherGold Value to four random participants. Please note that the survey is anonymous, but you will need to enter your X.500 (internet id) in order to qualify for the drawing so that we will be able to contact you.

The survey is open now and will be open until May 4th, 2012. Your feedback is very much appreciated!

Thanks,
Tim Walters & the College of Design IT Staff

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/04/computer_lab_survey_2012.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/04/computer_lab_survey_2012.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:44:26 -0600 McNeal Hall Open Computer Lab Looking for an open lab in McNeal? The College of Design is please to offer a new open lab space in McNeal 69! See this announcement for more details!

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/04/mcneal_hall_open_computer_lab.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/04/mcneal_hall_open_computer_lab.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:46:08 -0600 Adobe Workshops - Spring 2012 The College of Design is once again offering a FREE Adobe Workshop. Please check out this link for more details.

This workshop will introduce three Adobe titles: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The goal of this workshop is to learn the fundamentals of these tools in order to create layouts for presentation boards, like those used in the academic programs in the College of Design.

If you have attended this workshop, please come back and share your experiences with others by leaving a comment below!

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/03/adobe_workshops_-_spring_2012.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2012/03/adobe_workshops_-_spring_2012.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:24:58 -0600 Free Adobe Workshop Please see this link for info about dates, times, and how to register!

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2011/03/free_adobe_workshop.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2011/03/free_adobe_workshop.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:10:09 -0600 Spring Break Schedule The labs (both Rapson and McNeal) will be open according to the following schedule during spring break:

Sat 3/12: Closed
Sun 3/13: Closed
Mon 3/14: Open 9-5
Tues 3/15: Open 9-5
Wed 3/16: Open 9-5
Thurs 3/17: Open 9-5
Friday 3/18: Closed due to University Holiday
Saturday 3/19: Closed
Sunday 3/20: Open normal hours

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2011/03/spring_break_schedule.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2011/03/spring_break_schedule.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:35:18 -0600 Fall Finals Schedule EXTENDED HOURS:

The College of Design Computer Lab in Rapson Hall will be open starting at 7am on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, December 15th
  • Friday, December 17th
  • Monday, December 20th
]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/12/fall_finals_schedule.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/12/fall_finals_schedule.html Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:44:40 -0600 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours The CDes computer labs in both Rapson Hall & McNeal Hall will have the following hours over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:

Wednesday, November 24th - close at 8pm
Thursday, November 25th - closed
Friday, November 26th - closed
Saturday, November 27th - closed
Sunday, November 28th - Open at noon, close at 10pm

Those with after-hours access will still be able to access the facilities. Please remember to abide by the computer lab policy, and do no leave doors propped open.

Thanks & have a good holiday weekend!

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/11/thanksgiving_holiday_hours.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/11/thanksgiving_holiday_hours.html Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:05:09 -0600 Free Adobe Presentation Board Workshop The College of Design and OIT are pleased to offer a Free Adobe Workshop.

This introductory-level course will show students how to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create a presentation board, like the boards required for many courses in the College of Design curriculum. It will also help students to prepare the document for printing the College of Design computer labs. This workshop will be available for students in the College of Design.

Please see the PDF Flier for more information, including workshop times & how to register.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/10/free_adobe_presentation_board.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/10/free_adobe_presentation_board.html Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:27:36 -0600 New Laptop Print Drivers Are Now Available Laptop print drivers for both McNeal & Rapson Halls are available now for Mac OSX 10.4.4 or newer, and Windows 32-bit and 64-bit machines.

You can find the print drivers HERE.

Sorry for the delay while we developed and tested these drivers - we appreciate your patience!

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/09/new_laptop_print_drivers_are_n.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/09/new_laptop_print_drivers_are_n.html Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:59:31 -0600 Lab Closed - August 23rd - August 30th The CDes computer lab in Rapson Hall will be CLOSED for all access (including after hours access) starting Monday, August 23rd. The lab will be open again on Monday, August 31st.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/08/lab_closed_-_august_23rd_-_aug.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/08/lab_closed_-_august_23rd_-_aug.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:03:45 -0600 No Plotting Until July 5th Large-Format Plotting is NOT AVAILABLE until July 5th, 2010.


Please see the computer lab manager (612-624-8633) if you have urgent plotting needs.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/06/no_plotting_until_july_5th.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/06/no_plotting_until_july_5th.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:19:37 -0600 Computer Lab Hours for Spring 2010 Finals The CDes Computer Lab in Rapson Hall will be open the following hours over the finals period for spring semester 2010:

Note that you can also see a calendar version of this information online here.

Normal Hours through Sunday, May 2nd.

Monday, May 3rd: 8am - 12am
Tuesday, May 4th: 8am - 2am
Wednesday, May 5th: 6am - 12am
Thursday, May 6th: 8am - 2am
Friday, May 7th: 6am - 6pm
Saturday, May 8th: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 9th: 12pm - 12am

Monday, May 10th: 8am - 12am
Tuesday, May 11th: 8am - 12am
Wednesday, May 12th: 8am - 12am
Thursday, May 13th: 8am - 12am
Friday, May 14th: 8am - 6pm
Saturday, May 15th: 10am - 6pm

Sunday, May 16th: CLOSED FOR SUMMER

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/04/computer_lab_hours_for_spring_1.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/04/computer_lab_hours_for_spring_1.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:56:10 -0600 Change for Plotter Charging IMPORTANT:
Please read this document describing the change in the way that computer lab plots will be paid for next year.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/04/change_for_plotter_charging.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2010/04/change_for_plotter_charging.html Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:37:54 -0600