Notice Board

PROJECT SANDBOX: Socializing - Innovating - Collaborating

Project Sandbox is an ongoing examination into the enhancement of student learning through providing tools, space, collaborative opportunities and education. The intent of this project is to come away with answers for users’ needs/wants and how to establish a space that is given value through the input of the people that use it.

Throughout the semester you can attend the Project Sandbox workshops and presentations to gain greater awareness of technologies available in the Library and how to use them.

All presentations and workshops are located in The Alcove (Library Level 10).

So you were told to be creative: Technology available in the Library and where to get started

• DAY/TIME: Friday, January 11; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn about technology available at the library and gain an understanding of the tools and resources available to support creative endeavors.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Thursday, March 7; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

So you were told to create a blog: How to use and customize WordPress

• DAY/TIME: Wednesday, January 16; 2 – 4 p.m.
• Attendees will learn how to create and customize the look, functionality and content of a blog using WordPress. No prior experience necessary.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Friday, January 25; 9 – 11 a.m.

So you were told to create a blog: How to use and customize WordPress

• DAY/TIME: Friday, January 25; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to create and customize the look, functionality and content of a blog using WordPress. No prior experience necessary.

So you were told to make a logo: How to design a logo with Adobe Illustrator

• DAY/TIME: Tuesday, January 29; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to create and design a logo using Adobe Illustrator. No prior experience necessary.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Friday, March 15; 9 – 11 a.m.

So you were told to make a video: How to create a professional look and edit a video with Adobe Premiere

• DAY/TIME: Friday, February 8; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to upgrade their videos by creating a professional look with Adobe Premiere. No prior experience necessary.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Tuesday, March 19; 1:40 – 3:40 p.m.

So you were told to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph

• DAY/TIME: Wednesday, February 13; 2 – 4 p.m.
• Attendees will learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to properly compose a photograph. No prior experience necessary.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Friday, March 29; 9 – 11 a.m.

So you were told to make a research poster: How to upgrade your design with Adobe Photoshop

• DAY/TIME: Friday, March 1; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to upgrade the designs of their research posters using design concepts and Adobe Photoshop. No prior experience necessary.
• Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Thursday, April 4; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

So you were told to be creative: Technology available in the Library and where to get started

• DAY/TIME: Thursday, March 7; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Attendees will learn about technology available at the library and gain an understanding of the tools and resources available to support creative endeavors.

So you were told to make a logo: How to design a logo with Adobe Illustrator

• DAY/TIME: Friday, March 15; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to create and design a logo using Adobe Illustrator. No prior experience necessary.

So you were told to make a video: How to create a professional look and edit a video with Adobe Premiere

• DAY/TIME: Tuesday, March 19; 1:40 – 3:40 p.m.
• Attendees will learn how to upgrade their videos by creating a professional look with Adobe Premiere. No prior experience necessary.

So you were told to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph

• DAY/TIME: Friday, March 29; 9 – 11 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to properly compose a photograph. No prior experience necessary.

So you were told to make a research poster: How to upgrade your design with Adobe Photoshop

• DAY/TIME: Thursday, April 4; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Attendees will learn how to upgrade the designs of their research posters using design concepts and Adobe Photoshop. No prior experience necessary.