The document contains announcements from the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst from November 22-28, 2010. It includes announcements about voting for an adaptive recreation program through Polartec and Google searches, expanded services at the Circulation/Reserves desk, streaming video collections, exhibits, research advising, parking validation, social media, laptop lending policies during fire alarms, printing services, research guides, technical support, writing and academic advising centers, quiet study areas, and copyright information.
Public presentation given on June 8, 2017, to the Walz branch of the Cleveland Public Library on feedback and design options. For more information, see http://www.cpl150.org
Public presentation given on June 8, 2017, to the Walz branch of the Cleveland Public Library on feedback and design options. For more information, see http://www.cpl150.org
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
1. Learning Commons AnnouncementsLearning Commons Announcements
““Nobody ever graduated from a library.Nobody ever graduated from a library.
Nobody ever graduated without one.”Nobody ever graduated without one.”
November 22-28,November 22-28,
20102010
2.
3. Help the Umass Outing Club win
$10,000 to start an adaptive
recreation Program!
• To help us win this money for the program, we
need your vote!
• It is very simple to vote
– Search “UMOC” on Google
– Click on first result
– Click “Vote here” at the top of the page
– Watch the Umass Amherst video and click “Vote”
– You can do this once a day until November 30th
– We need your support, so please help out and vote
everyday!
4. Help the Umass Outing Club win $10,000
to start an adaptive recreation Program!
• Help this become a reality by voting for the
Umass Amherst Outing Club Adaptive
recreation program
•It is simple to vote, search “Polartec” on
Facebook
•Go to the “Made Possible” tab
•Watch the Umass Amherst video and click
“VOTE”
•We need your support, so please help out
and vote everyday!
5. Check out the new and expanded
Circulation/Reserves Service Desk!
• Check books in/out
• Find Materials on Reserve
• Borrow a Laptop
• Pickup Inter-Library Loan Materials
• Library Account Services
• Study Carrel Questions
THIS WAY TO CIRC/RESERVES
6. Study Abroad Advising
at
The Link
Monday – Thursday
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710,
www.ipo.umass.edu, abroad@ipo.umass.edu
7. Streaming Video Collections are Here!!!
More then 6,400 Programs. Unlimited access.
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Business & Economics
• Science & Mathematics
• Health & Medicine
• Archival Films & Newsreels
Look for “Films on Demand” in the list of Databases at
www.library.umass.edu
8. Exhibit:
“Glimpses of the Pre-Quabbin Swift River Valley
and the Quabbin Reservoir of Today”
Science and Engineering Library
Lederle Lowrise
Floor 2
Through January 6, 2010
9. The Learning Commons welcomes the Office
of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
(OURS) as the newest service provider in the
Lower Level
OURS will be staffing the Advising Link to
answer questions about research and
scholarship opportunities, as well as
application support for these opportunities.
For more info, visit
www.umass.edu/OURS
13. Leave something behind in the library?Leave something behind in the library?
Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the
new Circulation/Reserves Desk on this level.
14. is a walk-in advising service providing declared and
undeclared undergraduates with answers to quick advising
questions.
Experienced Peer Advisors are on hand to assist you with:
Finding General Education courses
Interpreting your Degree Progress Report
Navigating Spire
and much more!
The Academic Advising Link
15. Can’t get to the
Library? You can still
get help from your
friendly UMass
librarians!
Phone
Email
IM
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17. THIS IS BIG.
• Print posters up to 42” wide
• Premium satin-finish photo paper
• Great for presentations
• Printing by appointment only
Learn more:
http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons/posters/
18. To access the network:
1. Connect to the ‘UMASS’ wireless network.
2. Open a browser.
3. Log in with your NetID (OIT Account user
name) and password.
For more information, see:
www.oit.umass.edu/network/wireless
The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available on
every floor in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.
Coverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each
floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage.
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20. If you cannot return it within 4 hours:
Contact the Reserve Office at (413) 545-2358 or
appealsrmm@library.umass.edu
If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived.
IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT:
Leave the laptop where it is.
Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358
IF YOU CAN CARRY IT:
Bring the laptop with you.
Return it within 4 hours of the Library
reopening.
During a FIRE ALARM
what do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP?
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
Leave as quickly as possible
21.
Remember to::
Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive
to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
22. OIT’s Remote Printing Service is here!
• Install a small plug-in on your own computer
• Send print jobs from your dorm room or the campus
wireless network to Learning Commons printers
• You have 8 hours to come pick up your print job.
Want to learn more?Want to learn more?
•Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, orAsk at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or
•Google “UMass Remote Printing”Google “UMass Remote Printing”
23. Printing files from SPARK?
Avoid problems! Before you print,
SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPSAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOP
THEN, open it and print.
24. Too many databases? Not sure where to
start?
Use a Research Guide!
Research Guides http://www.library.umass.edu/subject
are convenient and relevant to students and faculty
doing research, and can be embedded in SPARK.
Click on the link for subject research guides on the
library homepage.
25.
Remember to::
Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive
to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
29. Academic Advising LinkAcademic Advising Link
Services: Academic Advising Link
Academic advisors can connect you with the right academic programs
and opportunities and support your journey to academic success.
•Advising resources
•Campus-wide academic support
•General Education
Requirements
•Registration rules & regulations
•Special Learning Opportunities
•Degree Progress Audit
•SPIRE
30. is a walk-in advising service providing declared and
undeclared undergraduates with answers to quick advising
questions.
Experienced Peer Advisors are on hand to assist you with:
Finding General Education courses
Interpreting your Degree Progress Report
Navigating Spire
and much more!
The Academic Advising Link
31. Learning Resource CenterLearning Resource Center
Services: Learning Resource Center
• Tutoring and supplemental instruction
for many difficult first and second year
courses.
• Drop-in help and weekly sessions
• Students helping students!
(10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library)
Check umass.edu/LRC for details…
OPENS ON 9/26
32. Looking for quiet?
•Quiet study areas on 2nd
and 3rd
floors provide
comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and wireless
Internet access
•Drop-in carrels on 7th
and 10th
floors offer individual
study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors.
•To report noise in quiet areas in the Library, call 1-
2272 from a phone in any elevator lobby, or go to the
Building Operations Desk on the entrance level.
33. Sample question from OIT Copyright Quiz
What is the minimum the RIAA (Recording Industry
Association of America) can make you pay for
infringing copyright on just one song?(Choose one)
• a. $0.99 per song
• b. $75.00 per song
• c. $100.00 per song
• d. $500.00 per song
• e. $750.00 per song
34. • A federal jury today ordered a Boston University
graduate student to pay four record labels $675,000 in
damages for illegally downloading 30 songs and sharing
them online. Boston.com 7/31/09
•That is the equivalent of 115 years of in-state tuition at UMass
Visit oit.umass.edu/copyright/index.html for information.
35. Sample question from OIT Copyright Quiz
What is the minimum the RIAA (Recording Industry
Association of America) can make you pay for
infringing copyright on just one song?(Choose one)
Inform yourself. Protect yourself.
Take the OIT Copyright Quiz:
http://www.oit.umass.edu/copyright/quiz.html
37. Check out the UMass Amherst Libraries on
Facebook!
http://on.fb.me/d2746E
38. Did a slide go by too quickly?
Visit the Learning Commons website:
http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons
and click Weekly Announcements (under News)
View these announcements on the Web!