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Welcome to the start of a new semester at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. The is continually working with other campus departments to enhance technology services for the Adelphi community. As we work on more projects throughout the Fall 2015 semester, we wanted to keep you up to date on changes that were implemented during the summer.

We encourage you to use all of the resources available to you at Adelphi. See our to explore a hundred different listings.

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IT Help Desk Extended Hours & Workshops

Located on the 2nd floor of Swirbul library, the IT Help Desk has expanded its hours of availability for live tech support and equipment loans to align with the new opening time of Swirbul at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. .

We’ve also been preparing for on new topics and others that are back by popular demand: Google Apps, Panopto, VoiceThread, 3D Printing, MS Office, Info Security and more.

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Device Charging Stations

Working together with the SGA, IT acquired and installed seven new power charging stations.

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Mobile App Updates

• Added MyHousing function to to make housing requests more accessible.
• Three new channels have been added that allow you to receive push notifications for Tech Announcements, Center for Student Involvement and Campus Recreation.

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Moodle Upgrade

The launched this summer on July 2. New features include responsive design for tablets and phones, new course templates, Google Drive integration, enhanced VoiceThread integration and more. For additional details see: or.

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3D Studio

Stop by the 3D Printing Studio on the 1st floor of Swirbul Library to see some of the projects (big and small) that have been printed over the past year. You can also follow the action from Adelphi’s 3D Studio on . To discuss possibilities for how to use 3D technology for your class, with one of our studio consultants.

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HBO Go

In addition to standard cable television service, resident students now have access to for instant streaming of more than 2,000 shows and hit movies on supported devices.

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Software Imaging and Hardware Upgrades

• Re-imaged lab and lounge computers at all Adelphi locations with the latest Windows updates and upgraded Microsoft Office 2013.
• Installed a four-unit computer lab with printer in Swirbul 329.
• Upgraded computers in Hagedorn 110, Swirbul 100 and Manhattan 270.
• Upgraded laptops in the cart located in Harvey Hall Room 104
• Upgraded the computers in the Hudson Valley Center Computer Lab.
• Updated student and faculty loaner laptops at the Help Desk.

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Multimedia Upgrades and New Spaces

• Renovated and converted the Hay Lab into a collaborative classroom featuring an AV system, laptops, a printer, flexible tables and chairs, chat boards, and a hearing loop system.
• Replaced projection screens in a dozen classrooms throughout the campus.
• Installed a multimedia system for the Anthropology department in Science.
• Installed a multimedia system for the Art and Art History department in Blodgett.
• Upgraded sound system for the pool area in Woodruff.
• Upgraded the podiums in Science 215 North and 215 South with height-adjustable lecterns.
• Upgraded the video and audio systems in the Campbell Lounge in the Center for Recreation and Sports including replacement of all projectors with lampless units (green initiative), installation and tuning of the audio systems for all four rooms, programming of additional controls for ease of use and room combinations, and installation of additional video source locations to reduce setup times.
• Replaced large venue projector in UC ballroom with brighter high-definition lampless projector (green initiative) and upgraded the audio system.

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Web Updates

Launched new and redesigned websites for:

A new Intranet site was also launched for .

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Wifi Upgrades

has been expanded at the Manhattan Center and upgrades have been made in Chapman Hall, the Center for Recreation and Sports, Woodruff Hall and the Alice Brown Early Learning Center.

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eCampus Service Changes

Apple discontinued iTunes U private sites and disable all access to private sites as of September 1, which affects Adelphi’s instance of iTunes U. Many faculty are already using to record digital course resources and we encourage others to try this service to meet their needs.

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How-to Videos

We’ve got for many of Adelphi’s online services on the Technology at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø YouTube Channel, with more being added throughout the semester.

Keep up with the latest technology news on Twitter and follow the on Instagram.

If you have any questions regarding the services above, please contact us:

p – 516.877.3340
e – helpdesk@adelphi.edu
Live Chat –