Faculty and staff are invited to join Libraries and Online Learning and the Division of Information Technology for the 2018 Drinko Open House from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, on the 3rd floor of the Drinko Library and Information Center on the Huntington campus.
During the event, guests will be encouraged to take a tour of Drinko Library to learn more about IT and Library and Online Learning services including circulation, inter-library loans, the Writing Center, Instructional Design Center, ID Office, IT Service Desk, Marshall Digital Scholar and more.
The event will also showcase the location of all service areas in the building as well as information about additional services available from both departments and refreshments will be available.
Marshall University students, faculty and staff who require the Adobe Creative Cloud software as part of their academic program or job function now have new and expanded access to this software suite.
This licensing enhancement expands the use to not only select University-owned computers, but also allows installation on an additional device including a personally-owned computer. This new capability is called ‘named-user-licensing’ and will be accessible via single-sign-on with your MUNet account credentials.
The University is funding this initiative for specific academic programs and business units. Named-user licensing will allow students, faculty, and staff to install and run the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite on up to two computers that they use, including their own personal computer, but is limited to one active computer at a time.
Eligible students include those enrolled in a major under the College of Arts and Media (CAM) and other select courses. Students enrolled in an eligible course outside of CAM may receive access for the duration of the approved course’s term. Check my eligibility.
If a student needs access to Adobe Creative Cloud software for a specific course, please ask your instructor to complete the online request form to Request Access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
If your use is not course-related, then you may want to consider purchasing a personal license through Adobe Creative Cloud with an educational discount. Users with active license assignments (personal and enterprise) may use the Adobe Creative Cloud applications in one of our technology labs and designated classrooms across campus.
Students, Faculty and Staff who need access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps for their academic or administrative work should complete the online request form to create their license assignment.
Please visit the following website www.marshall.edu/it/adobefor further information, to check your eligibility, and to request access.
Still have questions or having issues with installing or updating your Creative Cloud license? Please contact the IT Service Desk via chat, phone 304-696-3200, email itservicedesk@marshall.edu, or in person.
Emeritus Vice President of Information Technology Dr. Arnold Miller has authored an e-book with Jack L. Dickinson, a staff member of the Special Collections Department of Morrow Library. This e-book “In the Beginning… A Legacy of Computing at Marshall University” is on the early computing history of Marshall University. It covers the 40 years between 1959 and 1999. This book includes images of the various systems, several comments from users, and hardware and software descriptions. It is available as a free download on Marshall Digital Scholar at http://mds.marshall.edu/lib_manu/8.
Marshall University Information Technology provides access to Lynda Campus for ALL students, faculty and staff. This service provides the university, and the members of its community, with easy online access to in-depth training demos on a wide variety of topics underlining important technical and life skills.
Members of the Marshall community utilize technology on a day-to-day basis and Lynda Campus provides easy ways to improve technology skills including how to safeguard your computer, keep your digital data secure, properly managing your passwords, protect your online privacy, and to help you prevent viruses and security breaches across your devices. Learning, understanding and executing these technology skills will benefit and protect you and the university as a whole.
To access these videos and more, visit Lynda.marshall.edu and sign in using your MUNet Account username and password. Access is available both on and off-campus. Lynda.com is also available in the app store for smart devices.
Benefits to using lynda.com include:
Unlimited access to courses on a wide variety of technologies and disciplines Up-to-date content to keep skills current and learn new skills New courses added each week Tutorials taught by recognized industry experts Access to instructors’ exercise files to follow along as you learn Closed captioning and searchable, time-coded transcripts Beginner to advanced courses Option to watch complete courses or bite-size videos as you need them
What degrees do you hold?
B.B.A Emphasis on Business Information Systems – Marshall University
M.S Emphasis in Technology Management – Marshall University
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC^2
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
I manage risk and raise awareness of information security around campus.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
The variety of people and professions. One day I may be talking to a faculty member who is an expert in science or arts, the next day I may be talking with a group of students, and after that work with campus administrators over in Old Main. I never go home thinking “Wow, my job is so boring.”
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
Whatever is new, especially with different types of international food. Most recently I’ve just visited Shangri-La Chinese restaurant, they are great!
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Someplace outdoors, but not too crowded. Recently visited the Pacific Northwest and enjoyed their old-growth forests. Standing in the middle of a grove of trees that have been around for 500-700 years…it can really change your perspective on what’s important.
What are you currently watching/Binging?
I believe our TV is stuck on the Home & Garden (HGTV) channel with the usual group of do-it-yourself and fixer-upper shows. Also enjoy a good sci-fi or psychology-thriller on Netflix.
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
Planes, trains, and automobiles. I enjoy airshows and aircraft museums. I also have been building and flying model radio-controlled (R/C) aircraft. Growing up in Huntington I have always loved the railroad, but have a deep interest in learning more about the era of ‘big steam engines’ (1900-1950’s). Automobiles, well I love to hop in the car with my wife Mona and go to places where we can see…planes and trains.
What is your LinkedIn?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cutlerjon/
How can someone from our community reach you?
jon.cutler@marshall.edu
What degrees do you hold?
BBA – Information Technology obtained from Pune Univeristy
How would you describe your role in IT?
Ensuring that data is available, protected from loss and corruption, and easily accessible as needed.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I love that there is always something new to learn in the university, and I consider myself very fortunate to work in a field that is always changing and growing with new technologies, capabilities, and ideas.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
Olive Garden and Bricks and Barrels in Charleston.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
I love beaches, and my all time favorites are Myrtle and Virginia Beach.
Who inspires you?
Stephen Hawking inspires me a lot. He was an extraordinary soul from our generation.
What is the best concert you’ve ever attended?
Music Midtown 2017 in Atlanta.
What is something you can’t live without?
The Internet.
What is the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
White water rafting.
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
I love traveling, playing sports, and reading novels in my free time.
How can someone from our community reach you?
khanals@marshall.edu
What degrees do you hold?
BS – Integrated Science & Technology with an emphasis in Digital Forensics obtained from Marshall University
How would you describe your role?
I assist the CISO in protecting the security of IT infrastructure, devices on the network, and sensitive university data. I maintain the client inventory and software deployment system, Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus management server, and the MU Alert contact database. Also involved in patch management, license compliance, vulnerability testing, incident response, and more.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
Getting exposed to various new technologies and software, while applying my technical skills and ideas. I also enjoy the higher education atmosphere and getting to walk around the beautiful campus.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston are?
Jewel City – Best fish tacos in the world!
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The beach or a cabin our in the woods where I can hike or kayak. Anywhere warm and near moving water.
What are you currently watching/binging?
Classic movies from the 30s-50s.
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
Sewing, classic movies, hiking, kayaking, outdoors, running, lifting weights, and working out.
Any additional interests you’d like to add?
I’m a volunteer seamstress for Sow for Love, a non-profit organization that provides recyclable feminine products, clothing, and hygiene kits to poverty-stricken families in Haiti. I also operate video cameras at my church and the information desk for the children’s ministry.
How can someone from our community reach you?
quarles@marshall.edu
What degrees do you hold?
BS – Digital Forensics Information Assurance obtained from Marshall University
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
Designing, coding, modifying content and layout of Marshall’s website.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I love learning new things, meeting new people, getting new opportunities, and challenging myself.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
The Peddler.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Savannah, GA.
What are you currently watching/binging?
The Blacklist, This Is Us, Grey’s Anatomy, Chicago Fire, 9-1-1
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
Traveling, hiking, volunteering, spending time with my dog, friends and family
Any additional interests you’d like to add?
I am the biggest dog lover you’ll ever meet. My friends would tell you I’m very outgoing and always looking to go on my next big adventure. I am a proud Big Sister for the Big Brother Big Sister program. I have been a certified lifeguard for 9 years, and a certified professional CPR/AED/First Aid instructor since August 2016.
How can someone from our community reach you?
cooper300@marshall.edu
What degrees do you hold?
Bachelor’s in MIS from Marshall
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
I am the Manager of the IT Service Desk.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
This place is my second home, it feels like family!
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
Habachi’s in South Charleston or Sushi.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Smith Mountain Lake in VA.
What are you currently watching/Binging?
I watch TV with my husband and he watches Street Outlaw, Curse of Oak Island, The Walking Dead and anything on the History channel. I don’t have any favorites I watch on a regular basis.
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
I love hunting, fishing, boating, cooking and shopping. I have three happy places that I really enjoy one is Smith Mountain lake, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and the other is my tree stand on the farm. How can someone from our community reach you?
joann.black@marshall.edu
