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Rutgers IT Lecture Series: Webex and Zoom in the Fall Semester

Please join us for the second Rutgers IT Lecture Series event on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Members from the Enterprise Infrastructure group of OIT will provide an overview of Webex and Zoom, share general technical tips for quality meetings, and highlight key features of each web conferencing platform. After the presentation, … Read More

Intro to Linux Command Line – Webinar

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page: (This is a remote workshop. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form). Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible https://oarc.rutgers.edu/access. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers network or be on VPN https://soc.rutgers.edu/vpn/ to access Amarel resources. … Read More

Intro to Python – Webinar

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP at the bottom of this page: (This is a remote workshop. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form). Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible https://oarc.rutgers.edu/access. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers network or be on VPN https://soc.rutgers.edu/vpn/ to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Weekly open workshop

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Weekly open workshop

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Intro to Amarel Cluster (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

ServiceNow orientation course registration

At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to: navigate the ServiceNow platform demonstrate an ability to create, search, and filter ServiceNow records perform the basic functions of the ServiceNow Knowledge module perform the basic functions of the ServiceNow Incident module Course length: One hour Course location: Webex Register View all service management … Read More

ServiceNow orientation course registration

At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to: navigate the ServiceNow platform demonstrate an ability to create, search, and filter ServiceNow records perform the basic functions of the ServiceNow Knowledge module perform the basic functions of the ServiceNow Incident module Course length: One hour Course location: Webex Register

Weekly open workshop

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Intro to Linux Command Line (on-line)

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

ServiceNow foundations course registration

Pre-requisite: ServiceNow orientation is a prerequisite for this course At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to: configure the ServiceNow platform to support their work processes create, manage, and resolve an incident record in ServiceNow manage the stages and activities involved in the Knowledge Management lifecycle using ServiceNow Course length: Two hours … Read More

Weekly open workshop

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

ServiceNow foundations course registration

Pre-requisite: ServiceNow orientation is a prerequisite for this course At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to: configure the ServiceNow platform to support their work processes create, manage, and resolve an incident record in ServiceNow manage the stages and activities involved in the Knowledge Management lifecycle using ServiceNow Course length: Two hours … Read More

Intro to Python (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Machine Learning Series — Random Forest

Register to attend at the bottom of this page. A Webex link will be emailed after filling out the the registration form. Topics: Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) Big data and Machine Learning Relate Machine Learning to other disciplines Machine Learning algorithms Classification and Regression Random Forest (RF) Applications of Random Forest Why Random Forest … Read More

Managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – A Pilot Course

At the conclusion of this training, learners will be equipped with tools to: develop a strategy for coordinating ServiceNow testing modify test scripts for UAT assign tester responsibilities Check back for registration information.

Intro to Amarel Cluster (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

Intro to Linux Command Line (on-line)

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Intro to Python (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Python for Big Data (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Machine Learning Series — Random Forest Workshop

Register to attend at the bottom of this page. A Webex link will be emailed after filling out the the registration form. Instructor: Yun-juan (Janet) Chang Topics: 1. Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) Big data and Machine Learning Relate Machine Learning to other disciplines Machine Learning algorithms Classification and Regression 2. Understanding Random Forest (RF) … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Machine Learning Series — Random Forest Workshop

Register to attend at the bottom of this page. A Webex link will be emailed after filling out the the registration form. Instructor: Yun-juan (Janet) Chang Topics: 1. Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) Big data and Machine Learning Relate Machine Learning to other disciplines Machine Learning algorithms Classification and Regression 2. Understanding Random Forest (RF) … Read More

Rutgers IT Lecture Series event – IT Lightning Talks

The Rutgers IT engagement committee is excited to announce that the next IT Lecture Series event on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 will feature 10-15 minute Lightning Talks from various IT professionals within Rutgers. This is an opportunity for IT staff to present the amazing work and innovations implemented within Rutgers IT.

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Intro to Amarel Cluster (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Weekly open workshop (Zoom)

Each week, we’ll host a brief Zoom session that provides: 1. a brief review of some basics for new Amarel cluster users. 2. shifts into specific technical topics and Q&A. We’ll have occasional guest presenters (researchers, librarians, scholars, or other professionals) to share info, news, techniques, or best practices for managing data and computational research. … Read More

Intro to Linux Command Line (on-line)

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Intro to Amarel Cluster (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

Intro to Python (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Python for Big Data (on-line)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Finding GIS Data

In this interactive workshop, we will look at what Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data is, explore strategies for finding GIS data, and discuss some considerations regarding GIS data for your research.

Intro to Linux Command Line

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Introduction to ArcGIS Online

In this short, interactive workshop, we will focus on ArcGIS Online basics, explore the interface, add and visualize data, create a shareable web map.

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

In this short, interactive workshop, we will focus on ArcGIS Pro basics, explore the interface, add and visualize data, create a map layout which we can either export as a PDF or share as a web map. Back to March OARC events calendar

Intro to Linux Command Line

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Intermediate ArcGIS Pro

In this short, interactive workshop, we continue to explore the functionality of ArcGIS Pro using select geoprocessing tools working with discrete/vector data sources. Back to March OARC events calendar

Intro to Amarel Cluster

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

Intro to Python

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Amarel monthly maintenance

Anticipated maintenance schedule through January 2022: MAR 19-20-21 (3/20 & 3/21 Hill Data Center maintenance, which will affect Amarel users) APR 20-21 MAY 18-19 JUN 15-16 JUL 20-21 AUG 17-18 SEP 21-22 OCT 19-20 NOV 16-17 DEC 21-22 JAN 18-19

Introduction to QGIS

In this short, interactive workshop, we will focus on QGIS basics, explore the interface, add and visualize data, create a map layout which we can export as a PDF.

Python for Big Data

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Intro to Deep Learning with Python and Keras (online)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Intermediate QGIS

In this short, interactive workshop, we continue to explore the functionality of QGIS using select geoprocessing tools and plugins working with discrete/vector data sources.

Intro to Amarel Cluster

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers' network or be on VPN to … Read More

Intro to Linux Command Line (Friday May 14)

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH … Read More

Intro to the Amarel Cluster (Friday May 21)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN to … Read More

Intro to Python (Friday May 28)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Python for Big Data (Friday June 4)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Intro to Deep learning with Python and Keras (Friday June 11)

Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN  to access Amarel resources. SSH setup: Windows users must install an … Read More

Amarel monthly maintenance

Anticipated monthly maintenance schedule March 2021 – January 2022: MAR 19-20-21 (3/20 & 3/21 Hill Data Center maintenance, which will affect Amarel users) APR 20-21 MAY 18-19 JUN 15-16 JUL 20-21 AUG 17-18 SEP 21-22 OCT 19-20 NOV 16-17 DEC 21-22 JAN 18-19

Captioning 102

This training is a follow-up to Captioning 101 and includes advanced captioning topics. Participants will learn of tools for speech recognition, live captions, and video streaming. Participants will learn of DCMP and FCC guidelines that enhance the readability of closed captions.

Web Accessibility 101

This training will give an overview of how to develop and design websites and mobile applications with accessibility in-mind; how to remediate and correct common web-based accessibility issues; how to avoid them in future projects; and how to scan for accessibility. Attendees are also welcome to present issues found within their own work for questions … Read More

Introduction to Colorblindness and Low Vision

Despite the fact that colorblindness and low-vision are two of the most common sensory-related disabilities, they are frequently overlooked. Attend our training to learn how vision can impact the use of technology, how to support colorblind and low-vision students and faculty, and how to create content that is usable by people with any kind of … Read More

PDF Accessibility

PDFs are widely recognized, used around the world, and are often considered a standard for presenting electronic versions of text. PDFs are also very rigid, which can make them tricky to navigate for users with disabilities. If you’ve ever felt a little confused about best practices, troubleshooting, or how you can tell if a PDF … Read More

PowerPoint Accessibility

Today the relevance of PowerPoint and slide show accessibility has jumped to the forefront of many educator’s minds. In this training we will explore how to develop accessible PowerPoint environments; how to optimize capacities of assistive technologies with PowerPoint presentations; and go over common examples of both good, and bad PowerPoint accessibility techniques. If you … Read More

Accessibility and Teleconferencing

Teleconferencing tools provide flexibility in how people collaborate and socialize online. Join us to learn which platforms and tools can facilitate communication with a wide array of individuals, and how to allow all users to use their preferred method of communication. This session is important for anyone using teleconferencing software like Zoom or WebEx for … Read More