The 2008 Faculty Technology Receptions

The Umbrella group is hosting the fourth annual Technology Receptions for University faculty this September and October. All faculty are welcome to attend - there will be wine and cheese tasting, door prizes, and an opportunity to meet your colleagues and technology partners.

Fall 2008 Receptions

The Umbrella Initiative has announced the dates of our Faculty Technology Receptions. We hope you will join us.

Please RSVP

Thursday, September 18th

3:00 - 4:30pm
Harper 284

Wednesday, October 1st

3:00 - 4:30pm
Crerar Library, The Kathleen Zar Room

Tuesday, October 7th

3:00 - 4:30pm,
Swift Common Room

Representatives from campus organizations will be on hand to answer your questions. You will have the opportunity to learn about Chalk, Library eReserves, the NSIT Solution Center, A/V services and multimedia classrooms, safe computing, support for research, online class lists and grading, and more.

Sample the fine wine and cheese pairings specially selected for the occasion. You will also be presented with a welcome gift and a chance to take home a bottle of your favorite wine from the tasting:

This year's pairings:

Prosecco w/ Boucheron Loire Valley goat cheese
2004 Vouvray Chenin Blanc with Delice De Bourgogne Triple Cream
2004 Rasteau with cheddar
2005 Jumilla with Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese
2001 Port with Blue de Basque Blue cheese

Questions? umbrella@uchicago.edu

Please join us and have all of your questions answered, including:

What is a CNetID and why would I want one
Who do I call when I need computer assistance?
How do I put course materials online?
Who can help me get an email account?
Where can I find a media classroom?
What resources are availble for research?

View photos from our Fall 2007 events.

What is the Umbrella Initiative?

Four years ago, a number of campus technology organizations gathered to create a unique event to introduce faculty to the technology services available. The Umbrella Initiative includes a number of local support organizations, including: College Information Technology, Divinity School Technology Coordinator, Humanities Computing Services, Physical Sciences Desktop Support, Social Sciences Computing Services, the Office of the University Registrar, and the University of Chicago Library, as well as groups within Networking Services and Information Technologies: Academic Technologies, General Services, and the Solution Center.