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Campus Resources for Building Websites
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 3:30 – 4:30 PM online
Need a website? We will review the options you have available to you as a member of the Vassar Community. We’ll also cover our new resource : vassarspaces.net – where we empower users to become sys admins and install their own apps (WordPress, Scalar, Omeka and more!). Led by Baynard Bailey of Academic Computing Services and Nicole Scalessa of Digital Scholarship and Technology Services.
Register: https://libcal.vassar.edu/event/13104800 , https://vassar.zoom.us/j/96170519016
Intro to ArcGIS Pro
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM, Ely 114 (GIS Lab)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software is used to manage, map, and analyze geographic data. In this workshop, you will learn how to use ArcGIS Pro, an industry-standard desktop GIS program, to overlay GIS “layers” in a map, analyze the relative composition of land cover types (developed, forested, wetlands, etc.) within a local watershed relative to stream sample locations, and assemble a map layout of the results. Registration. Questions: Neil Curri (necurri@vassar.edu / x7708).
Static vs. Dynamic Website Design: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Project
November 8, 2024 3:00 – 4:00 PM Online
Learn what the best platform options are for a variety of website projects while also gaining a better understanding of how to make environmentally friendly and sustainable choices. This session will include an overview of website building options, website examples, and decision making tips for your project. Led by Nicole Scalessa of Digital Scholarship and Technology Services. Register Online: https://libcal.vassar.edu/event/13104777. If you cannot attend the specified date we can discuss this topic by appointment.