Inside Track November 9, 2009
An Important Reminder from OIT
In order to improve the security of data stored on our email and file servers, we are going to be implementing a change in our password policy.
Effective November 16, 2009, the password that you use to access your Brookdale email and computer will expire. At your first login after expiration, the system will require you to change your password. The password you choose must be a minimum of eight characters, and must be a password that you haven’t used in the past. Henceforth, you will be required to change your password every 180 days.
We ask that you choose passwords that are difficult for another person or computer to guess, but familiar enough that you won’t be tempted to write them down. We are encouraging, but not currently mandating, the following complexity requirements:
The password you choose should not contain your account name or parts of your full name that exceed two consecutive characters.
Passwords should contain characters from three of the following four categories:
English uppercase characters (A through Z)
English lowercase characters (a through z)
Digits (0 through 9)
Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)
Two resources that you may find helpful, courtesy of Microsoft:
A guide to selecting strong passwords that are easy to remember: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/passwords/create.aspx
A web-based utility to check the strength of passwords that you are considering: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/passwords/checker.aspx
We cannot stress enough the importance of protecting your account with a good password. Remember that this password protects not only your own files and documents, but also potentially confidential information stored on shared departmental drives and in emails that others have sent to you.
Thank you for your cooperation.
At the CVA Gallery, now through December 18, is a exhibit of works by our Art & Design Department faculty members. Shown here on opening night are Photography Adjunct Mark Schoon, Photography Professor Geanna Merola, Geanna’s Dad, Acting President McMenamin, and Photography Professor Stuart Thomas.
Information Technology Services will offer these "Brown Bag" sessions in coming weeks:
Educause Live Webinar - The Tower and the Cloud: Higher Education in the Age of Cloud Computing
Friday November 13, at 1 PM in LAH 204
A free online event that will address the co-evolution of higher education and the Internet. (Note: participants can view this remotely as well by registering at the following link: http://net.educause.edu/RegisterNow/1023907
Campus Technology Virtual Campus
Thursday, December 3, from 11:30 AM – PM in SLC 107
A free online event designed to immerse you in the latest, most successful education technologies
http://campustechnology.com/microsites/campus-technology-virtual/ctv-09-program.aspx
(Note: participants can view this remotely as well by registering at this link. Please reference conference Promo Code NX0Z08 when registering.)
The next TLC Roundtable is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, at 11:45 a.m., and will be moderated by Professor Paul Keating and TLC Director Norah Kerr-McCurry. The TLC offers workshops for full and part-time faculty in use of the ANGEL system and other technological tools to support the teaching and learning process. The TLC also sponsors roundtables where the focus is on pedagogy. Visit the TLC's faculty web page for a full listing of workshops and registration information.
The Giving Tree 2009
There are many children and families throughout Monmouth County who do without, and this is especially hard at this time of year. Please think about taking a card or two from the Brookdale “Giving Tree” to show them that we care.
Stop by the Scroll & Pen Bookstore starting Monday, November 16, to select a card from the tree or find out more information. Trees will also be set up in Larrison Hall and the Higher Education Centers in Wall and Northern Monmouth starting next Monday.
The annual "Giving Tree" is ponsored by the Employee Volunteer Connection; for additional Information, please call Helen Vota at ext. 2597 or Joan Popola at ext. 2784.
We hope you will open your hearts again this year to help make the holidays special for our less fortunate neighbors.
The Monmouth County Public Employees Charitable Campaign is underway. This is a unique opportunity for public employees to support key community services and organizations, all of which are listed here. To obtain a pledge form, please contact Bella Chatzikyriakos in HR at ext. 2231 or email her at fchatzikyriakos@brookdalecc.edu
"A Taste of Diversity: Lunch and Learn" will be offered on Monday, December 7, at 11:30AM in Twin Lights, by the Professional Development Committee in collaboration with the Diversity Council. All are invited to enjoy a sampling of soups, breads, and sweets from around the world: view the PDF flyer here.
Exhibition Cooking: Viva Brazil! next Wednesday, November 18, from 1:30 to 1:30 in the Jersey Blues Dining Room. Your $5.95 gets you a plato lleno de los siguientes:
Soup - Creamed Hearts of Palm Soup (Vegetarian)
Appetizer - Fire Roasted Corn Salsa w/ Tri-Color Tortilla Chips
Salad - Brazilian Mandarin Orange Salad
Side - Coconut Rice
Entrée - Grilled Chicken / Marinated Pork / Shrimp
Sauces - Sweet n Sour Apricot Sauce / Beer Gravy / Red Wine BBQ Sauce
Toppings - Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Beans, Red Beans, Chick Peas, Tri-Color Peppers, String Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Brazil Nuts, Bacon, Coconut
Dessert - Coffee Coconut Pudding
Beverage - Limonada
The Scholastic Book Fair at the Children's Learning Center will take place from Tuesday, December 1, through Friday December 4. The Fair will take place in our Center's multipurpose room from 7:30 AM through 5 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday and till 1 PM on Friday. Books range in age from infant through teens; credit cards, checks and cash are accepted. The Children’s Learning Center profits with new books for our school library. Remember that the Holidays are right around the corner and books make a great gift! If you have any questions please call Julie Murphy at ext. 2306.
The annual Chemistry Carnival, held on October 18, was a hit with Brookdale students and visitors! Thanks to Eric Goll and Britt Carlson for developing and running the event.
The Black Student Union is hosting a "Bead for LIfe" fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17, from 11:30 - 1:30 in the Warner Center, to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and poverty. All proceeds from this event will go to the Ugandan women who turn recycled paper into colorful, handmade, beaded jewelry as a source of income in extremly poor economic conditions. With the holidays coming up this would be a wonderful gift! Learn more at http://www.beadforlife.org/ or just stop by the beading event.
The International Education Center is accepting donations for its 4th Annual International Holiday Chance Auction on Thursday, December 4, in the Student Life Center from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM. We are looking for souvenirs from past travels, high-quality re-gifted items, and gift baskets with an International or holiday theme. Please bring items to the International Education Center by November 25. The Holiday Chance Auction honors the memory of Elaine Baran and raises funds for study abroad; for more information call ext. 2799 or e-mail international@brookdalecc.edu
All are invited to the Music Faculty Recital on Sunday, November 15, at 7 PM in the Experimental Theater of the PAC. Join the faculty of Brookdale’s Music Department for an evening of musical entertainment - something for everyone. The recital is free: no tickets or reservations are needed. For more information call the box office at ext. 2411.
The Student Development Committee is collecting data regarding students’ use of online technologies. The data from responses will be used for the implementation of the forthcoming Brookdale Community College portal, and other online technologies.
Please encourage your students to take this short survey. Surveys can also be be accessed on the ANGEL home page, in CAR during registration, or in the SLC on November 12, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 23. Two $25 prizes will be raffled off to survey participants.
There's still time to get aboard the World War II Swing Era Dinner Dance at Fort Monmouth on Friday, Nov. 20 - cash bar at 6PM and dinner at 7PM, with music and dancing throughout the evening. It's all about the South Pacific Theater! Tickets are $55 per person - further details from Marta Quinn at mjquinn@brookdalecc.edu
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