What's New: Fall 2001

New Multimedia Classrooms
Van Hise Hall now has an additional twelve classrooms equipped with multimedia capabilties. These were funded primarily by UW Space Management, who also has primary responsibility for their support (see Classroom Media Support). However, LSS also provides assistance, primarily in the use of the equipment.

The rooms are: 159, 367 (seminar), 475, 483, 486 (seminar), 487, 491, 494, 495, 499, 575, 579.

Each is equipped with a multi-standard VCR (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), DVD (and CD) players, sound system, and data projector. These new projectors are very bright and have excellent color balance.

Scheduling for these rooms is handled by pre-assignment (LSS) or by TACS (once the timetable deadline is past). Questions about these rooms, and other multimedia rooms in Van Hise, can be directed to Read Gilgen (2-1408).

AV Pool
In addition to the new equipment acquired last year (see below), the AV Pool has added 6 CD-Player/Boomboxes. These offer excellent sound, but aren't as durable as the more expensive units we purchased in the past. We hope the cost/feature ratio will work out in the long run. Tell us what you think!

SPL
The Special Projects Lab has new and upgraded equipment and software, both for the Mac and the PC. Contact Lisa Jansen (2-1126) to schedule an appointment to use the lab, or for more information.