Spring 2012 Fall Vol.2011 3 Issue 3
UNLVirtual
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UNIVERSAL NEWSLETTER FOR VIRTUAL & DIGITAL MEDIA
this issue Justin Timberlake’s bringing MySpace back
Important Dates March 3/15 GPSA Summer Grant application due 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day GPSA Research Forum—SU 2nd Floor, 8am-3pm 3/23 JMS Scholarship application due
April 4/2-7 SPRING BREAK 4/14 Last day for oral defense of thesis or dissertation 4/20 Last day to submit hard copy of thesis or dissertation
New Graduate Lounge By Zeenath Haniff
You put in those long, arduous hours of work on your thesis or dissertation. You deserve to do so in comfort. Check out the new Graduate Commons Area at the Lied Library when it moves from the third floor to its new location on the second floor. The new lounge is being remodeled to offer a relaxed study area, both for individual and group use, come late spring or early summer.
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Congrats to Spring 2012 Graduates!
Cap and gown Last day to submit electronic copy of thesis or dissertation
5/12 Spring 2012 Graduation Commencement— Thomas & Mack Center, 9am & 2pm
Graduate Commons Area under construction
Senior Send-Off Stop by for all your graduation needs:
May
Spring 2012 Graduates
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Graduation announcements &
Save the date: Where: Student Union Ballroom Date: March 19-20, 2012 Times: 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 2:30-7:00 p.m.
invitations Photo packages Diploma frame Class ring
* Enjoy complimentary lunch, t-shirts and other giveaways.
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Thoughts or Questions?
Digital News
MySpace comeback
Windows 8 update Justin Timberlake
Feel free to share your virtual or digital experiences and research findings.
MySpace takes first place By Zeenath Haniff
Justin Timberlake knows what’s sexy. The pop star has invested in MySpace, and for good reason. The social networking site that launched the careers of many of today’s recording artists is once again proving to be a leader in the music industry.
Over 1 million new users have signed up for MySpace Music Player, which provides unlimited access to the world’s largest online database of free music. MySpace Music Player is now getting more plays than former frontrunners Spotify and Pandora as of mid-2011.
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Submit articles and questions to the Virtual & Digital Media office via email: haniffz@
Windows 8 opening more doors
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By Zeenath Haniff
Microsoft has been preparing to unleash their latest OS. Windows 8 is promising many novel features including improved “assistive technologies” for better accessibility for users with disabilities.
2. Magnifier—Using a touch-screen capability similar to tablets, the Magnifier tool allows users to pinpoint and zoom in on a certain area to easily view content.
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What’s to come:
4505 Maryland Pkwy
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Box 455007
Narrator—Built for the visually impaired, the voice assistant technology reads text aloud and is able to talk users through the download and set up of Windows 8. Users can change the voice and speed and even customize commands.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-5007 Fax: 702-895-5189 Lawrence Mullen, Ph.D. Director Phone: 702-895-4491 Email: lawrence.mullen@ unlv.edu Zeenath Haniff
For more information, visit: http:// windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows8/preview
Research Assistant Phone 702-895-0035 Email: haniffz@ unlv.nevada.edu
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