UCC Public Access in Math Sciences

University of Connecticut Computer Center
	Public Access in Math Sciences

Greetings and welcome! We are here to help you, but first you have to find us. And having found us, we thought it might be nice if we showed you around a little. Below are a few images of our current digs, with descriptive text describing who we are and what we do. Have questions? Call or come by.

Main Offices / Help Desk

We are located on the ground floor of the Math Sciences Building in the Gant Science Complex, on the corner of North Eagleville Road and Hillside Road. Or, if you like, we are just east of the North Parking Garage.
That big blue stripe on the top of the wall defines the UCC in MSB. Find the stripe and follow it around to the Main Office, room MSB001.
The UCC receptionist greets you and helps you locate what or who you need. Or you can call us at (860) 486-4022.

Computer Accounts

Just behind the receptionist in MSB001 you'll find the Accounts office where you can apply for mainframe, UNIX, PPP, and Proxy accounts. If you are a student, you'll need to bring your valid student ID. If you are faculty or staff, we'll ask you to fill out a simple form. Accounts are generally ready the next day.
Down the road, you might forget your password or need some other assistance. Come in to see us or call (860) 486-5236.

The Help Desk

And right after you've applied for your account(s), you might want to stop at the Help Desk, also right there in MSB001. Help Desk staff and students can assist you with just about any computing or networking problem you might have (or they know who to call if they can't). You can also purchase site-licensed software, grab some documentation, or maybe pick up a free mouse pad.
And later, if you need assistance, just call (860) 486-HELP, from 8am through 5pm (some days 'til 7pm), Monday through Friday.

The I/O Room

A popular place for many students is the I/O Room which houses a number of mainframe terminals useful in checking your email or other mainframe-based work. Down at the far end are the I/O bins, which contain mainframe printouts, and the OUTSIDE printer which you can use for quick turnaround.

Need help? Ring the doorbell near the I/O bins and an on-duty computer operator will come to the door to assist you. The I/O room is open 24 hours a day (except during those holidays when the University is closed).

The Macintosh Lab - MSB 037
On the same corridor as the I/O Room and Main Office are two microcomputer labs. The Macintosh Lab is located in MSB 037, behind the double door. This is a larger lab, internally subdivided into four special-purpose rooms. Consultants are available to help you in using the computers and software, or in retrieving output, in the consultants' room. Workshops and classes are held in the training room. A homework area is open for--you guessed it--homework whenever the Mac Lab is open. And consultants in the Web Development Lab can help you with HTML, scanning, and other media questions.

The Macintosh Training Room contains twenty-four PowerMacs, all facing an instructor's station at the front of the room. The Mac Training Room is used for workshops and academic classes, and when it is not being used for teaching, students and others are welcome to use the room for homework.

In the back of the Macintosh Lab is the Macintosh Homework area, containing iMac microcomputers. The Homework area is open for business whenever the Mac Lab is open; no workshops or classes are scheduled in this area.

The Web Development Lab, housed within the Macintosh Lab, features more advanced multimedia equipment. Specially trained consultants are on duty to assist you in setting up Web pages and otherwise manipulating all kinds of graphics, images, video and other media types.

The Mainframe / PC Lab - MSB 038

The Mainframe / PC Lab contains "Wintel" microcomputers. The "mainframe" aspect of this lab has more to do with the student consultants, who are trained to help you work more effectively on VM/CMS and OS/390, if that's what you need. Otherwise, you can use any of the standard PC software packages.

The PC Lab - MSB 051

The PC Lab was first outfitted with IBM PC's (the originals!) in 1983 and it has been upgraded every few years since then. Like all the UCC labs, the PC lab equipment is connected to the campus backbone and consequently to the Internet.

The PC Lab also doubles as a training room for workshops and academic classes. Otherwise, it's available for homework.

Want to see what's in the main computer room? Click UCC Hardware.

--rick ellis

Page last updated on
08/16/1999.

Mail comments to:
rge@uconnvm.uconn.edu

The Macintosh Lab - MSB 037 On the same corridor as the I/O Room and Main Office are two microcomputer labs. The Macintosh Lab is located in MSB 037, behind the double door. This is a larger lab, internally subdivided into four special-purpose rooms. Consultants are available to help you in using the computers and software, or in retrieving output, in the consultants' room. Workshops and classes are held in the training room. A homework area is open for--you guessed it--homework whenever the Mac Lab is open. And consultants in the Web Development Lab can help you with HTML, scanning, and other media questions.
	The Macintosh Training Room contains twenty-four PowerMacs, all facing an instructor's station at the front of the room. The Mac Training Room is used for workshops and academic classes, and when it is not being used for teaching, students and others are welcome to use the room for homework.
In the back of the Macintosh Lab is the Macintosh Homework area, containing iMac microcomputers. The Homework area is open for business whenever the Mac Lab is open; no workshops or classes are scheduled in this area.
	The Web Development Lab, housed within the Macintosh Lab, features more advanced multimedia equipment. Specially trained consultants are on duty to assist you in setting up Web pages and otherwise manipulating all kinds of graphics, images, video and other media types.