Faculty Tutorials
Spring 2012 Semester Report
Spring 2012 Report The Spring 2012 semester brought with it the culmination of many strategically planned and implemented enhancements to the way that Media Commons works with its clients across the Commonwealth. The photo above shows a visual representation of the...
Introducing: Summer Media Pilots
Thank you to everyone who submitted proposals for our Summer 2012 Mobile Media Pilot! We have just selected and gotten in touch with our current crop of course instructors and can't wait to get started in the next few weeks. To learn more about what students in each...
Scholarly Storytelling at New Kensington
As we wind down the Spring 2012 semester and look forward toward Summer and Fall 2012 course planning you might find yourself thinking of ways to raise the bar on your student media projects. Even if you've never assigned a media project before, you might want to...
A New Way of Looking at Data
Media Commons creates a lot of reports on our services, our training, our support and our events. Many of these reports contain data that is particularly informative but not always the easiest to present to the public as it's often relatively specific to our staff....
Tailgate 2011 – Thanks for Attending!
Media Commons Tailgate 2011 was a big success - thanks to you! We appreciate everyone who made it out on Friday and Saturday to take part in a conversation about the future of media and gaming in the classroom. Everyone involved hopes that you had a chance to not...
Brandywine Media Commons – Now Open
The library at Brandywine, after being closed since September due to mold, has been reopened. Media Commons, is now up an running in the library with 5 Mac stations, and a WhisperRoom. Please visit the circulation desk to set up time to use Media Commons, and to...
Site Improvements Underway
Just a quick programming notice to let everyone know that the Media Commons website is in the process of being dramatically improved. MC staff is working with a highly talented team to get everything better organized and easier to navigate. If you notice things...
Media Commons Open Houses – Shenango & New Kensington
The Media Commons will be holding open house sessions at two western campuses this week. Stop by to talk with traveling consultant, Nick Smerker and find out what the Media Commons has to offer for your multimedia projects. The events will be held on: Wednesday,...
Filling Up Fast: Media Commons Tailgate 2011
Enthusiasm for Tailgate 2011 has been overwhelming this year and registration is filling up faster than expected! Make sure to reserve your spot for the main event on Saturday, November 5th in Foster Auditorium at Pattee Library, University Park. There are also a few...
New Editing Station at New Kensington
New Kensington now offers another editing station for students, staff and faculty working on media projects. The new iMac computer has been installed immediately adjacent to the Library information desk and offers a convenient third location for individual and group...