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Computer Labs

 
Hours Remote Lab Locations Additional Information
Main Lab Locations Technology Assistants
 
Computer Lab Hours for AB 353
Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday

Closed

 
Spring Break
Friday, March 2 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 3 - Sunday, March 11 Closed
Monday, March 12 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
 
Easter Break
Thursday, April 5 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 8 Closed
Monday, April 9 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
 
Summer Break
Friday, May 4 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 - Sunday, August 26 Closed
 
Pending availability, one of the computer classrooms, AB 319, will be opened if AB 353 becomes full.
 

>Lab Hours for the Grace Hauenstein Library

 
Computer Lab Locations
Aquinas has one main computer lab and three computer classrooms located on the third floor of the Academic Building. The Grace Hauenstein Library also has two computer labs.  Additional computers are available in areas such as the residence halls and Albertus Hall.
 
Main Lab Locations

All labs contain Intel Core 2 Duo computers with full multi-media capabilities:

 
The Student Computer Lab located in AB 353 contains fifteen computers and access to a networked laser printer.  Headsets are available for use in the lab. The Student Computer Lab is a Cell-Free Zone and you will be asked to take your calls in the hallway to avoid disturbing other students.
 
Computer classrooms are located in AB 315, 319 and 322. Each classroom contains twenty-four computers. Reservations for these classrooms can be made with Dee Scales in Advising.
 
Grace Hauenstein Library Lab located in the Jarecki Center contains twenty computers along with a teaching lab that contains twenty-six computers and access to a networked laser printer.
 

Remote Labs

 

The Albertus Hall GIS Lab has ten computers. This lab is dedicated to curriculum and is not open for general use. Printers are available in this lab. 

The Albertus Hall Physics Lab has eight computers. This lab is dedicated to curriculum and is not open for general use. A printer is available in the front office. 

The Piano Lab, located in the Art and Music Center, has eight computers dedicated to music curriculum and is not open for general use. 

There are four computers in Regina Hall and three in St. Joseph's Hall. Printing is not available in these labs, but can be done in AB 353 or the Library.

 
Technology Assistants

The Technology Assistants (not to be confused with instructors, trainers, or tutors) are responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of the student computer labs. Their job is to give general procedural advice, to make sure that the computers and printers are working properly, to collect printing fees, and to direct students' access into the network.

 

In order to provide students with the maximum learning experience, the Technology Assistants are not allowed to help students with specific programs.  If a student is having trouble, the Technology Assistants will point them in the direction of help.

 

For discipline-specific applications, students will be referred to on-line documentation, manuals, and handouts.  Students will be able to use the lab phone to call their instructor.

 

As time permits and to the extent of their knowledge base, Technology Assistants may answer questions related to standard software applications on the network (such as Windows XP, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office 2010), except when the learning of these standard software applications is a course requirement.

 
Additional Information
  • Kiosks computers are located in the Academic Building, Wege Center, Campus Safety, and in the Grace Hauenstein Library.  These computers give students quick access to the Internet for checking e-mail and searching the web.
  • TomCat computers are located in the Grace Hauentstein Library.  These computers give students access to the online catalog.  Use the TomCat to search for items the library holds.
  • Laser printing is available for the students in AB 353 and the Library at a cost of $0.10 per page.*

*ATTENTION ALL LAB USERS - All printing in ITS labs must be paid for using funds on your Aquinas Student ID. To print in the AB353 lab, students need an Aquinas ID card with funds available in AQ Cash or Bookstore Voucher. ID cards are available from Campus Safety. To add funds on your ID card, go to the Dining Service office in the Wege Center at the Cafeteria level or Student Accounts in Hruby Hall.

 
Network Applications Available to Registered Students
The labs contain PC-based computers in a network environment that allows access to standard applications such as:
  • Windows XP
  • Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Web Browsers: Internet Explorer and Firefox
  • A broad array of discipline-specific applications
  • ELM Services (including E-mail, CourseConnect, MyAQ, and Calendar )