About the Event, Cornell's arXiv team will host a 4-hour event on Monday, April 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. called, " How do we make accessible research papers a reality? " We each have a role to play. Together, we can chart a path towards truly accessible research papers. The full schedule of sessions is posted to the event site. , What is arXiv?, arXiv is a free distribution service and an open-access archive for 2,236,909 scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics.
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Partnership Allows the University of Massachusetts to Fulfill its Academic, Marketing, Financial, Eco & Information Security Objectives, BOSTON & LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE), -- The University of Massachusetts (UMass) names Toshiba America Business Solutions its Managed Print Technology Provider . The multi-year agreement is already enabling UMass to advance academic, marketing, financial, economic, and information security goals across the University's statewide Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Mount Ida and Worcester (UMass Chan Medical School) campuses. Toshiba'…, Bolstering Info Security, Toshiba's award-winning e‑STUDIO MFPs deploy proprietary self-encrypting drives and BIOS protection to shield the UMass community's personally identifiable information and work data while complying with the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act., Promoting Academic & Marketing Pursuits, Toshiba MFPs are producing essentials including syllabi, study materials, tests and in-class presentations for UMass' more than 73,000 students. Toshiba technology may additionally create vibrant, four-color posters, wall clings, outdoor banners and pop-up signage promoting the University's many academic and athletic events on campus and off. Sparkling student recruitment collateral spotlighting…, Sustainably Better, Sustainability is a core focus of UMass and an attribute for which they're widely recognized. Toshiba is helping the University on that front by recycling toner consumables. Toshiba moreover designs its MFPs to print clearly on 100% recycled paper. Toshiba systems are EPEAT-registered, which further supports UMass sustainability efforts. EPEAT is the definitive global rating system for greener…, About the University of Massachusetts, The University of Massachusetts is a world-class public research university system committed to advancing knowledge and transforming lives. UMass is renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the scope and impact of its research, and the strength of its public service mission. With four comprehensive campuses, a world-class medical school, and a mission-driven law school, UMass educates…, About Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) is a workplace solutions provider delivering an extensive portfolio of industry-recognized workflow and document management products for businesses of all sizes across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. TABS supports the diverse needs of today’s professionals through award-winning e‑STUDIO™ multifunction printers, label and receipt…
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Registration and the call for speakers is official open for axe-con 2023 , which will happen on March 15 and 16, 2023. Axe-con is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to an accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital…
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The National Guard was formed on December 13, 1636, when the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. The colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments - the 181st Infantry, the 182nd Infantry, the 101st Field Artillery, and the 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard - to better defend the colony. Learn more about the…
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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) is a free 24-hour online event for the global community. It celebrates inclusive design and shares knowledge and ideas from analogue to digital, from design to development, from planners to practitioners, and everything and everyone in between. There is no sign up or registration. Check out this year's schedule and add sessions of interest to your calendar.
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What is Bodhi Day?, Celebrated annually on December 8, Bodhi Day (pronounced Bow-dee) commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, which is also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. According to tradition, Siddhartha had recently forsaken years of extreme ascetic practices and resolved to sit under a peepal tree, also known as a Bodhi tree, and simply…, How is Bodhi Day observed?, Services and traditions vary amongst Buddhist sects, but all such services commemorate the Buddha's achievement of Nirvana, and what this means for Buddhism today. Individuals may choose to commemorate the event through additional meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting of Buddhist texts (sutras), or performing kind acts towards other beings. Some Buddhists celebrate with a traditional meal of…, Learn more about Buddhist Holidays, Want to learn more about Bodhi Day and other Buddhist holidays? Check out this Buddhist Holidays slide deck by Tricycle: The Buddhist Review .
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Makar Sankranti is the first major harvest festival to be celebrated in India. It is recognized as both a religious as well as seasonal observance dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. Makar Sankranti marks the close of the Winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. Social activities include colorful decorations, children singing, dances, kite flying, bonfires and feasts. To learn…
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Because UMass values the relationship with our vendors and partners, we have prepared the below information for educational purposes and to limit instances of our vendors/partners becoming victimized by scams. It has come to our attention that a nationwide fraud/scam has been targeting University suppliers across the country, including UMass. The scammers pretend to be University employees and…
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May 18 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT, Join Disability:IN and their corporate partners for a Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) webinar on accessible procurement. A corporate commitment to a disability diverse and inclusive workforce requires that digital products and content be fully usable by a company’s employees and job applicants with disabilities. Accessible procurement is key to that commitment. Join this panel of…
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