Contest Feedback Spurs Wireless Upgrade
A recent contest offering rewards to those who identified critical wireless “dead
spots” (weak or nonexistent connectivity) on campus proved to be
a win-win event. The top five winners (Erin Honseler, Elizabeth Kozar,
Derrick Thoma, Stephanie Denby, and Shawn Kahl), who were chosen by the
Information Services management team, each received $50 UO Bookstore
gift certificates. Runners-up (Julie Thompson, Conor O'Brien, Windi
Decker, Jev Asher, Dustin McKague, Ben Silver, Kristina King, and Jessica
Tosti) were awarded 128MB thumbdrives, and the rest of the campus community
benefited by getting improved wireless connectivity.
The contest identified a number of locations with dead spots that UO
Network Services was either unaware of, or had never considered for wireless
coverage. These locations included 307 Volcanology, Bean Conference Room,
Lawrence 405, EMU Oregon Daily Emerald, and some isolated dead spots
in the Knight Library. Coverage for these areas, plus the University
Health Center (already slated for wireless installation), will be added
in the coming months.
Several other locations that had no coverage are currently on hold. These locations
include several dormitories, some outdoor spaces, and Moss Children's Center.