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Colleges of the Fenway AI Panel, Call for Panelists

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The Colleges of the Fenway AI Think Tank is preparing to host a COF-wide panel event this fall semester. The goal of the session is to continue the cross-institutional conversations about AI and education. By hosting a panel of students followed by a panel of faculty, we hope to share with the community the varying utilizations, and applications and perceptions of AI (to include large language models and image/audio generation tools). The panels will be moderated by the AI Think Tank members. Panel questions will be sourced from attendees and selected/adjusted by AI Think Tank members.

The Think Tank is currently seeking panelists for both the student panel and the faculty panel. We ask that you please circulate this opportunity to the appropriate groups and teams at your institution. Interested panelists can indicate their interest by submitting this form.

*Please note that panelists do not need to be experts on this topic! We are hoping to assemble a group of folks interested in discussing AI from their perspective.

Colleges of the Fenway Network Improvements

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In addition to the recent Colleges of the Fenway network upgrade, the consortium has also become a member of theBoston Internet Exchange. By joining the Boston Internet Exchange, Simmons is able to increase bandwidth, improve performance and connectivity, and reduce costs.

Joining the Boston Internet Exchange also aligns with overall College strategy and goals. As President Drinan commented, “Our focus continues to be cost containment, improving efficiencies, and most important, enhancing student opportunities.”

Simmons Technology is working hard to prioritize network improvements, which are integral to meeting our current needs and preparing for the future.