Security patch downtime for VirtualRDC servers
June 20th, 2008
A short downtime will occur today on VirtualRDC servers to implement security patches. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Article archive for June, 2008
R updated to 2.7.0 on x86_64 bit nodes
June 19th, 2008
We’ve updated R to the latest 2.7.0 on the x86_64 nodes. ia64 nodes remain at their current state in order to remain in sync with NSF01.
NSF01 reboot Thursday, June 19, 2008, 6-8:30 AM
June 13th, 2008
Reboot to lock in security modifications. CSvD expects server to be back up by 8:30 AM. [More »]
VirtualRDC (including web) inaccessible July 15 and 16, 2008
June 12th, 2008
The entire building housing the data center in which the VirtualRDC nodes are housed is being shut down for electrical maintenance on July 15, 2008 at 11PM (23:00), and turned back on again around 6AM (06:00) on July 16, 2008.
Call for Papers: 2008 Census Research Data Center Annual Conference
June 10th, 2008
| 1 August 2008 |
Duke University, Durham NC
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
2008 Census Research Data Center Annual Conference
- Keynote Presentation Speaker : Nobel Economist, James Heckman (topic TBD)
- DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: August 1, 2008
The Triangle RDC, in behalf of the Census Research Data Center Program, welcomes proposals to present papers and posters based on current or recent projects carried out in a Research Data Center or using confidential Census Bureau data. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. The 2008 Research Data Center Conference will be held October 13, 2008 at Duke University and is hosted by the Triangle RDC. Registration is free (with lunch included), but is required to attend.
SUBMISSIONS: Proposals for papers and posters should include an abstract of no more than 500 words, a brief CV, e-mail address, and telephone number. If the research has more than one author, please specify the contact author in the abstract. Submit proposal materials by e-mail to Gale Boyd, gale.boyd@duke.edu. The conference organizers will select abstracts for either a presentation or poster session. Graduate student presenters may apply for a travel stipend and should include a request for travel expenses with the submission of their proposal. Additional funding may be available to support travel by other presenters.
Further details on conference logistics, hotels, and the program will be circulated and posted on the TCRDC website: http://econ.duke.edu/tcrdc (download Full call for papers for some more details)
