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Introduction to ACENET
What is ACENET and what can it do for me? What hardware and software is available? Once I’ve got an account, how do I get connected and start doing things? For those new to ACENET. A Compute Canada/ACENET account and laptop are strongly recommended.

Introduction to Unix Command Line
Learn the basic concepts and commands needed to work with the Unix/Linux command line interface. For new users of ACENET systems. Participants should have a Compute Canada/ACENET account. Laptop required. 

Introduction to Shell Scripting
Exercise the power of the command line with shell scripting. For those familiar with working in a Unix/Linux environment, but have had no experience with shell scripting. Participants should have a Compute Canada/ACENET account. Laptop required.

Job Management with Grid Engine
Introduction to N1GE production job management software (Grid Engine). Learn how the job scheduler works, and how to make it efficiently manage and troubleshoot jobs on ACENET clusters. For new users of ACENET systems. Participants should have a Compute Canada/ACENET account. Laptop required.

Parallel Computing School  
Topics will include general parallel computing, OpenMP, GPGPU, and Message Passing Interface (MPI). The mornings will consist of lectures, with the afternoons following a lab format, where participants will be given exercises, or can bring specific problems to instructors related to their research.

St. John's
Introduction to ACENET and the Unix Command Line (combined), Memorial University, April 25th, 2:00-4:00pm, Chemistry Building, Rm 3053  
Introduction to Shell Scripting and Job Management with Grid Engine (combined), Memorial University, April 27th, 2:00-4:00pm, Chemistry Building, Rm 3053  
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Fredericton
Introduction to ACENET, May 2nd, 2:00-3:00pm, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), Gillin Hall, GE-131
Introduction to Unix Command Line, May 3rd, 2:00-3:00pm, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), Gillin Hall, GE-131
Introduction to Shell Scripting, May 4th, 2:00-3:00pm, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), Gillin Hall, GE-131
Job Management with Grid Engine, May 5th, 2:00-3:00pm, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), Gillin Hall, GE-131
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Halifax
Introduction to ACENET, May 2nd, 3:30-4:30pm, Dalhousie University, Goldberg Building, Room 430 (Slonin Room)
Introduction to Unix Command Line, May 4th, 3:30-4:30pm, Dalhousie University, Goldberg Building, Room 430 (Slonin Room)
Introduction to Shell Scripting, May 9th, 3:30-4:30pm, Dalhousie University, Goldberg Building, Room 430 (Slonin Room)
Job Management with Grid Engine, May 11th, 3:30-4:30pm, Dalhousie University, Goldberg Building, Room 430 (Slonin Room)
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Parallel Computing School, May 30th - June 2nd, University of Kings College, Halifax, New Academic Building, Scotiabank Room  
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Antigonish
Introduction to ACENET, May 9th, 3:30-4:30pm, St. FX University, Physical Sciences Building PSC-1096
Introduction to Unix Command Line, May 11th, 3:30-4:30pm, St. FX University, Physical Sciences Building PSC-1096
Introduction to Shell Scripting, May 16th, 3:30-4:30pm, St. FX University, Physical Sciences Building PSC-1096
Job Management with Grid Engine, May 18th, 3:30-4:30pm, St. FX University, Physical Sciences Building PSC-1096
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Webinars
Introduction to ACENET, May 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm
Introduction to Unix Command Line, May 5th, 3:30-4:30pm
Introduction to Shell Scripting, May 10th, 3:30-4:30pm
Job Management with Grid Engine, May 12th, 3:30-4:30pm
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