updated news

Author: amirayuyue

docs/hpcdocs/HPC-clusters/hpc_news.md

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+## Registration Now Open: CENVAL-ARC Symposium
+_posted on:01/08/2026_
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+[Registration](https://forms.office.com/r/dw80GhQ8xK?origin=lprLink) is now open for the 2026 CENVAL-ARC Symposium, to be held in person at UC Merced on March 5–6, 2026, with additional virtual sessions on select topics offered in advance of the in-person event.
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+The program will include:
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+March 5: Welcome reception at UC Merced, 5:00–7:00 PM, providing an opportunity to connect with speakers and colleagues.
+March 6: A full day of talks, panels, and discussions focused on advancing research computing and data capacity.
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+Detailed agenda [here](https://cenval-arc.ucmerced.edu/agenda).
+Sponsored by the NSF Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC) program, the symposium brings together researchers, faculty, staff, and students from across the region who rely on computational resources beyond their local environments. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with NSF program officers, learn about high-performance computing (HPC) and cyberinfrastructure solutions, and connect with leaders from the research computing and data (RCD) community.
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+ Limited financial support is available to assist with travel and accommodation costs.
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+Please encourage your research groups and colleagues to register early and take advantage of this opportunity.
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+Register [here](https://forms.office.com/r/dw80GhQ8xK?origin=lprLink)
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+For more details, visit: cenval-arc.ucmerced.edu
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+Thank you for helping us spread the word. We look forward to seeing you at CENVAL-ARC 2026.
+
 ## OS Upgrade Impact: MERCED cluster + BorgStore
 _posted on: 11/07/2025_
 

docs/hpcdocs/hpc-tutorials/intermediete_hpc.md

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-# Intermediate High Performance computing
+# Intermediate High Performance computing (HPC): Optimization and Scaling
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-This intermediate training is designed for users who are already comfortable with the Linux command line and basic job submissions but need to optimize their workflows for performance, efficiency, and scalability.This is intended for users who have a material level equivalence of the `Introduction to High Performance Computing` course.
+This intermediate training is designed for users who are already comfortable with the Linux command line and basic job submissions but need to optimize their workflows for performance, efficiency, and scalability. This is intended for users who have a material level equivalence of the `Introduction to High Performance Computing` course.
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+## Overall topics
+### Advanced Slurm and Resource managment
 
-## Motivation
-The motivation for this course is to provide a more in-depth understanding of the tools and techniques used in High Performance Computing. This includes a deeper dive into parallel programming, performance optimization, and the use of advanced tools and libraries.