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Dec. 18, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 50
- No IT newsletter Dec. 25; publication resumes Jan. 2, 2008 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Holiday schedule for K-State offices during winter break by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Union Computer Store has 10% discount, Zune, iPod promo by Betsy Edwards, iTAC, and Chris Loehr, Union
- US-CERT tips for shopping safely online by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- eID password-change timeframe starts Jan. 1, 2008 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT Help Desk, MDC hours during winter break by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Scheduled Umberger power outages to affect IET servers by Daryl Buchholz, Research and Extension
- Union computer store hours during semester break by Chris Loehr, Union, and Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Course accessibility: Microsoft Word accessibility by Ben Ward, OME
- Security tip: Update to QuickTime 7.3.1 to prevent security exploits by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Copy assignments to a new semester by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: Semester grades in KATS? by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: More technology gift-giving ideas by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
Word of the week: w00t
Dec. 12, 2007 (Wednesday, due to major ice storm Monday-Tuesday) Vol. 7, No. 49
- Why backups are important by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Reminder: Friday deadline to complete e-mail/calendar survey by Email/Calendar Needs Assessment Committee
- eTips concluded for the semester by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Nominate staff for an IT award by Miriam Clark, IT Award Committee Chair
- Course accessibility: Accessibility in Wimba Live Classroom by Bryan Vandiviere, OME
- Security tip: Security vulnerabilities in QuickTime by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Get ready for next semester by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: Leaving K-State? by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Wikis by Rebecca Gould, Ernie Perez, iTAC
Word of the week: mashup
Dec. 4, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 48
- All K-Staters: Take the campus e-mail/calendar needs-assessment survey by Campus Email/Calendar Needs Assessment Committee
- Faculty/staff: University-wide mandatory online training by Ashley Rhodes, University Research Compliance Office
- Big savings for faculty/staff on Adobe software by Chris Loehr, Union
- K-State TV introduces Wildcat Watch short videos by Susan Jagerson, ECC
- eTips Dec. 12: HRIS -- Employee Self-Service by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mac end-of-semester specials at Union Computer Store by Justin Anderson, student Apple rep, and Chris Loehr, Union
- Course accessibility: Accessible online courses (part 2 of 2) by Shalin Hai-Jew, OME
- Security tip: Updated handouts, presentations from October security event by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Creating a grading scale by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: Personal response systems in classes: Qwizdom, Axio Survey by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Chris Sorensen, a K-State champion of learning using technology by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: zero-day exploit
Nov. 27, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 47
- What's happening this week: meetings, deadlines, training by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- eTips Dec. 4: InDesign tip: Making a multi-level list by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- December IT training open for registration by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Departmental Final Cut Studio 2 licensing opportunity by Chris Loehr, Union
- Mac how-to: Leopard 101 overview this evening by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Course accessibility: Accessible online courses (part 1 of 2) by Shalin Hai-Jew, OME
- Security tip: K-State's SSN policy by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Define alternative course e-mail address by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: Correction to Beyond $10 Printing by Ernie Perez, iTAC
- Spotlight: After Facebook there's Kickstart by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
Word of the week: Creative Commons
Nov. 20, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 46
- Faculty forum Nov. 27 on e-mail and IT issues by Michael North, Faculty Senate
- Faculty/staff: Download QuickTime to view upcoming video by Ashley Rhodes, Research Compliance
- Thanksgiving-break hours for IT Help Desk, labs, MDC by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- eTips reminder: Google Tools, 3 p.m. today (Nov. 20) by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Preliminary results from IT newsletter survey by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Electronic Grade Submission system reminder by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- eTips Nov. 28: Refresher on Electronic Grade Submission by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Axio Quarterly (K-State Online newsletter) Issue 5 available by Amanda Tross, OME
- Course accessibility: Tips for making webpages accessible by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Security tip: Patch 1.1 for Trend Micro OfficeScan by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Viewing statistics and reports by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: Why e-mail message unexpectedly went to others? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Holiday gift-giving ideas from IT staff by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
Word of the week: videopedia
Nov. 13, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 45
- Trend Micro quarterly meeting Friday, Nov. 16 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Nominations open for 2008 IT Awards and Recognition Program by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Wildcat giveaway website has free calendar, wallpapers, more by Rosanna Vail, DCE
- Mac GarageBand/Podcasting 101 Wednesday, Nov. 14 by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- IDT Roundtable Nov. 16: What K-State Libraries Can Do for You \ Online by Swasati Mukherjee, OME
- TechBytes semester review of topics by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- eTips Nov. 20: Google Tools by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Course accessibility: Accessibility for live, online events by Shalin Hai-Jew, OME
- Security tip: Getting rid of PE_LUDER malware by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Importing events into the Calendar by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: Beyond $10 printing; Rec Center's YouTube video by Ernie Perez, Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: JohnElla Holmes, a K-State champion of learning using technology by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: vodcasting (or video podcasting)
Nov. 6, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 44
- What IT news do you need? Take the newsletter survey by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Electronic Grade Submission training begins Nov. 12; sign up now! by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- TechBytes Nov. 8: Adobe Photoshop tips and techniques for the Web by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- eTips Nov. 13: Getting Started with Podcasting by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mac "how-to" sessions: GarageBand/Podcasting, Leopard by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- IT security training-event materials available by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Course accessibility: Tips for making PDF documents accessible by Andrea Blair, Disability Support Services
- Security tip: Encrypt data on laptop computers by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Best practices for online assessments by Scott Finkeldei, OME, and Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Use small event-graphic ads on WebMail page? by Nancy Becker, CTS
- Spotlight: Wesch and students use video to explore, explain by Betsy Edwards, Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: open-source warfare
Oct. 30, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 43
- News from the interim vice provost: Creation of Campus E-mail Needs Assessment Committee by Lynn Carlin, ITS
- Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 by Betsy Edwards, Eric Dover, iTAC
- November IT training open for registration by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- TechBytes Nov. 1: Collaboration and Sharing made Easy with Wikis by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- 5 job openings in Information Systems Office by John Streeter, ISO
- eTips Nov. 7: Getting Started with RefWorks by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Missed Leopard OS X debut? Educational discounts available by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Course accessibility: Tips for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations by Phyllis Epps, iTAC
- Security tip: PE_LUDER virus persists on K-State campus by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Add a folder introduction by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: How to view docs, presentations in larger format? by Phyllis Epps, iTAC
- Spotlight: Pop!Tech website by Justin Brull, iTAC
Word of the week: greyware, grayware
Oct. 23, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 42
- Enrollment started Monday, Oct. 22; be prepared for slowdowns by Marietta Milligan, ISO
- Leopard OS X 10.5 release parties Friday, Oct. 26 by Chris Loehr, Union; Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Seaton 22 computing lab reopened last Friday by Ernie Perez, iTAC
- HyperSnap 6.2 not covered by K-State licensing agreement by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- TechBytes Oct. 25: Tips and Tricks for InDesign Users by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Oct. 26 last chance to request software for labs, InfoCommons by Eric Dover, iTAC
- eTips Oct. 31: HyperSnap Tips by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Course accessibility: ADA electronic curb cuts in cyberspace by Andrea Blair, Disability Support Services
- Security tip: Oct. 28 registration deadline for IT Security Training Event by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Wait time is useful on Message Board by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: SAS updates, Facebook blocking? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Pecha-kucha for your next PowerPoint? by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
Word of the week: censorware
Oct. 16, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 41
- ibiblio.org director to discuss information sharing Oct. 17 by Tom Gould, Journalism and Mass Communications
- K-State's VPN service updated today by Richard Becker, CTS
- Seaton 22-23 computing lab closed for upgrades by Ernie Perez, iTAC
- Reminder: Second Life preliminary meeting set Oct. 23 by Larry Jackson, IET
- TechBytes Oct. 18: Case Study: Using Technology in KSU Classroom by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- K-State Online/Axio conference materials available Oct. 17 by Amanda Tross, Scott Finkeldei, OME
- eTips Oct. 24: Learn to make better Acrobat files in 15 minutes! by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Autodesk representative to be on campus Oct. 25 by Kathy Leonard, CTS
- Security tip: Registration open for IT security training event by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Instructors can share the work by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: USB virus; missing grades after Scantron scoring by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Spotlight: Using Facebook basic flyers to reach students by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
Word of the week: technicism
Oct. 9, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 40
- Dark fiber initiative under way by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- USB virus showing up on campus by Fred Darkow/iTAC, Shea McGrew/CTS
- Seaton computing lab under construction Oct. 8-Nov. 5 by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Four IT learning opportunities this week by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Second Life interest group forming at K-State by Larry Jackson, IET
- New Palm Centro cellphone offered by Sprint by Ernie Perez, iTAC
- TechBytes Oct. 11: The New Wimba Live Classroom by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- eTips Oct. 16: Google as a Security Tool by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mac SMART status can give "alert" on pending failures by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Security tip: Trend Micro OfficeScan's weekly scheduled scan by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Going up in flames by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: Getting started with course accessibility by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Digital scanners popular in Hale Library by Betsy Edwards/iTAC, Sara Kearns/K-State Libraries
Word of the week: telematics
Oct. 2, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 39
- Sales and specials at the Union Computer Store by Chris Loehr, Union
- Faster assistance on test-scoring by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- TechBytes Oct. 4: Social Bookmarking by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- October programming on K-STATE TV by Traci Taylor, ECC
- eTips Oct. 10: Grading quickly with Scantron forms, K-State Online by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- IDT Roundtable Oct. 11: Developing online teaching material with Microsoft Producer by Swasati Mukherjee, OME
- Mac happenings: Mac 101, upcoming sessions, myksuapple.com by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep, and Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Security tip: October is Cyber Security Awareness Month by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: A place for students by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: How to get Word 2007 training? by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Spotlight: K-State employees, ExpanSIS win distance education awards by Rosanna Vail, DCE
Word of the week: smart mob
Sept. 25, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 38
- KU incident shows importance of shredding personal documents by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Test-scoring scanner to be relocated to Media Development Center by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for students at reduced prices by IT Help Desk staff, iTAC
- TechBytes Sept. 27: What's in a Blog? by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- K-State Online/Axio Learning Community Conference Sept. 27-28 by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- October IT training open for registration by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Google Presentations added to Google Docs by Eric Dover and Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- eTips Sept. 26: Conducting Webinars via Wimba by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Security tip: Thunderbird users should upgrade to version 2 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Restricting file types in File Dropboxes by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Feedback: How to instantly communicate with distance students? by Bryan Vandiviere, OME
- Spotlight: K-State undergrad IT use from ECAR 2007 survey by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: Information diving
Sept. 18, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 37
- Plans for future e-mail services at K-State by Lynn Carlin and James Lyall, ITS
- New WebMail system available for preview by Neil Erdwien, CTS
- TechBytes Sept. 20: Uploading and Sharing Videos/Photos via the Web by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- K-State Online/Axio Learning Community Conference Sept. 27-28 by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Free training on podcasting, iMovie, Dreamweaver, InDesign by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- New "eTips" webinar series starting Sept. 26 by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- VPN access simplified to Libraries' licensed electronic resources by Jamene Brooks-Kieffer, K-State Libraries
- Security tip: Information technology security training Oct. 31 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: A tool for virtual office hours by K-State IT staff
- Feedback: Bullpen of web developers for K-State departments? by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Spotlight: ECAR 2007 survey results on undergraduate students and IT by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: netizen
Sept. 11, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 36
- Deadline for eID password change is Wednesday, Sept. 12 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Central e-mail service issues being addressed by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- TechBytes Sept. 13: Free Amazing Internet Tools by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Big changes to iPod line, plus new iPod touch by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Grad students: ETDR open forums scheduled Sept. 13, Oct. 10 by Marty Courtois, iTAC
- Security tip: Why you have to change your password by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Don't forget about Assignment Groups by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: What ID number to use on Scantron test forms? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: K-State cable channel gets new website, name, programming by Traci Taylor, ECC, and Betsy Edwards, iTAC
Word of the week: herd computing
Sept. 4, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 35
- Recent network outages caused by several factors by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Password-change deadline is one week away (Sept. 12) by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- TechBytes series starts Sept. 13, includes Web 2.0 tools by Gerry Snyder, Communications, and Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- New iSIS update: Program/plan maintenance begins Sept. 10 by Mike Crow, Registrar's, and Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- IDT Roundtable fall 2007 series: Video 101 Sept. 12 by Swasati Mukherjee, OME
- Mac OS X v5 "Leopard" presentation Friday, Sept. 14 by Cliff Neuman, Apple Higher Education
- Software requests for labs, InfoCommons due Oct. 12 by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Who needs another Mac 101 presentation? by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Security tip: Use strong passwords on all computer accounts by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: Use the new My Organizer preferences by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Feedback: Student WIN network still active? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: New technology in K-State technology classrooms by Tim Bagby, iTAC
Word of the week: digilanti
Aug. 28, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 34
- Network outages occurring over last several days by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Single Sign On now available to K-State Connection by Neil Erdwien, CTS
- Correction: Mac 101 presentation is Aug. 29 (Wednesday) by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Server admins: Patch or upgrade Trend Micro ServerProtect software immediately by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- September IT training now open for registration by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mac sale offer with free iPod nano ends Sept. 16 by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- Instructional designer services for faculty/staff by Shalin Hai-Jew, OME
- Security tip: Identity, financial data security is YOUR responsibility by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online: How to incorporate voice recordings throughout your course by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Feedback: Q/A on wireless WEP key, res-hall access, password change by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Mindset List for the Class of 2011 by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
Word of the week: digerati
Aug. 21, 2007 (back-to-school issue) Vol. 7, No. 33
- Welcome back to IT at K-State by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Password-change deadline for eIDs is Sept. 12 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Check out digital tools at Media Development Center by Phyllis Epps, iTAC
- Big savings on Microsoft software for K-Staters by Betsy Edwards, iTAC, and Chris Loehr, Union
- Apple campus reps make your Mac experience even better by Eric Holderness, student Apple rep
- 3 new technology classrooms, more upgrades by Tim Bagby, iTAC
- Graduate students: Electronic theses, dissertations, and reports (ETDR) by Marty Courtois, iTAC
- KST8 cable channel 8 renamed "K-State TV" by Traci Taylor, ECC
- K-State employees can access paycheck data online by Alma Deutsch, HR
- Audio, video conferencing options on campus by Sue White, Kansas Regents Network
- Security tip: Trend Micro security software now supports Windows Vista by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online tip: K-State Online 7.0 features new look, more tools by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Feedback: What's on your mind? Send feedback by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Voice-recording feature new in K-State Online by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
Word of the week: social operating system
Aug. 14, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 32
- Latest Vista news for the campus by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Operation PC slated for this weekend by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Wednesday seminar: Using Word to write your ETDR by Marty Courtois, iTAC
- K-State Online training opportunities still available by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Union Computer Store moving to fall-semester hours by Chris Loehr, Union Computer Store
- Macintosh monthly user group meetings scheduled by Kent Unruh, Education
- K-State Mathematica site license upgraded by Lawrence Chen, CTS
- Coach Prince to teach online leadership course by Rosanna Vail, DCE
- Security tip: Online fraud is big business by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Aug. 13 totals on res-hall remote registration by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Feedback: Fall courses available in K-State Online? by the IT Help Desk, iTAC
- Spotlight: Technology uses in universities across the country by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: tag cloud (with Web 2.0 example)
Aug. 7, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 31
- K-State IT, continuing education become separate units by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- K-State network upgrade forms foundation for future by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Single Sign On comes to K-State by Betsy Edwards, iTAC, and Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Pharos print system offline at 6 p.m. Friday by Tammy White, CTS
- Updated SAS site-license application form online by Betsy Edwards, iTAC, and Brenda Gage, CTS
- 4 job openings in ISO by John Streeter, ISO
- Security tip: Off-site backup tape storage by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Remote computer registration for residence halls by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Correct e-mail address for U.S. Cellular phones? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: K-State Online 7.0 features new look, more tools by Scott Finkeldei, OME
Word of the week: MP3
July 31, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 30
- Major network upgrade set for this weekend by iTAC staff
- Today: Noon brown-bag lunch to share favorite web tools by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- K-State Online 7.0 release Monday, Aug. 6 by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Password-change timeframe for fall starts Aug. 1 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT survey results: Assistance from IT Help Desk by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Feedback: E-mail or text message to a K-State cellphone? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Innovative uses of technology by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: Sping
July 24, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 29
- Major network upgrade changed to Aug. 3-5 weekend by iTAC staff
- August IT training calendar: K-State Online topics by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Software requests for technology classrooms due Aug. 6 by Nick Brown, iTAC
- Reminder: Check out upcoming changes to K-State Online by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT survey results: Satisfaction with tech-classroom attributes by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Feedback: Back up computer data before traveling by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: New career services system: "My CES account" by Kerri Day Keller, CES
Word of the week: Spam blogs (splogs)
July 17, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 28
- Time's top 50, plus 25 "can't live without" websites by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- DCE offers free rides to SIDLIT conference by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- The value of podcasting in classrooms by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Reminder: Thin Client talk Wednesday, July 18 by Eric Dover, iTAC
- IT survey results: Technology classroom use by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Feedback: Antivirus and Vista; library resources; electronic grading by Betsy Edwards, Taylor Hamilton, iTAC
- Spotlight: Photos of tech classroom summer projects by iTAC staff
Word of the week: clog
July 10, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 27
- Podcasts now available from Media Relations and Marketing by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Housing's new Computrition system went live July 9 by Michelle Netson, Housing
- K-State Online 7.0 to be released Aug. 6 by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Thin Client technology discussion July 18 by Eric Dover, iTAC
- IT by the numbers: eID/password help at New Student Orientation by iTAC staff
- Feedback: How to delete private info on a public computer? by David Ross, iTAC
- Spotlight: FEC map of presidential campaign contributions by Steve Coulson, Engineering
Word of the week: thin client
July 3, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 26
- Warning: Before you buy an iPhone... by Eric Dover, iTAC
- New admissions system goes live at K-State by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- $17.76 all-in-one photo printer sale July 3-7 by Chris Loehr, Union
- Access to Libraries' online catalogs now uses eID by Marjorie Devlin, K-State Libraries
- Mark/Space, a Mac sync application for PDAs by Eric Dover, iTAC
- iBank, a Mac financial-tracking program by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Feedback: No iPhones at Union computer store, just Q/A by Chris Loehr, Union
- Spotlight: TED website of inspired talks, "ideas worth spreading" by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: vlog
June 26, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 25
- iPhone to hit market Friday by Ernie Perez, iTAC
- Gateway recalls 14,000 laptop batteries by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Perform Google search by highlighting webpage text by Eric Dover, iTAC
- TELENET 2 goes from ISDN to IP connectivity by Sue White, Kansas Regents Network
- Google tips for referencing information online by Amy Hartman, Agricultural Communications
- Security tip: USB flash drives pose security risk by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Feedback: Best cellphone coverage on campus? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Unger steps down as VPAST by Betsy Edwards and Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: rich media
June 19, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 24
- IT webpages updated to address Vista questions by Betsy Edwards and Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- YouTube videos now on many mobile phone services by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Security update for Apple Safari 3.0 beta Windows browser by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Systems coordinator job opening in ISO by John Streeter, ISO
- IT survey results: Primary K-State e-mail account by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Why fast patching is important by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Feedback: More IT questions at New Student Orientation by iTAC staff
- Spotlight: New RefShare tool lets K-Staters easily share citations by Sara Kearns, K-State Libraries
Word of the week: crog
June 12, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 23
- OfficeScan 8.0 released by Trend Micro by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Emerging technologies; spammer arrest; e-mail bankruptcy by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Apple Safari 3.0 beta browser now available for Windows by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Maes named interim dean of continuing education by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Most CHECK conference proceedings now online by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Elsasser named director of information management for student life by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- IT survey results: Interest in outsourcing to Google Gmail by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Today's Microsoft patches require reboot by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: TEVAL use by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: IT questions at New Student Orientation by iTAC staff
- Spotlight: Microsoft introduces Surface multi-touch computer by Eric Dover, iTAC
Word of the week: bitnik
June 5, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 22
- Carlin named interim vice provost for information technology by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Update Mozilla applications to patch security vulnerabilities by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Protecting credit card information at K-State by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- K-State Online 7.0 pre-release training starts June 18 by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- C2C award nominations due June 15 by Dennis King, Fort Hays State University
- Alternative uses for K-State Online by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- IT survey results: Attendance at iTAC training sessions by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Don't send credit card information in e-mail by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: K-State central website use by Nancy Becker, CTS
- Feedback: Connectivity speed for wireless? by Nathan Beemer, CTS, and Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Sync your BlackBerry with Oracle Calendar by Eric Dover, iTAC
Word of the week: anacronym
May 29, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 21
- Summer hours for the IT Help Desk by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- CHECK conference materials available online by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Student documentaries on cable TV June 6 by Traci Taylor, ECC
- IT survey results: Reading InfoTech Tuesday by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Anti-spyware recommendations for Windows Vista by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: K-State Online use in past week by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: IT presentations at New Student Orientation by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: K-State technology gets personal with students by Betsy Edwards, Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: bloatware
May 22, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 20
- Summer IT projects on the Manhattan campus by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Printing quotas to be reset May 25 for labs, InfoCommons by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT survey results: Best way to communicate computer security threats by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: New Trend Micro OfficeScan won't support old Windows versions by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Faculty who submitted grades electronically by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: Why SSNs allowed on Housing contracts? by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Universities participate in redesign of Internet by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: digital revolution
May 15, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 19
- Libraries offer Google Search Appliance use to other units by Dale Askey, K-State Libraries
- Interviews for interim VPAST position May 17-21 by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Virtual commencement for distance-ed Class of 2007 by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Summer hours for Union Computer Store by Chris Loehr, Union Computer Store
- Database admininstrator search extended to June 1 by John Streeter, ISO
- IT survey results: K-Staters' use of Internet-based services by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Winners of student computer security video contest by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: K-State's Internet bandwidth increased by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: What to use for WID on residence-hall contract? by Maygan Maynard, iTAC
- Spotlight: Iris Totten, a K-State champion of learning using technology by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
Word of the week: shoulder surfing
May 8, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 18
- Farewell, CATnet by Dale Askey, K-State Libraries
- Clean up e-mail before leaving for the summer by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT Services Satisfaction Survey results: E-mail by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- LASER Project leaders meet with deans, department heads by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- SIDLIT conference scheduled Aug. 2-3 by Rosanna Vail, DCE
- CHECK conference reminder by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Security tip: Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 to be released May 21 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: IT Services Satisfaction Survey response rate by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Feedback: Danger from "dmtelecom.net" spams? by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Spotlight: K-State's PubMed link unlocks Libraries' resources by Jamene Brooks-Kieffer, K-State Libraries
Word of the week: aftcasting
May 1, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 17
- Reminder: Google Search Appliance presentation May 2 by Dale Askey, K-State Libraries
- May 2 is last day for IT Services Satisfaction Survey by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- May 4 is last day for Electronic Grade Submission training by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- SIRT Roundtable May 4: Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 server and client by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- CHECK conference reminder by Elizabeth Shannon, Pittsburg State University
- How to skip long voice-mail introductions by Kurt Zoglmann, CTS
- Virginia Tech Memorial Fund website by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: You THOUGHT you deleted that darn website by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Electronic Grade Submission orientation by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Vista, and e-mails to AOL/Yahoo by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Roger McHaney, a K-State champion of learning using technology by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: avatar
April 24, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 16
- April 25 lecture: Impact of distance ed, Internet, globalization on teaching by Duane Nellis, Provost
- 2007 IT Services Satisfaction Survey by Aimee Hagedorn, iTAC
- Buying a Computer site updated; new computer guidelines by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Hacking is big business by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- May IT training now open for registration by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- New e-mail forwarding webpage by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Another "Mac 101" session Thursday, April 26 by Chris Loehr, Union
- KSU Jazz All Stars on KST8 cable TV April 29 by Susan Jagerson, ECC
- TubeSock converts YouTube videos into MPEG format by Eric Dover, iTAC
- Flickr pictures can supplement Powerpoint presentations by Matthew Peterworth, K-State graduate
- Security tip: Take steps to deter IT theft at semester end by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- IT by the numbers: ETDR system by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Feedback: Summer, fall course rosters in K-State Online by Scott Finkeldei, OME
- Spotlight: New content, formats possible in online theses by Marty Courtois, iTAC
Word of the week: technotrash
April 17, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 15
- Reminder: Summerhill Series April 18 on network convergence by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- TechBytes semester review of topics by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Registration open for CHECK conference May 23-24 by Elizabeth Shannon, Pittsburg State University
- Online courses offered in stress management by Rosanna Vail, DCE
- Electronic Grade Submission system opens May 7; sign up now by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Updated website for Division of Continuing Education by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Security tip: Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 release delayed until May 15 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Shift happens by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Where to learn about the course management system? by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Spotlight: Brian Kovar, a K-State champion of learning using technology by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: interactive whiteboard
April 10, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 14
- Summerhill Series April 18: K-State IT Network Convergence by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Apple podcasting seminar April 12; more planned by Betsy Edwards, Bob Eltze, iTAC
- Preview of multimedia projectors April 13 by Betsy Edwards, Bob Eltze, iTAC
- Workshop April 24 on using K-State web templates by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Apple TV demo at computer store for several months by Betsy Edwards, iTAC; Chris Loehr, Union
- Security tip: Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Country rankings in global IT report by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: How to access the TEVAL System? by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Global Information Technology Report by Rebecca Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: Web 2.0
April 3, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 13
- New Windows exploit hitting campus by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- University computing labs, InfoCommons get new website by Betsy Edwards, iTAC
- K-State Survey System becomes Axio Survey by Amanda Tross, OME
- Last TechBytes April 4: Adobe software presentations by Cathy Rodriguez, iTAC
- Reminder: Electronic Grade Submission training starts next week by Sarah Silva, iTAC
- Google Search Appliance presentation May 2 by Dale Askey, K-State Libraries
- Input requested on proposed data-classification policy by Rebecca Gould, iTAC, and Harvard Townsend, IT security
- Security tip: Beware of malicious IE7-update hoax by Harvard Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Vista PCs with Trend Micro; IT softball stats by Anthony Cobb, Rebecca Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Why did I lose access to the Survey System? by Amanda Tross, OME
- Spotlight: K-State Libraries use RSS feeds to list new books by Jamene Brooks-Kieffer, K-State Libraries
Word of the week: AJAX (or Ajax)
March 27, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 12
- Electronic Grade Submission system training enrollment open by S. Silva, iTAC
- Lenovo recalling batteries for ThinkPad notebooks by B. Edwards, iTAC
- IT training for April now open for registration by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- TechBytes March 28: Transitioning from PC to Mac by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- IDT Roundtable March 28: Podcasting and RSS from within K-State Online! by S. Mukherjee, OME
- Apple podcasting seminar March 29 by B. Eltze, iTAC
- Additional TechBytes: Adobe rep to visit K-State April 4 by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Deadline for CHECK proposals extended to March 30 by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Security tip: Safely buy, sell items in online auctions by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: FBI's Internet crime report for 2006 by H. Townsend, IT security
- Feedback: How to create a personal webpage by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Spotlight: Accessibility made easy: Designing for small screens by S. Smith, Disability Support Services
Word of the week: Digg
March 20, 2007 No issue published during spring break.
March 13, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 11
- No IT newsletter during spring break by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Why would I want a wiki? by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Palm devices need DST updates, too by B. Edwards, iTAC
- TechBytes upcoming sessions: Camtasia Studio; from PC to Mac by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- GIS lecture to be rebroadcast March 14-16 by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Geocaching, a scavenger hunt with GPS units by E. Dover, iTAC
- IT projects during spring break by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Security tip: Beware of Internet cafes as you travel by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: K-State student elections March 6-7 by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Feedback: Use checklist to prep for presentations by R. Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Accessibility made easy: Opera browser has cool features by S. Smith, Disability Support Services
Word of the week: geocaching
March 6, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 10
- IT events this week by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 11 by E. Dover, iTAC
- University computing labs unavailable during DST updates by E. Dover, iTAC
- Death of the desktop by R. Gould, iTAC
- Summer and fall course schedules online by E. Heller, Registrar's Office
- Credit Union phishing scam nets few victims by H. Townsend, IT security
- WebMail, spam-filtering outage early Thursday, March 8 by L. Albertson, CTS
- TV broadcast schedule for James Neal lecture by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- TechBytes upcoming sessions: Community blog, Camtasia Studio by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Only one SkillSoft demo (March 7) by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Free online seminars from Apple by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Security tip: Minor botnet outbreak shows importance of patching by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: K-State web-browser statistics by N. Erdwien, CTS
- Feedback: Daylight Saving Time change by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: RSS comes to K-State Online (part 2 of 2) by S. Finkeldei, OME
Word of the week: RSS
Feb. 27, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 9
- Popularity soaring for K-Stater's Web. 2.0 video by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Copy center to close in library; digital scanners coming by D. Ekart, K-State Libraries
- Summerhill Series Feb. 28: How to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time Changes by J. Bell, CTS
- ECC gets name change, interim director by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Upcoming TechBytes sessions: IRC, community blog by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- IT training for March now open for registration by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Provost lecture March 8: GIS Vision and Enabling Technology by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- SkillSoft demos March 7-8 by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- K-State announces Invention to Venture Workshop by R. Vail, DCE
- Security tip: Joke programs not funny to Trend Micro by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Popularity of Web 2.0 video by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Feedback: Vista and Deep Freeze; voice over PowerPoint by R. Gould, C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Spotlight: RSS comes to K-State Online (part 1 of 2) by S. Finkeldei, OME
Word of the week: bliki
Feb. 20, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 8
- Lyall named associate vice provost for academic services and technology by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Neal to present lecture Feb. 27 on IT, library connections by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Microsoft Office 2007 presentation tomorrow, Feb. 21 by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Upcoming TechBytes sessions: Digital photos, IRC by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- CHECK conference proposals deadline March 21 by E. Shannon, Pittsburg State University
- IDT Roundtable Feb. 21: Wimba by S. Mukherjee, OME
- Faculty/staff: Podcasting presentation March 2 by Apple rep by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Tell IT online forum Feb. 22: IT Security by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Departments: Interested in Deep Freeze software? by K. Leonard, CTS
- 2007 IT award recipients by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Security tip: Be wary of numeric Web addresses by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: ECAR study of undergrad students and IT by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Feedback: How to add date/time on Thunderbird quoted replies by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Roger Trenary, a champion of learning using technology by R. Gould, iTAC
Word of the week: virtualization
Feb. 13, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 7
- eID password deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 14 by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Extended Daylight Saving Time to affect K-State IT, infrastructure by M. Dowlin, Human Ecology, and A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Upcoming TechBytes sessions: Podcasting; digital photos by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Vista resources listed on new K-State webpage by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Microsoft Office 2007 presentation Feb. 21 by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Tell IT online forum Feb. 16: Technology classrooms by R. Caffey, OME
- Free training in Photoshop, iMovie, Dreamweaver, InDesign by H. Warkentin, iTAC
- 5 new staff join Information Systems Office by J. Streeter, ISO
- Security tip: Windows Vista Security Guide by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Top 3 places where K-Staters forward e-mail by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Feedback: Another layer of defense against spam by L. Albertson, CTS
- Spotlight: Accessibility made easy: Browser-based screen reader by S. Smith, Disability Support Services
Word of the week: mashup
Feb. 6, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 6
- Password deadline is Feb. 14 (one week away) by B. Edwards, iTAC
- K-State units: Need to shred old magnetic tapes? by J. Bell, CTS
- Sites blocking more K-State-forwarded e-mail by L. Albertson, CTS
- TechBytes lineup for the spring semester by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- SIRT Roundtable discussion Friday, Feb. 9 by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- "Tell IT" online discussion starts Feb. 8 by R. Caffey, OME
- Labs, InfoCommons to delay Windows Vista install by E. Dover, iTAC
- LASER Project: Admissions module goes live in June by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Survey link on PCs in university computing labs by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Security tip: Carefully plan your Windows Vista strategy by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Password reminders sent to K-Staters by J. Morrill, CTS
- Feedback: More on e-mail blocking by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Spotlight: K-State faculty member's "Web 2.0" video on YouTube by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
Jan. 30, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 5
- Revisions to Electronic Mail Policy by E. Unger, VPAST
- Should K-Staters buy Windows Vista or not? by R. Gould, iTAC; H. Townsend, IT security; and M. North, FSCOT chair
- Windows Vista meetings Feb. 6 with Microsoft reps by H. Townsend, IT security
- Creating a K-State eID for new employees by A. Deutsch, Human Resources
- TechBytes series begins Feb. 7 with Google Tools! by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- IT training for February now open for registration by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- PC SAS installed in Dickens lab over winter break by E. Dover, iTAC
- Enrollment for Dreamweaver web design distance-ed course by R. Vail, DCE
- 2nd notice: Computer information specialist job in iTAC by E. Dover, iTAC
- Security tip: Beware of PHP risks by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: iTAC training in 2006 by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Feedback: Questions about spam-filter settings by B. Edwards, R. Gould, iTAC
- Spotlight: Accessibility made easy: Mozilla Firefox and accessible web design by S. Smith, Disability Support Services
Jan. 23, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 4
- K-State default spam setting lowered by J. Morrill, CTS
- E-mail forwarding: Another battle front in the spam wars by J. Morrill, CTS
- Thefts of technology equipment on campus by E. Unger, VPAST
- IDT Roundtable Jan. 25: "The Online Instructor's Best Friend: The Amazingly Versatile Adobe PDF" by S. Mukherjee, OME
- Invitation to preview, provide feedback on Survey System 3.0 by S. Finkeldei, OME
- DCE, OME switch from Groupwise to K-State Calendar by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Security tip: Patch, patch, patch by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Spam-related stats by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Feedback: Legality of putting SSNs on public papers by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Spotlight: Plagiarism detection tools by R. Gould, iTAC, and S. Kearns, K-State Libraries
Jan. 16, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 3
- Windows Vista issues discussed at SIRT Roundtable by H. Townsend, IT security
- Microsoft on campus Feb. 6 to discuss Windows Vista by H. Townsend, IT security
- Dreamweaver and CSS Exchange Workshop Jan. 18 by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- K-State Online training tutorials available by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mediator 8 online tutorials available by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Computer information specialist job opening in iTAC by E. Dover, iTAC
- Security tip: New security guidelines for mobile devices by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: TEVAL use in fall 2006 by R. Gould, iTAC
- Feedback: Why am I getting e-mail not addressed to me? by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr. remembered, honored at K-State by R. Gould, B. Edwards, iTAC
Jan. 9, 2007 Vol. 7, No. 2
- It's (computer) patching time again by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- eID password-change deadline is Feb. 14 by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Check your spam filtering setting by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- 2007 SIRT Roundtable schedule by A. Hagedorn, iTAC
- Mediator 8 Campus Site License by C. Rodriguez, iTAC
- Mainframe use expected to be heavy by M. Milligan, ISO
- No more CRT monitors by E. Dover, iTAC
- Security tip: Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat/Reader when used with web browsers by H. Townsend, IT security
- IT by the numbers: Electronic Grade Submission system usage by S. Silva, iTAC
- Feedback: Spring password deadline by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
- Spotlight: IT Help Desk and Media Development Center now in 214 Hale by B. Edwards, iTAC
Jan. 3, 2007 (yes, a Wednesday) Vol. 7, No. 1
- National day of mourning delays IT newsletter by B. Edwards, iTAC
- Chastain retires today as ECC director by R. Gould, iTAC
- eProfile site, eID password rules changing Jan. 4 by H. To
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