Chastain to retire as ECC director
by B. Edwards, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
Mel Chastain, director of the Kansas Regents Educational Communications Center at K-State, will retire Jan. 3, 2007,
after serving 18 years in that position. He joined K-State in 1988 as director of the new center, which was a statewide
effort to bring greater learning opportunities to Kansans through the use of communications technology.
The center has been in Bob Dole Hall since 1991. For details, see Media Relations' Dec. 1
Chastain article.
Continuing education celebrates 40 years of history
by B. Edwards, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
Founded in 1966, the Division of Continuing Education will celebrate its 40th anniversary
and the fall 2006 graduating class of distance education students
at a reception 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in the Flint Hills Room at the K-State Student Union,
"The division has grown dramatically in the last decade and
now serves more than 8,000 different individuals not otherwise served by the university each year,"
said Elizabeth Unger, vice provost for academic services and technology and dean of continuing education.
"And, even though not all distance learning graduates can come to Manhattan for commencement, they are not
left out as a virtual commencement is provided for them on the Web."
For details, see Media Relations' Dec. 1
reception article
and the commencement website.
IT Help Desk, MDC moving during semester break
by B. Edwards, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
During the semester break, the IT Help Desk and
Media Development Center will
move to the second floor of Hale Library from their current locations in 313 Hale.
The helpdesk is moving to Hale 214, and the MDC is going to Hale 213.
See each unit's website for a detailed list of the hours of availability during that time.
Note that the Media Development Center will be closed Saturday, Dec. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007,
for the move. It will re-open Monday, Jan. 8, in the new location.
University computing labs to close for parts of winter break
by E. Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
The university computing labs will be closed for two periods during the winter break. All labs will be locked
by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, and will re-open by 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27. The second closure
period is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2.
These closures will affect the following locations: Dickens 1, Justin 325, Nichols 21, and Seaton 22-23.
For those who need access to computing resources, the 24-hour study area in Hale Library will remain open.
Tech classrooms to get maintenance, security upgrades
by T. Bagby, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
K-State's technology classrooms and some general-use classrooms that have technology enhancements
will be closed during the winter break. New PCs will be installed in the technology classrooms, and security
devices will be installed on equipment to reduce the possibility of service disruption.
The classrooms will be locked after the last scheduled events on Friday, Dec. 22, and will
re-open 7:30 a.m. Jan. 2, 2007.
No reservations will be made during the maintenance window for the deployment of new PCs.
Note that existing reservations and scheduled intersession classes will be honored for these facilities.
For more information, call 785-532-4919.
Microsoft's new Zune media player in stock at Union
by C. Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published Dec. 5, 2006
The Union Computer Store now has the new Zune digital media player from Microsoft in
stock. The store also has a display model available for customers to test.
The Zune was designed by Microsoft to compete with Apple's iPod. It
comes in white, black, and brown. It is priced at $249, and there is no
educational pricing available. Some of the features are a 3-inch LCD color screen,
30GB storage, and device-to-device wireless sharing. It stores music, video, and pictures.
See a photo and specs in this two-page PDF file
(PDF format).
Dec. 8 is last day for Electronic Grade Submission training
by S. Silva, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
Instructors and others who want to use the Electronic Grade
Submission system to submit final grades this semester must
either attend an orientation session or complete an online
tutorial by Dec. 8. The last two orientation
sessions are 10 a.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.
Dec. 8. Both sessions are in Hale Library's Hemisphere Room (Room 501).
Those who have participated in training in past semesters are not required to attend training this semester.
Those wanting to use the system can enroll via the Electronic
Grade Submission System orientation enrollment page. After the
deadline, no more training will be offered this semester.
3 systems specialist job openings in ISO
by J. Streeter, Information Systems Office
published Dec. 5, 2006
The Information Systems Office (ISO) is seeking applicants for three systems specialist positions.
Each requires a bachelor's degree
in a technical discipline plus experience. Two are on the Human Resource, Budget and RETORIC Systems Team.
One is on the Facilities Systems Team assigned to Room Scheduling and Utilization Reporting. Review of applications begins
Jan. 2, 2007 and continues until filled. For position descriptions and application procedures, contact ISO (785-532-4758,
iso@k-state.edu) or see ISO's employment page.
Security tip: K-State antivirus tips
by H. Townsend. interim IT security officer
published Dec. 5, 2006
Follow the tips below to protect your computer from being infected by viruses, worms, Trojans, bots, and other forms of malware.
For details, see the new K-State antivirus tips page.
- Use up-to-date, supported antivirus software.
- Automatically update virus pattern files at least daily.
- Make sure real-time scanning is enabled in your antivirus software.
- Run a manual or scheduled scan of your computer at least once a week.
- Be wary of e-mail attachments, even when it appears to be from someone you know.
- Be wary of links to websites in e-mail messages.
- Be wary of links to websites in Instant Messenger (IM) "Away" messages.
- Avoid questionable websites.
- Protect your home computer(s) as diligently as you protect your work computer(s).
- Follow K-State's other basic IT security practices.
IT by the numbers: Technology upgrades over winter break
by E. Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Dec. 5, 2006
- 2 new 60-inch plasma screens will be installed in a tech classroom.
- 5 new projectors will be installed in tech classrooms.
- 33 computers will be upgraded in the LASER Project computer training lab.
- 42 tech classrooms will be cleaned over the break.
- 145 computers will be deployed in the university computing labs, K-State InfoCommons, and tech classrooms over the winter break.
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