A Sneak Peak at BrioQuery Version 6
Mary Weisse, Maija Alquist
Tue Jan 7, Thu Jan 16, 10:30am-12:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
BrioQuery version 6 is coming. Take a sneak peak at the new release, and learn about new features that may be of value to you and your DLC.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/warehouse/brio.html
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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ATIC Lab Open House
Mary Ziegler
Wed Jan 22, 11am-02:00pm, 7-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come to the Adaptive Computing Lab in 7-143 on January 22 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and learn about cool alternative technologies for people with disabilities! See alternative keyboards and pointing devices, scanning and reading software, Braille translation, screen reading software, magnification, speech recognition, and more.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www
Contact: Mary Ziegler, 7-143, x8-9328, maryz@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Calendar Quick Start
Lee Ridgway
Wed Jan 29, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Demonstration of the web client for MIT's newly supported calendar program, Oracle Calendar (formerly known as CorporateTime). The session will include opening your account and signing in, working with your calendar entries, working with other users, and setting preferences.
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Element K Demo
Bronwen Heuer
Fri Jan 24, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Is web-based training for me? Spend an hour in an instructor-led demonstration. Learn how to get started with web-based training, explore course offerings and ask questions. For more information about web-based training at MIT, visit http://web.mit.edu/is/training/wbt.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training/wbt
Contact: Bronwen Heuer, bronwenh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Excel Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Mon Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This course presents an overview of Excel's basic functions, as well as some of its more powerful features and capabilities.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Excel User Group
John Fothergill, Jr.
Tue Jan 7, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join other Windows and Mac Excel users to ask and answer questions, to learn about advanced Excel features, and to discover more efficient ways to do your work.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/xlug/
Contact: John Fothergill, Jr., N42-290, x3-5312, jjfothjr@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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FileMaker User Group
Peggy Conant, Kevin Cunningham
Fri Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
The MIT FileMaker User Group (fmug) was formed for people at MIT, from beginners to experts, who are using or interested in learning to use FileMaker® Pro database software and related products. IAP is a great time to join this group. Come hear an interesting presentation and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/filemaker/fmug/
Contact: Peggy Conant, N42-240h, x8-6481, pconant@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Getting Connected to MITnet
Mark Van Dyke
Thu Jan 30, Fri Jan 31, 02-03:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
This lecture will help guide you through the process of configuring your laptop or home computer to connect to MITnet so that you will have access to online services available to MIT community members only. Attendees will learn about the different options they have for connecting to MIT from both on and off campus. In addition, all attendees will receive a CD containing the necessary software for accessing MITnet and MIT's online services such as email and WebSIS. This session is highly recommended for all incoming graduate students, visiting scholars, and new faculty and staff.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/services/list.html#network
Contact: Mark Van Dyke, mvan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Getting Started with MacOS X
Jay McSweeney Apple Computer
Tue Jan 14, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn the basics of MacOS X and how to customize your MacOS X desktop,share your Mac with other users, and use built-in Mac OS X iApps. See how to print in MacOS X, share files, use Sherlock to search for info, keep your sw up to date, and how to use MacOS X Mail, iChat and iCal for calendaring.
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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How to Get (Temporarily) Free Software
Molly Ruggles
Thu Jan 9, 02-04:30pm, W89-125
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 07-Jan-2003
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Did you realize you can find lots of free demo software for your PC? Get an overview of how to find free demo software on your own, and how to download, install, and use it. We'll highlight several apps such as Flash, Paint Shop Pro and MS Visio, focusing on the few critical skills needed to get started. This is a great class for someone who has never delved into downloads and installations and wants to do some exploring. Please note: W89 is on the West side of campus just beyond Simmons Hall. Either take the Tech Shuttle at Vassar and Mass Ave., and get off at Stop 6. It's also really not that far to walk, and all successful arrivals will be rewarded with hot cocoa.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/amps/iap
Contact: Molly Ruggles, 9-230, ruggles@mit.edu
Sponsor: Academic Media Production Services
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Introduction to Cocoa - the Object-Oriented FrameWork of MacOS X
Simson L. Garfinkel
Tue Jan 14, Wed Jan 15, Thu Jan 16, 04-05:30pm, 4-237
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: You should know how to program in C.
This class will teach you the fundamentals of writing programs in Objective-C using Cocoa, the object-oriented application framework for Apple's MacOS X. You will learn the fundamentals of Objective-C, creating projects with Project Builder, designing interfaces with Interface Builder, debugging, and more. We'll create a bunch of tiny applications that will teach you enough to get going. Bring an OSX laptop so you can play along and work on your own project as well!
Web: http://www.mit.edu/iap/cocoa
Contact: Simson L. Garfinkel, NE43-536, (617) 876-6111, sipb-iap-cocoa@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Information Processing Board
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MIT Events Calendar: Learn to Post Your Events Online
Joseph Coen
Mon Jan 6, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
Tue Jan 14, 01-02:00pm, 2-105
Wed Jan 22, 11am-12:00pm, N42 Demo Center
Thu Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, 2-147
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
See how easy it is to post your MIT event online in the web-based MIT Events Calendar system.
Web: http://events.mit.edu
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Mac Tech Partners
Al Willis
Fri Jan 17, 01-02:30pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join with Macintosh users who, officially or otherwise, help others within their departments make more productive use of computers. NOTE: This group meets monthly, normally on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mugs
Contact: Al Willis, N42-140I, x3-0196, awillis@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Office XP Demo
Tara Pusey Microsoft Corp
Wed Jan 22, 12:30-01:30pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
See Office XP in action as a college research project comes to life in a demo utilizing all the tools in the Office Suite....plus a chance to win cool prizes!
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Orientation to Computing at MIT
IS Training Staff
Fri Jan 31, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This class provides very basic information about the MIT computing environment. Topics include: telephones and voice mail, operating systems, supported software and recommended hardware, the campus network, security, help resources, and computer-related health issues.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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PowerPoint Quick Start
Lee Ridgway
Thu Jan 16, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
PowerPoint makes it easy to jazz up your presentations. Get an introduction to what PowerPoint can do. Find out how to create shows. Learn how to use drawing tools, graphics, and create handouts.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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QuickTime for the Web
Jay Mcsweeney Apple Computer
Thu Jan 16, 02-04:00pm, 42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn about best practices in Digital Media Compression and Authoring . Apple will explain common uses of media types (web, streaming, DVD, CD-ROM), best transcoding procedures and delivery issues relative to data-rate . See demos of media export from PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro and iMovie. Using QuickTime Pro and other tools, Apple will show how to add important meta-data tracks to QuickTime media.
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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SAPweb: Purchasing on the Web
Lisa Lucenti
Tue Jan 21, Thu Jan 30, 12-01:30pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Familiarity with either the Macintosh or Windows platform
This course covers all aspects of using SAPweb for purchasing, including requisitioning from external vendors and internal providers, as well as ordering from vendor partners' online catalogs. Topics include:business rules governing requisitions; creating and displaying requisitions in SAPweb; accessing vendor partners' online catalogs.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sapweb
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Secure File Transfer Options
Steve Goldman
Mon Jan 27, 02-03:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This informal session will provide a brief overview of MIT's recommended options for secure file transfer, which include FileZilla and SecureFX on Windows, Fetch on the Macintosh, and secure command-line FTP on Unix/Athena.
Contact: Steve Goldman, sgoldman@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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System Administration
Bob Mahoney, Linda LeBlanc
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
System security is this year's hottest topic. Participate in one or all sessions of this lunchtime seminar series dealing with relevant topics in secure systems administration. Series presented by MIT's Network Security Team. One seminar each: Windows, Mac, Unix.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/net-security/www/
Contact: Linda LeBlanc, leblancl@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Information Systems
System Administration for UNIX
Bob Mahoney, Linda LeBlanc
Wed Jan 15, 12-01:30pm, 35-225
System Administration for Windows
Bob Mahoney, Linda LeBlanc, Jonathan Hunt
Wed Jan 22, 12-01:30pm, 35-225
System Administration for Macintosh
Bob Mahoney, Linda LeBlanc
Wed Jan 29, 12-01:30pm, 35-225
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Tablet PCs
Tara Pusey Microsoft Corp
Tue Jan 28, 01-02:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
See the evolution in notebook computing with the Tablet PC. Learn to use your PC in new and different ways, redefining mobility and productivity, with no sacrifices. Raffle for prizes at the conclusion of the session.
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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The Future Is In Your Handhelds
Peter Hess
Thu Jan 16, 02-03:30pm, 3-370
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How Wireless Handheld Devices Will Remake The Computing Landscape And Bring Us Ubiquitous Computing (Sooner Than You Think)
We'll look at wireless devices, the protocols and networks they run on, and new services they'll enable. We'll talk about 3G & other wireless options, current products, and how handheld devices suitable for wireless operation may converge. Finally, we'll brainstorm about applications and services to drive the take-up of this technology. Have a wireless handheld to show off? Bring it along!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/amps/iap
Contact: Peter Hess, 9-230, phess@mit.edu
Sponsor: Academic Media Production Services
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Virus Protection Quick Start
Janet Littell, Gerry Issacson
Thu Jan 9, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn how to download, install, and configure virus protection for your computer, and how to keep the software up to date. Discuss your questions with Gerry Isaacson, MIT Information Security Officer.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/virus/
Contact: Janet Littell, jlittell@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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WINPartners
Bryant Vernon
Mon Jan 27, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join with other Windows users who, officially or otherwise, help users within their departments make more productive use of Windows workstations.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/windows/
Contact: Bryant Vernon, bcvernon@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Windows XP
Tara Pusey, Microsoft Corp.
Wed Jan 8, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Windows XP Professional combines breakthrough support for digital media and networking capabilities to facilitate rich, project-based learning in and out of the classroom. Don't miss this session with great tips and a raffle for cool prizes!!
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Word User Group
Ruth Levitsky
Tue Jan 28, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join other Word users - both Mac and PC - to share questions and answers and see demos of new features.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mugs/word/
Contact: Ruth Levitsky, levitsky@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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