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ATIC Lab Open House
Kathy Cahill
Tue Jan 24, 12-02:00pm, 7-143

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Our annual open house focuses on the latest technologies for persons with disabilities. Come see Braille translation, screen reading, magnification, scanning and reading, voice recognition software, and more. Try out an alternative keyboard, pointing device, or note taking tool. Ask us questions about accommodations or web accessibility. To see the scope fo what the ATIC lab offers, visit the URL below.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www
Contact: Kathy Cahill, 7-143, (617) 253-5111, kcahill@MIT.EDU

Advanced Programming Tips and Techniques for MATLAB 7
Dr. Loren Shure The Mathworks
Thu Feb 2, 02-04:00pm, 3-133

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Experience with MATLAB

MATLAB 7 introduced several new programming concepts to the MATLAB language, including new function types and data types. This master class will demonstrate the usage and benefits of the different function types, and you will learn how using the right function type can lead to more robust and maintainable code and how different MATLAB data types are stored in memory. Experienced MATLAB programmers will receive the most benefit from this session.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006
Contact: Dr. Violeta M Ivanova, N42-250J, (617) 252-1383, violeta@mit.edu

Bringing Research Tools to the Classroom
Ivica Ceraj, Violeta Ivanova
Thu Jan 12, 01-02:00pm, 1-115

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

This session will feature live demonstration of Gene Pattern as an front end for High Performance Computing (HPC) Beowulf Cluster. We would also like to discuss potential for the use of computational tools for undergraduate teaching, identifying support requirements to provide reliable and effective service and assessing the educational values of HPC clusters.
Contact: Ivica Ceraj, N42-240R, x3-5543, ceraj@mit.edu

Dreamweaver 8 New Features
Jeff Pankin
Thu Feb 2, 10-11:00am, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

MIT is now distributing the recently released Dreamweaver version 8. Come see an overview of what's new in this popular program. See the new accessibility tools, changes to CSS, as well as file management and page design features. This presentation is designed for those who already work with Dreamweaver. For an Introduction to Dreamweaver please come to the Dreamweaver Quick Start class on January 9th.
Contact: Jeff Pankin, N42-240H, (617) 253-4135, pankin@mit.edu

Email Migration Overview: Eudora to Apple Mail
Al Willis
Wed Jan 18, Mon Jan 30, 12-01:30pm, 3-133

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

IS&T recommends that Macintosh users wishing to use IMAP (Internet Mail Access Protocol) should switch to Apple Mail, the email program bundled with Mac OS X. This workshop will provide directions for configuring Apple Mail and migrating your existing Eudora environment--email, nicknames, filters and attachments--to Mail. Tips for using Apple Mail with IMAP will also be covered.
Contact: Al Willis, W92-148, x3-0196, awillis@mit.edu

Email Migration Overview: Outlook Express/Outlook 2003
Bill Brids
Fri Jan 13, Fri Jan 27, 12:30-02:00pm, 3-133

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

IS&T recommends Windows users wishing to use IMAP should switch to OUTLOOK 2003 or OUTLOOK EXPRESS. This workshop will provide directions for configuring the applications and migrating your existing Eudora environment, e-mail, addressbooks, filters and attachments--to the Microsoft Mail products. Tips for using managing MIT email with IMAP will also be covered.
Contact: Bill Brids, N42, x3-8481, bbrids@mit.edu

Email Migration Quick Start: Apple Mail
Jeff Pankin
Tue Jan 10, 10-11:00am, N42-Demo Center
Fri Jan 27, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

Lean the basics of using Apple Mail for Macintosh as your email application. This demonstration will show you how to:
- send, receive and store email messages
- use the address book and access the on-line directory
- send and receive attachments
- create signatures
- back up your email
- set key options for using Apple Mail
Note: For specific help with the migration of your email from Eudora, you may wish to attend a walk-in clinic (registration required), held each Friday afternoon from 1:15-5PM in N42-202. For more information or to register or a walk-in clinic, see the IAP listing for Email Migration Walk-in Clinics.
Contact: Jeff Pankin, N42-240H, (617) 253-4135, pankin@mit.edu

Email Migration Quick Start: Outlook Express
Jeff Pankin
Wed Jan 11, Wed Jan 25, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

Learn the basics of using Outlook Express for Windows as your email application. This demonstration will show you how to:
- send, receive and store email messages
- use the address book and access the on-line directory
- send and receive attachments
- create signatures
- back up your email
- set key options for using Outlook Express

Note: For specific help with the migration of your email from Eudora, you may wish to attend a walk-in clinic (registration required), held each Wednesday morning from 8am - 11:45 in N42-202. For more information or to register for a walk-in clinic, see the IAP listing for Email Migration Walk-in Clinics.
Contact: Jeff Pankin, N42-240H, (617) 253-4135, pankin@mit.edu

Email Migration Quickstart: Outlook 2003
Jeff Pankin
Tue Jan 17, 10-11:00am, N42-Demo Center
Fri Feb 3, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

Learn the basics of using Outlook 2003 for Windows as your email application. This demonstration will show you how to:
- send, receive and store email messages
- use the address book and access the on-line directory
- send and receive attachments
- create signatures
- back up your email
- set key options for using Outlook 2003

Note: For specific help with the migration of your email from Eudora, you may wish to attend a walk-in clinic (registration required), held each Wednesday morning from 8am - 11:45 in N42-202. For more information or to register for a walk-in clinic, see the IAP listing for Email Migration Walk-in Clinics.
Contact: Jeff Pankin, N42-240H, (617) 253-4135, pankin@mit.edu

Email Migration Walk-in Clinic: Apple Mail
Al Willis
Fri Jan 13, 01:15-05:00pm, N42-Demo Center
Fri Jan 20, 01:15-05:00pm, N42 Demo Center
Fri Jan 27, 01:15-05:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

This clinic will help existing Eudora users configure and import their existing email from Eudora (POP) to Apple Mail (IMAP), the email application installed on Mac OS X. Users attending this clinic will receive "hands on" assistance from MIT IS&T staff with configuration of Apple Mail for use at MIT.
Configuration and Topics to be covered include:
1.Setting up Mail for IMAP
2. SMTP authentication
3. Spamscreen
4. IMAP Folder management (Displaying Folders you may have created in Webmail )
Note: Clinics begin on Jan. 6, 2006.
Please see: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/releases/emailmigration/ for requirements and preparation needed _before_ attending this clinic.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/releases/emailmigration/
Contact: Register for a specific session by sending email to, applemail-registration@mit.edu

Email Migration Walk-in Clinic: Outlook Express/Outlook 2003
Bill Brids
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, 09-11:45am, N42-Demo Center

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

This clinic will help existing Eudora users configure and import their existing email from Eudora (POP) to either Outlook Express or Outlook 2003 (IMAP). Users attending this clinic will receive "hands on" assistance from MIT IS&T staff with configuration of Outlook Express or Outlook 2003. Configuration and Topics to be covered include:
- Setting up Outlook 2003 & Outlook Express for IMAP
- SMTP authentication
- Spamscreen
- IMAP Folder management ( Displaying Folders you may have created in Webmail )
Note: Clinics are on Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 4, 2006.
Please see the URL below for requirements and preparation needed before attending this clinic.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/releases/emailmigration/
Contact: Register for a specific session by sending email to, outlook-registration@mit.edu

Excel Quick Start
John Fothergill
Wed Feb 1, 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: John Fothergill, jjfothjr@mit.edu

FileMaker Quick Start
Bronwen Heuer
Fri Jan 20, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

This session introduces database terms, shows how to create a simple database, and covers the six modes of FileMaker. Demos of several databases show how the software can be used.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/filemaker
Contact: Bronwen Heuer, bronwenh@mit.edu

GIS: ArcPad
Daniel Sheehan
Fri Jan 27, 02-05:00pm, Rotch Library, 7-238

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 3 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Intro to ArcGIS or previous ArcGIS experience

Are you collecting data in the field? Do you need a GPS to locate yourself while collecting data? You may be interested in using ArcPad and a pocket PC to help manage and collect your data. Come to this class to learn how to set up an ArcPad project and collect field data. Limited to 3 people. Participants should take the Introduction to ArcGIS class before this class or have previous experience using ArcGIS.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Advanced ArcGIS
Lisa Sweeney, Daniel Sheehan, Anne Graham
Tue Jan 31, 02-05:00pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

This class is a smorgasbord of advanced techniques, including learning to create and edit your own data and using ArcScene to visualize data in 3D.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: ArcPad
Daniel Sheehan
Fri Jan 27, 02-05:00pm, GIS Lab 7-238, Rotch Library

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 3 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

Are you collecting data in the field? Do you need a GPS to locate yourself while collecting data? You may be interested in using ArcPad and a pocket PC to help manage and collect your data. Come to this class to learn how to set up an ArcPad project and collect field data.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Introduction to ArcGIS
Lisa Sweeney, Daniel Sheehan, Anne Graham
Tue Jan 24, Fri Feb 3, 02-05:00pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Attendees must have an active MIT Athena account.

NEW SESSION ADDED - FEB. 3RD !!!
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information using ArcGIS, a powerful desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) available at MIT.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Programming Neighborhood Searches in ArcGIS
Daniel Sheehan
Thu Feb 2, 02-05:00pm, GIS Lab 7-238, Rotch Library

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 3 participants.
Single session event

This class takes you through a complex programming process. You will search for neighbors of sites you are interested in. You should be well-versed in GIS and be comfortable programming in VB or VBA.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Programming in ArcGIS
Daniel Sheehan, Lisa Sweeney, Anne Graham
Wed Feb 1, 02-05:00pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

If you ever find yourself doing the same sequence of commands in ArcGIS, you probably should think of automating the process. Learn to use VBA to control ArcGIS.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Site Selection - Making Spatial Decisions Using a GIS
Anne Graham, Daniel Sheehan, Lisa Sweeney
Mon Jan 30, 02-03:30pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

Learn to select a location based on a variety of data types and perform analysis using tools provided in ArcGIS.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Working with Digital Elevation Models
Daniel Sheehan, Anne Graham, Lisa Sweeney
Wed Jan 25, 02-04:00pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

Digital Elevation Models are widely available elevation data for the United States and, soon, for the world through the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Learn to use this data source in a GIS and use the stock hydrology tools to find watersheds in ArcGIS.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

GIS: Working with US Census Data in a GIS
Lisa Sweeney, Daniel Sheehan, Anne Graham
Thu Jan 26, 02-04:00pm, 37-312

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Athena account. Previous experience using ArcGIS.

The US Census holds an enormous amount of demographic information gathered over a long period of time. New and interesting relationships can oftentimes be observed when looking at census data on a map. Come learn about what's in the US Census and how to map it out using ArcGIS.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/iap2006.html
Contact: Register by sending email with IAP in the subject line to, gishelp@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Libraries

HR-Payroll Project "Sneak Preview"
Diana Hughes
Fri Jan 20, 09am-04:00pm, 10-105 (Bush Room)

Single session event

"Sneak preview" demonstrations of the new Employee Self Service (ESS) and SAPweb applications that will be available when the SAP Payroll system is implemented. Jim Morgan, Controller and Laura Avakian, Vice President for Human Resources will be available to discuss these initiatives from the HR-Payroll Project. Refreshments will be provided!
  • 9:30: ESS Support and Service Staff Time Sheet Entry Application and Time Sheet Correction Form
  • 10:45: ESS Student Time Sheet Entry Application and Time Sheet Correction Form
  • 12:15: A conversation with the HR-Payroll Project Sponsors--Jim Morgan, Controller and Laura Avakian, Vice President for Human Resources
  • 1:15: SAPweb Time Sheet Approval and Distribution Review Application; and Time Sheet Correction Form
  • 2:30: SAPweb eDACCA and eSDS Applications

  • Contact: Diana Hughes, W92, x3-3460, dhughes@mit.edu

IT Guided Tour
Theresa Regan, Armand Doucette, Phil Thompson, Nina Davis-Millis
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 30-Jan-2006
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

During the tour, we will highlight recent or soon-to-be completed, enhancements to the MIT IT infrastructure and will offer the Community, the opportunity to talk about the benefits you see and any near-term or future requirements. We hope you will join us at any one or all of the following events. If you plan on attending any of these sessions, please RSVP to Joanne Hallisey by noon on Monday, January 30, 2006. Include in your RSVP YES or NO to each of the 3 hour tours and for the 1pm session which location you will attend.
Contact: Joanne Hallisey, hallisey@mit.edu

Sloan School, Libraries or DUSP/Architecture
Theresa Regan, Armand Doucette, Phil Thompson, Nina Davis-Millis
1pm -- three (3) simultaneous tours, presentations and Q&A sessions, please choose one:
(Light refreshments will be available at each of these sessions)

1) Sloan School (Armand Doucette) Location: Trading Room - E52 Basement

2) Libraries (Nina Davis-Millis) Location: Building 14 - Lobby Area in front of Hayden Library

3) DUSP/Architecture (Phil Thompson)
Location: Stella Room - Room 7-338
Fri Feb 3, 01-04:00pm, see description

Building 24 Tour
Theresa Regan
2pm -- a brief tour of building 24 Location: Gather near 24-004 and we will tour 3 rooms in this building

NOTE: If there is enough interest travelling from building 24 to West Campus (W91/W92) for the 3pm tour, we will try to arrange for the MIT Shuttle
Fri Feb 3, 02-03:00pm, Gather, 24-004

W91/W92 Data Centers Tour
Theresa Regan
3pm -- A brief tour of W91 and W92 data centers followed by an IS&T Open Panel and Q&A session
Fri Feb 3, 03-04:00pm, W91 Data Center

Introduction to MATLAB I
Violeta Ivanova
Mon Jan 9, Wed Jan 11, Fri Jan 13, Wed Jan 18, Fri Jan 20, 10am-12:00pm, 1-115

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2006
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)

Five two-hour sessions on Athena Linux computers. Hands on training in the MATLAB software, covering its interface and its use for algebra, calculus, graphics, and programming.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006
Contact: Violeta Ivanova, N42-250j, x2-1383, violeta@mit.edu

Introduction to MATLAB II
Violeta Ivanova
Mon Jan 9, Wed Jan 11, Fri Jan 13, Wed Jan 18, Fri Jan 20, 02-04:00pm, 32-124

Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)

Students bring their own laptops to the five, two-hour sessions of this workshop. Hands on training in the MATLAB software, covering its interface and its use for algebra, calculus, graphics, and programming. (Same as MATLAB I, except for use of personal laptops)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006
Contact: Violeta Ivanova, N42-250j, x2-1383, violeta@mit.edu

Introduction to Mathematica
Violeta Ivanova
Mon Jan 23, Wed Jan 25, Fri Jan 27, Mon Jan 30, Wed Feb 1, 02-04:00pm, 1-115

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2006
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)

Five two-hour sessions. Hands on training in the Mathematica software, covering its interface and its use for algebra, calculus, graphics, and programming.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006
Contact: Violeta Ivanova, N42-250j, x2-1383, violeta@mit.edu

It's All About the Interface: Speech Recognition That Works for Both Human and Computer
Mary Ziegler, Kimberly Patch, President, Redstart Systems
Tue Jan 17, 11am-01:00pm, 3-133

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

Although it has been possible to use speech to control a desktop computer for the past decade or so, the technology has not lived up to its potential for speeding and simplifying computer use. Kim Patch, President of Redstart Systems, will talk about why this is and why it doesn't have to be. She'll also demonstrate Utter Command -- a speech interface that addresses classic interface challenges including speedy access to folders, files and Web sites, command consistency across programs, break reminders, and managing time.
Web: http://redstartsystems.com/papers.html
Contact: Mary Ziegler, 7-143, 258-9328, maryz@mit.edu

Linux for the Uninitiated
Bob Lang
Thu Jan 12, 02-03:30pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Linux for the Uninitiated - Review of some Linux basics regarding installation and configuration with the emphasis on RedHat Enterprise Linux.
Contact: Bob Lang, N42-140Q, x3-7438, lang@isis.mit.edu

MITnet: The MIT Campus Computer Network
Jeff Schiller
Tue Jan 31, 11am-02:00pm, 10-250

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

MITnet, the MIT Computer Network has served MIT for more then a decade. This talk will cover the technology of MITnet, a bit of its history as well as how it is evolving into the future. Topics covered will include:

• TCP/IP The “Internet” Protocol
• IP Routing, how data is routed around Campus and the Internet
• Ethernet and is various manifestations
• MITnet Architecture
• MITnet Security
• Future Directions

Please feel free to join us Tuesday, January 31st in 10-250 from 11AM until 2PM. No pre-registration required.
Contact: Jeff Schiller, W92-190, x3-0161, jis@mit.edu

Mac OS X Quick Start
Al Willis
Thu Feb 2, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

For newcomers to Mac OS X, preview some of its useful features -- network and printer setup and file management with the OS X Finder. Take a look at applications that run "native" in OS X. Get answers to your questions about OS X and updates on the status of support for OS X at MIT.
Contact: Al Willis, W92-148, x3-0196, awillis@mit.edu

Math on the Web
Violeta Ivanova
Fri Feb 3, 02-04:00pm, 3-270

Single session event

One two-hour seminar on various technology to put math on the web, including the MATLAB Web Server, webMathematica, and mathML
Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006
Contact: Violeta Ivanova, N42-250j, x2-1383, violeta@mit.edu

PowerPoint Quick Start
Lee Ridgway
Tue Jan 17, 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: Marilyn Mercer, x3-5101, marilynm@mit.edu

TSM Backup: Something for Everyone!
Esther Yanow
Thu Jan 26, 01:30-03:00pm, 2-142

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Learn how to download, install, and configure TSM, an application for backing up your files over the network to a secure server. (The backup service itself has a small monthly fee; the TSM software is free to MIT users.) Discuss your TSM questions with technical staff.
Contact: Esther Yanow, N42-240J, x3-2977, eyanow@MIT.EDU

Teaching with Technology
Katie Vale
Wed Jan 18, 11am-12:00pm, 3-133

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

An overview of Educational Technology services at MIT as presented in the Teaching with
Technology web site with emphasis on services offered by IS&T Academic Computing.
Contact: Katie Vale, N42-250l, (617) 253-6690, katiel@mit.edu

TechTime: MIT Personal Calendar Quick Start
Lee Ridgway
Thu Jan 12, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

MIT TechTime is an integrated, campus-wide calendaring system based on Oracle Calendar. This quick start introduces how you can manage your own calendar and also coordinate with the calendars of other TechTime users. It covers:

  • Activating your TechTime account
  • Creating entries
  • Creating groups
  • Setting preferences
  • Setting viewing and access rights
    Contact: Lee Ridgway, x3-7727, ridgway@mit.edu

  • Understanding Microsoft Licensing
    Deb Bowser, IS&T, Rick Grady, Account Exec, Microsoft, Dass Sinnappen, Technical Account Manager, Microsoft
    Tue Jan 24, 02-03:30pm, W20-407

    No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
    Signup by: 23-Jan-2006
    Single session event

    Please join us for a presentation and discussion on Microsoft Licensing. Information Services and Technology (IS&T) has arranged for Microsoft participants to present the various Microsoft Licensing programs. IS&T staff who are well acquainted with our Microsoft agreements will be present to provide a brief overview of our agreements and address any questions.

    The presentations and q&a will highlight the Microsoft Campus agreement, Microsoft Select agreement, purchasing offerings via GovConnection, WSUS/WAUS (Windows Automatic Update Service), etc. Specific examples of questions that may be addressed include:
    "If my department sets up a sharepoint server do we need to purchase any additional CALs?"
    "What if some of my department's users are external to MIT?"
    Contact: Deb Bowser, IS&T, W92-176, x3-3879, bowser@mit.edu

    Understanding SAP at MIT
    Kate Kibbee
    Wed Jan 18, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    SAP serves the MIT administration and community in a variety of ways from benefits enrollment to Institute financial reporting. This class will help participants understand how to access SAP and make the most of its resources. Topics include requirements for using SAP, the SAPgui, SAPweb, and ESS (Employee Self Service).
    Contact: Kate Kibbee, kkibbee@mit.edu

    Using Blogs and Wikis in Education
    Katie Livingston Vale, Ben Jones, Matt McGann, Carter Snowden
    Thu Jan 26, 02pm-03:30am, 3-133

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    Using Blogs and Wikis in Education - a panel discussion from faculty and adminstrators
    who are using blogs in their teaching or other work at MIT
    Contact: Katie Livingston Vale, N42-050l, (617) 253-6690, katiel@mit.edu

    Using MATLAB for Test and Measurement Applications
    Cheung Chau
    Tue Jan 31, 02-04:00pm, 3-133

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
    Prereq: Experience with MATLAB

    MathWorks engineers will demonstrate how MATLAB can be used as a tool for test and measurement applications in industry and academic research. This technical seminar will help you: (1) learn how to communicate with test and measurement hardware from MATLAB; (2) discover how to build and analyze applications including data analysis; (3) explore tools for developing GUIs, data export and reporting, and application deployment. Experienced MATLAB users will receive the most benefit from this session.
    Web: http://web.mit.edu/violeta/www/IAP2006/
    Contact: Dr. Violeta M Ivanova, N42-250J, (617) 252-1383, violeta@mit.edu

    Web Publishers User Group
    Jeff Reed
    Thu Jan 26, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    The MIT Web Publishers User Group (WPUG) was formed for people at MIT, from beginners to experts, who are using or interested in learning to use Web Publishing software. Open to Windows and Macintosh users.
    Contact: Jeff Reed, jlreed@mit.edu

    Web Publishing Tips Quick Start
    Sean Brown
    Fri Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    Learn about intermediate to advanced features on web.mit.edu which let you more effectively manage and control evolving websites, eliminate link rot, and improve search relevance.
    Contact: Sean Brown, smbrown@mit.edu

    Web Sites for Everyone Using CSS
    Stephanie Norton
    Thu Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    Learn how Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) can make your site more accessible. We will discuss the importance of separating content from presentation. We will demonstrate how accessible sites can still be dynamic and visually appealing. \\*Please note: This is not a beginning CSS class. Participants should be familiar with using style sheets and basic terminology.
    Contact: Stephanie Norton, snorton@mit.edu

    Why Usability?--Redux
    Susan Jones, Usability Team, Mike Paciello, William M. Gribbons, Karen Holtzblatt
    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
    Prereq: none

    This three week series presents speakers addressing the issue of why (or why not) making things usable and accessible is important in our work lives, our everyday lives, and our political lives.
    Contact: Susan Jones, Usability Team, N42-240L, (617) 253-0877, sbjones@mit.edu

    Making a Business Case for Accessibility and Incorporating Accessibility into Usability Reviews
    Mike Paciello, President, The Paciello Group
    A leading authority on Internet and software accessibility, Mike has pioneered the field of accessible interface design. His book Web Accessibility for People With Disabilities remains the standard reference for accessibility design, implementation and usability. Mike is the President of The Paciello Group, which consults to businesses to make technology accessible to all people, including those with disabilities.
    Wed Jan 11, 01:30-03:00pm, 3-133

    HCI and Lower Literary Populations
    William M. Gribbons, Director, MS Human Factors in Information Design, Bentley Co
    Dr. Gribbons, Director of the MS in Human Factors in Information Design at Bentley College, was the founder of Bentley's Design and Usability Center where he serves as senior consultant. He is also President of W.M. Gribbons Consulting, a leading human factors and design group. Over the past twenty years, his group has helped Fortune 500 clients improve the usability of their products through user-centered design.
    Wed Jan 18, 01:30-03:00pm, 3-133

    Contextual Design: From Customer Data to Implementation
    Karen Holtzblatt CEO, InContext Enterprises
    Karen is the visionary behind InContext's customer-centered design approach, Contextual Design. This creative framework for innovative design relies on technology and psychology. Karen has pioneered transformative ideas and design approaches throughout her career, and her books - Contextual Design: Defining Customer Centered Systems and Rapid Contextual Design - are used by companies and universities around the world.
    Wed Jan 25, 01:30-03:00pm, 3-133

    Word User Group
    Ruth Levitsky
    Tue Jan 24, 12-01:00pm, N42-Demo Center

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    The MIT Microsoft User Group (WUG) was formed for people at MIT, from beginners to experts, who are using or interested in learning to use Microsoft Word word processing software. Open to Windows and Macintosh users. This session will demonstrate tips and tricks for Word users.
    Contact: Ruth Levitsky, levitsky@mit.edu

    World of Warcraft in Education
    Katie Vale
    Tue Jan 24, 02-03:00pm, 3-133

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

    WoW is a popular online multiplayer game known for its highly engaging qualities. This
    presentation will discuss what the game might teach us about peer learning,
    collaboration, and motivation in educational settings.
    Contact: Katie Vale, N42-050l, (617) 253-6690, katiel@mit.edu

    win.mit.edu: MIT Enterprise Windows Services
    Richard Edelson
    Mon Jan 30, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1-150

    No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
    Single session event

    This presentation is an overview of the win.mit.edu domain and it's functionality for departmental IT staff. Topics covered include:audience, architecture, sub-services, features/benefits, spaces, support, and documentation.
    Contact: Plan on attending? Email, redelson@mit.edu


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