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Finding the right IT tools for persons with disabilitiesAs another academic year comes into view, ATIC staff are out in front, testing IT tools for those who have various disabilities or temporary injuries, such as visual or hearing impairments, dyslexia, or repetitive strain injuries.

Institute Archives closed to research use Aug. 22 through Sept.9Assistance will still be available online and by phone

MIT signs international charter, deepening commitment to campus sustainability

A shared success story points to a hopeful energy future for Massachusetts

MIT 2030 website launchedWill communicate process for ongoing campus development, renovation and renewal, and provide vehicle for sharing ideas

IS&T's DCAD team enhances its service modelDCAD can help you in all aspects of your website project, from needs analysis, design and development, to project management and support.

Student life shines at Campus Preview WeekendFrom dorms to dining, sports to salsa, prefrosh and parents are welcomed to the MIT community.

The Howard Dining Hall to open in SeptemberAnonymous donor names state-of-the-art dining facility

President Hockfield visits, talks MIT’s 150th birthday with preschoolers

Dining evaluation teams conduct site visitsStudents, faculty housemasters and staff travel to other universities to evaluate dining vendors.

IS&T announces support for Microsoft Office 2010 for WindowsRecommends that users upgrade to Office 2010 from existing installations of Office 2003 and 2007 for better performance, integration and compatibility.

Search for a new dining vendor underwayStudents and housemasters helping to evaluate companies that seek to operate the new House Dining system.

Zipcar plugs in at MITHybrid plug-in now available as part of car-sharing service at MIT's Albany Street garage.

lynda.com online training now available to the MIT community at no chargeOther training options for the community include free on-campus courses on MIT business applications and discounted training on software at CompuWorks in Boston.

Library locations closed over holiday weekWill reopen following the new year.

IS&T announces full support for Office for Mac 2011Software provides several new features, including replacement of Entourage with Outlook for Mac and support for the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language.

With move to Kaltura, MIT TechTV now supports closed captionsMakes videos accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those who use English as a second language.

Institute launches app for Android mobile devicesEchoes functionality of MIT’s mobile site, existing app for iPhones

Educational programs for MIT’s youngest learners receive accreditationAll MIT Technology Children’s Centers now hold this distinction.

IS&T now offers limited support for Android mobile devicesInnovation in the mobile market and a surge of available Android devices have created strong interest in this platform.

How to aim a fire extinguisherCampus Fire Safety Day teaches fire prevention and fire safety

MIT’s SAP Enterprise Learning Environment will improve access to training opportunitiesNew training site provides a clearer view into the catalog of MIT courses offered by central offices.

President Hockfield reports steady progress at annual State of the Institute forumMIT looks to the future after two years of budget cuts.

Division of Student Life welcomes new dean for residential life and diningHumphreys brings 25 years of experience to the Institute