The new Lenovo Laptop Computer Program, G2G Mobile@VCU, is available to all faculty, staff and students at VCU. Whether you already own a G2G laptop, are thinking about one for your home or office or your program, G2G has specially priced and specially configured options for you. Learn about the location and capabilities of the on campus warranty repair shop, the scope of features and what’s included and why it’s among the best mobile computing deals on at VCU. To find out more about G2G Mobile@VCU, join us this Friday, September 21 in Cabell Library, room B-35. To register for this session, go to http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/course_detail.asp?ID=4835

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Computer security is more of a challenge now then ever before. Technology Services Kay Sommers and Jesse Crim will address these security challenges on Wednesday, April 4, 11am-12pm in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Join them as they attempt to answer questions on security and review best practices on how to ensure that your computer is protected and safe. Some components of the VCU Security Program will also be described. To register for the session, go to http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/course_detail.asp?ID=4398

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Enhance your computer software skills or learn how to select computer components for upgrades and purchases. Sign up for one of Technology Services short courses to expand your technology skills. We offer courses in the use of Microsoft office products, Macromedia software, research applications such as SAS and SPSS, and a new course on Computer Hardware. For a complete schedule of courses, go to VCU Training at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/.

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Technology Services will host information sessions on the new release of Microsoft VISTA and Office2007. Kevin Dean, Microsoft's systems engineer and account representative for the Mid-Atlantic region, will be on site to discuss the impact of deploying VISTA and Office2007. Three sessions will be held on January 22, 2007 in Cabell B-35 and simulcast to the Sanger B1-020 on the MCV campus. The schedule includes a session on Microsoft VISTA, Office2007 and Licensing Microsoft Products. If you have a specific question you'd like to have addressed during these session, please forward your question to tmellers@vcu.edu..
Schedule details and registration information is available at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/ .

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Technology Services is offering a seminar on computer security. This session will attempt to answer this question by reviewing several best practices you can take to ensure that your computer is protected and safe. Some of the components of the VCU Security Program will also be described. Please join Kay Sommers, VCU’s Information Security Officer, as she addresses computer security on Friday, November 3, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Commons Forum Room. To register, visit http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/course_detail.asp?ID=3592.

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The new digital IP phones are coming. Learn about two major projects affecting the VCU data network. The ePhones@VCU project presentation and the wireless network presentation each provide a brief overview of the selected solutions, implementation schedules, and potential benefits to the University. Please join Bill Jones and Keith Deane from VCUnet, Technology Services on Friday, October 27, 12pm-1pm in the Student Commons Forum Room as they update us on these projects. To register for the seminar, go to the VCU Training at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/. For more information on this session and other training opportunities, contact Lucy Halunko at http://lhalunko@vcu.edu

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If you are a new Lotus Notes user or wish to update your skills, sign up for a Lotus Notes class this summer. Find out more about how to managing your email, use the calendar and track your to-do-list in Lotus Notes. Technology Services will offer a Lotus Notes training class once a month throughout the summer. To register for the training session, go to VCU Training atwww.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/ or click on a link listed below:

June 6, 2006 Lotus Notes Basics
July 10, 2006 Lotus Notes Basics
August 7, 2006 Lotus Notes Basics

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There are several training options available to faculty, staff and students this summer. You may schedule a special training session; check out an instructional CD from VCU Libraries Media Reserves; or access KnowledgeNet, VCU’s technology on-line tutorial system.

Departments may schedule a special training session for a minimum of five people. To schedule a training session, contact Lucy Halunko at 828-7713 or lhalunko@vcu.edu. Instructional CDs are available for a three day checkout through VCU Libraries Media and Reserves Services located on the 3rd floor of Cabell Library. The instructional CDs are housed under Course Reserves , the course title listed as Technology Services – Technology Self-paced Tutorials. Twenty titles are available for checkout with topics on Photoshop, Digital Cameras, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Premiere, HTML/XML, Linux, PC Security and PC Troubleshooting http://www.library.vcu.edu/reserves/ . KnowlegeNet, an on-line technology tutorial system, is available 24/7 to all faculty, staff and students with easy access through My VCU Portal. Login to My VCU Portal and Turn Off your Pop Up Blocker to access over 200 instructional tutorials.

Technology Service will offer hands-on workshop this fall. A postcard listing topics will be mailed out later this summer. Training in the use of Blackboard and other instructional strategies is offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence. Check the VCU Training web site for the latest course offerings, http://www.pupinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/

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Podcasting, what is it? Learn how to create a podcast and possible uses. These topics will be discussed during the seminar held on Friday, April 28, 12pm-1pm in the Student Commons Forum Room. Presenters include Sam Kennedy and Rob Down, Technology Services; Jeff Nugent, Center for Teaching Excellence; and Dr. J. James Cotter, Gerontology. If you need more information eamil Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu.
To register for the session, go tohttp://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/course_detail.asp?ID=3198.

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Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence are cosponsoring a seminar, Exploring ePortfolios at VCU, on Friday, March 31, 12pm-1pm in the Student Commons, Forum Room. This seminar will provide you insight on the uses of ePortfolios and how faculty at VCU are using the Blackboard ePortfolio tool to support teaching and learning in their courses. Presenters include Jeff Nugent, Center for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Dianne Simons, Occupational Therapy and Dr. Elizabeth Hodges, English. To register, go to http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/course_detail.asp?ID=3048. For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at 828-7713 or lhalunko@vcu.edu.

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Technology Services invites all faculty, staff and students to attend the upcoming technology brown bag seminars in the VCU Student Commons, Forum Room, 12 noon -1pm, on the dates listed. The seminar series is designed to update you on the upcoming technology changes within and outside the VCU community. To learn more about these sessions, click on the seminar title. Bring your lunch.

VCU Student Commons - Forum Room | 12 noon – 1 pm

3/10/06 - myVCU Portal
3/24/06 - Computer Security: It’s a Good Thing
3/31/06 - Exploring ePortfolios at VCU
4/7/06 - Network Modernization: Voice Over IP and Wireless
4/12/06 - Banner is coming, isn’t it?
4/19/06 - Instant Messaging: An Emerging Form for Communication
4/28/06 - Podcasting

To locate other Technology Training offerings, go to the VCU Training Website at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/ or the Technology Services Training Calendar at https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/calendarat.asp.

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