Training: ITSS Presents

Technology Tuesdays at Two

This series spotlights a variety of technology topics of interest to the university community. It is an opportunity to become aware of what's new and to get supportive ideas and suggestions from your colleagues. The format will be an overview or demonstration followed by informal discussion.

All sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm in the Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab, 154 Marshall Performing Arts Center. No registration is required and all UMD faculty, staff, and students are encouraged and welcome to attend. Just show up!

Spring 2009 Offerings for the UMD Community
Date Title Description Presenter
Date Title Description Presenter
February 17 Healthy Computer and Security A brief overview of spyware, viruses, data backup procedures, cleaning the computer, the effect of lightning on modems. Frank Simmons
March 3 UMConnect Come learn how to use UMConnect for audio/video conferencing at a distance. Bruce Reeves
March 10 Laptop Encryption In our increasingly tech-reliant workplace, data security is a crucial factor in day-to-day business. Learn how to keep your computer protected and compliant with current security requirements. Dan Ellis
March 31 Data Warehouse If your interested in learning how to use the Data Warehouse Tables or finding a report already created in UMReports, this brief overview will help. Debbie Wing
April 7 Viz Lab Projects and Events What brainstorming is happening in the Viz Lab? Come find out! the Lab is a creative think tank--an innovative, interdisciplinary space for exploring emerging technology. Some projects to come out of the lab include: Remote Sonar Drawing Device (collaboratively with Spain), interpretive display design for Ely Kawishiwi Forestry Center, game research, documentary films, scientific papers, theatre productions and art exhibits. Come and get the inside scoop. Lisa Fitzpatrick
April 14 Office 2007: Windows There's a lot of change to the familiar Microsoft Office programs. Join us for a look at the new menu Ribbon, the Microsoft Office Button, how commands are organized, the new default data format (and how to save with the Office 2003 format), and where to go for on-line help. Roger Petry
April 21 Office 2008: Mac There's a great deal of different between Microsoft Office 2007 and 2008. Come and see the new interface to Word 2008, Excel 2008, and PowerPoint 2008. Dave McCarthy
April 28 Google Apps What are Google Apps? How are they useful? Why did the University strike a deal with Google to offer Google Apps for Higher Education? Bruce Reeves and Amanda Evans