How are
Stanford students using new technologies like instant messaging and chat lists?
Are students becoming more socially isolated as they depend increasingly on
computer tools for personal, social, and academic activities? Students in a
recent course conducted research to explore these questions. Read more...
Stanford
University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SUL/AIR) recently
completed a project to provide wireless coverage throughout all SUL/AIR facilities,
including Green, Meyer, and the branch libraries. Read
more...
TDNet is a
powerful new addition to the reference resources of the Libraries that provides
quick and easy access to over 13,000 journal titles from your desktop. Read
more...
This
quarter, ITSS Technology Training Services offers a variety of classes and
Training by Appointment. Read
more...
To begin the
2003-2004 academic year, CourseWork, Stanford's course management system, has
several new features. This includes an Event Sign-Up Tool with a variety of
uses, as well as other enhancements. Read
more...
New or Just Returning to Stanford? Update Your PC!
Are you
new to Stanford or just returning to campus? Does your computer run Microsoft
Windows NT, 2000, XP or 2003 operating systems? If so, ITSS recommends that you
apply all security patches available for free at this Microsoft
Security Bulletin;
configure Windows to install updates (and patches) automatically; and configure
your virus protection software for automatic updates.
For more information about keeping your PC (or any desktop
computer) secure at Stanford, see Surviving on SUNet.
Stanford's
main Web site has a number of new features for 2003-2004 that make finding
information easier. This includes a new Google-powered search site, a public
events calendar, and updated MyStanford pages. All provide fast access to
Stanford's expansive web of online resources. Read
more...
