Tech Talk Series

Information Technology Services "Tech Talks" are held in Baxter Hall 114 on the 4th Tuesday of each month when classes are in session.  Each Tech Talk features a presentation on technology at Wabash, and includes a light lunch.  Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming talks:

Topics presented during the 2011-12 Academic Year:

March 27, 2012
Run for the Hills! Disaster Recovery at Wabash!
Presented by Quentin Dodd and Scott Yeager, Wabash Network and Systems Administrators

February 28, 2012
Media Center Renovation Plans
Presented by Brad 正规赌钱软件appaver, Director of IT Services and Adam Bowen, Media Services Specialist

November 29, 2011
Tablets: iPads and More!
Presented by Kitty Rutledge, Client Services Manager

September 27, 2011
Data Center Renovations and Tour
Presented by IT Staff

July 28, 2011
正规赌钱软件app Technology Update
Presented by Brad 正规赌钱软件appaver, Director of IT Services

Topics presented during the 2010-11 Academic Year:

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What is Windows 7?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/what-is-windows-7.aspx

Windows 7 Compatibility Center 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

February 22, 2011
Wabash Wireless Overview
Presented by Scott Yeager, Systems and Network Administrator

January 25, 2011
Introduction to Office 2011 for MacOS
Presented by Kitty Rutledge, Client Services Manager

October 26, 2010
Mathematica 7: Up Close and Personal
Presented by Michael Morrison, Wolfram Research

September 28, 2010
Summer IT Projects Recap
Presented by IT Staff

Topics presented during the Spring 2010 Semester:

January 26, 2010
   Student Technology Survey Results
Presented by: Brad 正规赌钱软件appaver, Director of Information Technology Services
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

February 23, 2010
   Working from Home  (Click here for a copy of the handout.)
Presented by: Mike Heinold & Quentin Dodd, Information Technology Services
   正规赌钱软件app all have occasion to need to access Wabash College technology resources from off campus, whether at home in the evening, or when off campus during break or for a conference.  In this Tech Talk, Mike Heinold will talk about how to access email and files when off campus, how to keep your home computer virus and spyware-free, and will demonstrate a new system that lets you run Wabash-licensed software from your personal computer.
In addition, Quentin Dodd will preview a new version of 正规赌钱软件appbmail that will be in production later this semester.
   College Street Deli and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon.

May 4, 2010
   Identifying and Understanding Phishing Scams
Presented by: IT Services
   In this talk, we'll look at some scams we've seen this year at Wabash, and share tips for how to identify the scams and avoid being a victim.  正规赌钱软件app'll also discuss the IT Services "phishing drill" we conducted last  week.
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

To view Brad's presentation (PDF), click here.

Topics presented during the Fall 2009 Semester:

September 22, 2009
   Mathematica 7: Up Close and Personal
Presented by: Justin Smith from Wolfram Research (the makers of Mathematica)
  His talk will highlight the latest directions in technical computing with Mathematica, and the impact of these new technologies on education and research.  Participants will come away with a comprehensive understanding of Mathematica's key capabilities and core design principles.  A wide variety of practical and theoretical applications will be discussed, and no Mathematica experience is required.
  Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

October 27, 2009
   Using Ask Wally for Student Advising
Presented by: the Registrar's Office
  If you are a student advisor, I encourage you to attend.  Associate Registrar Miriam Foster and Registrar Dr. Julie Olsen will present "Using Ask Wally for Student Advising."  In this talk, the Registrar's Office will demonstrate features of Ask Wally that are particularly useful for advising, including program evaluation, search for sections, and transcripts.
  Sandwiches from College Street Deli and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

Topics presented during the Spring 2009 Semester:

January 27, 2009
   The Use of Copyrighted Works in Your Work
Presented by: John Lamborn, Head Librarian 
   In this talk, Wabash College Head Librarian John Lamborn, who led the campus copyright team that created the site (/copyright), will discuss using copyrighted materials in your work, including “fair use” exemptions in copyright law that apply to educational activities, and guidance in requesting permission from copyright owners to use protected works when “fair use” exemptions do not apply.
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

February 10, 2009
   2008 Technology Survey Results
Presented by: Brad 正规赌钱软件appaver, Director of Information Technology Services
   Each year, IT Services surveys students, staff and faculty on their use and opinion of technology at Wabash.  In this talk, we'll look at the results of our latest tech surveys.
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

February 24, 2009
   New 正规赌钱软件appbmail Program!
Presented by: Quentin Dodd, Network Administrator
   During spring break, IT Services will migrate our core email servers to a new email program.  Changing the server software itself won't have significant immediate impact on using email, but it will open up a number of new possibilities, including an improved webmail product that we will switch to this summer.
   In this talk, Wabash network administrator Quentin Dodd will talk about the reasons for the email system change, what will happen during spring break, and give a preview of the new 正规赌钱软件appbmail program.
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

April 14, 2009
   Teaching with Tablet PCs
Presented by: Professor Dan Rogers, chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
   For the past year, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures has been evaluating Tablet PCs.  In this talk, Professor Rogers will demonstrate the Tablet PC technology, and discuss the benefits of these systems for language instruction.spring break, and give a preview of the new 正规赌钱软件appbmail program.
   Sandwiches and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

Thursday, April 30, 2009
   Computing on a Budget: Reducing Technology Expenses at Wabash, and at Home
Presented by: Information Technology Services
   In this talk, we will look at some new technologies that will help us to reduce technology expenses over the next few years, and at the same time improve services.  正规赌钱软件app'll also discuss ways to get the most out of your personal technology purchases.
   Food and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon. 

Topics presented during the Fall 2008 Semester:

September 23, 2008
   Managing Your Budget with Ask Wally 
Presented by: John Culley, Wabash Comptroller
   If you manage a budget at Wabash, you can get lots of information through AskWally about your budget and expenses.  In this talk, John Culley will show you how to make the most of AskWally's budget tools.
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon.

September 9, 2008
   Summer IT Projects Recap
Presented by: Brad 正规赌钱软件appaver, Director of Information Technology Services
   He will present an overview of summer technology projects.  Come to this week's Tech Talk to get updates on -- and learn how to make the most of -- many of our summer projects, including Moodle, Office 2007/2008, iTunes U, computer lab upgrades, classroom technology enhancements, media center upgrades, and new on-line resources.
   Sandwiches from College Street Deli and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon.  

To view Brad's PowerPoint presentation, click here.

October is National Cyber Security Month

October 14, 2008
   Windows Security
Presented by: Mike Heinold, Desktop Support Analyst
   Mike Heinold will look at how to keep your Windows computer safe and secure, and discuss virus protection, spyware, Windows firewall, Windows update, and spam filtering. 
   Pizza and drinks will be available in Baxter Lounge at noon.

To view Mike's PowerPoint presentation, click here.