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October 2009

October 21, 2009

Improvements to Catalyst Web Tools Make Online Course Management Easier

Professor LST has been busy in 2009 making online course management simpler and richer. What's next? On October 21, instructors can make their CommonView class workspace available to the general public; no UW NetID needed. Try out the new features, which include a new account page for organizing and managing tools.

October 20, 2009

World Usability Day: Submit Your Essay by Nov. 6 for a Chance to Win a Kindle

Kindle Interested in usability and green IT? For World Usability Day on November 13, submit 100-300 words on "How can the user experience community support the future of sustainability?" by November 6. Human Factors International will award Kindles to two top winners.

October 19, 2009

E-RESOURCE: Subject and Class Guides

Ape With more databases to choose from than varieties of breakfast cereal, how do you decide which to use? The UW Libraries' newly improved Subject and Class Guides can help. From Aeronautics to Zoology, you'll find the best librarian-recommended research databases for every UW subject taught.

October 16, 2009

Free Computing Workshops: Autumn Quarter Schedule

Workshop Choose from over 30 free workshops offered by Learning & Scholarly Technologies for UW students, faculty, and staff. Topics include using software from Microsoft and Adobe, publishing a Web site, working with digital audio and video, and more. Check out the schedule.

October 13, 2009

Listen to the Student Tech Fair Discussions in Streaming Audio

Student_laptop Didn't make it to the Student Tech Fair last month? Want to know what’s on deck for green computing, cloud computing, and mobile computing at the UW? You're in luck. You can listen to the presentations online in streaming audio and view the PowerPoint slides.

October 12, 2009

Get UW Equipment Insurance: New Policy Year Begins Nov. 1

Equipment Your department can protect its computer, office, audio-visual, and scientific or lab equipment through the UW's Equipment Insurance Program. This low-cost property insurance covers damage from fire, flood, lightning, earthquake, theft, and more. See the list of eligible equipment or to do your annual renewal online.

October 08, 2009

UW Gets Top Grades for Being Green

HUB With an average grade of "A-" or better on the College Sustainability Report Card 2010, the UW was recognized as a leader in green building, climate change and energy, transportation, recycling, and more. Learn how you can be green on the UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Web site.

October 06, 2009

Register Your Laptop or iPod Online With UW Police

Laptop Did you know you can register your personal electronic equipment such as a laptop or iPod online with UW Police? Recording the brand, serial and model numbers, and other details is vital to recovering your laptop or other electronic equipment if it's stolen. It only takes a few minutes.

October 02, 2009

October Is National Information Literacy Awareness Month

White_House_news President Obama cited 24-hour news coverage, global television and radio networks, and a vast array of online resources as challenging our perceptions of information management. In designating October "National Information Literacy Awareness Month", he called upon educational institutions to help build the necessary navigation and evaluation skills, which requires competency with communication technologies, including computers and mobile devices.