Information Systems Newsletter November 2009

November 2009

Wake Forest Colleagues,

Things (and people!) are moving in Information Systems.

The Service Desk is moving to the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, the rest of us in Information Systems are moving to the University Corporate Center, students are moving to WFU Google Mail, the campus will be moving to version 8 of Banner, and award-winning, rugged and energy efficient laptops moved into the hands of many students, faculty and staff.

Following the style I started last year, below are a set of links to more information on these topics. Please visit any that you find interesting.

If you did not fill out our survey, we would appreciate hearing from you. We want to hear how we can improve.  Send your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve our service to ideas4is@wfu.edu.

Rick Matthews
Information Systems

BUILDING THE BRIDGE
The Information Systems Service Desk is joining The Bridge located on the main floor of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS IS MOVING
Have you heard that Information Systems is moving?  Learn about our planned move that will take place in the coming months.

WFU GOOGLE MAIL FOR STUDENTS
Last winter and spring, Information Systems and the Committee on Information Technology investigated the idea of offering Google e-mail (Gmail) to our students. Learn more about their research.

CLASSROOM MULTIMEDIA
Nearly all classrooms on campus are equipped with multimedia equipment that is compatible with our laptops and offer a single standard interface.  Learn about our work to continue to enhance the classroom environment.

BANNER 8 UPGRADE DATE IS MAY 3, 2010
After months of planning and discussions, we now have a target date for the Banner 8 upgrade.  The date is May 3, 2010.

INFORMATION SECURITY
Information Security is a top priority for the Information Systems Department and the University-at-large. It is the shared responsibility of all computer users to take steps to protect their portion of cyberspace and stay safe online.

THINKPAD DISTRIBUTION – SUMMER AND FALL 2009
ThinkPad distribution is carefully integrated into the overall new student and faculty on-boarding and orientation to ensure a positive experience for our new students and their families and faculty members.  Learn more about the summer and fall ThinkPad distributions.

SHARE FEEDBACK ON HOW INFORMATION SYSTEMS IS DOING
We welcome your thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Information Systems. Learn how you can help up improve the services we provide to you.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMPUTING SERVICES MAINTENANCE
Do not forget our regularly scheduled systems downtime on Saturday mornings.