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Xythos Storage & Protecting University Data

Xythos is a centralized, secure service for storing and sharing folders, files and documents for both Mac and Windows users. Stored files and folders can be accessed through an internet connection and any browser (Xythos Web Access) or through software (Xythos Drive) installed on your University computer (Faculty & Staff). VPN and Remote Desktop Connections are not needed for access.

Xythos is currently being used by increasing numbers of individuals and Departments as a network storage solution for important work information. Maintaining University data and keeping it secure has become even more important in today’s world of electronic information and Xythos is the C&NS recommended solution for storing and securing our data.

Alternative methods of data storage (such as External Hard Drives, USB Drives, CD and DVD burning, 3rd party cloud storage, etc) will also be demonstrated and discussed during the workshop as options for those who are interested.

This is a 2 hour hands-on workshop. Please join us to learn more about Xythos’ usefulness and about how to better protect University data.

• Wednesday, March 28 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Closed
• Thursday, March 29 : 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Closed
• Friday, April 20 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Closed
• Tuesday, May 1 : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Closed

Xythos – for Departments Folders Administrators

Increasingly, various departments are relying on Xythos as a centralized location to store and share information used by multiple people within their groups. Created upon request, “Departments Folders” are made accessible to designated Administrators within that department who manage the information within their particular Department Xythos folder.

In this 2 1/2 hour workshop Departments Folders Administrators can join us to learn how to manage and organize the information within their own Departments Folders to best suit the working environment of their own Department.

• Wednesday, April 11 : 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Closed

Windows 7 Introduction

Windows 7 is the operating system installed on the new Windows computers now being delivered on campus and eligible computers already in place.

Join us to learn the newest features of Windows 7. This 2-hour workshop will review improvements in the Start Menu, the Task Bar, Searching, Windows Previews and some tools to enhance productivity such as Snipping Tool, Snap, Aero Tools. We will also look at features commonly accessed by users and how to find them in Windows 7.

• Tuesday, March 20 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Closed
• Friday, March 23 : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Closed
• Tuesday, April 17 : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Closed
• Wednesday, April 18 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Closed

Outlook 2010 - New Features

Just beginning to appear across campus, Outlook 2010 is the upgrade for Outlook 2007, the email client for Windows computers. From a refreshed look using the Ribbon, to improvements in meeting scheduling and calendars, please come and learn about the changes and improvements for this new program in this 2 hour workshop.

Calendar features in this new version of Outlook are particularly improved.

Please note that this workshop focuses on the new improvements to Outlook 2010. Many of the Outlook basic features, which have not significantly changed, will not be covered in this workshop.

• Friday, April 27 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Closed

Single-Topic Workshop - Excel - Math Calculations, using AutoSum and learning Basic Functions

Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program that can be used for storing, organizing and manipulating numbers and data. Formulas and Functions are ways of calculating values within Excel.

In this Single-Topic Workshop, join us to learn or review the basics using of formulas and functions in Excel. We will perform Math Calculations within cells, add columns of numbers or specific cells, learn how to construct a formula manually andy by using the most basic set of functions: AutoSum, Sum, Average, Count, Max & Min.

This will be a 1-hour hands-on workshop held in the C&NS Training room in Dolan Commons. Windows & Mac users are welcome

• Thursday, April 5 : 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Closed
• Tuesday, May 8 : 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Closed