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Current news:

• Bates Is Going GoogleBates will migrate our email and calendaring systems to Google Apps for Education during the summer of 2012. For up-to-date information on the project please see the CampusConnect project site.
• Change in Hours at 110 Russell St.Effective Friday, October 14, the ILS Computer Sales & Service Office at 110 Russell St. will be open by appointment only:  786-6376.  This change is temporary.  Our regular business hours of 11:00 to 4:30 will resume in early November.  
• Improved Printing in Ladd LibraryPrinting capacity in Ladd Library has been expanded. For more information, see: /ils/2011/08/print-release-system/
• Making the "Jump" to Microsoft Office 2010 for WindowsIf you're new to using Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or need a refresher before making the "Jump" to Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows, this workshop is for you! This workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge for making an easy and successful transition. Prerequisites: Familiar with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or Microsoft Office 2003 for Windows. Details: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 9:30am to 11:00am. Please register through the Events tab from the Garnet Gateway.
• National CyberSecurity MonthOctober is National CyberSecurity Month
• Network Down Days 2012Planning Ahead: 2012 Network Maintenance Days ILS schedules regular network maintenance days which helps avoid the unplanned outages.  All computing and network services will be unavailable on the following days in 2012:  February 18; June 16; August 11.
• Network Speed SurveyFrustrated by a slow connection?  Don't suffer in silence.  Help us help you.  Take the Network Speed Survey
• New wireless SSIDBatesSecure will offer enterprise level encryption to protect information between your computer and the access points around campus: /ils/2011/08/wireless-setup-batessecure/
• No Computing Services Saturday, Feb. 18No computing services will be available from 6am to approximately 6pm on Saturday, Feb 18. 2012. This means everything. Please plan accordingly. https://www.bates.edu/ils/?post_type=news&p=4346&preview=true
• Reminder: Computer Use PolicyAs the new academic year begins, we remind you of your rights and responsibilities as a campus computer user: /ils/policies/access-use/computer-use-policy/
• Reminder: Guidelines for Sharing Copyrighted MaterialYou are responsible for your compliance with copyright law. You should take the appropriate steps to protect yourself and the work of others.  Answers to some of the most frequent questions regarding best practices can be see at  www.bates.edu/ils/2011/09/file-sharing-faqs/
• Reminder: Weekly MaintenanceILS conducts weekly network and server maintenance every Wednesday morning 6am-7am. No services are available during this hour. If you have any questions about the planned outages or if you experience network or computing problems after the network maintenance has been completed, please contact Help Desk Services.
• We Want Your Opinion!All faculty, staff, & a random selection of ~400 students are being asked to tell ILS what they think of our services. If you receive an invitation, please take the time to respond. The survey is open 2/2-2/13. For more information on the survey, please see MISO survey.