Events

Explore opportunities to engage with people, ideas, and technology.

IT Jams | IT Marketplace new features

Join the SLAC IT Vendor Management team as they discuss exciting new features in the IT Marketplace, such as a new shopping cart functionality, and new products.  This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for...
Date Wednesday, December 6, 2023 · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Mini shopping cart
Dec6

Upcoming

The thirteenth annual Stanford IT Unconference

This year's Stanford IT Unconference will take place at the School of Medicine’s Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge  and over Zoom...
Date Thursday, December 14, 2023 · 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.  PT
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Dec14

SLAC Winter Break

Winter closure at SLAC begins at 6 p.m. on Dec. 20 and ends at 6 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2024.  Learn more on this...
Date Thursday, December 21, 2023  –  Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Dec21
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Jan3

IT Jams | Slack redesign

Karl Amrhein, IT Platforms System Administration Manager, will discuss various Unix/Linux topics, including the Linux roadmap, remote access and more!

Date Wednesday, January 10, 2024 · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Jan10

Excel Bootcamp Series: Basics

This course will introduce the basics of the Excel user interface including spreadsheet terminology, navigation techniques, formatting best practices, and commonly-used formulas and functions...
Date Thursday, January 18, 2024 · 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  PT
Astronomical observatory
Jan18

Past events

IT Jams | IT Marketplace new features

Join the SLAC IT Vendor Management team as they discuss exciting new features in the IT Marketplace, such as a new shopping cart functionality...
Date Wednesday, December 6, 2023 · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
Mini shopping cart
Dec6

Tech Talks: Document Accessibility

Auston Stamm is the Digital Accessibility Instructional Specialist for Stanford’s Office of Digital Accessibility. Austin will promote the creation of accessible digital instructional materials...
Date Thursday, November 30, 2023 · 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.  PT
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Nov30

IT Jams | Unix/Linux roadmap

Karl Amrhein, IT Platforms System Administration Manager, will discuss various Unix/Linux topics, including the Linux roadmap, remote access and more!

Date Wednesday, November 29, 2023 · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Nov29

Zoom: Beyond the Basics

This live-online session will examine application setting, advanced and individual meeting settings, steps for holding breakout sessions, annotation, dynamic viewing, and more.

Date Thursday, November 16, 2023 · 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.  PT
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Nov16

WPC Project overview sessions

Get an overview of the Work Planning and Controls Project and a demo of DevonWay. Two 30' options are available. See options (SLAC login...
Date Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.  PT
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Nov14

FSCM PeopleSoft maintenance outage

This work will incorporate bug fixes and ensure the continued security and supportability of the system.

Date Thursday, November 9, 2023  –  Monday, November 13, 2023
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Nov9–13

IT Jams | SLUO Registration - a federated experience

Learn about the upgraded SLUO Registration tool and understand why this is foundational to the future of identity services To register, please fill out ...
Date Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.  PT
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Nov8

Google Apps 101: Docs and Sheets

In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn the features and functionality of Google Drive, along with creating and managing Google Docs...
Date Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  PT
Astronomical observatory
Oct31

Cybersecurity & Privacy Festival | The rise of AI, heroes and villains

The Stanford Cybersecurity and Privacy Festival brings together leading experts, from industry, academia, and government  to have thought-provoking discussions on the latest trends and...
Date Thursday, October 26, 2023 · 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  PT
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Oct26