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Tailored for application owners, this technical discussion by the SLAC IT IAM team will focus on the technical requirements and strategies for enabling web...
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Jun5
Technical Training

Zoom: Beyond the Basics

This session will examine application setting, advanced and individual meeting settings, steps for holding breakout sessions, annotation, dynamic viewing, and more. Learn more and...
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Jun5
Join Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Office, as he discusses SLAC IT Strategic goals, the plan to accomplish them, and a new governance model...
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May29
In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn the features and functionality of Google Drive, along with creating and managing Google Docs...
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May23
Join Data Analyst Vicky Hoang as she explores how LCLS-II-HE is using Tableau to unlock new data insights and automate old processes. We'll discuss...
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May22
Learn about this new program that provides groups around the lab with a dedicated IT point of contact, to provide support, information, and alignment...
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May8
Explore the world of data center operations with Rad Kosinski, SLAC IT Data Center   & Business Continuity Operations Manager, and learn how the...
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Apr24
In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices to boost your productivity and create professional presentation slides in PowerPoint. Learn...
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Apr24
Join the Service Desk team as they share some new cool features in Zoom to collaborate better, such as an enhanced whiteboard and surveys...
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Apr10
Learn the basics of Google's spreadsheet application and see how it implements equivalent Excel features and offers more by virtue of being hosted in...
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Apr5
Join IT Client Services Director, Kevin Purcell, as he shares the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep the lab running, even in the wake of unexpected...
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Mar27
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...
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Mar27
Take your Google Sheet to the next level and learn best practices for analyzing your data through filters, pivot tables, and charts. Learn more...
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Mar21
Join Karina Rodriguez from Cyber Security in exploring proactive measures to shield our lab from cyber threats. Gain insights into essential tools, effective methods...
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Mar13
Learn more on this Access Notice (SLAC login required)
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Mar11
Apr19
Join us at this IT Jam to learn how using Apple Shortcuts   can make things easier and more convenient with automation. No slides...
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Feb21
This session for Zoom beginners discusses and describes various key Zoom features that are frequently used for conducting effective meetings. Discover how to easily...
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Feb15
Join us for a Valentine's Day edition of IT Jams to explore how IT and the Budget Office have partnered to craft powerful dashboards...
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Feb14
Discover the world of SLAC IT through the lens of Jasmine Golparast, a Year-Up intern, as she recounts her hands-on experience in project coordination...
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Jan24

Join the IT Service Desk staff as they give an overview of the new design changes to Slack to be rolled out on December...

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Jan10
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...
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Dec21
Jan3
The onsite service desk will be closed briefly for the IT holiday celebration. You may call (650) 926-4357   or submit a ticket during...
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Dec20
The onsite service desk will be closed briefly for a team holiday celebration. You may call (650) 926-4357   or submit a ticket during...
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Dec15
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...
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Dec14
Join the SLAC IT Vendor Management team as they discuss exciting new features in the IT Marketplace, such as a new shopping cart functionality...
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Dec6
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...
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Nov30

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

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Nov29

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

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Nov16
Get an overview of the Work Planning and Controls Project and a demo of DevonWay. Two 30' options are available. See options (SLAC login...
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Nov14

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

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Nov913
Learn about the upgraded SLUO Registration tool and understand why this is foundational to the future of identity services   View presentation slides (Stanford...
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Nov8
In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn the features and functionality of Google Drive, along with creating and managing Google Docs...
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Oct31
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...
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Oct26
Bobbi Woody-Mistriel will cover tips and tricks for Adobe Sign at our next IT Jams! This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC...
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Oct11
Join Baris Harvey, for the IT Service Desk, to unveil a new IT onboarding experience that will be implemented soon.  This hybrid event will...
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Sep27
Gaven Ray, from the EndPoint and Collaboration team, will provide an overview of Jira and Confluence, including the latest updates. This hybrid event will...
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Sep13
Have you ever wondered how IT reviews and approves changes to our production services? Well, wonder no more! Join us for our next IT...
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Aug30
Unless you've been living under the accelerator, you've heard about multi-factor authentication (MFA).  You may even have heard changes are coming.  This talk will...
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Aug16
Discover the power of collaboration and organization with Soledad Merlo from the IT Communications team as she takes you on a tour of Google's...
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Aug2
IT Jams

Zoom like a Pro

Join the Service Desk team as they present tips and tricks to make your Zoom meetings more productive. This hybrid event will be held...
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Jul19