The next IT Forum for the Fall 2009 semester is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:00pm in Brennan Hall, Room 509. As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this forum will focus on Information Security for both your office and home computers.

Do you know what PII is?
 Do you know when you should use IE and when to use Firefox?
 Can you afford to be without your computer for days or even weeks if it becomes infected with a virus or spyware?
 Do you store your important files on RoyalDrive?
 Do you use TrueCrypt to protect your USB Flash Drive?
 Is your home computer protected when you web surf or make purchase online?

 If you answered “No” to one or more of the above, you NEED to attend this IT Forum. You’ll learn the top 10 things EVERY University employee needs to know to protect the valuable work you do every day. In addition, we’ll show you free tools you can use at home to keep your computer safer for online bill paying and holiday shopping. All members of our community are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served. You might also win one of several prizes!

Registration is required by emailing ITServices@scranton.edu

We invite all Faculty and Staff to join the Research Seminar Series, where you'll meet Michael Sulzinski, Biology, Program in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.  Mike will discuss his laboratory research and scholarship in a presentation titled, A Molecular Search for Burkholderia cepacia complex: Bacteria with a Dangerous Identity Crisis.  The presentation will be held Friday, October 30, 2009, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in The DeNaples Center - Room 405.

The Research Seminar Series provides a venue for faculty to present and exchange research ideas.  Don't miss valuable opportunities to listen and learn what others are doing on campus as well as share your own ideas!  Refreshments will be served.  Please e-mail LandisM2@scranton.edu if you plan to attend.

The next session of Technology on Your Own Terms, "Stay Alert! Keeping Your Research Up-to-Date," will be held on Thursday, October 29 from 11:30am to12:30pm in Room 306 of the Weinberg Library. In this workshop, Associate Professor Bonnie Oldham, will show you how to set up e-mail alerts and use RSS feeds to gather scholarly information.

Click here to register for this event. (select Special Event)

Technology on Your Own Terms is a new faculty and staff advancement series sponsored by the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE). The series will introduce University faculty and staff to emerging technologies in a hands-on environment, in order to encourage innovation in the workplace and in the classroom. All faculty and staff members are welcome.