Mac Office 2008 now available as an "Opt in"
This summer CIT is updating all Mac computers to Microsoft Office version 2008. This version contains many feature enhancements along with a completely remodeled look and feel making Office products easier to use. Its also saves documents in the XML format so it can share documents with Windows Office 2007.
Learn about Mac Office 2008
New features
- The Elements Gallery lets you quickly add a cover page, table of contents, headers and footers, and bibliographies.
- Using the new SmartArt graphics it's easier to present information visually.
- Use the new charting templates to help create higher-quality charts.
- and more!
Once you've installed Mac Office 2008 go to the Help menu for a compete overview of what's new. You can even subscribe to the Mactopia Newsletter to get news about how to use Office 2008.
The plan is to update all Calvin Mac computers to Office 2008 this summer. However, we have received many requests for Office 2008 and are making it available now on an "Opt In" basis. If you are interested in opting in now, please contact the HelpDesk at x6-8555 or send an email to . If you need assistance with using Office 2008, the HelpDesk will do their best to work through any issues and questions until more training and support opportunities are available this summer.
Tired of all the spam emails you get? You may be surprised at how much spam is being blocked
Tired of all the spam emails you get every day? If we didn't have a spam firewall you would be getting a lot more.
On February 25, our spam firewall received 604,254 emails and blocked 567,902 as being spam, having viruses, a bad recipient or for some other reason. Only 36,352 were identified as good and sent through to our email boxes. 94% of all incoming email was blocked that one day. And that was a typical day!
Blocking spam continues to be a challenge for any institution. CIT is committed to continue researching new ways to block spam, and provide timely information to you about how you can help stem the tide of spam.
What you should know about the Digital Studio
The Teaching & Learning team of CIT collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to proactively promote and facilitate the use of technology in the academic environment.
One of the resources available to help you advance the use of technology in the academic environment is the Digital Studio. The Digital Studio has high-end computers so you are able to work with audio, video, graphic design and other items using equipment and software that is not available in other locations on-campus.
The Digital Studio (HL121) is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. During this time you are welcome to come and use any of the Digital Studio equipment. Don't know how to edit your digital audio, scan pictures or use other technology? Come to the Digital Studio and we'll teach you how to do-it-yourself. Have an idea but don't even know where to begin? Please talk to one of the Teaching & Learning staff members. They will discuss your ideas with you and get you headed in the right direction.
Teaching & Learning team:
The staff in the Digital Studio can teach you how to:
- Digital Audio
- Record and edit voiceovers
- Add songs/effects/other types of audio to a presentation
- Create songs (assist with software)
- Convert to different file formats
- Assist with the creation of podcasts
- Burn CD's or move items into KnightVision or to a LAN/Flash drive
- Digital Video
- Compile clips from various sources (NOTE: You must have the appropriate copyrights.)
- Edit video
- Convert files
- Burn DVD's and/or save file(s) to KnightVision or to a LAN/Flash drive
- Graphic Design/Working with Digital Images
- Edit and create images using Digital Studio software
- Convert files
- Download pictures
- Burn CD's/DVD's and/or save the file(s) to KnightVision or to a LAN/Flash drive
- KnightVision (KV)
- Items within the Courses tab (the Bb Learning System)
- Items within the Community tab (the Bb Community System)
- Items within the Content tab (the Bb Content System)
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- Wikis
- ePortfolios
- Scanning
- Scan slides
- Scan photos
- Scan documents
- Burn CD's or move items into KnightVision or to a LAN/Flash drive
- Test scanning
- Scan tests using the bubble sheets"
- Generate stats/reports
- Return results
- Scan tests using the bubble sheets"
- Development of instructional web pages
- Help with:
- Site design
- Technical issues
- CSS-related items
- JavaScript-related questions
- Help with:
More information can be found on the Digital Studio's web pages.
