UITS News

October IUMMUG: Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional redefines PDFs

Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional takes PDFs to a whole new level, turning collections of mixed documents into PDF Portfolios, improving security and accessibility, and adding real-time document collaboration and embedded videos -- just to name a few of its advanced features.

08.10.2008 22:01:26 - UITS News

Desktop publishing, Acrobat, and advanced Photoshop training

In the coming weeks, UITS will offer the "Desktop Publishing Fundamentals" STEPS Certificate Series, the new "Photoshop: In-Depth Healing Tools" advanced workshop, plus three workshops on Adobe Acrobat.

08.10.2008 22:01:18 - UITS News

Earth as Art contest: GIS Day 2008

The IU Geographic Information Systems (GIS) community is hosting the 2nd annual Earth as Art contest in celebration of GIS Day, November 19. Open to the public, the contest encourages participants to create works of art based on satellite imagery, aerial photography, elevation data, infrared imagery, or map features.

08.10.2008 22:01:04 - UITS News

Earth as Art contest

UITS and the IU Geographic Information Systems (GIS) community are hosting the 2nd annual Earth as Art contest in celebration of GIS Day, November 19, 2008. The idea for the Earth as Art contest is based on the Earth as Art Gallery sponsored by the US Geologic Survey and NASA. It features amazing images of earth with an artistic perspective. Anyone can enter.

Participants in this annual contest are encouraged to create works of art based on satellite imagery, aerial photography, elevation data, infrared imagery, or map features from locations around the world. The geographic data can be displayed in a variety of colors - allowing for a unique and personal perspective of land and man-made features.

08.10.2008 16:35:02 - UITS News

IU Linuxfest 2008

The penguin is back on the IU campus. In its tenth year now, the annual Linuxfest will again celebrate the free, open-source operating system Linux and its mascot, that loveable flightless Antarctic bird. Festivities will include noted speakers, demonstrations, booths and lots of free stuff.

For open-source enthusiasts at Indiana University, the last ten years have been the Decade of the Penguin. Since the first Linuxfest in 1998, Linux has become a key tool in the development of information technology around the world. Open-source software continues to steer the course of IT at IU, with major open-source applications like Oncourse and Kuali. Linuxfest celebrates these advances in open-source along with Linux itself.

06.10.2008 22:22:43 - UITS News

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign to educate you about cyber threats and how to avoid them. Mark the occasion by setting aside some time to boost your online defenses.

01.10.2008 22:02:16 - UITS News

Departments: Be sure to take advantage of IU Sony discounts

IU Purchasing is pleased to include Sony as a Shop Contracts (B2B) partner. Departments can now receive special pricing on Sony broadcast, professional, and consumer audio/video products.

01.10.2008 22:02:11 - UITS News

Paid IT internships that provide hands-on experience

Students: Work on exciting information technology projects at IUB and IUPUI -- intern with University Information Technology Services (UITS). Students from populations traditionally under-represented in IT professions are especially encouraged to apply.

01.10.2008 22:02:05 - UITS News

Linuxfest marks 10th anniversary of open-source software

Linuxfest is marking its tenth year as a celebration of the free, open-source Linux operating system and other open-source software applications. The event will include booths and presenters, consulting and demonstrations, and giveaways.

01.10.2008 22:01:58 - UITS News

Create sophisticated PowerPoint presentations

You've probably assembled a PowerPoint presentation or two. The UITS STEPS Certificate Series "PowerPoint 2007: End-User" will take you beyond the basics to create hyperlinks and action buttons, embed tables and charts, add WordArt and Smart Art graphics, and more.

01.10.2008 22:01:52 - UITS News