November 7, 2005
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> Lots of Exciting Work Behind Us, Still More Ahead
> Measure E Funds Two New Buildings at De Anza, Numerous Renovated Classrooms on Both Campuses
> Students to Receive New ID Numbers
> Ubiquitous Wireless Networking Coming to Our District
> It's That Time Again: Annual Technology Use Survey
> Stay Secure While Browsing the Internet
> Tech Alerts and Project Status Reports
> FAQ
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by Willie Pritchard, Vice Chancellor and Chief Technology Officer
We print the main article -- Measure E Funds Two New Buildings at De Anza -- in this issue of News Bytes with pride and, admittedly, a little relief. The two new Measure E buildings on the De Anza campus are now open, and they represent the culmination of a lot of work by a lot of people. Full story
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Two new Measure E-funded buildings -- the Student and Community Services Building and Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies -- recently opened on the De Anza campus. Full story
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A new, optional, alternate ID number will be available to students beginning in the winter 2006 term. Full story
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Imagine the possibilities for enhanced student learning, greater work efficiencies and less-expensive networking if any location on the De Anza or Foothill campus had wireless connectivity. Full story
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In early November, you'll receive an email with an embedded link to the online annual Technology Use Survey. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by the deadline of Wednesday, Nov. 23. Full story
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Many people don't know that simply browsing the web can create security problems. There are two vulnerabilities that come with nearly every browsing experience: active content and cookies. Yet few people recognize these common hazards. Full story
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Check out the "Tech Alerts and Project Status Updates" page to find out where we are in various projects we have planned or that are underway. Full story
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I recently received an email message telling me that in less than 30 days cell phone numbers will be available in a public directory and released to telemarketing companies and that our cell numbers will soon start ringing with telemarketers calling. Since I'll be receiving this call, my phone bill could be astronomical! The message gave me a number to call, indicating that it was a national DO NOT CALL list for cell phones. This sounded a little fishy to me. Is it for real? Answer
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Sometimes when I leave a voicemail message for someone in the District I get halfway into the message and realize that I made a mistake, or forgot what I was going to say. I don't want to sound like a fool when I leave the message. Is there something I can do to NOT leave the message? Answer
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Is there a way I can send Meeting Maker invitations to people who do not have a Meeting Maker account? Answer
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The Call Center: Your one-stop source for technology information and support.
Phone: Ext. TECH 8324
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.
Email: Techhelp@fhda.edu
Website: http://ets.fhda.edu (click on the Getting Help link)
Walk in: De Anza College ATC 302
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.
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