U2 lists workshops


Below are the U2 workshops for Aug. 23 through Sept. 5. Visit our web site for more.

Data Protection and Privacy
Aug. 23, 2 to 4 p.m.
This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. Topics will include:
• Practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, e-mail, and other software applications.
• Protecting your personal information online.
• Must have security software for your computer.
• Encrypting sensitive data.
Presenter: Brad Miller, IT security officer.

Duplicating Procedures
Aug. 29, 9 to 10 a.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator
Come and learn more about what is offered at Duplicating Services, and also about the process of online job submission and how to create PDF’s. Presenters: Shawn Leake and Sherry Metzger.

Access XP: Beginning
Sept. 4, 5, and 6, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (nine hours total)
Prerequisite: basic understanding of computers, mouse and file saving/retrieval skills. Introduces Access and relational databases. Learn to create a database, work with tables, queries, forms, reports, and establish relationships.

Employee Privacy and the Law
Sept. 4, 9 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall
How far can an employer go in making decisions on issues related to privacy in the workplace? Presenter: Desi Sporbert.

Records Retention and e-Mail
Sept. 4, 9 to 10 a.m., Medora Room, Memorial Union

Learn what role e-mail plays in an organization, UND policy and best practices for retaining e-mail messages. Presenter: Chris Austin, records manager.

Adobe Photoshop (Beginning)
Sept. 4 and 5, noon to 3 p.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator
Attendees will learn all the basics about Photoshop, as well as many intermediate and advanced tips. Attendees will receive hands-on instruction in the different aspects of Photoshop. Tutorials will cover editing digital images, creating collages of images, experimenting with filters and effects, and using Photoshop to create projects for print. Attendees are asked to bring a digital camera with a memory card if they have one. If not, one will be available to use. Presenter: Brian Barclay.
-- Sara Satter, U2 Program Assistant, Continuing Education, sarasatter@mail.und.edu, 777-2128