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Mark your calendar! The special presentations below will help you stay abreast of issues related to the information technology environment. For updates on special events, presentations, and professional development opportunities, visit the IT calendar.

March 17: Ergonomic Faire
The UCD Bookstore is sponsoring this event, which will feature 30-minute presentations on ergonomic solutions. A variety of ergonomic accessories will be on display, and you will have the opportunity to consult informally with Janet Ford, physical therapist and author of Ergonomically Speaking.

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: MU East Conference Room.

March 19: Tango for FileMaker Pro
Tango is a classic Web-to-database connectivity program that makes it easy to publish your database on the Web. Come get a feel for this useful Web publishing tool.

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Center for Advanced Information Technology (CAIT), 165 Shields Library.

March 24: Year 2000 Presentation: UNIX
Solaris and HPUX are two UNIX operating systems widely used on campus. Come find out about the Y2K status of these systems.

Time: Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Center for Advanced Information Technology (CAIT), 165 Shields Library.

March 26: Distributed Authentication
The Distributed Authentication project is one of IT's network and remote access improvement projects. This new service permits access to restricted campus resources, such as Web pages and newsgroups, through commercial Internet Service Providers. Why is this important? How does it work? What pilot projects are currently underway? Come to this presentation for answers.

Time: Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Center for Advanced Information Technology (CAIT), Shields Library.

April 2: InfoRelief Series: How Do We Improve the Overall Information Situation?
Part III of a seminar series designed for management personnel. Discover effective techniques and tools for dealing with the large volume of information that floods your email, voice-mail, and desk every day.

Videotapes of the previous seminars can be viewed or loaned out from Self-Paced Learning Lab (1101 Hart Hall). For video availability and hours of operation, please call 752-2911. For additional information, contact IT Training at learnit@ucdavis.edu or 754-8091.

Time: Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Silo Cabernet Room.

April 21: Remote Access Management Program (RAMP)
This presentation will give an overview of the various projects underway to improve access to campus network resources from off campus. Come learn about your current and future remote access options and discuss your particular needs.

Time: Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: MU East Conference Room.
Web site: http://access.ucdavis.edu

April 21: Network 21 NAR Briefing
The Network 21 team will report on the status of the Interim Project. Notes from previous briefings are available at http://net21.ucdavis.edu/events.Htm.

Time: Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: 5 Lower Freeborn.

April 23: Kerberos on Campus
Kerberos is an authentication method that provides secure transactions with remote services. Come to this talk to learn how Kerberos works and what campus systems are using it for authentication. Find out about Microsoft Windows NT 5.0's implementation of Kerberos and its compatibilities with non-Microsoft servers.

Time: Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Center for Advanced Information Technology (CAIT), 165 Shields Library.