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Accessibility in IT Fireside Chat and Q&A with Kate Sonka

Accessibility in IT Fireside Chat and Q&A with Kate Sonka

In June, Accessibility in IT hosted a fireside chat “Teaching Accessibility and Accessibly - Why Not Both?” featuring guest speaker Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access.

WIT+ Connect: Anchor Point Film and Q&A with Director Holly Tuckett

WIT+ Connect: Anchor Point Film and Q&A with Director Holly Tuckett

On Tuesday, June 27th, WIT+ hosted the “WIT+ Connect: Anchor Point Film Q&A with Director Holly Tuckett.” This event featured veteran storyteller, filmmaker, cinematographer, and producer, Holly Tuckett.

Stanford Device Registration App Nears Launch

Stanford Device Registration App Nears Launch

Say goodbye to juggling multiple standalone apps. The Stanford Device Registration app merges several of our go-to tools into a single, user-friendly interface — greatly simplifying how we bring Mac, Windows, and Linux devices into compliance at Stanford.

Coming Soon: Tech Resources & Support Website for Students

Coming Soon: Tech Resources & Support Website for Students

Next month, the Stanford IT community will launch a new student-focused (and even student-named) self-help website: Tech Resources & Support. The site is a central platform for getting help with technology at Stanford.

Accessibility in IT Lunch-n-Learn Series Kicks Off

Accessibility in IT Lunch-n-Learn Series Kicks Off

In April 2023, Accessibility in IT introduced its new Lunch-n-Learn series with a pilot event “Accessibility in IT: Small Changes, Big Results.”

What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Teams Rollout

What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Teams Rollout

Teams and other Microsoft 365 collaboration apps, including SharePoint and Planner, will be available to all Stanford University faculty, staff, and students starting July 10, 2023.

WIT+ Launches Webpage Redesign and New Committees

WIT+ Launches Webpage Redesign and New Committees

Launched as Women in Technology (WIT) in 2018, this IDEAL IT pillar was relaunched as WIT+ to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity as well as to differentiate the program from the other WIT-related programs affiliated with Stanford.

Promoting Inclusion and Employment Opportunities for Neurodiverse Individuals

Promoting Inclusion and Employment Opportunities for Neurodiverse Individuals

In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, IDEAL IT’s Neurodiversity in IT Program group hosted an online event on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. 

Commencement Freeze Starts June 4

Commencement Freeze Starts June 4

In keeping with Stanford’s commitment to ensure everything flows smoothly for our students before and during commencement, University IT supports the annual commencement freeze, which extends June 4 through June 21.

Leading From Where You Are

Leading From Where You Are

The fifth Explore Careers in Technology Event (ExCITE), sponsored by the CIO Council and People of Color in Technology (POC-IT) affinity group, was held on March 30. The theme of this ExCITE was “Leading From Where You Are.”

IDEAL IT: Addressing Challenges in Career Advancement

IDEAL IT: Addressing Challenges in Career Advancement

A macro trend emerging in higher education is a widespread effort to understand and address discrimination and inequities. Representation in management positions is part of the larger mission of IDEAL at Stanford. IDEAL IT is working toward this mission with programs and events that diversify and empower staff, leading to a future with more representation in management. 

WIT+ Connect: A Look at Career Development and Advancement for Women in Technology at Stanford

WIT+ Connect: A Look at Career Development and Advancement for Women in Technology at Stanford

On Wednesday, April 19, WIT+ hosted “WIT+ Connect: A Look at Career Development and Advancement for Women in Technology at Stanford.”