Features 2011
information technology services


Tech Tips for Christmas Break
December 8, 2011 -
Here are some things to keep in mind as BC wraps up the fall semester and heads into 2012.

Technology Gifts 2011
November 22, 2011 -
Need some help deciding what technology gift to put under the tree this year? Start here.

Mathematica at BC
November 9, 2011 -
BC students, faculty, and staff use Mathematica to help solve a wide array of problems.

ITS and Emergency Readiness
October 28, 2011 -
More university emergency services departments are working closely with their ITS groups - including at Boston College.

Cyber Security Awareness Month - Identity Theft
October 19, 2011 -
Help protect yourself from identity theft. Read more »

Cyber Security Awareness Month - No Phishing
October 13, 2011 -
Learn some tips to keep your computer and data safe from phishing attempts. Read more »

October Is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 6, 2011 -
ITS is sponsoring events and contests as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Read more »

ITS Success Story: Web Support and the C21 iPhone App
September 28, 2011 -
Dario Baldoni (A&S 2012) worked with Web Support to help develop the C21 iPhone app. Read more »

Enter the ITS Cyber Security Video Contest
September 21, 2011 -
Your Cyber Security video could win you an AppleTV or other great prizes! Read more »

ITS By the Numbers: Move-in Day 2011
September 14, 2011 -
Thousands of students and parents descended on campus on September 1, and ITS was ready to help.

EagleTech Training 2011
September 7, 2011 -
Before most of the BC community returned to campus last week, ITS EagleTech student employees completed their training program to prepare for Back-to-School and the upcoming year.

RetroTech: 1993
August 24, 2011 -
Most incoming members of BC's Class of 2015 were born in 1993. What was happening in the world of technology?

Back-to-School Tips for BC Students
August 14, 2011 -
Back-to-School is right around the corner. Here are some tips to help your transition to campus go smoothly.

ITS at First Year Experience Orientation Programs
July 27, 2011 -
ITS EagleTechs Taylor McEldowney and Aaron Staudinger have discussed technology at Boston College with students entering BC in the fall.

What Should Students Consider when Buying a Laptop?
July 6, 2011 -
PC or Mac? Warranty or no warranty? How much RAM? These are just some of the questions for students to consider when buying a laptop.

EagleTech Taylor McEldowney Wins Essay Competition, Scholarship
June 23, 2011 -
Taylor McEldowney, BC sophomore and EagleTech student employee, recently won a scholarship.

RetroTech: 1972
June 1, 2011 -
The year: 1972. Some things have changed, while others remain the same.

ITS Help By the Numbers: 2010 - 2011
May 19, 2011 -
The numbers tell the story - the Help Desk and Help Center were busy places during the past year.

Congratulations EagleTech Graduates!
May 11, 2011 -
Graduating EagleTech student employees reflect on their experiences with ITS, what they're doing after graduation, and more.

Tech Tips for the end of the Academic Year
May 4, 2011 -
Leaving BC for the summer (or longer)? Here are some tips to prepare yourself and your computer.

Qualtrics and Survey Research at BC
April 27, 2011 -
Qualtrics is one of the many research tools supported by ITS' Research Services group.

Using Technology: Earth Day and Every Day
April 20, 2011 -
When using technology, what can you do to lessen your impact on the environment?

Stay Safe Online
April 13, 2011 -
How much of your personal information and data do you make available online? Be sure to keep it secure.

Spring Cleaning for Your Computer
April 6, 2011 -
Spring cleaning time is here - follow these tips to clean your computer and help it run more efficiently.

SAS and Statistical Assistance at BC
March 30, 2011 -
Assitance with statistical reasearch is one of the many services offered by ITS' Research Services team.

BC Hosts Security Camp
March 23, 2011 -
ITS' Computer Policy & Security team has hosted a security conference for higher education security professionals for the past four years.

ITS Service Spotlight: MTS Photography
March 16, 2011 -
On location or in the studio, the MTS' Photography Services group takes photos all around the BC campus.

ITS Behind the Scenes: Stokes Hall
March 9, 2011 -
Network Services has been involved in the Stokes Hall construction since well before ground was broken.

Celeste Finison: 31 Years with BC ITS
March 2, 2011 -
Celeste Finison is retiring after 31 years at Boston College.

Learn About ArcGIS at BC
February 23, 2011 -
ArcGIS is a versatile, globally known, and well-supported GIS application used for teaching and research. Learn about how it is used at BC.

February is "Love Your Computer Month" at BC
February 16, 2011 -
Learn some tips on how to take care of something close to your heart - your computer.

ITS Service Spotlight: Boston College Computer Replacement (BCCR) Program
February 9, 2011 -
BCCR has replaced over 3,000 computers in less than 3 years.

BC Retrotech: Internet Connections in 2000
February 2, 2011 -
BC's Internet capacity has changed dramatically in the past decade.

ITS Beyond the Keyboard: Ramiro Oliva
January 26, 2011 -
Ramiro Oliva from BC's Applications Services Group devotes a lot of his spare time to volunteering opportunities at BC.

ITS Service Spotlight: Rave
January 20, 2011 -
Rave provides BC with an effective means to communicate quickly with students, faculty, and staff.

Welcome Back!
January 13, 2011 -
As the new semester begins, some technology changes affecting students are in place.

Let Technology Help You Keep Your 2011 Resolutions
January 4, 2011 -
At work or at home, technology can help you keep your New Year's resolutions.