A major expansion of the wireless network on campus has been completed resulting in double the coverage on campus. The focus of this expansion is student, teaching and public spaces on campus. The wireless network will continue to expand to cover more areas over time in a continuing effort to meet the needs of the U of S community.

Visiting faculty, conference attendees, family and friends can connect to the Internet easily using the U of S wireless network. This creates a more open environment for visiting scholars and enables easy on-site collaboration. While only available in limited areas previously, Wireless Guest Access service is now available at every wireless location on campus.

Employees can provide guest access to the wireless network for visiting faculty and conference attendees through PAWS. Requesting Guest IDs through this channel will provide visitors with a faster connection to the Internet.

Members of the public can also access the Internet while visiting the U of S as part of the provincial government’s Saskatchewan!Connected initiative.

For more information on the wireless service, visit:http://wireless.usask.ca

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Celebrate 50 Years of Computing at the U of S!

This fall marked 50 years of computing at the U of S. The University's first computer, a Royal Precision LGP-30, was purchased jointly with the National Research Council's Prairie Research Laboratory and the Saskatchewan Research Council in October of 1957.

To celebrate this historic milestone, A Blast from the Past Birthday Bash will be held January 31. The celebration includes interactive displays, media gallery, vintage equipment, retro games, prizes and refreshments. This come-and-go event will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 280 of the College Building. The cake cutting will occur at 4:00 p.m.

Download the poster!

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