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Next Tech Briefing - June 26
Email Campaigns
at Stanford

Overview

Tech Briefing Videos
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Tech Briefings are free, informal, and interactive seminars led by knowledgeable IT Services staff or other IT professionals on computer-related topics of interest to the Stanford community.

Tech Briefings are monthly events, held Fridays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in
Turing Auditorium (Polya Hall, Room 111). No registration is required.

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Upcoming Tech Briefings

Date / Time Topic Presenter(s)
June 26
3 - 4:30 PM

Email Campaigns at Stanford

Email campaigns are used to deliver marketing or a newsletter to a specific client. Though there are many email campaign programs available, this session will focus on the use of Stanford Mailman, MailChimp, and Emma.

This session will cover an overview on:

  • Email campaigns in general
  • MailChimp, including list management using Workgroup Manager
  • Quick Mailman at Stanford overview
  • General email newsletter tips
  • Key features of Emma Email Campaign

 
  • Brian Young, University IT
  • Aaron Cole, School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences
  • Don Cameron, University IT
  • Marie Vasquez, University Human Resources, Communications
July 10
3 - 4:30 PM

Introduction to WordPress

From its modest beginnings in 2003, WordPress has grown into a full featured, professional Content Management System (CMS). It's estimated that almost 25% of web sites are built on WordPress, from personal blogs to powerhouse sites like The New York Times, CNN, and Sony Music. WordPress makes it easy to create professionally styled sites, add custom functionality, and author rich and compelling content.

This Tech Briefing will introduce you to WordPress as a CMS. You'll learn about:

  • Content
  • Presentation
  • Adding functionality
  • Controlling access
  • Tips for managing a WordPress site


If you're curious about WordPress - what it is and whether or not it's a fit for your needs - this is the session for you!

 JB Christy, University Communications
July 24
3 - 4:30 PM		 Moving from Zimbra to Office 365 To be announced
August 24
3 - 4:30 PM		 BlueJeans - Free Video Conferencing at Stanford To be announced

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Last modified June 19, 2015