Definition of GROK:     /grok/   /grohk/

From the novel Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein, where it is a Martian word meaning literally `to drink' and metaphorically `to be one with'.

1. "To understand intuitively or by empathy; to establish rapport with." 

2. To understand, usually in a global sense.

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iCal, the digital calendar designed for Macintosh computers, can be synced with the following devices via iTunes: iPad, iPhone, and iPod.

To begin the sync process:

1. Open iTunes on your computer.

2. Connect desired device to computer via USB connection cable. Once your device is connected, it will show up in the iTunes left-hand column below Store. 

3. Click on your [device name], and iTunes will pull up your devices information in the area to the right of the column. 

 General Information

You can schedule courses electronically using the myLSU Portal.  This option is available under Registration Services | Schedule Request.

NOTE: If you wish to audit a course, you must obtain written consent from the instructor of the course and the dean of the college offering the course. You may schedule a course; then submit the required approvals to your college office to have your enrollment changed from credit to audit.
 

Before you Schedule.

1. Students must have a PAWS ID to register for classes through the myLSU Portal.

2. If you try to use this and do not see Registration Services, call the Help Desk @ 578-3375 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 

ITS Web Browser Recommendation

In today’s highly heterogeneous computing environment, it is important to maintain a level playing field across multiple architectures and operating systems for the best end-user experience. With this in mind, LSU Information Technology Services recommends the following list of browsers for the most robust and enjoyable browser experience.

To access Emergency Text Message through the myLSU Portal. 

(**Note: you will be automatically removed from this list 6-months after separation from the University.**)

1. Log into the myLSU Portal.  (my.lsu.edu)

2. Select Campus Community | Emergency Text Message.

3. Click Edit in the section you would like to make changes.

General Information

VLC (VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Rated #1 on cnet, it can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.  VLC Media Player is offered free of cost from the VLAN Project.  More information for developers can be found here:  http://freecode.com/projects/vlc.

Summary

LSU's on-campus printing services include wireless printing from your laptop, printing from desktops in the computer labs and large formatting printing.

Wirelessly Print to the Public Access Lab Printer -- 

Install Printer

Installing Printer Package (Windows)

Installing Printer Package (Mac)

Printing in Public Access Labs

General Information

The myProxy Portal was designed to give secure access of the myLSU Portal to the parents or sponsors of LSU Students.   Through this system, PAWS ID holders can grant access or a Parent can Request Access to pay a Fee Bill through the myLSU Portal.  Any Faculty, Staff or Student can grant access to another to act on their behalf.  All that is needed is a PAWS ID or communityLSU Account.