For example, he said, many users keep a list of favorite Internet links--called bookmarks--on their personal machines. But they can't access these bookmarks when they move to a different machine in a computer lab or at a kiosk.
With the portals, users can add their bookmarks to a list of personal links--and then call them up through My Harvard wherever they are on campus.
Users can also customize the appearance of their personal portal and put links to frequently-used Harvard sites--like meal plans, shuttle schedules or local weather forecasts--at the top of the page.
The calendar will automatically include announcements about students' classes. Users can add to their own calendars and even request e-mail reminders.
Since the portal automatically sets up links to the homepages for students' classes, Steen said he thinks departments will better maintain their Internet sites.
"People want to see what they're doing. There will be some pressure from users," he said.
Steen said the portals will eventually allow students to view regularly updated information from the Registrar's Office, such as grades.
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