The SSRL Weekly Report - November 14, 2025

IT Updates

• Introducing on-demand cloud services
  • The new offering provides instant access to compute power, storage and other resources in the cloud, available starting Nov. 1.
• macOS support.
  • Apple’s n-1 support model for macOS will drop support for versions except for macos15 (Sequoia) and macos26 (Tahoe). More communications from SLAC IT coming on 11/17.
  • Deadline to upgrade by 2/1/26
• Updated policy: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
  • Updates on the hardware or software that is banned at SLAC.
  • Clarification on the use of personal devices for SLAC work.
  • Additional section on Safeguarding Sensitive Information.
• Reminder: Requirements for using IT resources during foreign travel

Family Giving Tree

SLAC is proud to once again partner with the Family Giving Tree for the annual holiday gift drive. This season, we will be joining the Family Giving Tree to provide physical gifts, virtual gifts and cash donations toward their goal of 45,000 gifts.

Since 1990, the Family Giving Tree has delivered over 2 million holiday gifts to children, adults and seniors in need.

This winter you can fulfill a holiday wish in two ways:

1. Choose a physical wish card: Select a card featuring the name, age and wish of an individual living in the Bay Area. You can pick up a physical wish card in the lobby area of the 3^{rd floor} of building 137.  Shop for the gift and drop it off with me (Stephanie Carlson) room 309.

Gifts must be dropped off no later than Dec. 2.

2. Fund a wish online: Visit the SLAC donation page to select and fund a gift for someone special in the community from the comfort of your home. Family Giving Tree handles all the shopping and packaging, providing a contact-free way to give. This virtual drive is open through Jan. 9, 2026.

Visit https://familygivingtree.org/ for more information about Family Giving Tree’s Holiday Wish Drive. 

We are thrilled to embark on this journey together to support our community with kindness, joy, and a wished-for gift. 

Thank you for your support!

SSRL Virtual Parking Permits Process

SSRL now has two Stanford “A” Parking Permits to reserve for a day.

The process of reserving a permit is below.

Summary of Steps:

1. Vehicle Information Submission:
   • Before reserving a permit, you must enter your vehicle details on the SharePoint site: https://slac.sharepoint.com/sites/ssrlparkpermits.SSRL Admin Process.docx
   • This step is mandatory for permit activation.
2. Permit Reservation via Outlook Calendar:
   • Open a new meeting in Outlook Calendar.
   • In the “To” field, type “SSRL A Permit” and press ‘control K’ to populate the selection.
   • Check the ‘scheduling assistant’ tab to see if the permit is already booked. Note: there are two permits now in the system. Both labeled “A” permit.
   • Permits are valid for one day, and only one user can reserve per day.
3. Approval Process:
   • You’ll receive an automatic reply indicating “tentative accepted” status.
   • An SSRL administrator will review and approve your request.
   • Once approved, you may park in “A” and “C” permit locations on campus.
4. Additional Resources:
   • For more details on virtual permits, visit: Stanford Transportation Guide. SSRL Admin Process.docx
   • Alternative campus access: Marguerite Shuttle. SSRL Admin Process.docx
   • For questions, contact Todd Slater at slater@slac.stanford.edu.