ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Creates Gadgets for iGoogle
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students, alumni and fans can now add customized ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ gadgets to their iGoogle page on the popular search engine Google. Gadgets are popular additions that allow iGoogle users to customize their pages with information and activities that they like.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ recently created several new gadgets that will be the perfect addition to any True Blue ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ fan’s iGoogle page. The new gadgets include: ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Trivia, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Traditions, the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Fight Song, Football and Basketball schedules and a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Flickr Photo Display.
iGoogle, a service of Google (), is a customizable start page or ‘web portal” that is used by millions of Google users around the world. Originally launched in 2005, it features the capability to add web feeds and Google Gadgets.
‘These new gadgets were developed by ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students and will allow fans to bring a piece of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ to their personalized iGoogle page online,” said Christian Flathman, director of marketing and communications at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥. ‘When users add ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥’s gadget to their iGoogle home page, they will see them each time they visit the page.”
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Gadgets
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Trivia Gadget
Users can test their ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ knowledge by adding this gadget to their iGoogle page. The questions range from easy to difficult and are sure to keep fans
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Traditions
What is your favorite tradition? When you download the Traditions Gadget, each of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥’s most popular traditions is displayed along with a photo and short description on the iGoogle home page.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Fight Song
Now you can hear the Southern Pride marching band play the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ fight song anywhere you are with an internet connection. The ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ fight song is now only a click away when users add this popular tune to an iGoogle page. Wave the Blue. Wave the White.
Football and Basketball Schedules
When’s the next game? Who is ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ playing next week on the road? Find out by adding this gadget that provides direct access to game schedules direct from your iGoogle page.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Flickr Photo Display
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ has one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Now users can see ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ photos on their iGoogle page through ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥’s Flickr Photo Display. Photos taken throughout the year rotate making this a ‘picture perfect” addition to your iGoogle page.
‘These new gadgets are a part of our goal to provide students, alumni and fans the opportunity to interact with ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ from anywhere in the world,” says Flathman.”
To add ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥’s iGoogle gadgets,
1.VisitÂ
2. Create or log onto iGoogle.
3. Select the ‘Add Stuff” link.
4. In the Search for Gadgets box, type in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥.
5. Choose a gadget and select Add it now.
Users that already have an iGoogle account can add by visiting:
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