Issue 4 - February/March 2024

In this month's top story, we will cover the learning management system (LMS) transition from Blackboard to Canvas.  A process that will officially begin in July 2023 and continue until the end of June 2025.  [more...]

  Staff Spotlight

For this issue, we will highlight Ryan Lewis, senior network engineer, and Camden Makinen, student programmer analyst. [more...]
 

  Love in the Digital Age: Protecting Yourself from Romance Scams

In an era where relationships often begin online, the risk of falling victim to romance scams has become a significant concern. Cybercriminals capitalize on emotions, trust, and vulnerability, leaving individuals susceptible to financial and emotional exploitation.   [more...]

IT Service Spotlight: Email Security

Throughout our daily lives, it's common for us to engage in various forms of communication via email, both formally and informally. Understanding the risks of malicious and phishing emails is crucial in an academic environment where students, faculty, staff, and researchers regularly communicate and exchange sensitive information.   [more...]

 Automation Update: Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR)

Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR) is essential for financial aid administrators (FAAs). The ISIR contains all information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), key processing results, and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) financial aid history information. [more...]

 IT Fun

For this month's fun event, we have a word search of geeky holidays that can be found in March thru May! Answer Key.

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