For many years, the University has allowed alumni and former students to keep their University email account indefinitely. As our services and threat landscape have evolved, we have taken a fresh look at the long-term cost and security implications of maintaining accounts that are no longer tied to active enrollment or employment. As a result, we are updating and formalizing … [Read more...] about University accounts: what’s changing, and what’s not
AI note-taking applications, such as Read.ai, Otter.ai, and Microsoft Copilot's meeting transcription, have become popular tools for transcribing online meetings and generating recaps, notes, and action items. These applications are convenient, but they come with risks. When an AI note taker joins a meeting, it isn't just passively observing. It captures, transmits, and often … [Read more...] about AI Note Takers: Approved Solutions Available
Need tech support for a big event or short-term project? We've got you covered! Computer Services is launching the Work-Ready Computer Lending Program for centrally-supported areas, providing a limited number of laptops and desktops for short-term departmental use. No need for your department to spend money on backup or spare devices! This initiative helps save valuable … [Read more...] about Introducing Work-Ready Computer Lending Program
If your department has extra or back-up computers that are not compatible with Windows 11, it's time to do some spring cleaning. These computers have reached end-of-life and should be prepared for surplus. For most administrative offices, the deadline to remove non-Windows 11 computers is July 31, 2025. What to do: Find outdated and unused computers. Check under your … [Read more...] about Time to Spring Clean Your End-of-Life Computers
The Cheek 150 Open-Access Computer Lab will be closing at the end of the Fall semester and will remain closed. This is to prepare for upcoming building renovations scheduled to be completed in 2026, which include a new, efficient computing space for students. In the meantime, students will continue to have access to essential computing resources at the main open-access computer … [Read more...] about Cheek Hall Computer Lab Closure & Meyer Library Computer Lab Renovations

