This message was originally shared to all students via email on November 5, 2024.
Orange Online At a Glance
Pressed for time? Information Technology Services (ITS) has you covered. Here are this edition’s topics:
- Research Computing Series
- Phish Reporting
- AI Day With Microsoft
- Behind the Monitor With Carrie Brown
- Digital Accessibility Tip: Use Read&Write
Research Computing Series
Hosted by ITS and the Research Computing Advisory Council, the Research Computing Series connects attendees with experts and computing resources to support advanced research. You can register online for two virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams:
- Sarah Lucas, assistant professor, biology—Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Younes Ra’di, assistant professor, electrical engineering and computer science—Monday, Nov. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Phish Reporting
ITS has updated the phishing email reporting process. Use Outlook’s “Report Message” feature to flag suspicious emails. This faster method helps the Information Security team respond efficiently to threats, enhance cybersecurity and protect the campus community.
AI Day with Microsoft
What role can generative artificial intelligence (AI) play at Syracuse University? What is possible and what is happening already? To explore these topics, the Orange community is invited to a series of discussions and activities featuring Microsoft experts on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. Register.
Behind the Monitor with Carrie Brown
Carrie Brown, counseling director at the Barnes Center at The Arch, discusses how excessive screen time impacts mental health, contributing to stress, anxiety and sleep issues. She shares tips on setting boundaries, taking “detox” breaks and using tools for better balance. Watch video.
Digital Accessibility Tip: Read&Write
Read&Write is a versatile literacy support tool that aids reading, writing and comprehension. Its robust toolbar offers many helpful features, including highlighting, word prediction, text-to-speech and speech-to-text, making it a valuable resource for studying and learning.
Helpful Resources
ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:
- Answers, a knowledge base for tech-related questions
- The ITS Service Center
- The Self-Serv NetID and password management portal
Thank you for reading. Go Orange!