This message was originally shared to all students via email on Apr. 3, 2024.
Register for the Research Computing Series
The Research Computing Series is a great opportunity to learn about the resources available to all students. The Wednesday, April 10 session will feature a presentation by Collin Capano, director of the Open Source Project Office (OSPO). This session will focus on how the OSPO, established with a grant from the Sloan Foundation, serves as the center of competency for open source operations and structure on campus. The Wednesday, April 17 session will showcase insights from the ITS Research Computing team, focusing on recent enhancements to campus resources. Register here.
Tech To-Dos Before Graduation
Congratulations to all of our soon-to-be-graduates! On Answers, you can find a list of information technology resources (e.g., email, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud and more) and how long you will retain access to them following graduation. It also is important to migrate your University Google Drive data, as well as transfer ownership of any surveys you created in Qualtrics for faculty or staff who will need to use them in the future. To transfer ownership of a Qualtrics survey, send an email from your @syr.edu address to qualtrics@ot.syr.edu and name the specific survey(s) to be transferred and the new owner(s).
Course Feedback Window
The window for providing feedback on the courses you are taking this semester opens on Monday, April 15. Course surveys are accessed via Blackboard (Tools) or directly in the course feedback system. Course feedback is an important way for you to inform your instructor what worked and what didn’t work for you as a learner. Your responses are confidential, and no identifying information is recorded or distributed on the reports that are generated. Reports are released after final grades are submitted. If you have any questions or issues, please contact the course feedback team. We know that the end of a semester is a busy time. We appreciate your time and effort!
All of Your Documents in One Spot
Wouldn’t it be nice if all of your Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, OneNote files and other recent work were collected in one spot? Visit office.syr.edu from any device for a fully searchable, one-stop-shop of your Microsoft 365 files, Teams conversations and more. You can also explore apps such as Canva, Whiteboard and SharePoint to get more out of your Microsoft 365 products.
Phishing Alerts on the ITS Instagram Account
Criminals use malicious email to try to trick you into revealing your password or other sensitive information or to infect your computer with malware. These phishers sometimes try to make their emails look real by using companies’ or institutions’ logos, fonts and colors. Urgent demands also are common (for example, “Reply with your password within 24 hours or your account will be closed!”). In addition to the ITS Phish Bowl, ITS shares examples of phishing emails on Instagram to increase awareness of common scams.
SpectrumU on Campus
Do you need a break from studying? When you connect to a campus network, you can watch your favorite movies and shows by downloading the SpectrumU app or by visiting watch.spectrum.net through your browser.
Microsoft 365: Your Documents, Anywhere on Any Device
Microsoft 365 is a suite of productivity tools that enables you to access your files and applications from anywhere on any device. Microsoft 365 includes classic Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as secure storing and sharing via OneDrive and real-time collaboration through Teams.
System Alerts
If you have trouble connecting to a campus website or system, the System Status page on the ITS website can help you determine whether there is an issue with your computer or something else. The System Status page includes notifications for scheduled downtimes and alerts for unscheduled downtimes or outages. You also can sign up to receive notifications and alerts by email.
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!