Orange Online: April 2026 Student Newsletters

This message was originally shared to all students via email on April 2, 2026.

Orange Online at a Glance

Pressed for time? Information Technology Services (ITS) has you covered. Here are this edition’s topics:

AI at Syracuse University

There’s a lot happening in the AI space at Syracuse University, and we want to make sure you’re in the loop.

  • Try Clementine, our new AI class search tool. Finding the right courses just got a whole lot easier. Clementine lets you search using natural language—just ask something like “Are there any Psychology classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays?” and get results fast. As always, confirm your final selections in MySlice or with your academic advisor.
  • Tell us what you think. ITS is gathering feedback to improve our AI resources and the AI at Work event series, and we want to hear from you. The survey takes just a few minutes and covers how you’re currently using AI, what topics you’d like to see in future sessions, and how you prefer to learn.
  • Orange AI: Chat Session with Newhouse Professor Adam Peruta. Want to learn more about AI and maybe put your prompting skills to the test? Join ITS and Newhouse professor Adam Peruta on April 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Graham Scholarly Commons in 114 Bird Library.

Study Breaks

Need a quick break from studying? Stop by and see ITS at our upcoming Study Breaks. We’ll be in the Schine Student Center on April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Grab a treat, say hello, and learn more about ITS services, events and newsletters. Study Breaks.

Music Mondays

Student musicians! Join us April 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the MakerSpace in Marshall Square Mall. Meet fellow SU musicians, find collaborators and tour our music and tracking rooms. Space is limited to 30 per session—sign up today! Register.

Research Computing Series

The Spring 2026 Research Computing Series features two virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams. Chemistry postdoctoral researcher Jessica Niblo will present on Wednesday, April 22, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Physics graduate student Keisi Kacanja wraps up the series on Wednesday, April 29, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register.

Tech To-Dos Before Graduation

Congratulations, soon-to-be-graduates! On Answers, find a full list of IT resources including email and post-graduation access timelines. Before you go, remember to migrate your Google Drive data and transfer ownership of any Qualtrics surveys by emailing qualtrics@ot.syr.edu from your @syr.edu address.  Answers.

Information Security Tip: InfoBlox BloxOne

Every month, ITS automatically blocks 2.9 million malicious connections on the Syracuse University network—stopping phishing attempts and malware before they reach your device. Powered by Infoblox BloxOne, this protection runs quietly in the background, 24/7. Read Article.

Digital Accessibility Tip: Title Your Slides

Many assistive technology users rely on slide titles to navigate PowerPoint presentations. Use the built-in Title placeholder (not a text box) to ensure each slide has a unique, descriptive title. You can use PowerPoint’s Accessibility Checker to flag missing or duplicated titles. Office Hours.

AI Insights

Explore the latest in artificial intelligence with AI Insights, the newsletter for all things AI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your work with smart tools or simply stay informed, each issue brings you news from higher ed and the tech world and weekly AI tips. Newsletter. 

Tech Tips Weekly

Stay connected and ahead with Tech Tips Weekly—for quick, practical advice to make the most of campus technology. Each week, our new newsletter delivers easy-to-follow how-tos, timely service updates and insider looks at the newest features, tools and resources. Subscribe. 

Helpful Resources

ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:

Thank you for reading. Go Orange!