Tech Tips: April 2026 Faculty/Staff Newsletters

This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on April 2, 2026.

At a Glance

Each month, Information Technology Services provides tech tips for the Orange community. Pressed for time? Here are this edition’s topics:

AI at Work

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

  • AI at Work: Claude Code. Join us April 15, 2 to 3:15 p.m. in 216 Marley or on Microsoft Teams.
  • AI at Work: Claude Success Stories recording is now available. Faculty and staff share how they are using Claude to draft communications, streamline tasks and more.
  • AI at Work Survey. Help us shape future programming—the survey takes just a few minutes and covers how you’re using AI and what topics we should discuss in future sessions.
  • Clementine, our new AI class search tool, lets students find courses using natural language. Just ask something like “Are there any Psychology classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays?” and get results fast.

    Research Computing

    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.

      SITETL

      Applications are open for the Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning—a week-long faculty workshop from the ITS Online Learning Services team running June 1-5. Gain hands-on experience with campus teaching tools and leave with a plan for your courses. Seats are limited! Apply.

      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.

      Tech To-Dos Before Leaving the University

      If you are retiring, graduating or transitioning elsewhere, it’s important to know how long you’ll retain access to University tools like Microsoft 365 (email, OneDrive, Teams), Google Workspace and more. Visit Answers for timelines and make reviewing digital assets part of your exit process.

      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:

      • Academic and administrative IT staff

      • Classroom Resource Guide

      • ITS Service Center

      • Self-Serv NetID and password management portal

      Thank you for reading. Go Orange!