Tech Tips: February 2025 Newsletter

This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on February 5, 2025.

At a Glance

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

You’re Invited: AI at Work 

The next installment in our series about leveraging generative AI at work will take place on Feb. 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the K.G. Tan Auditorium and online. The presentation will feature ITS leadership and campus community members. Register.

Phishing Scam Targets International Students

The ITS Information Security team has received reports of a scam targeting international students. Attackers impersonate government agencies via email and phone calls, falsely claiming visa or immigration issues. Learn More.

Automatic Email Forwarding Ends in March 2025

As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to maintain and secure our email services, the ability to automatically redirect emails from University accounts will end in March 2025. At that time, any redirect rules set up in a mailbox will be deleted, and emails sent to an @syr.edu address will no longer be automatically forwarded to other email accounts. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the ITS Helpdesk at help@syr.edu or 315.443.2677.

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Use WAVE to Check Web Accessibility

Are you building a webpage or online form? Use the WAVE evaluation tool to check for accessibility. WAVE quickly scans web content and identifies many barriers to persons with disabilities. Learn More.

Spring Grading with Gradescope

Gradescope is a grading tool integrated with Blackboard to improve the effectiveness and reduce the time associated with traditional grading. It helps digitally collect, organize, and store work; streamline grading workflows for paper-based exams and assignments, bubble sheet exams, online homework, and programming projects; and identify student and class trends with robust statistics and dashboards. If you’re grading student work, this tool will be helpful to you! To learn more, view the Syracuse University Gradescope flyer and visit the Gradescope resources page for short videos on how to get started, and full-length workshop recordings. Contact gradescope@syr.edu for on-campus Gradescope general support and inquiries.

Digital Maps

If you haven’t already done so, check out our digital maps on maps.syracuse.edu, where you can sort by a range of location types (buildings, parking, dining, etc.). You also can find wheelchair wayfinding routes by clicking on “Wayfinding” and selecting “Show Only Wheelchair Accessible Routes.”

Tech Tips Video Series

The Tech Tips video series features workshops, presentations and instructional videos designed to help you make technology work for you. Topics covered include generative AI, Microsoft apps (e.g., Teams and OneDrive) and more. You can sign up to receive notifications when new videos are available.

Helpful Resources

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