Top Stories

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Campus News, Top Stories

A new look for eProcurement transactions

Starting May 16, eProcurement users will experience a new look and feel for transactions in the M-Pathways Financials & Physical Resources system. This change is part of a larger effort to update several M-Pathways modules to a responsive design and ensures the university maintains vendor support. Review the eProcurement Modernization – Overview of Changes for a complete list…
Summer Nguyen
Top Stories

Adobe Ambassador Program prepares student for the workforce

Students at the University of Michigan are preparing themselves for life after graduation by participating in the Adobe Student Ambassador Program and taking advantage of the no-cost Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe CCS). Adobe CCS is a collection of over 20 desktop and mobile apps and services for photography, design, video, web, user experience, and more.  Summer Nguyen…
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Professional Development, Top Stories

Register now for Hacks with Friends 2022

Register today for Hacks with Friends 2022—a fun-filled event where you have two days to break out of your confines, form a team, build a project (or hack) from scratch, and show it off in a competition! This event is open to all IT and technology professionals and advocates who work at the university.
Ravi Pendse

Message from the VPIT-CIO

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, and to any parents of new graduates! It is humbling to have played a part in their educational experience by providing technology support and tools used to equip their uncharted journey at Michigan.

Profiles in IT: James Alexander—Gameful theorist

James Alexander is a senior software ambassador with the Center for Academic Innovation. He helps faculty leverage technology to enhance the student experience and success. James is also an ardent video game devotee and co-host of the Black Movie Podcast.

Projects & Services

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WiFi Upgrade: Nearly complete!

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Randomizer feature added to Google and Exchange calendars

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U-M Software Directory open for new partners

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WiFi Upgrade: LSA buildings and residence halls update

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Hybrid meetings best practices

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ITS and Central Student Government team up to improve student org reimbursement process

Professional Development

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Dive into digital learning: Online Learning Consortium resources available

Interested in learning about digital literacy, facilitating effective online discussions, or strengthening interpersonal communications skills in the virtual space? Sign up for an account with the Online Learning Consortium (OLC).

Michigan Medicine to replace MLearning, first step in developing new Talent Management platform

Free virtual master class in IT disaster recovery

Michigan IT Governance & Communities of Practice activities for April/May 2022

Tech Tip: Frost, a free online writing tool

Safe Computing

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Catching up on The Feeling of Being Watched

On the day the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of the first Black female justice to the United States Supreme Court, four women of color engaged in an illuminating conversation about government surveillance. The conversation was part of an event, sponsored by Dissonance, Information and Technology Services (ITS), and Wallace House, that invited the U-M community to watch…

Identity Management Day 2022

Watch out! How to avoid tax season scams

Transition from Cosign to Shibboleth Authentication

The Feeling of Being Watched virtual screening and discussion

Campus News

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New HITS pilot service for classroom technology support

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Academic Innovation, Coursera to team up for 10 XR-enhanced courses

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U-M moves exclusively to slacks

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3D interactive anatomy table gets new features

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Join the Michigan IT Slack workspace!

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WiFi Upgrade progress on UM-Dearborn campus; remaining LSA buildings and residence halls coming up soon

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Log4J Zero-day Vulnerability and the U-M Response

Trade up your tech. For the little victors.

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Microsoft Teams now available for Michigan Medicine