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2019 OneIT Year in Review

The University of Iowa information technology community works closely with campus partners to advance the institution’s strategic goals. Learn more about how IT makes a difference in the OneIT Year in Review.

Top 10 LinkedIn Learning videos

Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular LinkedIn Learning courses watched by the University of Iowa community. Did your favorite make the cut? Job Hunting for College Grads (1hr10m course) Excel 2016 Essential Training (8hr53m course) (Note: Excel...

ITS Help Desk reports fall hot topics and back-to-school stats

Connecting to eduroam and using Two-Step Login were among the “hot topics” for the ITS Help Desk during this year’s fall rush—the week before the semester began and the first week of classes. An eduroam certificate upgrade in June generated many...

Outlook smartphone app security issue

Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 3:51pm
Due to data security concerns, University of Iowa technology leaders have decided to block the Microsoft Outlook app for smartphones from the university email system starting Friday, Feb. 6. The Information Security and Policy Office is contacting...

4 IT policies you should know

Friday, January 2, 2015 - 9:18am
Information Technology policies exist to protect the university's technology and data assets, and many of them are key to your personal IT security as well. Everyone has a responsibility to know and abide by the rules, so please take a moment to...

UI joins Unizin Consortium, plans pilot of new learning management system

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 3:34pm
This week the University of Iowa joined the Unizin Consortium , a group of universities coming together to develop new capabilities in digital learning environments, particularly in the areas of analytics and content management. Unizin enables each...

SiteNow service grows to meet demand for website development

Monday, November 3, 2014 - 11:26am
The popular SiteNow service continues to thrive as it meets the hardy demand for website development at the University of Iowa. Working with campus customers, the ITS Web Services team has rolled out 12 new sites since the start of the semester,...

A welcome addition to the Information Technology Facility

Monday, September 22, 2014 - 11:58am
Visitors to the Information Technology Facility will now encounter a “welcome wall”—a series of etched plaques featuring awards and historical facts about the UI’s state-of-the-art green data center. As the first building on campus to earn LEED...
Welcome Wall

Funds available for Innovations in Teaching with Technology

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 10:25am
The University of Iowa Academic Technologies Advisory Council will be accepting proposals for the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The goal of the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program is to...

ITS volunteers develop database for medical clinics in Haiti

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 8:34am
In 2010, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale toppled Haiti, affecting the lives of 3 million people and demolishing Haiti’s capitol and several other cities. University of Iowa physician Chris Buresh had been visiting Haiti since 2003...

Start-of-semester metrics for ITS services and support

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 9:42am
Information Technology Services is a bustling place at the start of a new school year. A steady stream of questions flows through the ITS Help Desk as people seek tech support for tasks like configuring email or wireless service, installing software...
Lots of people outside ITS offices

New website features teaching resources for UI instructors

Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:41am
The ITS Office of Teaching, Learning, & Technology is pleased to present its new website, http://teach.its.uiowa.edu —a go-to for UI instructors seeking resources for teaching. You’ll find details of upcoming training opportunities, along with...
OTLT website screen shot

High-performance computing upgrade coming soon

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 11:12am
The Neon high-performance computing system is being upgraded as a part of the University of Iowa Informatics Initiative (UI3), and the new equipment will be available for use starting Sept. 7. The Neon HPC Cluster launched to all campus users in...

Training for teaching and learning tools set for Aug. 13-21

Friday, July 25, 2014 - 11:05am
The ITS Office of Teaching, Learning, & Technology will offer training on teaching and learning tools Aug. 13-21. The “semester startup” sessions provide an introduction to the technologies, and can also be helpful as a refresher. Registration...

Jesse recognized by Technology in Business Schools Roundtable

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 3:04pm
The Technology in Business Schools Roundtable (TBSr) recently presented Maggie Jesse, senior director of the ITS Office of Teaching, Learning, & Technology, with the Wiebusch Award for outstanding contributions to the organization and operations...

Information Technology Facility recognized at Alliant’s Energy Summit

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 4:40pm
Alliant Energy recognizes Iowa organizations for their leadership and vision in integrating energy efficiency into the design, construction, or operation of their businesses. Alliant selected the University of Iowa’s Information Technology Facility...
Pruess accepts award

Falsetti receives 2014 IT Leadership Award

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 3:39pm
Guy Falsetti, senior systems architect in Information Technology Services, has received the 2014 Information Technology Leadership Award in recognition of his exemplary leadership in the university’s IT community. The award, co-sponsored by the IT...

UI IT professionals: Registration for the June 2 Tech Forum has begun!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 2:50pm
The registration site for Tech Forum 2014 is now open, and all University of Iowa IT professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tech Forum will take place Monday, June 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Iowa City...

New Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology in development

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 1:38pm
A new Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology is currently being organized and will be ready by the fall semester to meet the teaching, learning, and technology needs of faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants on the University of Iowa...

Events

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Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am Managing Synchronous Online Classes in Zoom Interactive Practice Session
ICON-UDOIT Accessibility Check
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Technology Tools for Gathering Student Feedback
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