Node 4 News from around UIT
Why Node 4? In 1969, the University of Utah’s Computer Science Department became the fourth node of ARPANET, the world's first packet-switching computer network and precursor of today’s internet.
Recent News
UIT Leadership Spotlight: Holly K. Johnson, associate director, Digital Learning Innovation and Outreach, Digital Learning Technologies
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Understanding the U's default protect firewall policy
Jake Johansen, director for Enterprise Security in the U’s Information Security Office (ISO), says the initiative is not an effort to filter the websites the university community can access. It's about protecting the U from internet-sourced threats.
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UIT to roll out enhanced Microsoft Teams platform
All University of Utah faculty, staff, and students and University of Utah Health personnel will be moved to an upgraded version of Microsoft Teams in March. Microsoft will retire the “classic” version of Teams on March 31, 2024.
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IT governance roundup
The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) met on February 8. The Strategic Information Technology Committee will regroup on March 12; the Teaching and Learning Portfolio will reconvene on March 19; the IT Architecture and New Technology Committee will meet on March 25; and EWAC will meet again on April 11.
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Kudos & Congratulations
UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.
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UIT Leadership Spotlight: John Nielson, manager, Application Platform Support Services
Before returning to the University of Utah, Nielson held teaching and administration roles centered on technology classes and services for high school students.
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Meet Your Colleagues: AV & Technology Services, UIT Digital Learning Technologies
The AV & Technology Services Team in UIT Digital Learning Technologies installs and maintains teaching tools in 34 campus buildings. These state-of-the-art technologies enable in-person instruction, hybrid modalities, and remote presenters and participants.
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Most viewed: Node 4's top 10 articles of 2023
Last year, UIT's Strategic Communication team published 96 articles and announcements, as well as Campus Vignettes, EDI and IT security tips, and various updates and reminders.
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IT security tip: Take website SSL warnings seriously
Secure sockets layer (SSL) warnings alert users to potential IT security threats, so you should never ignore them.
Updates & Reminders
Note: Some links require login.
- There's still time to register for the March ITIL Foundations course
- IT guides, software, and other resources
CAMPUS VIGNETTE
In a previous Campus Vignette, we explored Marriott Library’s collection of digitized photographs, maps, books, videos, audio recordings, and other materials. In this edition, we call attention to the library’s digital exhibits, which highlight materials primarily sourced from Special Collections, the Digital Library, and Utah Digital Newspapers.
Digital exhibits afford members of the public and U community an opportunity to take deep dives on 26 special interest topics that range from oral histories, spotlights on racial inequality, University of Utah history, and regional Utah history.
IT Security tip
Keep your work and personal email separate
By keeping your work and personal email correspondence separate, you can minimize the chance of a cybersecurity incident at the University of Utah. You also support the university in meeting Utah Board of Higher Education and regulatory requirements by keeping a clear distinction between personal and work-related communications. It ensures that personal communications, such as emails to friends and family, remain separate from professional correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Events
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Mar 20
Wednesday
11am - 1:30pmMacAdmins Group
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Mar 21
Thursday
3pm - 4pmUWebmasters Bi-Monthly Forum: Writing for the Web
Virtual
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Mar 25
Monday
10am - 12pmIT Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC)
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Mar 27
Wednesday
11am - 12pmUniversity of Utah IT Exchange (ITX) group
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Apr 03
Wednesday
12pm - 2pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Apr 11
Thursday
11am - 12pmEnterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC)