http://it.utah.edu/node4/ University of Utah Blog en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:08:54 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/sensitivity-labels.php To strengthen the protection of university information and make responsible data handling easier, UIT is preparing to roll out Microsoft 365 sensitivity labels. The new feature will help students, faculty, and staff classify and safeguard documents and emails with greater consistency and less effort. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:40:00 -0600 IT Security News Coming soon: Microsoft sensitivity labels, a new tool to help protect university data Illustration of files, locks, and documents superimposed on a blue-tinted image of a computer keyboard. Illustration of files, locks, and documents superimposed on a blue-tinted image of a computer keyboard. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/sensitivity-labels.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/web-accessibility.php University web editors, instructors, and others are working to address accessibility challenges ahead of major federal requirements that will reshape how digital content is created and maintained. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:35:00 -0600 Student Success U web editors make final push to meet April federal digital accessibility deadline Colorful isometric illustration of a computer tablet and stylus depicting digital accessibility. Colorful isometric illustration of a computer tablet and stylus depicting digital accessibility. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/web-accessibility.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/las-tour.php The tour, intended as a formal welcome, provided LAS IT staff an opportunity to connect with UIT leadership and colleagues, and familiarize themselves with UIT facilities and operations. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:25:00 -0600 IT staff for Liberal Arts and Sciences tour 102 Tower From left: Steven Jeffs, David Nelson, Josh Shupe, Joe Deviny, Tyler Chmelik, Brendan McDonnell, Eric Martinez, Shawn Laughlin, and Ben Holt. From left: Steven Jeffs, David Nelson, Josh Shupe, Joe Deviny, Tyler Chmelik, Brendan McDonnell, Eric Martinez, Shawn Laughlin, and Ben Holt. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/las-tour.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/spotlight-innes.php Innes, who was hired to help with the U's parking permit technology, believes employees thrive when their leaders trust them, empower them to make decisions, and provide access to the tools they need. jim.innes@utah.edu (Jim Innes) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Jim Innes, IT director, Auxiliary Services Jim Innes. Jim Innes. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/spotlight-innes.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/wildfire-camera-network.php A team at the Utah Education Network (UEN) is building a wildfire monitoring network across Utah to enhance wildfire detection, management, modeling, and safeguards through rapid response and research using live video feeds and artificial intelligence (AI). larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:15:00 -0600 Utah wildfire camera network supports management efforts, U research UEN has installed a wildfire monitoring camera as a test case at Frisco Peak. UEN has installed a wildfire monitoring camera as a test case at Frisco Peak. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/wildfire-camera-network.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/sql-server.php UIT strongly recommends taking steps now to upgrade to a SQL Server version newer than 2016 to ensure continued IT security updates, U policy compliance, and vendor support. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:12:00 -0600 Microsoft SQL Server 2016 support ends on July 14 Glowing database server stack in urban skyline symbolizing cloud computing infrastructure, data warehousing, and scalable IT operations. Glowing database server stack in urban skyline symbolizing cloud computing infrastructure, data warehousing, and scalable IT operations. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/sql-server.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/governance.php The Architecture and New Technology Committee, Strategic Information Technology Committee, and Teaching and Learning Portfolio met in March. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:05:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup Park Building. Park Building. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/kudos.php University IT staff recognized for their excellent work! Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo. Kudos & Congratulations logo. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/march/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/feature-felton.php Carrie Felton has “always been drawn to systems and structures and patterns.” The affinity shows up everywhere — in her day job designing Salesforce solutions, in the genealogical database she built to track the lineage of her extended family of 200, and in the geometric lattices of her rock and gem collection. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0700 Employee Feature Employee Feature: From quartz to queries -- Carrie Felton finds patterns in minerals and Salesforce Carrie Felton Carrie Felton https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/feature-felton.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/gis-updates.php With new team roles and refreshed technology, UIT’s GIS team continues to position itself as a central partner for campus services that rely on geospatial data and interactive mapping. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 GIS team discusses 2026 roadmap, updates to the U's most accessed maps An ArcGIS‑style effect is applied to an aerial photograph of campus. (Original image courtesy of the University of Utah) An ArcGIS‑style effect is applied to an aerial photograph of campus. (Original image courtesy of the University of Utah) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/gis-updates.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/spotlight-garikipati.php Garikipati says a trip to Disney World, where she bought Ed Catmull's book "Creativity, Inc.," led her to a senior UX developer job with the University of Utah. Although she's new to leadership, her philosophy centers on open communication and identifying and honing strengths. sravi.garikipati@utah.edu (Sravi Garikipati) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:50:00 -0700 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Sravi Garikipati, associate director, UMC Digital Research & Operations Sravi Garikipati Sravi Garikipati https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/spotlight-garikipati.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/ccoe-website.php The CCoE's goal is to help the university's IT teams make informed, well-aligned decisions about cloud services. ccoe@utah.edu (Cloud Center of Excellence) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:20:00 -0700 U Cloud Center of Excellence's new website provides guidance, resources A glowing blue cloud icon sits atop a component on a circuit board. A glowing blue cloud icon sits atop a component on a circuit board. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/ccoe-website.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/governance.php The Enterprise Web Advisory Council and Teaching and Learning Portfolio met in February. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:10:00 -0700 IT Governance IT governance roundup Park Building Park Building https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/kudos.php University IT staff recognized for their excellent work! Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/february/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/spotlight-patten.php The Ohio native said he came to the U for the technology but “stayed for the people.” Patten brings decades of experience in IT and operations to his new role — aligning IT services for the Colleges and Schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences with UIT.  scott.patten@utah.edu (Scott Patten) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:40:00 -0700 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Scott Patten, associate director, Information Technology Management Scott Patten Scott Patten https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/spotlight-patten.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/pmo-corner.php UIT is about halfway through a major modernization effort to retire the university’s remaining Centrex phone systems and migrate thousands of copper-based lines to modern voice platforms, including Microsoft Teams for campus and Avaya for hospitals and clinics. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0700 PMO Corner PMO Corner: Why the U is swapping copper phone lines for Avaya and Teams Photo illustration of a Microsoft Teams user calling someone in their organization using the application’s “Calls” tab. Photo illustration of a Microsoft Teams user calling someone in their organization using the application’s “Calls” tab. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/pmo-corner.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/security-tip.php If you received a Duo push but did not request one, you're likely the target of a multifactor authentication fatigue attack and need to take immediate action to prevent access to your university account. GRC-Team@utah.edu (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:20:00 -0700 IT Security News IT security tip: Receive a Duo push you didn't expect? If you receive an unexpected Duo push, select "Deny." If you receive an unexpected Duo push, select "Deny." https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/security-tip.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/governance.php The Architecture and New Technology Committee, Strategic Information Technology Committee, and Teaching and Learning Portfolio met in January. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:10:00 -0700 IT Governance IT governance roundup Park Building Park Building https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2026/january/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/spotlight-jacoby.php Jacoby's new role blends her background in communication and user experience with technology and leadership, which she defines as continuous learning and shared growth. emily.jacoby@utah.edu (Emily Jacoby) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:20:00 -0700 IT Leadership Spotlight UIT Leadership Spotlight: Emily Jacoby, manager, Web Support & Usability Emily Jacoby Emily Jacoby https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/spotlight-jacoby.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/eli-app.php Since the September 2025 launch of its unified application and document portal, developed by UIT’s Customer Relationship Management team, ELI has had a 265% increase in applications started compared to the previous 12 weeks, with a 62% increase in application completion. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:05:00 -0700 Student Success| New ELI student application increases admissions From left: Izzy Solvang, Carrie Felton, Arainna Forth, Mythri Mani, and Barb Iannucci. From left: Izzy Solvang, Carrie Felton, Arainna Forth, Mythri Mani, and Barb Iannucci. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/eli-app.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/feature-richardson.php When UIT's Paul Richardson learned his sister Rosie needed a liver transplant, he’d already made up his mind to step forward as a living donor. Nearly three years since donating about two-thirds of his liver, he and his sister are in good health, and closer than ever.   jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0700 Employee Feature Employee Feature: Richardson's living liver donation gives sister a 'second chance at life' Paul Richardson with his sister Rosie. Paul Richardson with his sister Rosie. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/feature-richardson.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/ai-symposium.php UIT’s Digital Learning Technologies hosted a student-led symposium on artificial intelligence, bringing together U of U students, faculty, and staff, peers, and industry leaders for a full day of discussions, presentations, and networking. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:55:00 -0700 Digital Learning Technologies|Student Success U students lead the conversation at inaugural AI symposium Tony Sams, Jeb Dean, Logan Bogesvang, Diya Mandot, Nicholas Pardon, and Dr. Sneha Kasera. Tony Sams, Jeb Dean, Logan Bogesvang, Diya Mandot, Nicholas Pardon, and Dr. Sneha Kasera. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/ai-symposium.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/web-editor-summit.php At its annual fall Web Editor Summit, the Web Support & Usability team imparted some “golden nuggets” gleaned at a recent conference, discussed AI for content management, and urged web administrators to avoid “user experience blindness.” jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:50:00 -0700 Student Success Fall 2025 Web Editor Summit discusses AI for content management and 'UX blindness' Attendees of the Fall 2025 Web Editor Summit on November 17 at Marriott Library. Attendees of the Fall 2025 Web Editor Summit on November 17 at Marriott Library. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/web-editor-summit.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/top-articles.php Of 120 articles, campus vignettes, IT security tips, updates, and reminders, readers gravitated toward articles about new and upgraded services and features about UIT employees and teams. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:40:00 -0700 Most viewed: Node 4's top 10 articles of 2025 Clockwise from top, Matt Schroeder, Veronica Savage, axe Monitor webpage, Utah 360 app, and Devaki Murch's identity papers. Clockwise from top, Matt Schroeder, Veronica Savage, axe Monitor webpage, Utah 360 app, and Devaki Murch's identity papers. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/top-articles.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/cybersecurity-celebration.php UIT Partner Relations celebrated nine U organizations for successfully implementing a suite of cybersecurity tools. The UIT-sponsored event marked the fulfillment of a primary requirement of the campus-wide Cybersecurity Program commissioned by President Randall. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:35:00 -0700 IT Security News 9 U orgs celebrated for cybersecurity toolset implementation Standing, from left: Scott Patten, Kelli Blake, Ian Ferguson, Neal Patel, Miriam Logan, Dane Trauntvein, Lance Finch, Randy Thompson, Jason Stidd, Dustin Fehr, Bryce Knight, Bryan Edvalson, Emir Ahmedic , Kislev Borja, Kyle Colbert, Donna Roach, Gordon Kafton, Tyler Chmelik, Steve Hess, and Dean Keyek-Franssen. Kneeling, from left: Clay Postma, Karin Wilcox, and Jim Logue. Standing, from left: Scott Patten, Kelli Blake, Ian Ferguson, Neal Patel, Miriam Logan, Dane Trauntvein, Lance Finch, Randy Thompson, Jason Stidd, Dustin Fehr, Bryce Knight, Bryan Edvalson, Emir Ahmedic , Kislev Borja, Kyle Colbert, Donna Roach, Gordon Kafton, Tyler Chmelik, Steve Hess, and Dean Keyek-Franssen. Kneeling, from left: Clay Postma, Karin Wilcox, and Jim Logue. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/cybersecurity-celebration.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/student-film-fest.php What began as a grassroots film festival led by university students and sponsored by UIT’s Digital Learning Technologies has grown into a signature campus event rebranded as “Snowdance” — boasting more films, more sponsors, and the need for a bigger event space. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0700 Digital Learning Technologies|Student Success DLT-sponsored film festival celebrates digital creativity, winter culture Promotional artwork by Adobe Creative Consultant Tyler Willis for the Snowdance Student Film Film Festival features the slogan, “Respect the Send.” Promotional artwork by Adobe Creative Consultant Tyler Willis for the Snowdance Student Film Film Festival features the slogan, “Respect the Send.” https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/student-film-fest.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/security-tip.php A passphrase is a more secure, human-friendly password. It typically consists of three or more words separated by a space or a hyphen. The more characters, the better. iso-grc@utah.edu (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:25:00 -0700 IT Security News IT security tip: Passphrases are better than passwords An orange shield holds up a lock, brick wall with fire, document, and other computer-related graphics. On top of the shield is a white box with the passphrase "warrant-bin-center-mixture-physics." An orange shield holds up a lock, brick wall with fire, document, and other computer-related graphics. On top of the shield is a white box with the passphrase "warrant-bin-center-mixture-physics." https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/security-tip.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/itil-courses.php The two-day online course covers ITIL Guiding Principles, the Four Dimensions of Service Management, the Service Value System, and Service Management best practices through lectures, discussions, and case study exercises. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:20:00 -0700 ITIL 4 Foundations class schedule for spring 2026 A chart showing the learning objectives for the ITIL 4 Foundations course. A chart showing the learning objectives for the ITIL 4 Foundations course. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/itil-courses.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/spirit-events.php The Smells Like Team Spirit Committee wrapped its 2025 fall festivities with a Halloween celebration and trivia event for University Support Services (USS), Partner Relations, Project Management Office (PMO), Strategic Communication, and Strategic Planning and Process Team employees. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:15:00 -0700 Employee Feature Team Spirit events roundup: Staff enjoy fall festivities Dave Sexton, who dressed as Max from “Where the Wild Things Are,” won the Halloween costume contest. Dave Sexton, who dressed as Max from “Where the Wild Things Are,” won the Halloween costume contest. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/spirit-events.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/governance.php There were no IT governance meetings in December. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) next meets on January 13, the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) returns on January 20, the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) reconvenes on January 26, and the Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) gathers again on February 12. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:10:00 -0700 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/december/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/spotlight-mcgee.php McGee, who recently returned to the university, enjoys working closely with his team to help boost their skills, morale, and success. tracy.mcgee@utah.edu (Tracy McGee) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Tracy McGee, manager, ServiceNow Development Team Tracy McGee Tracy McGee https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/spotlight-mcgee.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/pmo-corner.php Though UIT’s role will be more limited than in the past, its efforts are integral to the success of a long-term, $155 million student housing initiative underway south of Kahlert Village. The new residential complex is expected to open in fall 2026. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:10:00 -0600 PMO Corner PMO Corner: UIT supports public safety services in U's P3 housing complex Artist rendering of the new residence hall. Artist rendering of the new residence hall. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/pmo-corner.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/security-tip.php Unexpected text message? A few seconds of caution can save you from identity theft or financial loss. iso-grc@utah.edu (UIT Governance, Risk & Compliance) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0600 IT Security News IT security tip: Text message scams -- don't tap that link Someone holding a mobile phone receives a text message that says "You won a $1,000 gift card!" Someone holding a mobile phone receives a text message that says "You won a $1,000 gift card!" https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/security-tip.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/pink-retirement.php As previously announced, Ken Pink, the University of Utah’s deputy chief information officer since 2015, will retire on October 31, 2025. Chief Information Officer Steve Hess has announced a series of organizational changes related to Pink’s retirement. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:50:00 -0600 Deputy CIO Ken Pink to retire on 10/31, org will be realigned Ken Pink accepts a parting gift from colleagues at a DCIO Spooky Halloween Party & Luncheon on October 29. Ken Pink accepts a parting gift from colleagues at a DCIO Spooky Halloween Party & Luncheon on October 29. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/pink-retirement.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/all-hands-meeting.php CIO Steve Hess, who will retire in 2026, hosted his last UIT All-Hands Meeting on October 8. The annual meeting gives Hess an opportunity to share organizational updates and the strategic direction of UIT and university at large, and concluded with the presentation of the Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:40:00 -0600 UIT All-Hands Meeting and Kevin Taylor Award recap CIO Steve Hess. CIO Steve Hess. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/all-hands-meeting.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/dcio-events.php In recent months, the Smells Like Team Spirit Committee has sponsored a breakfast, lunch, ice cream and trivia social, walking challenge, and initiative to honor a former student intern and highlight kindhearted employees. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0600 Employee Feature DCIO events roundup: Efforts focus on small acts of kindness, well-being DCIO employees walk the trails overlooking Salt Lake City at Red Butte Garden on October 6, 2025. DCIO employees walk the trails overlooking Salt Lake City at Red Butte Garden on October 6, 2025. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/dcio-events.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/governance.php The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) met on October 9, the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) met on October 13, and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on October 21. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on November 11. TLP returns on November 18, EWAC reconvenes on December 11, and ANTC next meets on January 26, 2026. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/october/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/spotlight-hawkins.php The Payson native uses a people-first approach to create a work environment where his peers and staff feel trusted, respected, and motivated to innovate. david.f.hawkins@hsc.utah.edu (David Hawkins) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight| IT Leadership Spotlight: David Hawkins, manager, AI Technology Services David Hawkins David Hawkins https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/spotlight-hawkins.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/it-rendezvous.php The event featured keynote addresses by UIT CIO Steve Hess on the evolution of IT, UETN Director of Operations Troy Jessup on video games and his career, and UIT Technical Writer Patrick Harris on documentation in addition to 10 breakout sessions on AI, cybersecurity, and various IT tools. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:50:00 -0600 U of U, UETN IT staff share knowledge at inaugural IT Rendezvous conference Joseph Bradford, computer technician in the Office of Graduate Studies, left, presents a 3D printed clock as a thank you gift to Chief Information Officer Steve Hess, one of three keynote speakers at the U of U IT Rendezvous. Joseph Bradford, computer technician in the Office of Graduate Studies, left, presents a 3D printed clock as a thank you gift to Chief Information Officer Steve Hess, one of three keynote speakers at the U of U IT Rendezvous. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/it-rendezvous.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/colleagues.php The IT Enterprise Architecture team understands an institution’s overall goals and strategy and how to comprehensively design and implement IT infrastructure, services, and products to meet its current and future needs. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:40:00 -0600 Meet Your Colleagues Meet Your Colleagues: IT Enterprise Architecture team L-R: Clint Criddle, Brian Stephens, Caprice Post, and Bryce Fox (not pictured: Andrew Reich) L-R: Clint Criddle, Brian Stephens, Caprice Post, and Bryce Fox (not pictured: Andrew Reich) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/colleagues.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/golf-tournament.php The first-place team finished with a score of 30 (6 under par) on the 18-hole course that’s split by the Jordan River, with straight and dogleg fairways framed by pine and willow trees. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:30:00 -0600 Employee Feature 'More challenging than it first appears' -- UIT wins golf tourney at Rose Park course A golfer removes a club from her golf bag at the 2025 ITS-UIT Golf Tournament. A golfer removes a club from her golf bag at the 2025 ITS-UIT Golf Tournament. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/golf-tournament.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/governance.php The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) met on September 9, and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on September 16. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council will return on October 9. The Architecture and New Technology Committee will meet on October 13. TLP will reconvene on October 21. SITC will next meet on November 11. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/september/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/spotlight-walker.php Walker, who joined DLT in July, said his team has a wealth of knowledge that can help faculty, staff, and students with the university's learning systems. bryce.walker@utah.edu (Bryce Walker) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight|Digital Learning Technologies UIT Leadership Spotlight: Bryce Walker, associate director, DLT Learning Systems Bryce Walker Bryce Walker https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/spotlight-walker.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/start-of-semester.php A deluge of commuters and students living on campus were mostly detour-free when returning to the University of Utah for fall semester. Similarly, the uptick in people using IT infrastructure didn’t hit any traffic snarls as the first week of classes got underway on August 18. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:50:00 -0600 Student Success|Network News|IT Security News|Digital Learning Technologies Start of semester recap: IT readiness efforts set the U up for success Two students talk while working on their laptops at a circular bar table in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Business. (Courtesy of the University of Utah). Two students talk while working on their laptops at a circular bar table in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Business. (Courtesy of the University of Utah). https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/start-of-semester.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/process-team.php The UIT Strategic Planning and Process Team, which provides strategic planning, process alignment, organizational design, and organizational change management services, uses Strategy 2030 “as a north star” for facilitated discussions with U organizations. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:40:00 -0600 Process Team guides U partners through organizational change An easel pad of white paper covered in sticky notes stands to the left of a group of people sitting at a table. An easel pad of white paper covered in sticky notes stands to the left of a group of people sitting at a table. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/process-team.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/security-tools.php Nine university organizations recently marked a major milestone — implementing a suite of IT security tools required by the University of Utah Cybersecurity Program. One celebratory event was held at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum’s Rose House and the other was hosted in Rice-Eccles Stadium’s Ken Garff University Club. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0600 IT Security News UIT, 9 U orgs celebrate cybersecurity toolset implementation A security lock is superimposed over an aerial view of the University of Utah campus. A security lock is superimposed over an aerial view of the University of Utah campus. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/security-tools.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/governance.php The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) met on August 14 and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on August 19. EWAC next meets on October 9 and TLP gets underway again on September 16. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) returns on September 9 and the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) reconvenes on September 22. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/august/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/spotlight-irsik.php Irsik credits his core staff and the technology services they have created and supported for a successful operation that helps tens of thousands of students each year. matt.irsik@utah.edu (Matt Irsik) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:40:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Matt Irsik, head, User Support & Computing Services, Marriott Library Matt Irsik Matt Irsik https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/spotlight-irsik.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/feature-broyles-shaw.php The senior systems administrator has participated in the 545-mile, seven-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, California, which raises funds for free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services, since 2019. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:35:00 -0600 Employee Feature Employee Feature: At AIDS/LifeCycle, Mike Broyles-Shaw bikes for accessible health care and a cure Mike Broyles-Shaw Mike Broyles-Shaw https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/feature-broyles-shaw.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/duo-eam.php Starting Tuesday, August 5, 2025, all University of Utah users must complete an additional verification step during the Duo 2FA process when signing into Microsoft services. The U’s Information Security Office (ISO) will roll out the change on an ongoing basis. Information Security Office Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0600 IT Security News Enhanced Duo 2FA process for Microsoft services starts on August 5 Additional verification step during the Duo process. Additional verification step during the Duo process. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/duo-eam.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/bennion-retirement.php If you’ve taken an ITIL Foundations course through the University of Utah in the past 20 years, chances are Craig Bennion taught it. The IT Service Management (ITSM) process manager recently retired after serving the U for 44 years. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:20:00 -0600 Employee Feature ITSM Process Manager Craig Bennion retires after 44 years Craig Bennion Craig Bennion https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/bennion-retirement.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/ross-retirement.php If UIT had a hall of fame, Chief Technology Officer Jim Livingston said Jon Ross would “definitely be enshrined there.” Livingston delivered his remarks on July 22 at a retirement reception honoring Ross' 37 years of service to the university. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:15:00 -0600 Employee Feature Sr. Middleware Systems Administrator Jon Ross retires after 37 years Jon Ross. Jon Ross. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/ross-retirement.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/itil-update.php The next 2025 ITIL 4 Foundations class takes place on August 7-8, 2025. ITIL 4 Foundations classes give attendees a practical understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) at the foundation level, in preparation for the ITIL Foundation in Service Management exam. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:12:00 -0600 ITIL 4 Foundations classes return in August A woman sits in front of a laptop computer and waves to fellow participants in an online meeting. A woman sits in front of a laptop computer and waves to fellow participants in an online meeting. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/itil-update.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/governance.php No IT governance groups met in July. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council next meets on August 14; the Teaching and Learning Portfolio meets again on August 19; the Strategic Information Technology Committee gets back to business on September 9. and the Architecture and New Technology Committee reconvenes on September 22. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:10:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/july/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/spotlight-savage.php The Instructure and Association for College and University Educators alumna wants to ensure the U's learning systems are tools that help students learn and instructors teach — not get in the way of education. veronica.savage@utah.edu (Veronica Savage) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight UIT Leadership Spotlight: Veronica Savage, learning systems manager, DLT Systems & Data Services Veronica Savage Veronica Savage https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/spotlight-savage.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/ddc-tour.php On June 18, 2025, about 40 UIT employees received a guided tour of the impressive operations inside the unassuming building that houses the University of Utah’s Downtown Data Center. Patrick.Harris@utah.edu (Patrick Harris) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:50:00 -0600 Downtown Data Center tour recap Data Center Manager Chris Pedersen, center, leads a tour of the Downtown Data Center on June 18, 2025. Data Center Manager Chris Pedersen, center, leads a tour of the Downtown Data Center on June 18, 2025. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/ddc-tour.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/spring-party.php Besides go-karts, Boondocks’ Draper location, site of this year’s UIT Spring Party, gave UIT staff unlimited access to mini golf, bumper boats, a ropes course, bowling, laser tag, and XD Dark Ride. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:40:00 -0600 Employee Feature UIT Spring Party: Boondocks Food & Fun lives up to its name Kim Tanner, director for UIT Platform Services, waves while taking a spin around the go-kart track at Boondocks Food & Fun in Draper Kim Tanner, director for UIT Platform Services, waves while taking a spin around the go-kart track at Boondocks Food & Fun in Draper https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/spring-party.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/dcio-events.php Throughout spring, Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) organization events focused on experiences outside of the office. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0600 Employee Feature DCIO event roundup: Volunteer days, scavenger hunt, photo contest Cartons that contain bottles of naloxone and syringes. Cartons that contain bottles of naloxone and syringes. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/dcio-events.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/governance.php The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will next meet on September 9; the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will reconvene on July 28; the Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) will next gather on August 14; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet on August 19. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/june/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/announcement-schroeder.php The retired U.S. Air Force colonel brings more than two decades of cybersecurity, information technology, and engineering experience at the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Department of Energy to the position. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 28 May 2025 12:10:00 -0600 IT Security News|Employee Feature Matt Schroeder named director for ISO Enterprise Security Matt Schroeder, director, Enterprise Security Matt Schroeder, director, Enterprise Security https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/announcement-schroeder.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/feature-liechty.php Stella Liechty and Devaki Murch’s friendship evolved into a partnership around Operation Babylift, a U.S. initiative in which Americans adopted infants like Murch at the end of the Vietnam War. The Operation Babylift Collection features an online archive, traveling exhibit, and fledgling database. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600 Employee Feature UIT's Liechty lends creative talents to 'Operation Babylift' archive and exhibit Stella Liechty, senior organizational change manager/process analyst, UIT Strategic Planning and Process Team Stella Liechty, senior organizational change manager/process analyst, UIT Strategic Planning and Process Team https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/feature-liechty.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/org-change-cop.php The university’s inaugural Organizational Change Community of Practice meeting served as an introductory session for 41 organizational change leaders across the U and included a service mapping exercise around leadership, strategic communication, and training.  jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 28 May 2025 11:50:00 -0600 University establishes Organizational Change Community of Practice During the growing season, students and volunteers harvest a variety of vegetables and greens to donate to the Feed U Pantry. (Photos courtesy of the Sustainability Office) During the growing season, students and volunteers harvest a variety of vegetables and greens to donate to the Feed U Pantry. (Photos courtesy of the Sustainability Office) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/org-change-cop.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/spotlight-neff.php Neff believes IT services should be as invisible as possible, helping staff do their work without impeding them, while IT support should be visibly available, providing effective, professional, respectful, and timely customer service. ken.neff@redbutte.utah.edu (Ken Neff) Wed, 28 May 2025 11:40:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight|IT Security News IT Leadership Spotlight: Ken Neff, IT manager, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum Ken Neff, IT manager, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum Ken Neff, IT manager, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/spotlight-neff.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/utah360-app.php The new app will gradually replace Mobile U, Utah 360 (Athletics), One U, Utah Alumni, and Utah Tickets, and create a better user experience for students, employees, alumni, and Athletics fans. sarah.williams@utah.edu (Office of the Chief Operations Officer) Wed, 28 May 2025 11:30:00 -0600 Student Success|Software Utah 360 unites multiple U of U mobile apps in one platform Utah 360 app. Utah 360 app. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/utah360-app.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/governance.php The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on May 13. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) will next meet on June 12, and the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will reconvene on July 28. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 28 May 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/may/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/network-news.php The Utah Education and Telehealth Network recently increased the bandwidth on its fiber optic and internet protocol network backbones from 100GB to 400GB circuits. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:40:00 -0600 Network News Network News: UETN upgrades network backbone to 400GB A neon blue-outlined illustration of the state of Utah is superimposed over a green-hued background of intersecting lines and circles intended to resemble network connection points. A neon blue-outlined illustration of the state of Utah is superimposed over a green-hued background of intersecting lines and circles intended to resemble network connection points. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/network-news.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/titus-retirement.php After more than three decades of distinguished service to the University of Utah, UIT Network Engineer Rick Titus closed the final chapter of what he called a “meaningful and fulfilling” career at a retirement reception in his honor on April 23. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:35:00 -0600 Employee Feature|Network News Network Engineer Rick Titus retires after 35 years Network Engineer Rick Titus Network Engineer Rick Titus https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/titus-retirement.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/winter-sports-film-fest.php Adobe Creative Commons in Kahlert Village transformed into a hub of creativity, competition, and connection during the second annual Winter Sports Film Festival on March 27. The event was hosted by UIT Digital Learning Technologies. tony.sams@utah.edu (Tony Sams, manager, DLT Learning Experience team) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0600 Digital Learning Technologies|Student Success DLT hosts 2nd annual Winter Sports Film Festival A screenshot from Oliver Lane's student film “Back to the Top” about the U of U Ski Team. The film won the Jury Award at the second annual Winter Sports Film Festival hosted on March 27 by UIT Digital Learning Technologies. A screenshot from Oliver Lane's student film “Back to the Top” about the U of U Ski Team. The film won the Jury Award at the second annual Winter Sports Film Festival hosted on March 27 by UIT Digital Learning Technologies. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/winter-sports-film-fest.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/graduating-seniors.php Congrats, class of 2025, and “caps off” to all student employees earning degrees this spring! We recently asked five graduating seniors about their work experiences and plans for the future. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:25:00 -0600 Employee Feature|Student Success Graduating seniors reflect on IT jobs, look to the future University of Utah graduates are photographed from above. The student in the center of the frame is wearing a cap adorned with a red block U above the word "alumni" in all caps. (Image courtesy of the University of Utah) University of Utah graduates are photographed from above. The student in the center of the frame is wearing a cap adorned with a red block U above the word "alumni" in all caps. (Image courtesy of the University of Utah) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/graduating-seniors.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/zoom-bombing.php UIT Digital Learning Technologies urges U community members to guard against malicious gate-crashers who exploit online collaboration and video conferencing tools — particularly, a form of digital harassment known as “Zoom bombing.” jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:20:00 -0600 IT Security News|Digital Learning Technologies DLT reminds U community to guard against Zoom bombing Illustration of a laptop computer with four figures on screen, depicting an online meeting, on a teal background. The shadowy figure in the upper right corner is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and trench coat, and is meant to represent an uninvited guest. Illustration of a laptop computer with four figures on screen, depicting an online meeting, on a teal background. The shadowy figure in the upper right corner is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and trench coat, and is meant to represent an uninvited guest. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/zoom-bombing.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/cybersecurity-pizza-party.php To mark the U of U Health organizations’ achievement, UIT Partner Relations hosted a celebration with plenty of pizza, cybersecurity star T-shirts, and gratitude for the hard work that made it all possible. karin.wilcox@utah.edu (Karin Wilcox, business analyst, UIT Partner Relations) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:15:00 -0600 IT Security News U of U Health orgs celebrate cybersecurity toolset implementation Standing, from left: Brad Avery, Lewis Hofmann, Rebwar Baesmat, Dylan Russel, Gabe Mickel, Kelly Tappenden, Kelly Marosok, Amen Koutowogbe, Jason Genovesi, and Clay Postma; kneeling, from left: Cody Rasmussen and Muazzamfaraaz Mohammed. Standing, from left: Brad Avery, Lewis Hofmann, Rebwar Baesmat, Dylan Russel, Gabe Mickel, Kelly Tappenden, Kelly Marosok, Amen Koutowogbe, Jason Genovesi, and Clay Postma; kneeling, from left: Cody Rasmussen and Muazzamfaraaz Mohammed. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/cybersecurity-pizza-party.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/governance.php The Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) met on April 29. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) gathered on April 10. The Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) met on April 15. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) did not meet in April but will reconvene on May 13. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:10:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/april/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/spotlight-barndt.php The U of U alum, who has worked for Digital Learning Technologies since he was a freshman studying music, said it's rewarding to solve problems for and provide support to people from so many different technological backgrounds. joe.barndt@utah.edu (Joe Barndt, supervisor, AV Support, Digital Learning Technologies) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:50:00 -0600 IT Leadership Spotlight|Digital Learning Technologies UIT Leadership Spotlight: Joe Barndt, supervisor, DLT AV Support Joe Barndt, supervisor, AV Support, Digital Learning Technologies Joe Barndt, supervisor, AV Support, Digital Learning Technologies https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/spotlight-barndt.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/feature-harris.php James Harris, associate director for Systems & Data Services in UIT Digital Learning Technologies, started backyard beekeeping in 2001. Harris also teaches beekeeping classes each spring and fall for U Continuing Education. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:45:00 -0600 Employee Feature|Digital Learning Technologies Employee Feature: Helping ecosystems thrive takes the sting out of beekeeping for DLT's James Harris James Harris, shown here with some of his hives, has been a beekeeeper since 2021 (Courtesy of James Harris) James Harris, shown here with some of his hives, has been a beekeeeper since 2021 (Courtesy of James Harris) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/feature-harris.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/phishing.php All phishing attacks use similar methods — like an urgent call to action — to trick people into divulging information, giving away money, opening suspicious links, or downloading/installing malicious software. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:40:00 -0600 IT Security News Sophisticated, multistep phishing attacks use common tactics White email message icon with a black exclamation point inside an orange 16-sided star being pulled by a red-orange fish hook on a green background. Around the email, from right, are a black padlock inside an orange rectangle, black asterisks inside an organelle rectangle (representing a password field), and a black and orange credit/debit card icon. White email message icon with a black exclamation point inside an orange 16-sided star being pulled by a red-orange fish hook on a green background. Around the email, from right, are a black padlock inside an orange rectangle, black asterisks inside an organelle rectangle (representing a password field), and a black and orange credit/debit card icon. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/phishing.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/partner-relations-roundup.php UIT Partner Relations and ISO staff hosted a “cyberseminar” for master’s degree students aspiring for careers in the IT security field, and the College of Social and Behavioral Science recently became the sixth U organization to implement a suite of cybersecurity tools. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (Jesse Drake and Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:35:00 -0600 IT Security News Partner Relations hosts ISO seminar for grad students, party for CSBS cybersecurity superstars Back row, from left, CSBS Senior Associate Dean Rebecca Utz, Director for Computing Demian Hanks, Steven Jeffs, Josh Shupe, David Nelson, and Joseph Deviny. Front row, from left, Andrew Ballard and Nikole Widdison. Back row, from left, CSBS Senior Associate Dean Rebecca Utz, Director for Computing Demian Hanks, Steven Jeffs, Josh Shupe, David Nelson, and Joseph Deviny. Front row, from left, Andrew Ballard and Nikole Widdison. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/partner-relations-roundup.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/deque.php UIT and University Marketing & Communications have purchased axe DevTools Pro, axe Monitor, and Duque University to help scan, monitor, and test websites and train webmasters. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0600 UIT, UMC purchase Deque digital accessibility tools Axe Monitor shows an overview of the digital accessibility of a University of Utah website. Metrics include accessibility score, number of issues, types of issues, number of pages scanned, number of pages with issues, and number of pages with critical issues. Axe Monitor shows an overview of the digital accessibility of a University of Utah website. Metrics include accessibility score, number of issues, types of issues, number of pages scanned, number of pages with issues, and number of pages with critical issues. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/deque.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/feature-pawlikowski.php Since we last spoke with Piotr Pawlikowski in 2019, the senior IT project manager in UIT’s Project Management Office has earned an instrument rated pilot certification. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:25:00 -0600 Employee Feature Employee Feature update: Piotr Pawlikowski (PMO) Piotr Pawlikowski, senior IT project manager and instrument-rated private pilot Piotr Pawlikowski, senior IT project manager and instrument-rated private pilot https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/feature-pawlikowski.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/dcio-events.php Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) organization morale and team-building events took a competitive turn in the new year, with dash of creativity and chaos mixed in. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:20:00 -0600 Employee Feature DCIO event roundup: Cornhole, valentines, and March 'madness' Dan Gillen tosses a bag during the DCIO cornhole tournament on January 13, 2025. Dan Gillen tosses a bag during the DCIO cornhole tournament on January 13, 2025. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/dcio-events.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/identity-management-day.php With Identity Management Day almost upon us, it's a good time to review what it takes to keep our institution, students, patients, families, data, and money safe. dave.packham@utah.edu (Dave Packham, director, Identity & Access Management) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:15:00 -0600 IT Security News Identity Management Day: Better passwords help us become a smaller target for cybercriminals A blue fingerprint inside a white shield on a blue background with a hexagon pattern. A blue fingerprint inside a white shield on a blue background with a hexagon pattern. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/identity-management-day.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations logo Kudos & Congratulations logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/governance.php The Strategic Information Technology Committee met on March 11 and will next meet on May 13; the Enterprise Web Advisory Council convened on February 13 and will meet again on April 10; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio met on March 18 and will return on April 15. The Architecture and New Technology Committee did not meet in February or March but will meet on April 21. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:10:00 -0600 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/march/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/spotlight-criddle.php Criddle, who has managed Desktop, Help Desk, Service Automation, and other ITS teams, said he loves learning new things about IT architecture. clint.criddle@hsc.utah.edu (Clint Criddle) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:40:00 -0700 IT Leadership Spotlight IT Leadership Spotlight: Clint Criddle, manager, IT Enterprise Architecture Clint Criddle and his wife, Michelle (Courtesy of Clint Criddle) Clint Criddle and his wife, Michelle (Courtesy of Clint Criddle) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/spotlight-criddle.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/tribute-rodgers.php From a pet-friendly fundraiser to a uniquely decorated donation for an auction, UIT’s Web Support & Usability team is finding ways to grieve and honor student employee Maxwell William Rodgers, who was killed last November. larrisa.turner@utah.edu (Larrisa Beth Turner) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0700 Employee Feature Web Support & Usability honors slain student employee Max Rodgers (Courtesy of Jeff Bynum Photo) Max Rodgers (Courtesy of Jeff Bynum Photo) https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/tribute-rodgers.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/colleagues.php Based out of Kahlert Village, Adobe creative consultants for Digital Learning Technologies’ Learning Experience team specialize in providing students and faculty with general and application-specific Adobe software support. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:25:00 -0700 Digital Learning Technologies|Student Success|Meet Your Colleagues Meet Your Colleagues: DLT Learning Experience team Adobe Creative Consultants Olivia Etz, left, and Canyon Sargent speak with each other at Adobe Creative Commons in Kahlert Village on January 17, 2025. Adobe Creative Consultants Olivia Etz, left, and Canyon Sargent speak with each other at Adobe Creative Commons in Kahlert Village on January 17, 2025. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/colleagues.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/data-privacy-week.php When selecting a browser, consider the privacy protections it offers, update the default settings, and limit the information you share online. bebe.vanek@hsc.utah.edu (Bebe Vanek, J.D., Information Privacy Administrator, University of Utah Health Compliance Services) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:20:00 -0700 IT Security News Data Privacy Week: Web browser privacy review Four tablets showing different types of browsers. Four tablets showing different types of browsers. https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/data-privacy-week.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/classroom-search.php A classroom search tool launched at the beginning of spring semester for Digital Learning Technologies is designed to help faculty familiarize themselves with the audiovisual capabilities and space attributes of 188 classrooms on main campus. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:12:00 -0700 Digital Learning Technologies Search tool helps faculty learn more about classroom tech Adam Stewart, associate director for AV & Technology Services Adam Stewart, associate director for AV & Technology Services https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/classroom-search.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/governance.php The Strategic Information Technology Committee met on January 14; the Architecture and New Technology Committee met on January 27; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio met on January 21. stratcomm@it.utah.edu (University Information Technology) Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:10:00 -0700 IT Governance IT governance roundup IT Governance IT Governance https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/governance.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/kudos.php UIT staff recognized for their excellent work. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Kudos Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations Kudos & Congratulations https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2025/january/kudos.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2024/december/holiday-party.php The 2024 UIT Holiday Party was held December 16 in the Suite Lounge of Rice-Eccles Stadium's Ken Garff University Club. The event featured doorbusters, a holiday buffet, prize giveaways, and a festive sweater contest.  jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Employee Feature Photos: 2024 UIT Holiday Party Dax Christensen (green, white, and red hoodie) at the buffet line at the 2024 UIT Holiday Party Dax Christensen (green, white, and red hoodie) at the buffet line at the 2024 UIT Holiday Party https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2024/december/holiday-party.php https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2024/december/top-ten.php In 2024, the Node 4 newsletter included 91 articles, Campus vignettes, Employee Success and IT security tips, in addition to various updates and reminders. jesse.drake@utah.edu (Jesse Drake) Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:00 -0700 Most viewed: Node 4's top 10 articles of 2024 Microsoft Copilot logo Microsoft Copilot logo https://it.utah.edu/node4/posts/2024/december/top-ten.php