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A staff member at the James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building uses computer modeling software.

Pre-semester IT efforts pay day one dividends

While UIT has played and will continue to play a critical role in three high-profile new construction projects, many significant IT changes ahead of the new semester were less visible — from expanding the U’s AI toolset to big strides in web accessibility.

  1. UIT Leadership Spotlight: Rudy Matthes, interim director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Matthes says the best part of his job is working with people, solving their problems, and helping them make informed decisions about cybersecurity risk.

  2. Former CIO Steve Hess honored at retirement reception

    About 150 family members, friends, and former colleagues gathered on August 12 at the Alumni House to celebrate Dr. Steve Hess, the University of Utah’s former chief information officer, who retired in July.

  3. Smart devices, shared spaces: the Internet of Things and privacy

    While IoT devices in shared spaces are convenient and entertaining, they're designed to listen, watch, sense, and track people and their surroundings, raising privacy questions.

  4. Meet Your Colleagues: UIT Project Management Office

    If you’ve ever benefited from a new University of Utah building coming online, an IT system going live, or a major software upgrade launching on time and on budget, you likely have UIT’s Project Management Office to thank.

  5. IT Rendezvous registration is open

    Registration is open for the second annual University of Utah IT Rendezvous, which will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The event is an opportunity for the U’s IT employees to share knowledge and build community.

  6. UIT's Jan Lovett retires after 27 years of service

    During her tenure, Jan Lovett served on the U’s Staff Council, U’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, UIT’s Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award committee, and more while helping to design, evaluate, and manage enterprise software applications.

  7. IT governance roundup

    The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) and Teaching and Learning Portfolio met in August. All IT governance committees, except for EWAC, will regroup in September.

  8. Kudos & Congratulations

    University IT staff recognized for their excellent work!

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SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT

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Claris FileMaker Pro makes app creation easy

Build, host, and deploy software and custom apps with Claris FileMaker Pro, available for purchase via the Office of Software Licensing (OSL). OSL offers perpetual licenses (login required) for use on university-owned devices for $205 and maintenance renewals (login required) for $50.

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Events

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  1. Sep 01

    Tuesday
    12pm - 1pm

    Tech Tips Tuesday: UDOIT Accessibility Part 1

    Zoom

  2. Sep 02

    Wednesday
    11am - 12:30pm

    Headshot Wednesday

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  3. Sep 02

    Wednesday
    12pm - 2pm

    University of Utah IT Professionals Forum

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  4. Sep 07

    Monday
     

    Labor Day

  5. Sep 08

    Tuesday
    12pm - 1pm

    Tech Tips Tuesday: UDOIT Accessibility Part 2

    Zoom
Last Updated: 8/26/26