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 named employer of the year for student programs
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UIT Leadership Spotlight: Tim Goodale, Cable Plant
The senior product manager says he enjoys using his many years of diverse infrastructure and network experience to benefit the university and community.
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Meet Your Colleagues: Service Management Platform Services Team
Meet the workflow whizzes behind ServiceNow. Since its introduction, the IT service management platform has undergone module rollouts that include incident, problem, change, release, and knowledge management.
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Zimmerman named associate director for Accounting & Finance
Brandon Zimmerman has been promoted to associate director for UIT & UETN Accounting & Finance, effective April 16, 2022. He previously served for three years as accounting and finance manager for the team.
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New portal streamlines software store experience
A new, easier-to-navigate online portal where U staff and faculty may purchase, download, and manage software from the university’s Office of Software Licensing went live on April 13.
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PII doesn't belong in your email
Personally identifiable information (PII) should not be handled via email because it is an inherently insecure mechanism to transmit and receive restricted and sensitive data.
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Digital security tip: ISO offers cybersecurity training
The Information Security Office (ISO) offers a variety of cybersecurity training and resources for University of Utah and University of Utah Health employees through their respective HR training platforms and KnowBe4.
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Rule 4-050B requires reviews for new software that handles restricted data
U organizations must ensure that software purchased, leased, or developed by the university is reviewed for compliance with IT security requirements and accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities.
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IT governance roundup
The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) met on April 14. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will next meet on May 10, the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will reconvene on May 23, and the next Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) meeting will take place on May 12.
Updates & Reminders
- The Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes Photoshop and InDesign, is free for academic use for students, faculty, and staff
- The Center for High Performance Computing recently released its spring newsletter and summer presentation schedule
- UIT information resources for faculty, staff, and students
- Don’t miss the next ITIL course on May 19-20
- The U is gradually activating Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) for students, affiliates, and alumni
- A UIT change moratorium will take place April 28-May 4
- U staff with an IT role can request no-cost access to Udemy for Business, an online learning platform
- The UIT Service Guide provides a high-level look at UIT services and resources and highlights how the organization supports its partners
- Direct IT career candidates to our jobs page
- UIT- and UofU-branded templates are in Box (authentication required)
- 102 Tower building website
- UIT online service quick links
- IT guides for students, faculty, staff, and IT workers
CAMPUS VIGNETTE
The Red Butte Garden and Arboretum will hold its annual spring plant sale on Friday-Saturday, May 6-7, 2022, at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre.
Most of the plants are grown by local nurseries and many of the vegetables are grown in Red Butte’s own greenhouses. Not only do all proceeds benefit the garden, it’s a great way to welcome planting season!
Member Benefit Day is on May 6. Red Butte Garden members are invited to preregister online to access the plant sale from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preregistration is open on Tuesday, May 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. On May 7, the plant sale is open to the public for free from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through the amphitheater gates, and preregistration is not required.
Events
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May 18
Wednesday
11am - 1pmMacAdmin Group
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May 18
Wednesday
2pm - 3pmRole of Tech and Minority College Students
Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB)
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May 23
Monday
10am - 12pmArchitecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC)
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May 25
Wednesday
12pm - 1pmUniversity of Utah Security Champs meeting
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May 30
Monday
Memorial Day
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Jun 02
Thursday
1pm - 2pmOverview of CHPC