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
PMO Corner: Network point of contact database is moving to ServiceNow
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MobileU app gets new features, numerous improvements
The changes — which include improved app design and navigation, among other things — were driven by student feedback, department requests, and usage data.
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POWDER-RENEW Mobile and Wireless Week recap
More than 60 industrial researchers and graduate students attended POWDER-RENEW Mobile and Wireless Week in January, which featured lectures and in-person exploration related to wireless and mobile networks.
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Explainer: Physical and Facility Security Rule (4-004F)
Rule 4-004F outlines the requirements to protect university buildings, facilities, IT systems, network and power cables, and other university property, as well as U community members, from myriad threats.
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IT governance roundup
The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) met on February 9. The Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet on March 22. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) and the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will meet again in March.
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Kudos & Congratulations
UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.
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Cybersecurity program establishes unit-level tools and reporting
Commissioned by the Office of the President and Board of Regents, a multiphased, campus-wide cybersecurity initiative is now underway. The program involves the implementation of new cybersecurity tools at a college/department/organization-level.
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CISO discourages non-work-related apps on U-managed devices
The U's chief information security officer cautions people using U-managed devices not to install or use any application that doesn’t serve a legitimate university purpose.
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Explainer: Change Management Rule (4-004E)
The rule ensures that all relevant parties know about IT changes and that the U’s IT systems and resources work properly after any changes. It also makes it easier to prevent unsuccessful changes and implement similar changes in the future.
Updates & Reminders
- The next ITIL 4 course will take place March 16-17
- Are you or someone you know new to the U? Our IT guides connect students, faculty, and staff with the university's digital resources.
- Follow @uofuit, @uofu_iso, and @uofuitstatus for IT news, security updates, and unplanned outages, respectively
- The UIT Service Guide provides a high-level look at UIT services and resources and highlights how the organization supports its partners
- UIT information resources for faculty, staff, and students
- Direct IT career candidates to our jobs page
- UIT- and UofU-branded templates are in Box (login required)
- 102 Tower building website
- UIT online service quick links
CAMPUS VIGNETTE
On cloudless Wednesday evenings, the South Physics observatory hosts free public star parties that may include lectures and demonstrations. One to seven telescopes typically are pointed at different objects in the sky. The observatory opens at 7:00 p.m., but start times depend on when the sun sets.
Events
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Mar 28
Tuesday
1pm - 3pmIntroduction to R, part 3
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Mar 29
Wednesday
11am - 12pmUniversity of Utah IT Exchange (ITX) group
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Apr 05
Wednesday
12:30pm - 1:30pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
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Apr 13
Thursday
11am - 12pmEnterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC)
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Apr 19
Wednesday
11am - 1pmMacAdmins Group
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Apr 26
Wednesday
11am - 12pmUniversity of Utah IT Exchange (ITX) group