The UIT All-Hands Meeting kicked off on Monday, September 17 with Chief Information Officer Steve Hess welcoming the group and recognizing employees who have joined the organization in the past year. Hess also discussed UIT and campus strategic plans for fiscal year 2018-19, and covered projects and goals already complete across various units in the organization. Hess thanked UIT employees for their hard work and dedication.

Hess and UIT Leadership — including Deputy CIO Ken Pink, Chief Information Security Officer Randy Arvay, and Chief Technology Officer Jim Livingston — then answered questions submitted by UIT staff about ongoing and upcoming projects, employee engagement, and more.

Afterward, Pink took the floor to recognize UIT employees who have reached milestone years of service ranging from 10 to 45 years. Pink thanked them for their dedication and loyalty to the university, and honorees received a certificate of appreciation.

The Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award ceremony closed out the meeting. Committee members took turns speaking about the award and this year's nominees: Craig Bennion, Rob Birkinshaw, Danial Ebling, Robin Horton, Vijay Kammili, Rob Lake, Matt Leatham, Jason Moeller, Chris Moore, Anita Orendt, and Judy Yeates. Hess returned to the podium to announce the winner — Jason Moeller, of University Support Services — who received a plaque and check for $500.

To view the presentation recording, slides, and meeting handout, visit the CIO webpage. Login is required to access the slides and handout.

Below are photos from the event.

The University of Utah Alumni House, site of the UIT All-Hands Meeting on September 17.

UIT employees before the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

UIT employees grab food before the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

UIT employees socialize before the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

UIT employees sociaize before the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

UIT employees listen to CIO Steve Hess' presentation during the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

CIO Steve Hess discusses UIT and campus strategic plans during the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House.

CIO Steve Hess discusses UIT and campus strategic plans during the All-Hands Meeting on September 17 at the Alumni House. 

CIO Steve Hess answers a question submitted by a UIT employee during a Q&A session at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House. 

CIO Steve Hess tasks CTO Jim Livingston with answering a question submitted by a UIT employee during the Q&A session at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

CISO Randy Arvay answers a question submitted by a UIT employee during the Q&A session at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

 L-R: Brian Harris, Tina Nguyen, Colby Gray, and Brad Grow were honored for 10 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House. Not pictured: Amy Talbot.

L-R: Alan Wisniewski, Earl Lewis, Marv Hawkins, Brett Milash, Jake Johansen, Matt Leatham, Steve Maloy, and Joey Yang  were honored for 15 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Teri Pearson, Robin Horton, Paula Millington, Doug Johnson, Brian Haymore, Dave Richardson, Dave Packham, and Corey Roach were honored for 20 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Caprice Post, Cody Hudson, Bryan Harman, Lance Davis, John Wardle, and Mike McCloskey were honored for 25 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House. Not pictured: Jonzy Jones and Anita Orendt.

L-R: Ray Lacanienta and Dave Griffin were honored for 30 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Jeanne Krogen and Dave Huth were honored for 35 years of service to UIT during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

Craig Stapley was honored for 45 years of service to UIT and 52 total years of service to the University of Utah during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award committee members Shellie Eide, Jesse Drake, and Bryan Morris prepare to announce this year's nominees and winner during the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award nominees Jason Moeller, Matt Leatham Rob Lake, Robin Horton, Danial Ebling, and Rob Birkinshaw stand beside committee members Shellie Eide, Rachael Sheedy, Jesse Drake, and Bryan Morris during the presentation at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House. Not pictured: Craig Bennion, Vijay Kammili, Chris Moore, Anita Orendt, and Judy Yeates.

L-R: Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award nominee Rob Birkinshaw watches as this year's award winner, Jason Moeller, listens to CIO Steve Hess read the plaque presented to Moeller at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award nominees Danial Ebling, Judy Yeates, Robin Horton, and Chris Moore, pose with CIO Steve Hess and award winner Jason Moeller, as well as fellow nominees Rob Lake, Matt Leatham, and Rob Birkinshaw pose for a photo at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.

L-R: CIO Steve Hess congratulates Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award winner Jason Moeller, who was presented with a $500 check at the September 17 All-Hands Meeting at the Alumni House.