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U's first virtual graduation successful, thanks to TLT staff

Teaching & Learning Technologies was responsible for streaming the U's first virtual commencement ceremony. (Screenshot)

When the University of Utah announced it could not hold an in-person graduation on April 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) had just a few weeks to figure out how to stream a prerecorded commencement ceremony in real time.

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UIT-ITS staff pay tribute to CIO Jim Turnbull

Bitmoji of U of U Health CIO Jim Turnbull, a legend

Information Technology Services (ITS) and UIT employees share their favorite memories of, stories about, and well wishes for University of Utah Health CIO Jim Turnbull ahead of his July retirement.

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UIT's Lovett, Sallay making PPE for frontline workers

Beth Sallay models a face shield that her team 3D printed and laser cut at Make Salt Lake as part of its COVID-19 PPE project. (Courtesy of Beth Sallay)

Jan Lovett, an IT product manager in University Support Services, and Beth Sallay, a systems administrator in Campus Computer Support, are making personal protective equipment (PPE) for people on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UIT's Judy Yeates on patio gardening in a pandemic

Judy Yeates, executive assistant

In uncertain times, Yeates equates plant care to self-care. Rather than produce — which is seeing a resurgence in the form of "victory gardens" — she plants perennial flowers.

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UIT's Ekstrom appointed to Westnet board of directors

Mike Ekstrom, director of Communications Infrastructure in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) organization

Mike Ekstrom, director of Communications Infrastructure in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) organization, has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the Westnet Education and Research Consortium (WERC).

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UIT staff share what it's like working at home (part 2)

Jan Lovett uses a trampoline to jog when she need a break from work.

UIT employees have been posting behind-the-scenes snapshots of what it's like working from home. This month, staff shared stories about their new routines and co-workers, and the best part of working from home.

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U of U Health CIO Jim Turnbull reflects on his U career

CIO Jim Turnbull, DHA, University of Utah Health

Ahead of his retirement, CIO Jim Turnbull reflects on the 12 years he's worked for University of Utah Health, part of a storied 47-year career in health care and information technology.

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UIT staff share what it's like working at home

Chris Robinson's cat Pumpkin.

We recently asked UIT employees to share a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like working from home. So far, we've heard about and seen photos of new co-workers, makeshift office spaces, favorite emojis, food experiments, budding blossoms, and more.

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Last Updated: 4/11/22