News from the University of Maryland's Office of Information Technology -- new initiatives, major service outages, OIT successes, and more. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/newsfeed.xml Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 EST oit-webeditor@umd.edu (OIT Webeditor) Copyright 2009, University of Maryland Office of Information Technology Most OIT offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Break. Additional service modifications are posted on the Web page. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/thanksgiving.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 EST Find out how to make your computing habits more "green." http://www.oit.umd.edu/ITforUM/2009/fall/sustainability.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:29:00 EST Learn some steps you can take to keep your computer safe in a networked environment. http://www.oit.umd.edu/TechKnow/page2.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EDT The fall edition of ITforUM, OIT's newsletter for university faculty and staff members, is on its way to mailboxes on campus. You can also read it now online! http://www.oit.umd.edu/ITforUM Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:42:00 EDT University community members can use the new TerpConnect Marketplace to sell books, electronics, editing services, and more. Additional new TerpConnect services are also now available. http://terpconnect.umd.edu/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EDT Make wireless connections from your iPhone or iPod touch more secure by accessing the umd-secure network. A new Web tool is available that can provide you with the necessary configuration files. http://mobility.umd.edu/emails Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EDT Instructors, learn more about iTunes U, Wimba Live Classroom, streaming media, and ELMS in October's Learning Technologies "How Do I" weekly webinars. http://otal.umd.edu/how-do-i-qa-webinar Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EDT The fall edition of OIT's TechKnow student newsletter is now available in print and online. http://www.oit.umd.edu/techknow Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:24:00 EDT Find out how OIT can help you save money, stay organized, surf safely, and more. Watch our Do More video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqhfi0mnAhI Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Most OIT offices will be closed Monday, September 7. Additional service modifications are posted on the Web page. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/laborday.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:29:00 EDT The OIT Help Desk and the Terrapin Technology Store will be offering expanded services hours during move-in to assist arriving students with their IT needs! http://www.helpdesk.umd.edu/documents/4/4994/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:59:00 EDT OIT Help Desk fall hours start August 24, 2009. http://www.helpdesk.umd.edu/documents/4/4995/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:59:00 EDT Find out how OIT Learning Technologies can help with ELMS, podcasting, wikis, blogs, training, and more! http://otal.umd.edu Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EDT Download free Maryland podcasts with videos, class lectures, and more! http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/uniini/release.cfm?ArticleID=1944 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:57:00 EDT Instructors, sign up for free Sloan-C e-workshops to enhance your online teaching portfolio. August workshops include online teaching topics such as developing best practices and accomplishing learning objectives, using Second Life, and avoiding burnout. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/sloanc_aug.html Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:59:00 EDT OIT has changed spam filter settings on its e-mail systems to filter all incoming e-mail messages, even the ones with @umd.edu sender addresses, unless they are sent from an e-mail server on the University of Maryland's computer network. http://www.oit.umd.edu/spam Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:59:00 EDT Interested in AT&T's university discounts and services? Have your questions answered most Mondays and Thursdays this summer at the Terrapin Technology Store. http://www.oit.umd.edu/techstore Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:59:00 EDT Instructors, sign up for free Sloan-C e-workshops to enhance your online teaching portfolio. July workshops include online teaching topics such as how to get started, Web 2.0 tools to use, academic integrity, and workload management strategies. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/sloanc_july.htm Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:59:00 EDT OIT offices will be closed Friday, July 3. Additional service modifications are posted on the Web page. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/independence_day.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:59:00 EDT The Terrapin Technology Store has moved to a larger location for the summer -- Patuxent 0120. The Tech Store will also offer extended hours on selected Orientation days throughout the summer. http://www.oit.umd.edu/techstore Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:59:00 EDT The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have jointly designated the University of Maryland as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research. This designation reflects the substantial accomplishments in the area of information assurance research by faculty and students in a number of academic disciplines across the university. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/NSA_DHS_UM_pressrelease.pdf Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:59:00 EDT Instructors, sign up for free Sloan-C e-workshops to enhance your online teaching portfolio. June workshops include topics such as Second Life, podcasting, Fair Use, and online teaching skills. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/sloanc_june.html Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:59:00 EDT http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/memorial_day.html Mon, 18 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT OIT Software Licensing can work with Adobe to provide an e-seminar tailored for departmental needs. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/adobe_workshops.html Mon, 11 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT After the spring semester, there will be several OIT Computer Lab service changes, including two lab closings and the end of Linux PC support. http://www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/lab_changes.html Mon, 4 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT Find out how OIT enhanced campus life, saved the university community money, and achieved other goals during fiscal year 2008. http://www.oit.umd.edu/Publications/OITAccomplishments08.pdf Mon, 4 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT The university ranked 13th among participating universities in the number of faculty, staff, and students who signed the Pledge to Power Down for the Planet! http://www.powerdownfortheplanet.org/view-all-pledge-drivers Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EDT Meet Faux Paw the Techno Cat, learn about Internet safety, and discover more at the Maryland Day Technology Tent! http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/events/output.cfm?Event_ID=18525 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EDT The spring edition of ITforUM, OIT's newsletter for UM faculty and staff, is now available online. http://www.oit.umd.edu/ITforUM Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EDT