Information Technology Services [ITS]

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1 Blue safety phones to be removed
Northern Iowan 119:47, p.1 		UNI is introducing the Rave Guardian app that will take place of the blue safety phones located sporadically on campus; photos.
2 Laptops versus desktops
Northern Iowan 119:29, p.4 		Aubrey Schafbuch interviews students Emma Criswell, Macey Reed, Grant Wulfseng, and IT Director of Client Services Ben Arnold about the declining uses of campus PCs. More and more students are using their own laptops now that certain software and printing abilities can be used on personal devices; photo.
3 Changes expected for ITS
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.2 		The ITS will be seeing changes to its student employment.
4 University releases new mobile app
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1 		UNI recently released a mobile application to help students connect to the university. The app provides a schedule of UNI events, menus for dining centers, maps, and emergency contact information. Students can access app this from any smartphone.
5 UNI offering updated literacy program
Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1 		UNI is now offering an updated version of the literacy assistance software, Read&Write Gold 11. This helps students with disabilities to improve both their reading and writing skills, and is a free software for UNI students; photo.
6 Password requirements set to change for UNI students and staff
Northern Iowan 109:41, p.4 		The password requirements for logging into UNI accounts will change in April. They will make things easier and more efficient; photo.
7 Changes made in student computer centers
Northern Iowan 109:3, p.3 		ITS has closed the student computer centers in Bartlett Hall and Rod Library. A new lab has opened in Panther Village. Ninety-five new computers are located in various centers on campus. New Duplex printers were purchased to cut paper usage.
8 Infinite access to UNI email now available
Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1 		Those who graduated in December 2010 or later will be allowed to keep their present university E-mail address. This is due to the lower cost of the new Gmail system.
9 Students and staff adjust to eLearning changes
Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 		WebCT has been purchased by Blackboard Learn 9. The changeover has not been simple. This is the first semester after the change. Growing pains will be evident to many.
10 Wi-Fi access planned for all residence halls
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.1 		Wireless Internet access is expected to be completed by October 2011. Network switches were refreshed over the summer. Hagemann Hall was the testing pilot and will be the first to receive service.
11 Introduction to ITS
Northern Iowan 107:54, p. 		Information Technology Services is responsible for all aspects of information support on campus. Computer Centers are located throughout campus with several open twenty-four hours a day.
12 NISG supports fee increase after debate
Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1 		NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
13 Use your resources
Northern Iowan 107:11, p.8 		Students urged to take advantage of several free activities on campus; Rod Library, ITS, athletic events, Career Services, and the Wellness and Recreation Center; photo.
14 Introduction to Information Technology Services
Northern Iowan 106:54, p. 		Basic information concerning the purpose of services provided by the Information Technology Services Department.
15 Obstacles and opportunities experienced by women in IT to be the topic of next UNI "News Talk'
Public Relations News Release 2009:191, p.1 		"Women in Information Technology Careers: Where Have They All Gone?" is the title of the final "News Talk" for the semester. The number of women in the information technology (IT) workforce continues to decline, yet demand for IT workers is increasing.
16 Introduction to ITS
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.16 		Information Technology Services supports all aspects of information technology. Computer Centers are located on campus with several being open twenty-four hours a day. Free computer workshops are offered.
17 ITS provides computer workshops
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.4 		Information Technology Services hosts free workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Topics include; eLearning, Microsoft Word, Google Tools, OneNote, Excel, and Power Point.
18 Intro to ITS
Northern Iowan 105:54, p. 		Services of the Information Technology Services department explained.
19 Alert system put into action shortly after being implemented
Northern Iowan 104:43, p. 		Newly installed Alert system works well; photo.
20 UNI graduates first statewide teaching class of 2+2 students
Public Relations News Release 2007:345, p.1 		The 2+2 program allows students from across Iowa to graduate with a four-year degree after two years in the UNI program.
21 Anger over the UNI Ed. Department
Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9 		Complains about length of education major, educational media course, high tuition and fees, health center service, and computer installation advice.
22 Technology takes over; prevalence of devices apparent campus-wide
Northern Iowan 104:7, p.7 		Students are quick to adapt to new technology; photo.
23 Iowa veterinarians to get computer training at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		About thirty Iowa veterinarians will be participating in the Iowa Livestock Traceability Project computer training May 30.
24 Exterminating e-mail bugs will take time
Northern Iowan 103:48, p.1 		The switch to a new web client has caused many problems for students, faculty, and staff. Known issues with Collaboration Suite Mail are provided. The process is explained; photo.
25 UNI computer server breached
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		During the holiday break, a breach was detected on a computer server in the Wellness/Recreation Center.
26 New e-mail service means fewer passwords
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.1 		Collaboration Suite, a new e-mail system, will be in place by the end of December 2006 at UNI; photo.
27 UNI unveils first-in-the-nation online tool to make transferring easier that ever; 'Transfer Plan-it' takes guesswork out of transferring
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		Transfer Plan-It will aid prospective students, community college advisors, and high-school counselors.
28 UNI employees' W-2 forms exposed to virus; advised to proceed with caution
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.1 		Information for six thousand UNI employees was subjected to corruption; photo.
29 Web CT an unappreciated tool; teacher and students can benefit from reliable program
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.5 		Teachers urged to use WebCT for communication since UNI E-mail has been unreliable lately; photo.
30 Corrections
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.1 		Public Safety website was created by Technology Systems and Services, and the 'High Five Rewards and Recognition' article is rewritten.
31 MailMan a 'mess,' say students
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.4 		Students say that MailMan is unreliable; Information Technology Services recommends installing Thunderbird to meet your email needs.
32 UNI MailMan slow as snail
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.5 		Decides that students should not be in charge of fixing recent E-mail problems.
33 UNI's Chem Wall creates gateway to chemistry
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		New interactive periodic table is informative and inviting.
34 UNI participates in WebCT's ePortfolio design group
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		A new branch of WebCT, called the ePortfolio, is being designed to help students preserve their work and keep records to be used in the future.
35 UNI Carver Institutes encourage innovative teaching in liberal arts core
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 		Institute program helps instructors to convey information to students; program began in May 2004 and will continue to May 2006.
36 ITS purchasing program helps students pick out "right computer"
Northern Iowan 101:28, p.1 		Explanation of Information Technology Services computer sales below retail price; photo.
37 Schools 'legitimize' music downloads
Northern Iowan 101:2, p.1 		Many universities in America look into instituting legitimate file-sharing programs to cut down on illegal music and software downloads; photo.
38 Mysterious e-mail messages help clean-up system
Northern Iowan 100:57, p.1 		ITS-User Services tests new software to filter incoming E-mail in an effort to block viruses and unwanted messages.
39 Last chance to change User ID
Northern Iowan 100:53, p.4 		Final amnesty period for changing UNI E-mail user names to end April 30.
40 ITS looks to bid out new computer contract soon
Northern Iowan 100:49, p.1 		Spotlight on UNI's computer buying practices; photo.
41 ITS works to fix virus plague as students, faculty suffer
Northern Iowan 100:43, p.1 		Recent crop of computer viruses slows down campus networks; photo.
42 East Gym renovation to start late spring
Northern Iowan 100:33, p.1 		Capital improvements are planned for the East Gym and Physics Building; photo.
43 Graduate College goes online
Northern Iowan 100:27, p.1 		Graduate College puts their classes on WebCT, which allows distance students to attend class from home; also eliminates paper shuffle.
44 Safety emphasized in UNI Web workshop for middle school students
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		Students in the ECHOES program attend the "Creating Web Pages" workshop held on campus through July 24.
45 Middle school students completing band, Web workshops at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2002:579, p.1 		The ECHOES Web page and Junior Band Camp summer programs come to completion.
46 New Web site offers valuable insights
Northern Iowan 99:47, p.9 		ITS staff has created an updated Humanities Web site that provides useful information for UNI students.
47 UNI hosts technology symposium
Public Relations News Release 2002:418, p.1 		April symposium schedule is announced by Information Technology Services.
48 Latest in educational technology showcased at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2001:326, p.1 		"Spotlight on Educational Technology" will be hosted by ITS-Educational Technology.
49 ITS-Educational Technology conference
Campus News Network 12:13, p.2 		Free mini-conference will be titled "Spotlight on Educational Technology".
50 Blasts from the past . . . Highlights from 2001
Campus News Network 12:11, p.1 		Items highlighted include the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Education student teaching program.
51 UNI opens high-tech classroom
Public Relations News Release 2001:215, p.1 		Information Technology Services will open StudioIT for faculty use on November 27.
52 CNN Profile
Campus News Network 12:7, p.2 		Profile of ITS director, Tom Peterson; photo.
53 StudioIT offers faculty and students new age, high-tech classroom
Campus News Network 12:7, p.2 		Lang Hall 245 is the new home of ITS's "StudioIT". It is designed for faculty to learn new integrated technology.
54 UNI to offer Web site development series Nov. 1, 8 & 15
Public Relations News Release 2001:180, p.1 		Information Technology Services and the Regional Business Center will offer a three-session Web site development workshop.
55 Microsoft Excel Training for small area businesses to be offered Oct. 18
Public Relations News Release 2001:153, p.1 		A Microsoft Excel training course will be offered by the UNI Regional Business Center on Oct. 18, for $75.
56 Profile
Campus News Network 11:24, p.3 		Profile of Sam Barr; Information Technology Coordinator, Educational and Student Services.
57 UNI spearheads statewide collaborative pilot project to enhance learning in Iowa's middle school math students
Public Relations News Release 2000:249, p.1 		List of schools and staff who are participating in the pilot project.
58 UNI unveils new online student portal Monday
Campus News Network 11:13, p.4 		ITS has developed for students a location where they can build their own personalized Web page as a link to university resources.
59 Change of student user names a go
Northern Iowan 97:28, p.1 		Current students will be assigned a new e-mail address beginning with the fall semester.
60 UNI receives recognition for innovative campus information systems
Campus News Network 11:7, p.4 		UNI-NET received an honorable mention in the Educause Awards for Excellence in Campus Networking.
61 E-mail user names to remain the same
Northern Iowan 97:16, p.1 		Because of student opposition, Information Technology Services will wait until the summer to make any potential changes.
62 University of Northern Iowa recognized for innovative campus information systems
Public Relations News Release 2000:123, p.1 		Garry Bozylinsky explains what UNI-NET is, and how it works; program awarded an honorable mention in the Educause Awards for excellence in Campus Networking.
63 Online learning and teaching help
Campus News Network 11:6, p.3 		ITS is offering educational workshops.
64 Netscape workshops
Campus News Network 11:5, p.2 		Workshops for Netscape and other Internet features have been scheduled.
65 August/September computer workshops
Campus News Network 11:3, p.3 		The ITS-Educational Technology computer workshop schedules are available online.
66 ITS offers free computer workshops
Northern Iowan 97:1, p.26 		Schedule of computer workshops offered by Information Technology Services.
67 Transcripts movin' at light speed
Campus News Network 11:2, p.2 		UNI has developed an electronic transmittal program for high school transcripts. It is the first public university to do so.
68 Courseware Camp 2000
Public Relations News Release 1999:444, p.1 		Marilyn Drury explains what Summer Courseware Camps are offered by the Education Technology division of Information Technology Systems.
69 UNI certified to teach the latest in online teaching technology
Public Relations News Release 1999:414, p.1 		Web Course Tools selects UNI as their only Iowa WebCT Institute.
70 UNI Information Technology Services selected as only WebCT Institute in Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1999:400, p.1 		UNI will be the only institution in Iowa to train users of WebCT's products.
71 Free calendar accounts
Campus News Network 10:17, p.2 		UNI faculty and staff may request an Electronic Calendar account from ITS.
72 www.ITS/offers online/learning/course.edu
Campus News Network 10:15, p.1 		ITS will offer a four week mini-course in online learning from a student perspective.
73 ITS is ready for battle
Campus News Network 10:13, p.1 		Ken Connelly, systems/operation manager of ITS, discusses recent Web site attacks and UNI's readiness to deal with them.
74 ITS offers free computer workshops
Northern Iowan 96:31, p.9
75 UNI escapes Y2K crisis thanks to early preparation
Northern Iowan 96:29, p.3 		ITS began working on preparing UNI for the Year 2000 five years ago.
76 How did UNI fare in the Y2K transition?
Public Relations News Release 1999:173, p.1 		Discussion with Gary Bozylinsky about the impact that Y2K had on UNI.
77 UNI is Y2K OK
Public Relations News Release 1999:172, p.1 		Garry Bozylinsky, Associate Vice President for Information Technology, will discuss UNI's Y2K readiness.
78 I'm OK. You're OK. Y2K?
Campus News Network 10:9, p.1 		There are few real worries regarding Y2K. However, a management team has been assembled to monitor computer systems on campus on New Year's Eve.
79 ITS workshops offer critical advantages
Northern Iowan 96:8, p.11 		ITS offers a variety of free workshops every month to the UNI community; photo.
80 Computer fee increase will allow ITS to serve students
Northern Iowan 96:7, p.1 		ITS struggles to provide adequate equipment and service with UNI's computer fee, lowest among the three Regents universities.
81 ITS offers Free Computer Workshops
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.30 		August/September schedule given.
82 UniOnline debuts
Campus News Network 10:1, p.2 		E-mail newsletter with information on UNI programs and events will be published twice a week.
83 Y2K Task Forces prepares University for millennium
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.6 		Overview of the work the Y2K Task Force has completed to prepare for the year 2000.
84 ITS wiping out Y2K problems on UNI PCs
Campus News Network 9:19, p.1 		ITS User Services staff are checking every personal computer on campus for Y2K compatibility.
85 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:54, p.3 		Activities and meetings.
86 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.3 		Activities and meetings.
87 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:50, p.3 		Activities and meetings
88 Center offers 'plethora of opportunities'
Northern Iowan 95:46, p.14 		ITS Production Services and Training Services, located in the Center for Educational Technology, provide valuable services to the UNI community; photo.
89 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:46, p.3 		Activities and meetings.
90 Free computer training workshops
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.21 		Workshop schedule for free computer training.
91 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.3 		Activites and meetings.
92 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:43, p.3 		Activities and meetings.
93 New rates make 'phoning home' cheaper, simpler
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.6 		ICN will now provide cheaper long-distance rates for international calls; AT & T will still remain as a back-up.
94 Professor seeks to improve education for Iowa students
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.12 		Richard Varn will leave his current position in ITS to become the Chief Information Officer for the State of Iowa beginning April 1; photo.
95 Proposal bids to reduce number of Macintosh campus computers
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.1 		Student Computer Center Management team proposes to reduce number of Macintosh computers on campus from twenty-eight to fourteen after doing three semester research study.
96 What's Up
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.5 		Activities and meetings.
97 Netscape Messenger becoming the campus e-mail program of choice
Campus News Network 9:13, p.1 		New campus E-mail program will have a Graphical User Interface and will be bundled with Netscape Communicator.
98 ITS Training Services
Northern Iowan 95:35, p.3 		Will host free computer training workshops.
99 ITS Training Services
Northern Iowan 95:31, p.3 		To hold free comoputer training workshops.
100 Virus infects computers
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.1 		ITS shut down campus computer labs to deal with CIH virus infection.