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UITS Weekly Feed
The KSU Weekly Feed keeps faculty and staff informed about University news, updates, and events.
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Weekly Feed--Technology News & Updates
February 03, 2025
Don’t miss out on critical deadlines for AV and network installations—ensure your project stays on track before the fiscal year ends! Plus, get ready for new Gmail security features and a whole week of great Excel workshops!
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Weekly Feed--Technology News & Updates
January 27, 2025
Our brand-new website is live and ready to elevate your digital experience! 🎉 Get ready to celebrate National Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, and don’t miss out on KSU’s new email security feature launching on Feb. 4. Plus, we’ve got a lineup of exciting tech workshops coming your way!
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Weekly Feed--Technology News & Updates
January 21, 2025
UITS's new, user-friendly website is launching on Jan. 24. Plus, KSU is transitioning to Microsoft Teams Calling in 2025, enhancing communication flexibility across all devices and locations. Don't miss out on our upcoming technology workshops, and get ready for the new, more intuitive KSU reservations portal coming in late February.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of January 13, 2024
January 13, 2025
UITS is launching a new website in late January, designed to enhance user experience with intuitive navigation and up-to-date IT resources. The university is also emphasizing responsible use of AI through updated guidelines, a streamlined grade appeal process, fiscal year deadlines for AV and network projects, and quick 30-minute workshops to help faculty and staff maximize their use of D2L Brightspace.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of January 6, 2025
January 06, 2025
UITS will launch a redesigned website with a modern look and improved navigation in late January, alongside the release of new Technology Guides tailored for students, faculty, and staff to simplify access to technology resources. UITS also offers virtual workshops, one-on-one training, and group sessions on various applications, empowering the KSU community to master technology in 2025.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024
KSU’s Kaltura video player will update to version 7 on December 16-17, offering faster load times, a modern design, enhanced responsiveness, and improved features like a built-in transcript viewer and broader 360-degree video support. Additionally, holiday tech tips remind users to back up data, secure devices, use VPNs for public Wi-Fi, and stay cautious about sharing travel plans to ensure safety and security.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of December 9, 2024
December 09, 2024
Kennesaw State University now offers a fully digital grade appeal process, streamlining submissions and improving efficiency, with a 20-day appeal window starting after grades are posted. Faculty and staff must renew or request Adobe licenses for Spring 2025 starting December 14, ensuring uninterrupted access to Adobe products.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of December 2, 2024
December 02, 2024
Prepare for Kaltura’s new video player update on December 16-17, featuring faster load times, enhanced functionality, and improved security; access guides in the IT Knowledge Base for embedding media and exploring updates. Stay ready for Spring 2025 changes by renewing Adobe licenses starting December 14, transitioning to the user-friendly 25Live event reservation system, and saving Adobe cloud content to OneDrive if not renewing.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024
Stay safe this Black Friday by shopping on trusted websites, avoiding suspicious deals, and using secure payment methods like credit cards or digital wallets. For technology needs, enable Respondus LockDown Browser for secure exams, or schedule personalized one-on-one or group training sessions through UITS for support with KSU applications like Adobe, D2L Brightspace, and Teams.
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Technology News & Updates, Week of November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024
KSU now offers a streamlined, fully digital grade appeal process, with submissions open from the day after grades are posted until 20 days after the next semester begins. Additionally, explore AI resources like Microsoft Copilot and attend UITS workshops on Canva, D2L Gradebook, and using Copilot securely to enhance your skills and productivity.
