Information Technology
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May 10, 2016
Canvas Crew offering one-on-one support to faculty this summer
The Canvas Crew, a team of students and staff from several U-M units, will provide in-person, one-on-one support to faculty moving courses to the Canvas learning management system.
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May 9, 2016
WiFi certificate upgrade will require user action starting May 18
A certificate upgrade for servers that are used to secure communications on three U-M WiFi networks will require users to accept the new certificate as of May 18.
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May 2, 2016
Search underway for VP for information technology and CIO
The Office of the President has appointed an advisory committee to launch the search for the new position of vice president for information technology and chief information officer.
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April 14, 2016
Canvas helps instructor develop ‘gameful’ approach to teaching
Using the new learning management system Canvas, English instructor Pamela Bogart created a highly engaged, student-centered learning experience for her cohort of master’s and doctoral students.
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April 6, 2016
U-M, IBM collaborate on data-centric high performance computing
U-M is collaborating with IBM to develop and deliver “data-centric” supercomputing systems designed to increase the pace of scientific discovery in a broad range of fields.
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March 24, 2016
WiFi improving cell phone calling on the Ann Arbor campus
Cell phone calling on U-M’s Ann Arbor campus is taking a big step forward as cellular carriers have started to enable WiFi calling on select devices.
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February 15, 2016
President recommends new VP for information technology
President Mark Schlissel is recommending the creation of the new position of vice president for information technology and chief information officer for U-M.
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January 27, 2016
Program gives undergraduates use of high-performance computing
Advanced Research Computing — Technology Services is launching a new program to assist faculty working with undergraduate students on research that requires high performance computing resources.
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January 25, 2016
Program aims to improve network connections for researchers
Advanced Research Computing — Technology Services has launched a new initiative aimed at facilitating uninterrupted data flow to meet the needs of researchers across campus.
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November 2, 2015
Blue Jeans adds HIPAA compliance to conferencing service
Blue Jeans conferencing technology now is an option for members of the university community who deal with health information protected under HIPAA.
