The colleges of ACES and LAS found they would mutually benefit in collaborating to build the Illinois theme for the Drupal content management system.
Technology News and Updates
Illinois IT Featured in Campus Technology Magazine
“IT and analytics have always been valued, but a lot of times we’re sort of in the background,” said Joe Barnes, CISO at Illinois. How Analytics and Data Management Guided Universities Through the Pandemic highlights how Illinois’ IT departments facilitated accelerated information sharing, as data became critical to health, safety, and decision-making.
Illinois App New Features
The Illinois App is a great way for students to get the most out of their on-campus experience! We had a chance to watch Isaac Galvan, a senior product owner at Tech Services, speak at a Rokwire lecture series where he talked about the Illinois App’s most popular features and some exciting new features!
NetID Password Requires 12 Characters Starting 11/18
Starting November 18, 2021 any new NetID password will need to be a minimum of twelve characters long. Your current password will work until you change it, at which point the new requirement will take effect.
Research and Innovation with Cloud Technologies at the U of I
In an effort to heighten research capabilities and opportunity, Technology Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers three major cloud platforms for researchers to access a wide-range of resources to assist with computation, data collection and storage, website and app development, and more, in a collaborative, accessible, cost-effective, and highly-flexible environment.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Website Launched
A new website to help students, staff,and faculty better understand and navigate cybersecurity and privacy at Illinois launched October 1
Common Vacation and Sick Leave reporting application
We are pleased to share that transition of campus units to a common Vacation and Sick Leave (VSL) reporting application is nearly complete
Start of Semester Technology FAQ – Students
Why can’t I find my course in Canvas or Compass? How do I connect my device to the Wi-Fi? Read more for answers to common questions we see from students at the beginning of the semester.
Minimum Zoom Client Version Requirement
Beginning August 8, 2021, a minimum version of Zoom will be required in order to log in to join meetings.
Top Six Things to Know about the Compass to Canvas Transfer
With a lot of changes coming to the university this semester, including the return to in-person classes and the transfer to using Canvas from using Compass, there are bound to be a lot of questions. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the essential Compass functions, and let you know where to find that information on Canvas!