
WebStore: Helping students save money on software
Author: Melissa SanchezMelissa is a student employee with Technology Services and is a senior at Illinois majoring in Communications. What is the WebStore? The

Fall 2024 new student IT tips and resources
How do I access the Tech Services Help Desks? How do I access my University Email? Why can’t I find my course in Canvas? How do I connect my device to the Wi-Fi? Read more for answers to beginning of the semester FAQ.

Who is Technology Services?
Who is Technology Services? Who are we and what do we do for campus? Learn more!

Technology learning resources at U of I
The University provides amazing resources so that students, staff and faculty can keep themselves up-to-date on technology resources and developing new skills. Read about some of them here.

An Operational Excellence mindset streamlines virtualized offerings
The Office of the Chief Information Officer and The Grainger College of Engineering partnered in an IT Operational Excellence initiative to provide a more reliable, scalable central offering.

Thomas Nelshoppen behind the screens: Hopping through hurdles wearing many hats
From the everyday hurdles in the Illinois App to the unknown frontier of AI, Thomas works every day so that you can use the amazing tech at your fingertips to its fullest extent. Read more about what Thomas does as an IT Field Consultant.

Driving IT Collaboration for 25+ Years
The Office of the Chief Information Officer’s support and involvement in two conferences, IT Professionals Forum and Web Con, bring together people from across the university and beyond to serve web and IT professionals. Read more about how these conferences bring together IT professionals across the university and nation.

All Teams Phone Users Required to Accept Annual E911 Acknowledgement Form
This is not a phishing attempt. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your local IT or the Technology Services Help Desk. Due to

Microsoft 365 Default Sharing Link Change
Microsoft 365 sharing link default will change from people in the University of Illinois to “people you choose.”

Huaqi Zhang Behind the Screens: User Experience Wizard
Technology and innovation make the world go round. However, systems powerful enough to run our campus world and move digital mountains are oftentimes not the most user-friendly. Read about how Huaqi as a User Design Specialist changes the game.

2024 Greg Gulick Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award is offered annually to IT professionals at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for their commitment to excellence and servant leadership.

Copilot 365 Pilot Program Launched to Evaluate Future Licensing Decisions
In May, Technology Services, in coordination with the Generative AI Solutions Hub, launched the Microsoft Copilot 365 Pilot Program to learn more about potential use-cases and determine its value for campus.