Information Technology Services (ITS)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Blue safety phones to be removed Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:47, p.01	4/3/2023	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 Schafbuch--Aubrey (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:29, p.04	1/19/2023	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 Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:54, p.2	4/30/2015	The ITS will be seeing changes to its student employment.
4	University releases new mobile app Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	1/16/2014	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 Nilles--Kellen Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1	12/6/2013	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 Ruggles--Jacinda Rose (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:41, p.4	3/8/2013	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 Koolbeck--Alex Elizabeth (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 109:3, p.3	8/31/2012	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 Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1	12/9/2011	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 Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1	8/30/2011	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 Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:1, p.1	8/26/2011	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 Peterson--Thomas C. (Director ITS) Northern Iowan 107:54, p.supp 7	4/29/2011	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 Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000) Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	3/22/2011	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 Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:11, p.8	10/5/2010	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 Peterson--Thomas C. (Director ITS) Northern Iowan 106:54, p.supplement 14	4/30/2010	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	12/2/2009	"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 Peterson--Thomas C. (Director ITS) Northern Iowan 106:1, p.16	8/28/2009	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 French--Larissa A. (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 106:1, p.4	8/28/2009	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 Peterson--Thomas C. (Director ITS) Northern Iowan 105:54, p.supp 14	5/1/2009	Services of the Information Technology Services department explained.
19	Alert system put into action shortly after being implemented Donisi--Samantha T. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 104:43, p.C	3/14/2008	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	12/13/2007	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 Abbott--Tristan E. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9	10/16/2007	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 Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 104:7, p.7	9/18/2007	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	5/29/2007	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 McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 103:48, p.1	4/3/2007	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	1/4/2007	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 Rolfes--Kate E. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 103:27, p.1	12/5/2006	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	8/1/2006	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 Ory--Lindsey (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 102:40, p.1	2/24/2006	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 Abbott--Tristan E. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 102:23, p.5	11/15/2005	Teachers urged to use WebCT for communication since UNI E-mail has been unreliable lately; photo.
30	Corrections Northern Iowan 102:22, p.1	11/11/2005	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 Abbott--Tristan E. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 102:20, p.4	11/4/2005	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	11/4/2005	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	7/25/2005	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	7/20/2005	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	6/28/2005	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" Paulson--Bryce (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:28, p.1	12/10/2004	Explanation of Information Technology Services computer sales below retail price; photo.
37	Schools 'legitimize' music downloads Helgerson--Leah (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:2, p.1	8/31/2004	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 Paulson--Bryce (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:57, p.1	6/18/2004	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 Paulson--Bryce (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:53, p.4	4/23/2004	Final amnesty period for changing UNI E-mail user names to end April 30.
40	ITS looks to bid out new computer contract soon Kelly--Ned (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:49, p.1	4/9/2004	Spotlight on UNI's computer buying practices; photo.
41	ITS works to fix virus plague as students, faculty suffer Weiskircher--Heidi B. (Classes of 2005 and 2006) Northern Iowan 100:43, p.1	3/9/2004	Recent crop of computer viruses slows down campus networks; photo.
42	East Gym renovation to start late spring Andrews--Eric A. (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 100:33, p.1	2/3/2004	Capital improvements are planned for the East Gym and Physics Building; photo.
43	Graduate College goes online Jensen--Nick (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 100:27, p.1	12/9/2003	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	7/22/2003	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	6/25/2003	The ECHOES Web page and Junior Band Camp summer programs come to completion.
46	New Web site offers valuable insights Bartness--Brooke (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 99:47, p.9	4/4/2003	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	3/31/2003	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	2/27/2002	"Spotlight on Educational Technology" will be hosted by ITS-Educational Technology.
49	ITS-Educational Technology conference Campus News Network 12:13, p.2	2/26/2002	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	1/29/2002	Items highlighted include the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Education student teaching program.

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