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Peterson--Thomas C. (Computing Services Staff)

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1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 Student pirates: file sharing on ResNet
Toenjes--John D. (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:22, p.2
11/14/2008 Recording Industry Association of America is filing lawsuits against those who download music illegally from the Internet; photo.
5 College Bound: Beyond books and backpacks --Buying a computer for college
Public Relations News Release 2008:2, p.1
8/4/2008 Tom Peterson, director of the Technology Services-User Services, suggests that if soon-to-be college students plan to buy a computer for college but haven't purchased one yet, they should find out if their college or university has discount programs.
6 Web based mail poses problems for students
Reeder--Laura M. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 104:31, p.1
2/1/2008 Following an upgrade, Web Based Mail has been replaced temporarily while problems are addressed; photo.
7 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.
8 Unauthorized e-mails trick users into giving away information
Robertson--Andrew (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:11, p.4
10/5/2004 Description and warning against "phishing" tele-scam practices.
9 Towers computer lab funding secured
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1
4/30/2004 Adequate funding has been gathered to renovate the Towers computer lab and to re-open for the coming year; photo.
10 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.
11 Towers Dining Center may lose computer lab
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 100:48, p.1
4/6/2004 Unexpected costs from the Towers Center renovation may result in the closing of the Towers computer lab; photo.
12 Spam clogs UNI inboxes
Clayton--Joshua H. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:21, p.1
11/11/2003 Filters and anti-spam software can prevent E-mail boxes from being filled with unwanted mail.
13 Web offers free anti-virus software
Crane--Ryan P. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:15, p.1
10/21/2003 ResNet users can download the anti-virus software to avoid possible widespread viruses.
14 NISG meeting at a glance
Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 99:12, p.1
10/11/2002 Allocating funds to student organizations and listening to a presentation on computer fees were among the topics at the NISG meeting.
15 CNN Profile
Campus News Network 12:7, p.2
11/20/2001 Profile of ITS director, Tom Peterson; photo.
16 Sircam virus
Public Relations News Release 2001:26, p.1
7/30/2001 Tom Peterson talks about the latest computer virus.
17 Redeker computer lab to be relocated
Farrell--Jennifer (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 96:42, p.1
3/3/2000 Redeker renovations will mean changes in computer center.
18 Y2K Task Forces prepares University for millennium
Huyser--Shawn
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.6
7/23/1999 Overview of the work the Y2K Task Force has completed to prepare for the year 2000.
19 ACAD E-mail accessible via the Web
Campus News Network 9:21, p.2
7/6/1999 Individuals can view their e-mail on ACAD by going to http://www.uni.edu/email.
20 ITS wiping out Y2K problems on UNI PCs
Campus News Network 9:19, p.1
5/24/1999 ITS User Services staff are checking every personal computer on campus for Y2K compatibility.
21 Proposal bids to reduce number of Macintosh campus computers
Edwards--Janell
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.1
3/5/1999 Student Computer Center Management team proposes to reduce number of Macintosh computers on campus from twenty-eight to fourteen after doing three semester research study.
22 Computer lab expands hours
Peterson--Sethanne
Northern Iowan 95:11, p.4
10/6/1998 Computer lab in the former Student Organization Center in Maucker Union will maintain the same hours as the Union.
23 Technology trudges on through time; new e-mail system undergoing fine tuning
Murken--Heather R. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 95:9, p.1
9/29/1998 New e-mail system PINE slowed system initially but is performing faster now.
24 Party of 1999 could end in disaster
Roehlk--Stephanie
Northern Iowan 95:3, p.13
9/4/1998 UNI continues to work on solving the problems the Year 2000 will have on computer systems.
25 The new, improved ITS User Services
Campus News Network 8:12, p.1
2/9/1998 Changes lead to shorter service times, better training.
26 The next great thing; the World Wide Web means great opportunities for higher education
Honnold--Donavan
Northern Iowa Today 81:2, p.2
1/1/1998 Extensive survey of ways in which UNI faculty and students use the Web; photo.
27 Do computers take the summer off, too? Keyhole Lounge sits empty for summer
Cross--Scott
Northern Iowan 93:59, p.1
7/11/1997 Computers in Maucker Union's Keyhole Lounge were removed for remodeling or relocation; photo.
28 NCAA Wrestling Championships web site still racking up the visitors
Campus News Network 7:20, p.3
6/16/1997 Although the wrestling tournament is over, UNI's Web site is still drawing thousands of hits each month.
29 Northern Iowa puts on a world wide wrestling event
Campus News Network 7:16, p.4
4/7/1997 NCAA leaders were impressed with UNI's instantly updated Web page and excellent organization of events.
30 AOL refunds users; UNI offers Ethernet service
Hicks--Benjamin H. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 93:34, p.3
2/7/1997 UNI computers use fast Ethernet system to access Internet.
31 Keyhole center temporarily down for rewiring
Edwards--Janell
Northern Iowan 93:11, p.1
10/8/1996 Computer lab in Maucker Union's Keyhole Lounge will be temporarily shut down due to power problems.
32 Mass monitor blow-out in Redeker delays classes; power surge may be blame for destroying 21 monitors in the Redeker Computer Center
Warrington--Holly
Northern Iowan 92:56, p.1
6/14/1996 Repairs underway.
33 UNI: giving in a United Way
Campus News Network 6:11, p.1
2/12/1996 410 pledges were received in United Way Campaign for total of $34,400.
34 ISCS powers up computer labs with new equipment
Muehlig--Grant A.
Northern Iowan 92:1, p.5
8/25/1995 Computers upgraded in labs.
35 Mike Yohe and Tom Peterson
Campus News Network 5:18, p.Insert 2
5/30/1995 Co-presented paper on managing a Web space and each also made presentations at conference held at UNI's CET.
36 Exploring Worldwide Web
Northern Iowan 91:39, p.3
2/17/1995 Workshop to be presented.
37 President appoints University Strategic Planning Committee
Campus News Network 5:3, p.2
10/3/1994 List of thirteen committee members.
38 UNI program offers students discounts
White--Amy Lynn (Class of 1996)
Northern Iowan 90:45, p.3
3/15/1994 Students can get discounts on computer systems.
39 RAM SIMMS what?
Public Relations News Release 1994:239, p.1
1/30/1994 Information Systems and Computing Services associate director talks about what is needed to run a new program.
40 University of Northern Iowa's electronic catalog boosts access, environment
Public Relations News Release 1992:165, p.1
11/4/1992 UNI announces the saving of 1.16 million pages of paper in the last two years.
41 University catalog now just a keystroke away
Public Relations News Release 1991:502, p.1
3/24/1992 The University catalog has been added to the Infosys menu.
42 ISCS--practicing safe computing
Campus News Network 2:13, p.1
3/9/1992 Working to prevent damage spread by computer viruses.
43 Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news
Public Relations News Release 1991:450, p.1
3/2/1992 Faculty sources named to give in-depth information on stalking, international computer viruses, gangs in Iowa, and cutting fine arts in schools.
44 International computer viruses set to activate beginning March 6; University of Northern Iowa offering free anti-virus software
Public Relations News Release 1991:410, p.1
2/19/1992 UNI offers free anti-virus software in preparation for the expected release of four new viruses in March.

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