The University’s officers have approved a content management system (CMS) replacement project. The new CMS will replace Sherpa, which has powered up.edu for a decade. Using comments and feedback gathered from many stakeholders at the University, the web team has identified two finalist candidates—OmniUpdate and Cascade Server by Hannon Hill—for the new CMS. Both are […]
Information Services
Let’s Talk Tech
Information services has announced the launch of Tech Talk (http://wordpress.up.edu/techtalk), a monthly online news blog. Tech Talk features articles about new tools and technology, spotlights on existing IS programs and services, security tips, and important technology trends. Tech Talk is the place to learn about news and important information from IS. This month, learn about […]
Network Expansion to 1.5Gbps Complete
The final stages of the campus network bandwidth expansion to 1.5Gbps were completed on Thursday, June 5, according to Michelle Sunderland, information services. Over the course of the past five months the IS infrastructure team has taken campus bandwidth from 320Mbps to 1.5Gbps, an increase by 4.6 times. The upgrade included transitioning service providers by […]
Coming Soon: Information Services Virtual Service Center
Information services is proud to announce its new Virtual Service Center, designed to be a one stop IS support and service website for campus users. From this new web interface users will be able to submit IS service requests, search a robust knowledge base, and chat with help desk staff. In addition, users can report […]
Take A Bow, Sam Williams
Sam Williams, director of academic services, will be recognized with the Madrina de Salud Award at the Familias Latino Health Equity Conference on June 13 at Portland State University’s Smith Ballroom. Familias gives the award to community members and organizations that exemplify exceptional commitment to Latino health equity. The award recognizes the work Williams has […]
Free Anti-Theft Software
The information services office has purchased a campus-wide security software package that protects laptops and MacBooks from theft. Once downloaded, FrontDoor Security Software will protect devices for four years. University owned laptops are required to be protected, and employees may download the software on personal laptops as well. Installing the software is fast and easy. […]
Time To Order Fall 2014 Software
Information services will begin creating the computer classroom and lab software builds for the 2014 fall semester in April. A software build is applied to all computers in the requested location and contains a set of applications that the students require access to in order to complete their coursework. The computer classroom and lab software […]
Farewell Party For Brian Toole, March 27
Information services will be saying farewell to Brian Toole on March 27, according to Lisel Stancil, web and enterprise services. Brian worked as a student employee in information services prior to joining the team as a full time employee in 2007 when he graduated from UP’s computer science program. Brian is leaving UP to join […]
Celly: UP Private Social Networking
All are welcome to stop by the Library Classroom on Wednesday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., to learn more about Celly, the student-led network that is changing our campus, according to Ann Harris, information services. This is a great chance to visit with the Celly team and meet faculty, administrators, and students […]
National Data Privacy Month: Do You Know Your Privacy IQ?
February is National Data Privacy month. The information services office is committed to a safe and secure computing environment and encourages all UP computer users to do their part to keep private information secure. For some great tips on how to keep personal data safe please visit: http://tinyurl.com/kmp9m55. Want to know your Privacy IQ? Take […]