UITS News for Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Stay safe with the free Guardian safety app
Students, faculty and staff at IU can use the Guardian safety app to access personal safety resources and more easily reach police. The free app, available at the Apple Store and Google Play, includes a Safe Walk timer and offers quick access to 911 and police.
Make your voice heard about technology at IU!
The Student Technology Advisory Committee is looking for new members. STAC gives you a direct line to technology decision-makers at IU. It’s a great resume builder with a low commitment: a one-hour virtual meeting once per month. You also have a chance to win an Amazon or Starbucks gift card.
Learn more and apply to join STAC
IU launches new research data storage finder tool
Need help finding the right storage system for your IU research data? UITS Research Technologies has developed a new tool that quickly and easily guides you to the best options.
Try out the IU Data Storage Finder today
Fall 2024 ACI Student Fellows Program
The Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (ACI) Student Fellows Program is open for fall 2024 applications. If your research can benefit from using IU’s supercomputers, storage systems or advanced visualization facilities, please consider applying.
Learn more about ACI Student Fellows Program
How to spot and report fake IU job offer scams
Your job offer purporting to be from IU faculty might be a scam. Criminals are targeting college students with fake job offers to steal your money or personal information. Do not respond to anything you suspect to be fraudulent; instead report it to phishing@iu.edu.
Support Center and CrimsonCard office Labor Day hours
Some UITS Support Center in-person support and CrimsonCard offices will have altered hours on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Please check the linked Knowledge Base articles for the latest office hours for your campus.
Contact your campus IT Support Center
Research Technologies Social, 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12, IMU
Research Technologies invites all users of its services to a special get-together with RT leadership and staff. This is a great opportunity to learn more about IU’s HPC, storage systems and visualization facilities, meet other users, and share your experiences with RT staff.
Get to know IU eTexts in upcoming webinars
The IU eTexts portal is open for ordering on Sept. 2. Join our team in an upcoming webinar series on Sept. 12 and 24 to learn more about how to support your class’s success with IU eTexts, and for a walkthrough of the ordering process.
Register for IU eTexts webinars
