OIT Technology News: Fall 2022 Edition

As we enter the last half of the term, we take a look back at the accomplishments and updates from the past year in our OIT Progress Report, wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month with our latest Quarterly Security Update, reflect on the past 5 Years of Students Guiding Technology at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, plus so much more.



Our latest Progress Report is now available online and in both PDF and ePub formats. Find out how OIT had worked tirelessly to improve services and solutions at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø over the past year.



Five years ago, a Student Advisory Board (SAB) was created to provide a way for our most spirited and dedicated Mustangs to provide on how technology impacts their 91³Ô¹ÏÍø experience.



This month, our own Lauren Nelson received the Presidential Recognition Award for Innovation during the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Staff Convocation. her work has continued to improve the efficiencies and processes at the University.



Recently, a phishing email was circulated to a large number of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø accounts. We thought it would be a good idea to in the email that should raise suspicion.



While Apple has launched Ventura as their latest update to macOS, we recommend that before upgrading University-owned computers.



This issue is dedicated to online scams. We all have seen many of them of late—let’s find out how we can stay safe. Also, we look at how cybercriminals are using persuasion and influence to get you to do what they want. You can find all this and more in .



In this month's Canvas Corner, we discuss the available in the Canvas LMS. All updates will be available in Canvas the 3rd weekend of the month. 



In this video feature, we'd like to , starting with our friends Blake and Vanessa!



OIT's Academic Technology Operations team has recently improved the and service page to improve transparency with the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community.



After months of work and testing, the OIT Web Team which lays the foundation for new features and possibilities for the next several years.


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