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IMPORTANT: UNH Microsoft Tenant Rename on April 8 – 10 Impacts File Access for Students, Faculty and Staff
March 24, 2021, by UNH IT Staff
Starting on Thursday, April 8 at 11:30 pm through Saturday, April 10 at 11:30 pm, Microsoft will be performing updates that will affect access to files on OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, and Teams for Granite State College and University of New Hampshire students, faculty and staff.
During the updates, files will be read-only on Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. Microsoft recommends that you do not use OneNote during the update. You will still be able to use chat and video meetings in Teams. Email and Calendar are not impacted.
Follow these instructions to work on your files during the updates.
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Applications for FITSI 2021 Now Open
March 1, 2021, by UNH IT Staff
Applications are open for the 20th Annual Faculty Instructional Technology Summer Institute (FITSI) on June 8 and 9. All UNH faculty are welcome to apply. This year’s theme is Silver Linings: Using the Lessons of 2020 to Build More Engaging Classrooms of the Future. Our Keynote Speaker is José Antonio Bowen, who will present his talk around our theme, and hold a workshop on “Teaching Naked Techniques: A Practical Workshop on Designing Better Classes, ” based on his book. This year’s event will...
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New Look for Microsoft 365 Login Page
February 22, 2021, by UNH IT Staff
Over the next several months, all USNH institutions and locations will move to a single Microsoft 365 instance that includes Email, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive. As part of this effort, all USNH customers will eventually access these services through a single Microsoft 365 login page.
On Monday, February 22, customers at GSC and UNH (all locations) will see the new login page when they are prompted to log in to Microsoft 365 (please see image below). Customers may have questions about this...
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Livestreaming and the Performing Arts: Providing Options and New Futures
December 9, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Plymouth State University students on the set of SilverStar Voyages
Livestream technology and new equipment secured through the CARES Acthas helped University System of New Hampshire (USNH) institutions keep their performing arts programs thriving during COVID-19. Campuses have turned their mainstage theaters into makeshift television studios, providing students and faculty with new opportunities to deliver music, dance and theatre to audiences.
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Important Information Regarding Big Sur, the Latest macOS
November 19, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Enterprise Technology & Services recommends that students, faculty and staff using Mac devices DO NOTupgrade to the latest Mac OS, Big Sur, as it is not compatible with PulseSecure VPN.
Apple released Big Sur last week. Because it does not support PulseSecure VPN, users who upgrade may have difficulty remotely accessing many academic and administrative applications, including those listed here:
https://td.unh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=188
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ET&S Helps Provide Virtual Solutions to In-Person Events During Pandemic
November 10, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
From graduation ceremonies and admitted student visit days to new student orientation, Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) worked closely with University System of New Hampshire (USNH) marketing departments to take major events virtual since COVID-19 struck in the spring.
ET&S provides application and technical support for video conferencing via Zoom at USNH, and trains faculty and administrators on the finer points of presenting online.
With the slate of canceled in-person...
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Update on Zoom Security Changes
September 28, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Enterprise Technology & Services learned that Zoom will not be updated as previously communicated. However, we are implementing the following changes on Monday, September 28 to provide increased protection and security for Zoom meetings. We are aware of continued “Zoom bombing,” and the changes will address this issue as well as prepare our community for when Zoom will enforce the passcode or waiting room requirement.
After changes are implemented, Zoom will, by default, have a waiting room...
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USNH Preferred Name Project Recognizes Diversity and Offers Inclusivity
September 1, 2020, by ET&S Strategic Communication
Faculty and staff with the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) may now designate their preferred name and pronoun after the completion of the preferred name project.
Employees may update their preferences through the Web Information System for Employees (WISE) webpage. Seven different groups within Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) helped with the project, working to create a new form in the Banner Human Resources system and integrate it into multiple information systems...
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Updates to myWildcat Success (EAB Navigate) On 1/15 and 1/16
January 19, 2021, by UNH IT Staff
When you login to myWildcat Success on Monday 1/18 you will see a new look and feel for navigating the system and have the ability to use new system features. This email provides a summary of those changes and actions you should take following the update. These system changes will begin to be rolled out on Friday, Jan 15, so you may see some updates before Monday, Jan. 18.
Changes for Staff and Faculty users
Quick Search Location – Updated – The quick search bar will be in the center of the...
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Training for Microsoft Teams and Bookings
September 15, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) is partnering with Microsoft to deliver free training on Bookings and Teams for all University System of New Hampshire (USNH) employees. Employees at Granite State College, Keene State College, Plymouth State University, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Durham, UNH Law, and UNH Manchester are encouraged to attend. Please share this with any colleagues at your institution you think might be interested.
Microsoft Bookings allows people within...
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ET&S Provides Technology for NH House of Representatives Sessions at UNH
July 20, 2020, by UNH IT Staff
The NH House of Representatives assembled at the Whittemore Center Arena on the Durham campus of UNH on June 11 and June 30, 2020.
Responding to the need to convene in a safe, socially distanced space in light of COVID-19, members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives met twice in the UNH Whittemore Center Arena on the Durham campus in June. Prior to this year, the legislative body had met outside the Statehouse in Concord only once since the building was completed in 1819. ...
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