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Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – World Password Day!

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World Password Day is always the first Thursday of May, which this year was yesterday, May 2. It is a good reminder to make sure your passwords are strong and well-protected. Visit our Passwords webpage (https://uthsc.edu/its/cybersecurity/passwords.php) for a few tips on password maintenance. If any of your passwords are “password”, “123456” or “password123” CHANGE THEM!


High Demand for Classroom and Conference Room Technology Upgrades

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ITS has received more than 50 requests for classroom and conference technology upgrades. While we will try to complete all, we cannot guarantee projects will be completed by the requested deadline and student- and instruction-related requests will have first priority. 


Duo to Be Used to Verify Identity for Service Desk Calls

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Starting May 6, users calling the Service Desk may be asked to approve a Duo prompt sent by the attendant to verify identity as a means of security.


Blackboard Fall 2024 Course Shells to be Released May 4

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Blackboard Fall 2024 course shells will be released May 4 in Ultra Course View for your convenience. Your next steps are to copy content from your previous course into the new shell and format content tabs.


Dr. Richard Smith’s Retirement Reception

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After 41 years of dedicated service, Richard Smith, PhD is retiring.


UT Verse and Pilot Offer Access to ChatGPT

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Think you need to purchase ChatGPT to get into the artificial intelligence game? Think again! Save your money by using UT Verse and Copilot for free.


Gentle Yoga and Meditation CHANGES TIME

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Beginning Monday, May 6 Gentle Yoga and Meditation will meet at 12:15-12:45p on Mondays.


College of Health Professions Seminar Series

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Jess Newman McDonald, MSIS, Assistant Professor and Research Data and Scholarly Communications Lead with the Health Sciences Library at UTHSC, will present “Metrics that Matter: Evaluating Research Impact for Promotion and Tenure” at noon (CST) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
For ZOOM information, email jtwitche@uthsc.edu