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May 2021 Service Modifications
Division of IT offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Additional service modifications for May are listed below. IT Service Desk (301.405.1500) and Campus Information Services (301.405.1000) The Service Desk call center will be closed on Sunday, May 9 in observance of Mother's Day. The Service Desk call center will also be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
Free Instructional Technology Workshops for Faculty
Instructors, are you trying to “up” your ELMS course design and management game? Interested in using lecture capture or video conferencing? DIT will host free virtual Learning Technology Institute workshops in May. Keep your momentum going and join us to get a jump on preparing your summer and fall courses. Review webinar descriptions and sign up today!
Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference 2021
The 26th annual Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference conference is going virtual this year! The Division of Information Technology and the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center will host two half days of synchronous keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities, in addition to an asynchronous gallery of digital stories and poster presentations.
Terrapin Tech Expo
DIT will host a virtual Terrapin Tech Expo on April 14, 2021 to show off some of what we can do for university community members! The expo showcases resources from the Division of IT as well as some of the commonly used vendors such as Dell, Apple, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Learn more or attend the expo: https://go.umd.edu/techexpo2021
Student Technology Fee Proposal Period
UMD community members, especially students, are invited to submit proposals for using Student Technology Fee funds online before 5 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021. Each year, a portion of Student Technology Fee funds is allocated to award projects proposed by UMD community members. Successful proposals should aim at providing strategic enhancements to campus-wide IT services. Please review the proposal guidelines for more information.
Spring 2021 IT Security Reminders
Over the past year, we have put many new IT protocols and safeguards in place to protect UMD accounts and data, as many of us continue to work remotely. We must continue to improve these systems to ensure the safety of our data over the long term.