Year: 2023

Working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and leaders from the MSU Ethics Institute, the Office of Research and Innovation and the Office of the Provost shared new interim guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in research and creative activity.

These university guidelines expand on the earlier generative AI guidance shared on August 1, 2023, and include specific components important for members of the research community to consider before leveraging this emerging technology. Read Full Article →

Quietly, 2023 marked the end of an era on MSU’s campus as MSU IT removed the last remnants of the MSU Mainframe from the Computer Center this fall. For decades, the MSU Mainframe was the digital vault where vital student records were stored, accessed, and managed. Built internally in 1981, it served as the central hub for a wide range of units on campus. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is highlighting D2L resources to help instructors in December. Access quick tips for the D2L gradebook as well as take a deeper dive into content templates and streamlining course communication.

D2L Grading Tips

This final exam season, visit our D2L Grading Tips help page for answers to common gradebook questions. Read Full Article →

Season’s greetings, Spartans! As the end of the year approaches, the MSU IT Service Desk, Tech Store, and ID Office will be operating under modified hours for the university’s winter break.

The operation of the IT Service Desk will be adjusted over the following dates:

• Tuesday, Dec.

MSU IT celebrated the exceptional contributions of staff during a special presentation of the 2023 Excellence in IT Awards Wednesday, Dec. 6 at WKAR Studios on the Michigan State University Campus. Recipients for this year’s awards — Outstanding Service, Innovation, Student Success, Faculty Success, Staff Success and IT Partner — were selected from 26 nominations. Read Full Article →

Check out December’s courses about collaborative tools training, available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Outlook – Calendar Basics

December 8, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Discover the full potential of Outlook calendar with our comprehensive training. Read Full Article →

This month, register to learn more about accessibility considerations for presentations and course content.

Empowering Inclusivity: Crafting Accessible PowerPoint Presentations

December 4, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Presented by Hannah Kindree and Kevin Henley

Register on Zoom

Microsoft PowerPoint is a great tool for sharing information and ideas; however, it can still create barriers for some users. Read Full Article →

Whether you’re an experienced Geographic Information Systems user or new to the world of GIS, you’ll find something at the MSU GIS Users Group’s annual GIS Day on November 15. This free, one-day hybrid event features presentations and demonstrations from academic researchers and other professionals about GIS technology, which is used throughout MSU to enhance the work and user experience of students, faculty, and staff.   Read Full Article →

Join us for several virtual and hybrid workshops as well as recordings that dive into Hybrid/HyFlex course design, accessibility considerations, and other technology-informed teaching strategies.

Read more about the November training offerings below and register at spartanslearn.msu.edu.

• Register by selecting Live Course Listing.
• Follow the instructions to sign in (if prompted).

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and MSU IT is putting Spartans’ cybersecurity knowledge to the test! Join us each week in October as we launch a new episode of MSU IT Street Trivia where Spartans play to win prizes from the MSU Tech Store! 

Watch 

• Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5

Win 

• Follow us on Instagram and like MSU IT Street Trivia content for a chance to win an iPad Mini*!