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MSU no longer supports Oracle Java Runtime as part of an effort to bolster security and promote standardization across all units.

Oracle has changed their licensing model for Java Runtime. MSU will not be participating in this new enterprise model. Unit and college IT administrators should evaluate their use of Oracle Java Runtime and stop using the software as soon as possible. Read Full Article →

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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! 

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4

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Spartans: Your digital life, your social media, coursework, and personal data are important. And like anything valuable, it can be targeted or misused. That’s why MSU IT offers annual cybersecurity awareness training to help you protect yourself online.   

While training is required for all MSU students, faculty, and staff, October is the month students are asked to complete the course. Read Full Article →

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If you’re looking to further your career in information technology or a related field, have a passion for higher education, and want to contribute to MSU’s mission, we want to hear from you!

All open IT roles can be found at careers.msu.edu. Student IT jobs can be found at msu.joinhandshake.com Read Full Article →

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By Carlos Acevedo, Internal Communications Editor, University Communications

Michigan, a state embraced by the Great Lakes, is a prominent U.S. Coast Guard hub. However, as one of the smallest military branches, this scrappy maritime organization of almost 42,000 active-duty service members is often overshadowed by the larger active-duty armed forces: the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT is excited to formally announce the five faculty members selected as recipients of the 2023 AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the use and development of information technology for teaching and learning in credit-bearing courses at Michigan State University.

The 2023 AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award recipients are:

Ayman Mohamed, College of Arts & Letters: Elementary Arabic (ARB 101) — Used technology to redesign the class structure to advocate for inclusive pedagogy. Read Full Article →

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This spring, MSU IT Educational Technology is focused on supporting educators interested in moving to or creating a hybrid/online class structure. Our webinars will teach educators about accessibility features and practices in commonly used technologies, as well as design practices for asynchronous and hybrid synchronous classes.

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Accessible course content is essential to creating equitable learning experiences for students with disabilities. In February, MSU IT Educational Technology is offering two development opportunities about accessibility tools that can transform how educators help students succeed in class.

Read more about the February virtual training offerings below. All MSU IT trainings, including educational technology, are now available at spartanslearn.msu.edu. Read Full Article →

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Get ahead of the busy semester with spring technology trainings from MSU IT. Trainings are available all semester and offered at no-cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Learn about collaboration tools like Zoom, Spartan 365, and specific Microsoft apps like Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, and Forms.

Whether you are on campus, fully remote, or a mix of modalities, MSU IT offers a variety of training options to suit your busy schedule. Read Full Article →

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Start the spring semester strong with educational technology training from MSU IT. January’s educational technology development opportunities will focus on getting you familiar with the technology in your classroom and building a strong foundation for the semester.

Read more about the January virtual training offerings below. All MSU IT trainings, including educational technology, are now available at spartanslearn.msu.edu Read Full Article →