Category: News

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*!

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

Spartan 365 – Overview

November 6, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Have you ever wanted to work collaboratively in a document or simultaneously on any device? Read Full Article →

MSU IT has affirmed its commitment to better aligning with the core goals of the University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan through the formation of the MSU IT DEI Advisory Committee. Formed in conjunction with the larger DEI efforts of the Office of the EVPA, the committee is charged with driving meaningful organizational change. Read Full Article →

The MSU Tech Store is launching a new online and in-store shopping experience, making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to get their hands on the technology necessary for their Spartan journey.

The East Lansing on-campus MSU Tech Store located at the Computer Center building will be closed Monday, Oct. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is extending the submission deadline for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards to 5 p.m. (EDT) Monday, Oct. 30 to give educators more time to apply. The AT&T awards are given to instructors who use technology to support student success and enhance their teaching with impactful, accessible, and engaging practice. Read Full Article →

FileShare will no longer be supported by MSU IT due to the availability of other cost-effective, secure storage options. Units utilizing FileShare as a data storage solution must migrate their data to an alternative storage solution such as Elastic Storage, OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint prior to the end of service date. Read Full Article →