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Campus Digital Signage Revolutionized: Cloud-Based Management Transforms Communication

Walk into almost any building on campus and you’ll likely be greeted by some form of digital signage. The technology has been around for quite some time. What’s taken shape in the last couple of years, however, is the ease with which colleges, departments, and units can manage that signage.

“It used to be, the most common way to display your message was plugging a USB drive into the back of a TV,” said Jim Willson, Unit IT Manager for the Eli
Broad College of Business. Read Full Article →

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March’s collaborative tools training opportunities

MSU IT is committed to providing no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in March and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Featured Course of the Month

Zoom – Meetings

Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 p.m.

Unlock the full potential of Zoom and revolutionize your virtual meetings. Read Full Article →

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Boosting campus connectivity through collaboration

The digital era is advancing at Michigan State University as the success of students, faculty, staff, researchers, and guests depends heavily on cellular communication services every day. The MSU IT Unified Communications Team is dedicated to ensuring that these services are not only maintained but continually upgraded to keep pace with the ever-changing world of technology.  Read Full Article →

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Announcing recipients of the 2024 Excellence in IT Awards

MSU IT celebrated the exceptional contributions of staff during a special presentation of the 2024 Excellence in IT Awards on Thursday, Feb. 6 at WKAR Studios on the Michigan State University Campus. MSU IT presented awards to 11 recipients for this year’s awards — Outstanding Service, Stewardship & Sustainability, Student, Faculty, and Staff Success, and IT Partner —selected from 39 nominations. Read Full Article →

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February’s collaborative tools training opportunities

Check out February’s courses available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Featured Course of the Month 

Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys

Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.

Looking to gather valuable insights from your classmates, students, or coworkers? Forms are your go-to tool! Read Full Article →

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MSU IT Technology Tips

Technology Tips

At MSU IT, we strive to make your tech life easier. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, need help finding information, or want to secure your account, we’ve got you covered with our easy-to-follow guides. Check out the details below to get started!

Password Reset

Oops, forgot your password? No problem! Read Full Article →

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New resource for D2L: Certification Pathways

A new opportunity for Spartan educators in support of student success is available with the Certification Pathways D2L Brightspace course. This no-cost professional development opportunity is tailored for MSU faculty and academic staff, offering workshops to enhance pedagogical skills, explore best practices, and integrate technology into teaching.

Self-enroll for the Certification Pathways today! Read Full Article →

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January’s collaborative tools training opportunities

Check out January’s courses available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Featured Course of the Month 

Microsoft Teams – Getting Started

Monday, January 13, 1:30 p.m.

Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT resources to help start the spring semester

Getting ready for spring semester: What you need to know

Technology plays an important role in your Spartan experience, and MSU IT is here to support your success on campus and beyond. We want to make sure you are aware of the services and resources we provide for the MSU community whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member. Read Full Article →

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Join our team!

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 →