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General Updates (i.e. software, back to school, upgrades to wifi etc.)
Received a strange text? Be vigilant against ‘smishing’
Smishing, a combination of the words “SMS” and “phishing,” is a type of cyber-attack that targets individuals through SMS or other forms of text messages.
Don’t be tricked! Keep your inbox secure
October may be known as the month of spooks and scares, but during Cybersecurity Month, it’s also a time to take steps to keep scammers from tricking you into giving up access to private information. Like the most persistent Halloween pranksters, scammers are using increasingly complex methods to trick users.
Smart meeting summaries now available
Two options are available and approved for automated meeting summaries to help record notes during virtual meetings: Zoom AI Companion and Teams Premium.
Introducing the IT Accessibility Center
The Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center has updated its name to the IT Accessibility Center to better reflect the breadth of services available to MU students, faculty and staff. The center now focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities in an inclusive digital environment.
Advocate for accessibility: A firsthand account
Kendal Lyssy is a third-year doctoral student in MU’s Department of Communication. She also is the department’s first blind PhD candidate and a strong advocate for digital accessibility. As a student and instructor, she’s using her experiences in higher ed to help ensure that all users are empowered with technologies that are usable by everyone.
Get Ready for class with IT
The Division of IT is here to help you get your account and technology set up before classes begin. Check our event schedule below to see what day works for you during Move-In! Integrated with One-Stop-Shop during Move-In, make sure to stop in at Tech Stop, located 901 Rollins Street, for help downloading any necessary apps, double checking your account information, and installing any required software before you arrive on campus to guarantee a smooth start to the Fall semester.
New Service Management Solution coming 2025
In Spring 2023, the Division of IT Enterprise Service Management team collaborated with a steering committee representing campuses in the UM System and MU Health Care to assess alternative ticketing solutions. The goal was to replace Cherwell, the current service management platform, with a system that would meet both current and future needs. After thorough research and feedback, the committee chose TeamDynamix as the new, comprehensive ticketing system.
This is how we DoIT – Free/Low cost software
Enjoy all the benefits of being a Mizzou student and get the software you need at a discount. Students can purchase an Adobe Creative Cloud license for only $60 – saving more than $500 off the retail price! This license gives Tigers access to every Adobe Creative suite desktop application, cloud-based storage and more. The annual license can be purchased any time and expires July 21 every year.
Incoming Tigers: Submit your photo ID to set up your move-in appointment
Your Student ID (TigerCard) is important. It’s more than just your room key in your residence hall and your access to campus dining meal plans and dining locations. You must submit your photo before you can sign-up for a residence hall move-in appointment.