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Seeking IT Testers for Imminent Jira Upgrade
Application testers are needed for Thursday, February 1, 2024 and Friday, February 2, 2024 prior to implementation of Jira’s Datacenter version.
New Microsoft Teams Client Available in Late February
On Friday, Microsoft announced that the Classic version of Teams, which is the version most in use at the university, will begin displaying a banner message urging users to contact IT to switch to the new version of Teams. However, the new Teams client is not yet generally available at Cornell until IT staff approve the update and release it to Cornell-managed devices.
Passkey Login Available Starting Late February
In late February a new Secure Connect passkey service will be offered to Cornell faculty and staff.
Tech Tip: Teams Channel Info Button
Microsoft Teams' Channel Info button makes essential details easily accessible.
Google to Impose New Sender Requirements for Email Sent to Gmail Accounts
In February 2024, Gmail will begin enforcing several security-related requirements for messages sent to Gmail accounts.
Artificial Intelligence Task Forces Share Findings
Three university-wide task forces, formed in 2023, recently released their findings and recommendations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools at Cornell.
Register for Quick Scientific Computing Workshops
A series of one-hour computing tutorials, created specifically for Cornell scientists who utilize technology, will be offered each Tuesday from February 6 to April 30, 2024. The Zoom-based training is available for free to all workforce members and students of Cornell, WCM, WCM-Q, and Cornell Tech.
Digital Harassment Resources Support New Interim Anti-Doxxing Policy
In response to concerns about an increase in digital harassment (doxxing), the university has created a digital harassment resource guide and University Policy 4.24, Interim Anti-Doxxing Policy.
Mass Communication & Marketing Project Update - Winter 2024
With approval for continued “Phase 3” funding, Cornell’s implementation of Marketing Cloud (MC) is moving to the next level. In 2024, Phase 3 will expand beyond the work already accomplished for University Relations, Alumni Affairs and Development, Student and Campus Life, and Human Relations to colleges, units, and departments across campus. Next steps include determining strategies for unit and college on-boarding, building an enterprise preference center, and selecting email marketing tools to work with Marketing Cloud.
New Degree Auditing and Course Schedule Planning System in Development
The Office of University Registrar (OUR), Cornell Information Technologies (CIT), colleges and schools will partner to implement Stellic, a degree audit planning and tracking platform and course schedule planning system.