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Fix Point Values on Tests, Automate Encouragement, and Customize Achievements in November Ultra Update

Speed up grading and celebrate student success

Imagine if you could adjust test points in seconds without regrading everything manually? What if your course could automatically cheer students on when they succeed -- or nudge them when they...

Posted: November 6, 2025, 11:28 AM

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Tech Boost: Major AV Upgrades Enhance Teaching & Learning

We are improving accessibility and the learning experience

This past summer and early fall, the DoIT Infrastructure teams rolled out significant technology upgrades across campus, directly impacting the quality and consistency of your classroom...

Posted: November 6, 2025, 9:19 AM

All About Color & Contrast - USM November Accessibility Newsletter

Repost: Exploring the Gadgets & Gizmos In Your AI Toolkit: Dr. Roberto Yus

The Privacy Paradox of GenAI

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 12 - 1 PM Join Online Event The Privacy Paradox of GenAI: What It Knows, Why It Matters, and How We Fight Back Generative AI (GenAI) systems like...

Posted: November 5, 2025, 10:34 AM

SAP Concur Launch Week:

Day Three!

SAP Concur Launch Week: Day Three! We're keeping the momentum going as we continue to roll out SAP Concur! Join us today from 9:30–11:00 AM for virtual support on Webex — our team is here to...

Posted: November 5, 2025, 8:51 AM

Eighteen Years of Grit: Ed Kelly Wins the October DoIT Gritty Award!

Master Mentor and System Engineer

We are thrilled to announce that Ed Kelly has been awarded the October DoIT Gritty Award! This well-deserved recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the Division of Information...

Posted: November 5, 2025, 8:47 AM

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October HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT. Summary Updating the Office Hours Appointment...

Posted: November 5, 2025, 8:24 AM

SAP Concur Launch Week:

Day Two!

SAP Concur Launch Week: Day Two! We're here to help as you get started in the new travel system, SAP Concur. Join us today from 9:00–11:00 AM and 12:00–2:00 PM — we'll be live in the UC Lobby in...

Posted: November 4, 2025, 9:57 AM

Free Digital Accessibility Workshops from Blackboard

Self-paced solutions for faculty & staff flexibility

Instructional Technology is pleased to offer four workshops on digital accessibility and Ally, available at no cost to UMBC faculty and staff, through July 31, 2026 using a special registration...

Posted: November 4, 2025, 9:49 AM

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Concur Launch!

Let's get going, with SAP Concur!

Let's get going, with SAP Concur! Today is our official launch of the new travel system, SAP Concur. Over the past three weeks, over 800 campus community members have attended training sessions...

Posted: November 3, 2025, 10:05 PM