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Quarterly Patching Downtimes - 11/21 & 11/22

As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd. While many...

Posted: November 13, 2025, 12:08 PM

Learn how to apply the QM Rubric to online course design in Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop

Online workshop offered Jan. 6-27 by UMBC and Salisbury

Faculty or staff interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered...

Posted: November 12, 2025, 11:36 AM

The Power of Partnership: How a Simple Tech Fix Is Transforming Student Support

Improving UMBC applicant experiences through improved tech

Is it Magical Wizardry or is it DoIT? It can be both! The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and the Undergraduate Admissions & Orientation (UGAO) team collaborated to understand a...

Posted: November 12, 2025, 11:15 AM

Cybersecurity Alert: Active Phishing Attacks & Account Deactivation Messages

Our only giveaway is cybersecurity advice

The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking multiple active phishing campaigns that have impacted our campus community. If...

Posted: November 11, 2025, 4:23 PM

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SIG-UE Meeting, Tuesday November 11th

The User Experience Committee will be meeting next week, Tuesday November 18th 1330-1430 in room 401 of the Physics Building, to have its second meeting of the Fall semester. We encourage all...

Posted: November 11, 2025, 1:18 PM

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