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RT System Downtime - Tuesday, May 28 (Update - Postponed)

To facilitate an upgrade to RT 5.0.5, there will be a minimal downtime tomorrow morning between 6:30 and 7 am. There aren’t any major changes in this release, and everything is anticipated to be...

Posted: May 27, 2024, 10:27 PM

New Voicethread launches May 27th for all UMBC users

Enhanced commenting features and other changes

Starting May 27th all Voicethread users will experience the "new" Voicethread that includes enhanced features. These include: One Conversation – A simpler-to-use conversation structure makes...

Posted: May 23, 2024, 2:10 PM

Quarterly patching downtime - 5/23 & 6/1

As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Thursday, May 23rd and Saturday, June 1st.  While many of the...

Posted: May 20, 2024, 9:52 AM

End of Year Cut off

Last day to turn in Travel for FY24 (June 14th)

All travel request must be approved and turned into Business Services via DocuSign/Travel system by close of business on June 14th, for the expenses to be recorded  in FY24 For assistance...

Posted: May 16, 2024, 9:48 AM

SP/SU2024 Instructional Technology Update

The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard...

Posted: May 15, 2024, 2:49 PM