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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

Gemini AI: Your New Study Partner and Lesson Planner

Using Google's generative AI for learning and creativity

Turning Complexity into Clarity with Your Enterprise License In a world where AI is becoming commonplace, students must learn how to navigate these tools. Luckily, UMBC's enterprise license...

Posted: November 3, 2025, 10:31 AM

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How To Be More Productive With Google Workspace

Getting The Most Out of Everyday Tools

We all use the Google Suite in the form of our emails, docs, spreadsheets, and presentations on the daily. While these tools are awesome on their own, there are a ton of advanced features and...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 12:46 PM

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Press Play on YuJa: New Video Platform Available to Campus Users

Two phase migration of Panopto content begins Nov 10

In August, DoIT announced that UMBC will transition to YuJa as our new video capture and hosting platform, replacing Panopto. YuJa is a modern video system with advanced editing capabilities,...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 11:52 AM

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How Technology Empowers Collaboration for Student Academic Success

Collaboration Powers Support: Alerts, Scheduling, Advocacy

Behind every student is an educator wielding technology tools that can help make success happen! The Academic Success Center (ASC) and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have...

Posted: October 27, 2025, 10:48 AM

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