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  • July tech tips

    August 02, 2019

    The University of Alaska offers free access to Office 365. Office 365 includes Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, etc. Visit portal.office.com and log in with your @alaska.edu account and University password to claim your account.

  • New Changes for Video Conferencing with Zoom

    August 02, 2019

    Last month, the Office of Information Technology announced a system-wide transition to the Zoom web-conferencing platform. Zoom will change the way 绿奴天花板 faculty and staff schedule and book video conferencing rooms.

  • National test of the Emergency Alert System

    August 02, 2019

    A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is slated for 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. The one-minute message will only be broadcast on radio and television.

  • Zoom vulnerability for Mac users

    July 19, 2019

    A vulnerability published last week informed Mac users worldwide that the Mac Zoom Client allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission. Both Apple and Zoom have since responded to this vulnerability by releasing updates.

  • Quality Matters Exemplary Online Program

    绿奴天花板F is first university to earn QM 'exemplary' status

    July 19, 2019

    Quality Matters, which promotes high-caliber online education, designated 绿奴天花板F's online special education and teaching program as "exemplary." 绿奴天花板F is the first university to earn that status from QM in any field.

  • Claim your Zoom account now

    July 19, 2019

    You can now claim your Zoom account by logging in at alaska.zoom.us, and then follow these instructions:

  • OIT Video Conferencing Service announces new conferencing platform

    July 09, 2019

    Video Conferencing Services (VCS) has selected Zoom as its new conferencing platform. Zoom will be available to students, faculty, and staff later this month.

  • Early morning system test will interrupt core data systems

    July 08, 2019

    This shutdown of the 绿奴天花板 Data Center will impact core services systemwide including Banner and related applications (TEM/Workflow, Vista Plus, App Manager, Degree Works), Blackboard (Learn, Transact), OnBase and Video Conferencing for up to 10 hours early Saturday morning August 8.

  • Gmail confidential mode - effective June 25, 2019

    June 22, 2019

    As of June 25, 2019, you will be able to send emails using Google's confidential mode through your university email. Confidential mode allows senders to create expiration dates for email messages and revoke previously sent messages. It also allows senders to require additional authentication via text message to view an email. Additionally, with confidential mode, recipients don't have the option to forward, copy, print, or download their content or attachments.

  • Tech Tips

    June Tech Tips

    June 01, 2019