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Expansion of Gemini Tools for Faculty and Staff

2 February 2026

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Preparing for Fall 2025 using IST-managed computer labs

11 July 2025

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Get started with NotebookLM

2 June 2025

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Get started with Gemini App

14 January 2025

Social Media Privacy and Security

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Becoming social media safe and savvy

21 October 2024

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What is Phishing? Everything you need to know about these identity theft scams

26 September 2024

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Getting back to school and work securely

9 September 2024

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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp

26 August 2024

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Book your exams for fall 2024!

6 August 2024

Learning Assessment Centre

Adobe Acrobat Changes

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Adobe changes their Acrobat licenses

15 July 2024

Course required software installations for fall 2024

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Course required software installations for fall 2024

12 July 2024

Changes coming to the university's guest wireless service

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Changes coming to the university guest wireless service

21 May 2024

Managed MacOS updates rolling out to eligible Apple computers

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Managed macOS updates rolling out to eligible computers

15 April 2024

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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp

8 April 2024

Winter 2024 SPOT Surveys Open

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SPOT surveys for winter 2024 courses are open!

18 March 2024

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The CRA is not calling you - Protect yourself from tax fraud

11 March 2024

Important changes are coming to Google storage at the university

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Important changes are coming to Google storage at the university

30 January 2024

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Windows 11 Upgrade

22 January 2024

Winter 2024 Bootcamps

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Winter Research Computing Bootcamp

1 January 2024

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Book your exams for Winter 2024!

27 November 2023

Learning Assessment Centre

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New alert software rolled out to network-connected faculty and staff computers

22 November 2023

Fall 2023 SPOT Surveys

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SPOT surveys for fall 2023 courses are now open!

14 November 2023

Mandatory Zoom update required

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Mandatory Zoom update required

17 October 2023

IT support and services

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New way to access IT support and services

10 October 2023

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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp

12 September 2023

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Book your exams for Fall 2023!

1 August 2023

Learning Assessment Centre

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Celebrating our IT community

26 June 2023

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Google Meet Premium Features

10 May 2023

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Get to Know Google Meet

10 May 2023

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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp starts May 4

21 April 2023

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SPOT surveys are now open!

29 March 2023

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Winter Research Computing Bootcamp starts January 20

23 December 2022

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SPOT surveys are now open!

24 November 2022

Information Services and Technology

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Upcoming changes to voicemail message retention

21 November 2022

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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp starts September 16

9 September 2022

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Spring Intermediate Python Series starts May 25

22 April 2022

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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp starts April 29

22 April 2022

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USRIs Open April 1

28 March 2022

Windows 10 Updates

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Windows 10 Version 21H2 Update

28 March 2022

Computer Equipment Delays

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Computer Equipment Purchasing and Delays

18 February 2022

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Updates coming to Gmail

7 February 2022

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Winter Intermediate Python Series starts February 2

4 January 2022

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Winter Research Computing Bootcamp starts January 14

4 January 2022

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Convert Classic Sites to New Sites

22 December 2021

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Winter Break Closure

13 December 2021

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TELUS Employee Purchase Program Black Friday Deals

25 November 2021

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USRIs Run December 1-9

22 November 2021

GSB 2-10 walk-up support closure

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GSB 2-10 Walk-Up Support Closure

9 November 2021

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YuJa 101: Intro to the Media Streaming Service for Instructors

2 November 2021

Portal Updates: Catalog Items

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Portal Updates: Catalog Items

26 October 2021

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Securely Working from Home

1 October 2021

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Don’t Fall for the Employment Opportunity Scam

1 October 2021

Windows 10 Updates

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Windows 10 21H1 Update Install, October 8

28 September 2021

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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp starts September 27

14 September 2021

Windows 10 Updates

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Windows Update Install

8 September 2021

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Learning Assessment Centre Reopening September 1

6 August 2021

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Security Update for Google Drive Coming July 26, 2021

13 July 2021

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Congratulations to the 2021 IT Award Recipients

25 June 2021

Windows 10 Updates

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Windows 10 Version 21H1 Update

11 June 2021

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Don't Delay — Start Planning Computing Needs for Fall

8 June 2021

Vera Chat

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New Chatbot Vera

10 May 2021

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How to end a Google Meet

16 April 2021

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USRIs Run April 9 - April 16

31 March 2021

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Changes to Google Storage policy

11 March 2021

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Host a Digital Holiday Get-Together

15 December 2020

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Year End Round-Up With UAlberta Google

15 December 2020

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Windows 10 Upgrade Coming in January

9 December 2020

Meet Laura Ortegon-Rico

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Meet Laura Ortegon-Rico

3 December 2020

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Augustana USRIs Run Through December 9

1 December 2020

Broderick Wood

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Meet Broderick Wood

30 October 2020

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Don’t Fall For It — Keep An Eye Out For These Social Engineering Tactics

21 October 2020

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Meet Marcie Whitecotton-Carroll

8 October 2020

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You Know Phishing, But Have You Heard of Vishing & Smishing?

5 October 2020

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Meet Janet Tollenaar

2 October 2020

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Getting a message to renew Microsoft Office? Here's what you need to do.

28 September 2020

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Make Work From Home, Work For You

22 September 2020

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New folder sharing permissions in Google Drive

22 September 2020

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Meet Greg Fink

18 September 2020

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Fall Into Research Computing Bootcamp

18 September 2020

Important Changes to Trash in Google Drive

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Important Changes to Trash in Google Drive

15 September 2020

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New Pincode Collaboration in Google Drive

11 September 2020

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Meet Rod Wolfe

11 September 2020

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Meet Ashish Barsaiya

4 September 2020

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Meet Chris Jackson

28 August 2020

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Introducing Self Service Password Resets

24 August 2020

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Meet Corey Chevraux

21 August 2020

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Introducing a New Integrated Workspace in Gmail

18 August 2020

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Meet Shane Klein

7 August 2020

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Meet James Park

30 July 2020

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Communicate your way with Google Chat!

17 July 2020

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Engage and Share Content with Google Currents

30 June 2020

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Meet the Winners of the 2020 IT Awards!

29 June 2020

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Our Website Has Changed!

29 June 2020

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Unleash Your Team's Creativity with Jamboard

22 May 2020

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Now Open: IST’s Self Serve Portal

8 May 2020

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Improving Collaboration and Integration with Google Drive

17 May 2019

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Up Your Game with these Digital Study Tips

22 March 2019

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Upcoming Changes to Classic Hangouts

1 February 2019

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A New Look for Your G Suite Apps

18 January 2019

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Hangouts Chat, A Powerful Way to Communicate with Teams

19 June 2018