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Stay current on what is happening in IRT. This page will be updated with all communication from IRT.
Microsoft Vista
Information, Resources & Technologies April 15, 2008IRT continues to research and test the compatibility of the applications it has on campus for Vista support.
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Service Oriented Architecture and Composite Applications Seminar
Information, Resources & Technologies April 14, 2008The University of St. Thomas and Sun Microsystems invite you and your IT leadership to be a part of an interactive discussion regarding Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Composite Applications. In this discussion, you will learn how these technologies and techniques enable process and information integration to support today's continually changing business environments.
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WebWednesday: 404 – Page not found!
Information, Resources & Technologies April 09, 2008IRT has done some work to make these errors much less cumbersome at UST.
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An inside look at UST’s Central Systems
Information, Resources & Technologies April 08, 2008Day in and day out, Information Resources and Technologies maintains a fleet of 250 servers.
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IRT announces new way to change Net ID password online
Information, Resources & Technologies April 01, 2008IRT has implemented a new feature within the Net ID system to allow you to use your recently expired password to update your Net ID account.
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Tech Tuesday: time travel breakthrough!
Information, Resources & Technologies March 25, 2008If your data is on UST-DeptStore1 or 2, MyStorage or UST-AcadStore1, you can go back up to two days and recover data from a previous version thanks to Snapshot Technology.
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Tech Tuesday: IRT announces computer support hours for spring break
Information, Resources & Technologies March 11, 2008Check the schedule for hours Sunday through Saturday, March 16-22. All locations are closed Easter Sunday and Monday, March 23 and 24.
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Tech Tuesday: e-mail tools and best practices at UST
Information, Resources & Technologies March 04, 2008UST has several tools available to help "spread the word" for news, events and other types of information.
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IRT to implement Tech Desk phone line changes to handle classroom and event emergencies
Information, Resources & Technologies February 26, 2008Look for the changes on Friday, March 7
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Web Wednesday: Tools drawer changes made
Information, Resources & Technologies February 20, 2008The community asked for a change and IRT has responded.
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Tech Tuesday: The Data Center is 'cool' again
Information, Resources & Technologies February 19, 2008Three new Computer Room Air Conditioner units help keep UST's Data Center cool and comfy.
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Webinar on 'Virtual Worlds as a Tool for Situational Learning' is tomorrow
Information, Resources & Technologies February 18, 2008Register online and you will have a chance to win a 1 GB USB "thumb drive." The event will be held at noon in Room 303, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center.
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Trends in student use of technology – Part II
Information, Resources & Technologies February 06, 2008Which technologies do students prefer to use to communicate with their institutions and many hours do they spend online?
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St. Thomas implements new version of Enterprise Reporting Tool
Information, Resources & Technologies February 05, 2008Training for Cognos 8 BI will be available through the Leadership Academy in the near future.
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Tech Tuesday: IRT announces computer support hours for spring 2008
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Trends in Student Use of Information Technology: A Sea Change?
Information, Resources & Technologies November 28, 2007The Educause Center for Applied Research has conducted a national survey of more than 27,000 undergraduate students, including students from St. Thomas.
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Eight ways to secure your computer and online identity Part 2
Information, Resources & Technologies November 27, 2007Tech Tuesday: Continuing from last week’s article, here are the next four tips on how to secure your personal computer and your online identity.
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Online Nation: Five Years of Growth in Online Learning
Information, Resources & Technologies November 21, 2007Web Wednesday: The Sloan Consortium has released its fifth annual report on the state of online learning in U.S. higher education.
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Eight ways to secure your computer and online identity
Information, Resources & Technologies November 20, 2007This two-part article will explain eight easy steps you can take, for free, that will significantly help secure your computer and online identities from would-be hackers and criminals.
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Tech Tuesday: Thanksgiving holiday computer-support hours
Information, Resources & Technologies November 13, 2007Even when offices are closed, IRT monitors voice mail for messages.
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Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Vista and Office 2007
Information, Resources & Technologies November 08, 2007Planning is ongoing for Vista's rollout to faculty and staff computers. A summer installation of Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack lets you receive and open documents created with Office 2007.
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IRT's November Training Tip of the Month
Information, Resources & Technologies November 05, 2007For November, learn how to use MS Word’s AutoCorrect tool, and add blocks of text a document with just the spacebar.
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Web Wednesday: Human Future for Technology and Education
Information, Resources & Technologies October 31, 2007Links to Dr. Michael Wesch’s presentation and YouTube video are available online.
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Inbox Zero: Keeping e-mail manageable
Information, Resources & Technologies October 30, 2007Tech Tuesday: Today's tip is about managing email with a technique called Inbox Zero.
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