Month: January 2016

New Anti-Virus Solution: Requires Action!

The University of Maine System has signed a Microsoft Agreement which provides a broad array of Microsoft services. As a result of this agreement, we have ended our relationship with Symantec for Endpoint Protection.  You will need to install Microsoft’s antivirus software  to keep your devices safe and secure. Your current installation is providing protection […]

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Media Services Audio/Video Equipment: Now AVAILABLE in the Library

Over the semester break, IT Media Services and Raymond H. Fogler Library transitioned Media Services audio/video equipment checkout to the library.  LCD projectors, laptops, cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, microphones, and public address systems are among the items available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. If you would like to: Reserve and borrow equipment  (Valid MaineCard […]

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Classroom Improvements During the Break

Over the holiday break, IT has been busy installing new equipment in classrooms and placing documentation in each Office of Student Records scheduled classroom equipped with instructional technology. This fall, we hired a senior technical writing major to develop or improve classroom technology documentation. He has worked hard to document the many rooms we support. […]

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Changes in IT Support Center Hours and Media Services Presence

This spring semester, the IT Support Center in Shibles will be open from 7:30-5:00 for walk up service. Phone support is available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm by calling 581-2506. Media Services will no longer be open for walk up as the […]

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MathWorks MATLAB Now Free to Faculty, Staff, and to Undergraduate Students

With the latest renewal, MATLAB is now available to undergraduate students as well as faculty, staff and graduate students at no charge. To access the software, go to umaine.edu/it/software/ and choose MathWorks MATLAB.  We are very pleased to offer this licensing in a way that saves our students money! Back to Issue 1 of the […]

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