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ReggieNet switches to read-only mode Friday, August 18

Starting Friday, August 18, ReggieNet will only be accessible in “read-only” mode. Instructors will still be able to access their past courses.

Advancement of AI focus of annual CIT conference

A view of the audience in the auditorium of the State Farm Hall of Business. About 25-30 people can be seen.

On Wednesday, August 2, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the annual Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference. Several sessions this year revolved around the advancement and use of artificial intelligence (AI), including the general session, “Generative AI: Exploring the Landscape,” given by David Bruce, executive partner with Gartner.

Top 5 differences instructors need to know about ReggieNet and Canvas

Hand holding a smartphone showing the Canvas app.

Instructors may need to change their approach to teaching based on some key differences between Canvas, Illinois State’s new learning management system, and ReggieNet.

Countdown to Canvas: Important dates and resources for instructors

With the start of the fall semester less than a month away, here are some important dates and new resources for making the transition from ReggieNet to Canvas.

Central Illinois Cybersecurity Summit, June 22

If you are a small- to medium-sized business or nonprofit organization in the Bloomington-Normal community, mark your calendars. The Bloomington-Normal Innovation Alliance (BNIA) is hosting the 2023 Central Illinois Cybersecurity Summit on Thursday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Illinois State University Alumni Center.

Joint journey: The Ferraz Rodrigues brothers’ path to collaborating in web design

Andre and Anderson Ferraz Rodrigues in the Web and Interactive Communications office space

While you may not know Anderson and Andre Ferraz Rodrigues by sight, you have certainly seen their work on the massive project of bringing all the Illinois State websites over to the new V4 template. From their very first semester here as international graduate students/assistants, twins Anderson and Andre have been problem-solvers, and their skills in that area have helped shaped the template into what it is today.

Canvas Kickoff, April 28

Two instructors walk through a demo of the Canvas LMS during the first Canvas Kickoff

University instructors are invited to a Canvas Kickoff to learn more about the new Canvas Learning Management System.

Special Apple® bundles at TechZone through May 19

Two Apple MacBook devices with pink-purple waves displayed on the screens

We are celebrating spring with a deal on all Apple® computers this month! As an Apple-authorized vendor, TechZone is passing on savings of almost ten percent on computer and AppleCare+ bundles for a limited time to all Illinois State University students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

First-year students and seniors: Look out for NSSE!

Artist's drawing of "Nessie," a long-necked dinosaur, smiling over the campus of Illinois State University

Students can help to improve their educational experiences by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) survey.

Canvas Kickoff, March 21

Three students work on their laptops in one of the Illinois State University campus buildings

University faculty are invited to join the Office of the Provost, the Office of Technology Solutions, and the Center for Integrated Professional Development for the Canvas Kickoff as we bring the Canvas Learning Management System to Illinois State University! The event will be taking place on Tuesday, March 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. in