Illinois State University is in the process of upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E. The new wireless access point hardware is currently in a pilot stage in Julian Hall to give network engineers experience and to be able to troubleshoot any issues before rolling it out to the rest of campus.
Unit: Technology Solutions
From strangers to ‘family’: Administrator welcomes international students into his home
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and terrifying. But for a group of first-year international graduate students, the transition was made a little easier by an Illinois State University administrator and his family.
Solar rays and simulations: Data analysis tool drives design for Solar Car Team
Every two years Illinois State University’s Solar Car Team begins the process of designing a solar-powered car fit for winning a nearly 2,000-mile-long race. This virtual design process is made possible by Illinois State’s High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
Grant news: National Park Service supports preservation of Milner Library’s circus collection
The National Park Service has awarded a two-year, $29,293 Save America’s Treasures Grant for the physical preservation and research of the Ueckert Circus Collection in Milner Library.
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
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
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.
Pilot program prepares campus for a successful Canvas adoption this fall
More than 2,000 students helped to test Illinois State’s new learning management system, which will completely replace ReggieNet starting in the fall of 2023.