March 2021

Mar 15, 2021

Google Meet to offer preset breakout rooms, student recordings 

In just a few days, NC State Google Workspace users will have the ability to set up Google Meet breakout rooms in advance from their Google Calendar. Previously, breakout rooms…

Mar 15, 2021

Share work availability with new Google Calendar features

Google has made it easier to share your work availability with two new Calendar updates: split working hours and recurring out of office entries.  Split Working Hours You can now…

Mar 15, 2021

Spring forward your IT goals 

This spring, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a number of live and on-demand workshops that can help you enhance your IT knowledge and skills. Learn more about…

Mar 15, 2021

Artificial Intelligence: A blessing and a curse

As technology continues to grow and morph, artificial intelligence (AI) evolves right along with it — sometimes at a much faster pace. Take proactive measures against known risks associated with…

Mar 15, 2021

NC State completes 2FA enrollment project

On Feb. 17, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) enforced the last student cohorts to enroll into the university’s mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) solutions — Google 2-Step Verification and Duo…

Mar 15, 2021

IT Purchase Compliance includes Purple data

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Security and Compliance requires that any IT purchase that involves Purple or ultra-sensitive data, regardless of cost, be submitted for an IT Purchase Compliance…

Mar 15, 2021

Maintenance to impact IT services April 10-11

Update: This article initially encouraged campus users to log in to the MyPack Portal to download their 2020 Form W-2 prior to the April 10-11 maintenance window, which is just…

Mar 15, 2021

Take the Web Accessibility Challenge

The NC State IT Accessibility Office is sponsoring its annual Web Accessibility Challenge in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which will be held on Thursday, May 20.  The…