Benjamin Barkin-Wilkins, Lead Network Engineer for the OCIO, was awarded a 2024 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award for his knowledge, experience, hard-work, and humility.
Technology News and Updates
National Student Employment Week 2024
National Student Employment Week is dedicated to raising awareness of the positive impact that student employment has on both students and the university and to recognize their unique and invaluable contributions. Read more about the experiences from Tech Services teams and students.
Spring Clean Your Data
It’s easy to let files pile up because there is always new data coming in. However, taking a few minutes to clean up your existing data is not just good for inbox zero goals, it can protect you and others from data loss or breach.
Navigating Campus Tech: Stories from the Help Desk Frontline
Author: Mag ShouMag is a student employee with Technology Services and is a senior at Illinois majoring in Communications. The Technology Services Help Desk is a primary support team for users needing assistance with technical issues or inquiries related to university IT. Employees from the Tech Services Help Desk have shared rewarding experiences and […]
Julie Ann Campbell Behind the Screens: Harmonizing the Analytical and Artistic
As Senior Project Manager at Technology Services since 2021, Julie shares about her own interests, milestones, and experiences working as a woman in STEM over the years.
Embracing Diverse Learning: Multiple LMSs Benefits U of I
Canvas is the most widely used LMS at the University, though there is a range of LMS options for instructors. Read on to learn more about why we have multiple LMSs.
“To me, Black History Month is a month for reflection”
February is over, but for many, Black History Month isn’t. As February came to a close, Joe Blanks shared some personal insights about what Black History Month means to him.
Lilly Haas-Feuerhelm Behind the Screens: A peek into the IT Team that keeps the University afloat
Read about what Lilly Haas-Feuerhelm does as Lead IT Specialist at Tech Services to keep our university afloat!
Tech Services Collaborations Promote Generative AI
Technology Services recently partnered with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host a generative AI seminar series for the campus community. Read about the event and find recordings here.
Tech Services Revamps Classrooms for Hybrid Learning for Spring 2024
Technology Services’ Classroom & Conference Media Engineering (CCME) team built out hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) classrooms for the Spring 2024 semester. Hyflex classrooms are equipped with advanced technology for sharing lectures via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, support interactive learning, and extend enrollment capacities.