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Category: Student Perspective

Articles and Stories written by Technology Services student interns

The future is wide open as more than 7,500 graduates celebrate as they are recognized for their achievement during the university-wide Commencement Ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Photo taken at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

How can I prepare my Illinois accounts for graduation?

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ruth Kwak

Graduating student Melissa Sanchez on graduating and how she’s preparing–herself and her Illinois accounts–for the big day.

Posted in Services, Student Perspective
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Protect Your Privacy During Online Job Searches

Posted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Ruth Kwak

Are you job searching using online tools? Make sure to exercise caution and protect your data while using internet resources. Follow these tips!

Posted in Student PerspectiveTagged data privacy, security
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Embracing Diverse Learning: Multiple LMSs Benefits U of I

Posted on March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 by Ruth Kwak

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.

Posted in Services, Student PerspectiveTagged canvas, LMS, Moodle
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Embracing Digital Wellness During Winter Break 

Posted on December 13, 2023February 16, 2024 by Ruth Kwak

The approaching winter break provides a golden opportunity for students to reflect on and enhance their digital habits. Read more about ways you can embrace digital wellness over break!

Posted in Student PerspectiveTagged digital wellness, mental health, winter break
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Why Should I Clean Up My Social Media?

Posted on October 6, 2023February 16, 2024 by Ruth Kwak

College is a time to prepare for the future. How do personal social media accounts play into that?

Posted in Student PerspectiveTagged social media
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Technology is Your Friend

Posted on May 4, 2023February 16, 2024 by Ruth Kwak

Technology can often be a distraction, but how can it be used to increase productivity? Read about types of apps that help you stay organized and focused.

Posted in Student PerspectiveTagged finals, student organization
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2023 Privacy Everywhere Student Panel: Students Take on Privacy 

Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Dana Lynne Mancuso

Professionals and students gathered at this 2023 Privacy Everywhere conference to educate and learn about privacy in different areas. This article recaps the student panel.

Posted in Cybersecurity, Events, Student PerspectiveTagged privacy, privacy everywhere
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Resilience in the Technology Field

Posted on February 27, 2023February 20, 2025 by Ruth Kwak

In honor of Black History Month, this article highlights how African American and Black individuals have and still are demonstrating resilience in the technology field.

Posted in Featured Story, Student PerspectiveTagged black history month
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Graduating Students at Tech Services

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Technology Services

Congratulations to the class of 2022! We had a chance to interview two recent grads about their experience working at Tech Services and what they’re doing after graduation!

Posted in Student Perspective
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Privacy Everywhere 2022 Conference: What You Need to Know

Posted on March 1, 2022March 8, 2022 by Rob Watson

Learn about some key takeaways from the Privacy Everywhere Conference that highlight the conversation surrounding privacy and higher education today.

Posted in Student PerspectiveTagged 2022, conference, data privacy, privacy, privacy everywhere

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