Are you working on a big project and need an extra monitor? Check out the Hub Monitor Stations in Hale Library. There are 27 Hub Monitor Stations in three pods on the second floor and six Hub Monitor Stations on the fourth floor of Hale Library.
The Hub Monitor Stations provide a quick and valuable double monitor experience for anyone using a laptop. With a hub monitor and the USB Type-C cable, you can easily connect a device to a single screen, allowing you to multitask more effectively and increase your overall productivity. The monitors work with both Windows and Mac operating systems. It will also allow you to charge your connected device simultaneously.
By Cheryl Zelle, Graduate Student, Kansas State University
This SIDLIT 2023 logo includes the conference theme: “Getting… Staying… Building the future…TOGETHER”!
Faculty and staff interested in online learning, educational technology, and instructional design are invited to attend the Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT) Wednesday, August 2 at K-State Olathe and Thursday-Friday August 3-4 at Johnson County Community College. The conference is hybrid, so virtual participation is also available for all sessions.
Thanks to the sponsorship support of the K-State Olathe and Salina Aerospace and Technology campuses, registration for the conference in person is reduced to $50 and virtual participation is FREE! You can find the registration links and discount codes below.
Are you traveling for work this summer? Remember to use GlobalProtect, K-State’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). When working offsite, the VPN should be used when you need to access protected proprietary and confidential data and campus resources. From off-campus, use the VPN to connect to campus resources securely.
To use the VPN software, you must be a K-State student or employee with an active K-State eID and internet connection.
K-State will be providing Adobe Creative Cloud to all faculty and staff free of charge. Adobe Creative Cloud will be automatically provisioned to all K-State faculty and staff after July 31. At that time, faculty and staff can download the applications and services.
If you currently pay for an Adobe license through K-State, your license will expire on July 31. Your access to Adobe will not be interrupted during the changeover. In addition, you do not need to renew your license, you will not be charged for a new license, and you will not need to re-download your existing apps. Continue reading “Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1”→
The Better Business Bureau is warning of increased phishing scams related to Amazon Prime Day, online, and brick-and-mortar stores with special sales during July. Phishing is a way cybercriminals try to trick you into sharing personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or bank account numbers, by sending you fraudulent emails or directing you to a fake website.
In addition to the regular phishing scam attempts this month, cybercriminals are sending phishing emails urging people to “click on a link to confirm their order” or “click on a link to confirm their mailing address.” DO NOT click on those links. If you are concerned about an order, you can always sign in to your Amazon or other online accounts to check your order status. Remember, legitimate businesses will NEVER ask for your account, personal, or financial information by email. Continue reading “Increased phishing scams expected in July”→
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS will undergo maintenance from midnight to 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 9. Maintenance will be performed to keep the systems secure and up to date. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our IT systems.
The IT Service Desk, Equipment Checkout, and Media Center have reduced summer hours. The IT Service Desk is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, closed on Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. on Sundays.
You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library. View the IT Service Desk Hours for the summer semester.
The IT Service Desk will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Are you a master’s or doctoral student? If so, it is likely that you will be conducting research as part of your studies. At some point, you may be writing a thesis, report, or dissertation to record your work to share with the profession and the world. K-State has made templates available (in Microsoft Word and LaTeX) for students to use, in order to ensure that they include all required information in the proper formatting and have navigable documents.
“Getting Started with ETDR Templates” is an online training on Zoom from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 30.
PaperCut systems will be unavailable during the system maintenance from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tue., June 20. Papercut-supported printing will be unavailable on all campuses during the maintenance. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our IT systems.
PaperCut is a cross-platform print monitoring application that runs on all major operating systems and is used to print wirelessly here at K-State.
In light of recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape, the Division of Information Technology (IT) feels it is imperative to communicate the evolving threats to our community. One such concern involves a North Korean group known as Kimsuky, a state-sponsored cyber threat actor notorious for their sophisticated spear-phishing attempts. Spear-phishing is a targeted form of phishing where the attacker impersonates a known or trusted entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. Continue reading “North Korea using social engineering to hack universities”→
The Better Business Bureau is warning of increased phishing scams related to Amazon Prime Day, online, and brick-and-mortar stores with special sales during July. Phishing is a way cybercriminals try to trick you into sharing personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or bank account numbers, by sending you fraudulent emails or directing you to a fake website.
The IT Service Desk, Equipment Checkout, and Media Center have reduced summer hours. The IT Service Desk is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, closed on Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. on Sundays.
PaperCut systems will be unavailable during the system maintenance from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tue., June 20. Papercut-supported printing will be unavailable on all campuses during the maintenance. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our IT systems.
In light of recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape, the Division of Information Technology (IT) feels it is imperative to communicate the evolving threats to our community. One such concern involves a North Korean group known as Kimsuky, a state-sponsored cyber threat actor notorious for their sophisticated spear-phishing attempts. Spear-phishing is a targeted form of phishing where the attacker impersonates a known or trusted entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. 