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Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab winter break schedule

The Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab will have reduced hours during K-State’s winter break.

The Lab will begin the winter break schedule on Dec. 16, and will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on Saturdays through Jan. 19, 2024. Regular hours will resume for the spring semester on Jan. 20, 2024. Continue reading “Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab winter break schedule”

Download your assignment submissions from Canvas

Students, you can download all your assignment submissions in Canvas. Submissions are for current and concluded courses and only include files submitted to fulfill an assignment; they do not include any submissions modified by instructors, such as annotated submissions.

The download also includes submissions for group assignments, even if another student in your group made the submission. Submissions are downloaded as a ZIP file when the export has finished generating.

For step-by-step instructions, view the knowledge base article How do I download assignment submissions from all my courses?

Copy final grades from Canvas to KSIS

Instructors can copy their final grades from Canvas to KSIS with the Copy Grades to KSIS tool located in the left-hand navigation of each course in Canvas.

Grades for the fall 2023 term are due by 5 p.m., Tue. Dec. 19 or 4 p.m. (CDT) if grading in Canvas.

Grade rosters are now available in KSIS for grade entry. For step-by-step instructions, see Copy Final Grades from Canvas to KSIS. Continue reading “Copy final grades from Canvas to KSIS”

Mediasite unavailable during Dec. 21 maintenance

Mediasite, the university’s centrally supported video management solution, will undergo maintenance from 12 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21. Publishing, playback, and management functions will be largely unavailable throughout the day as the maintenance proceeds. The Division of Information Technology thanks you for your patience and understanding while this important work is performed.

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Darci Pottroff retirement reception on Dec. 15

A retirement celebration will honor Darci Pottroff, Director of Application Services for the Division of Information Technology, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, in the Cottonwood Room of the K-State Student Union.

Please join us as we celebrate Darci’s 33 years of service to K-State. Cards can be sent to Darci Pottroff, c/o Kelly Moon, 116 Unger Complex,  2323 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.

IT Service Desk reduced hours during winter break

The IT Service Desk, IT Equipment Checkout, and Media Center will have reduced hours during winter break beginning Dec. 17.

Need help? 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.

Regular IT Service Desk Hours will resume on Jan. 14, 2024.

IT Service Desk holiday hours

Date Chat, Phone, or Walk-in Phone only
Dec. 17 Closed 1–8 p.m.
Dec. 18-21 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 22 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed
Dec. 23-25 Closed Closed
Dec. 26-29 Closed 8 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Dec. 30-Jan.1 Closed Closed
Jan. 2-4 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 5 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed
Jan. 6 Closed Closed
Jan. 7 Closed 1–8 p.m.
Jan. 8-11 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 12 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed
Jan. 13 Closed Closed

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Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library

Are you working on a big project this semester and need an extra monitor? Use one of the 39 Hub Monitor Stations in Hale Library. The Hub Monitor Stations are located throughout Hale Library: 27 on the second floor, six on the third floor, and six on the fourth floor.

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.

The Hub Monitor Stations can be used during the Hale Library hours of operation.

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience

All active K-State faculty and staff can access a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, including Acrobat Pro DC. The Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of over 20 applications and services that allows access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite.

You can create graphics and illustrations for your projects with the Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Play with layouts, page designs, and more for publishing. Create and share online videos anywhere.

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