- Staff will work normal work hours and classes will carry on as usual.
- Public transit and campus buses will run as usual with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday itself (Sunday, February 4).
- A tent is being installed between Scholars Walk and Northrop Plaza. These areas will remain open, but the sidewalk between Tate and Walter Library will be closed until February 7.
- Leading up to the Super Bowl game, Northrop will be hosting various Super Bowl-related activities.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Super Bowl impacts on campus
As the big game approaches, information is available to help everyone navigate regular activity on campus. Here are a few items to note:
New computer security vulnerabilities: Meltdown and Spectre
You may have heard by now, but two new security vulnerabilities for computers are out in the world, known respectively as Meltdown and Spectre. OIT is working on patches for Meltdown for University-owned machines, but Spectre requires manufacturers to release updated hardware. For both University-owned and personal devices, the bottom line is that you should apply operating system and software updates as they become available. For more info visit OIT news.
Scholarship applications impacted by new Dept. of Ed. interpretation
The University will no longer be able to provide information from a student’s FAFSA or financial aid awards to external scholarship agencies. This is due to a change in how the US Department of Education interprets rules pertaining to student information.
If a student needs assistance completing a scholarship application that requires information from their FAFSA or award package, they should contact One Stop Student Services.
One Stop will either help that student find the information they need, or will forward to the Scholarship Unit to complete the application for the student and return it for submission to the scholarship agency. A step-by-step guide for students to view their financial aid awards is available.
If a student needs assistance completing a scholarship application that requires information from their FAFSA or award package, they should contact One Stop Student Services.
One Stop will either help that student find the information they need, or will forward to the Scholarship Unit to complete the application for the student and return it for submission to the scholarship agency. A step-by-step guide for students to view their financial aid awards is available.
Earlier summer registration
For summer 2018, degree-seeking students will be able to register on March 1, 2018. Open registration for non-degree and visiting students starts a week later on March 8.
Earlier registration before spring break extends the regular registration period one and half months, which gives students more time to plan and spreads out appointment times for advisors. The change could help increase classroom utilization and enrollment during the summer term. In turn, a higher enrollment rate during summer may help students with timely degree progress.
Earlier registration before spring break extends the regular registration period one and half months, which gives students more time to plan and spreads out appointment times for advisors. The change could help increase classroom utilization and enrollment during the summer term. In turn, a higher enrollment rate during summer may help students with timely degree progress.
Micro grant for One Stop’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
One Stop Student Services’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, along with partners from the Office of Student Finance, recently received a Campus Climate Micro Grant. The grant will fund name tags that include personal pronouns for public-facing One Stop Student Services and Office of Student Finance staff.
This effort aims to increase competence about personal pronouns and show commitment to create an inclusive environment for our students, staff, and community. Prior to receiving this grant, the committee laid a foundation through presentations and trainings in ASR. Opportunities to expand this initiative to other interested ASR staff may be available in the near future.
This effort aims to increase competence about personal pronouns and show commitment to create an inclusive environment for our students, staff, and community. Prior to receiving this grant, the committee laid a foundation through presentations and trainings in ASR. Opportunities to expand this initiative to other interested ASR staff may be available in the near future.
New mileage rate for 2018 travel
The new mileage rate as of January 1, 2018 is $0.545 (up from $0.535 in 2017). Business mileage is the travel you may incur beyond normal commute mileage (from home to the office and home again) on a normal workday. You may request reimbursement for any approved business mileage incurred.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Tech Tuesdays return on January 30!
Tech Tuesdays are casual events over lunch that give ASR employees a chance to learn, share, and discuss technology-related topics—all with a bit of fun. Each event includes an informal peer presentation or demonstration followed by questions and discussion, all taking place over lunch (bring your own!).
Here’s the schedule and topics for the first three events:
What is your expertise? Anyone in ASR is welcome to participate or lead an event. Share topic ideas or volunteer to lead a Tech Tuesday. To receive ongoing news about Tech Tuesdays, join the ASR Tech Tuesday Google Group.
Here’s the schedule and topics for the first three events:
- 1/30/18 - Google Docs (12pm in Fraser B20)
- 2/13/18 - Web conferencing (location TBD)
- 2/27/18 - Organizing with Google Keep (location TBD)
What is your expertise? Anyone in ASR is welcome to participate or lead an event. Share topic ideas or volunteer to lead a Tech Tuesday. To receive ongoing news about Tech Tuesdays, join the ASR Tech Tuesday Google Group.
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