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More Campus Units Move to Google Email and Calendaring Ahead of UCR’s Fall 2025 Target

Campus unit leaders are encouraged to schedule their team’s migration by May 2, 2025, by sending an email to the R’Mail Services team at rmailservices@ucr.edu.
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ServiceNow Enhancement: New AI Search Feature

AI Search, a feature designed to make the platform more intuitive, accessible, and efficient, is now available in the ServiceNow portal.
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Fall 2024 Team of the Quarter: Residency Determination Project Team

ITS proudly recognizes the Residency Determination Project Team as the Fall 2024 Team of the Quarter for their groundbreaking work in developing and implementing a UC-wide residency determination system for undergraduate applicants.
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December 2024 Employee of the Month: Raymond Reyes

ITS proudly recognizes Network Administrator Raymond Reyes as the December 2024 Employee of the Month for leading the Phoenix Project and implementing process automations that yield increased efficiency.
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November 2024 Employee of the Month: Evan Prins

ITS proudly recognizes Multimedia and Classroom Technology Coordinator Evan Prins as the November 2024 Employee of the Month.
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October 2024 Employee of the Month: Rebeca Robles

ITS proudly recognizes BearHelp Technician Rebeca Robles as the October 2024 Employee of the Month for her outstanding contributions to the ITS Outreach & Engagement team and the work she has accomplished with our campus partners.
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Changes to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are Coming to UC Riverside

Starting February 24, 2025, verified push and new authentication options are coming to Duo MFA. Single-use codes via SMS, phone call, and MyAccount “passcodes” will no longer be offered.
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Read and Understand, Then Act: The Simple and Proven Method for Preventing Phishing Scams

In this article, we share practical ways to foil phishing scams and keep your information safe. It all starts with this simple and proven method: read and understand, then act.
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Upgrade Required: Microsoft Windows 10 No Longer Supported

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users with devices running on Windows 10 or older operating systems will need to take action before the deadline to maintain optimal security and comply with University of California security mandates.
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ServiceNow Enhancements: A Summary of Recent Releases (Washington DC & Xanadu)

UCR will upgrade its ServiceNow instance on February 14, 2025. This article summarizes key enhancements and new features across various ServiceNow applications and features that will be introduced upon release upgrade.
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Enhancing Your Experience: Recent ServiceNow Improvements

UCR ITS is committed to continually improving your experience with the IT Service Portal, ServiceNow. We've recently implemented several key changes designed to make the platform more efficient and user-friendly. These new features are designed to enhance communication, streamline workflows, and empower users with greater control.
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Team of the Quarter: Financial & Administrative Support Team

ITS is proud to announce the Financial & Administrative Support Team as the Summer 2024 Team of the Quarter! The team successfully adapted to UCR’s new financial applications and completed fiscal close on time.
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September 2024 Employee of the Month: Jorge Macias

ITS proudly recognizes Multimedia Technology Analyst Jorge Macias as the September 2024 Employee of the Month for his outstanding contributions to the School of Business setup and testing project.
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August 2024 Employee of the Month: Josue Ortega Rubio

Josue’s innovative work demonstrates the practical value of enhancing campus applications with generative AI, making it easier for users to interact with and access policy information.
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UCR Watkins Computer Labs Hours Updated in Accordance with New Building Access Schedule

Starting January 4, 2025, the Watkins computer labs will no longer be open during weekends. Highlanders are encouraged to utilize alternative options such as Laptop Anytime Kiosks and the itopia VLab service.
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Faculty and Staff Are Key Players in UCR’s Plan to Meet Compliance Deadline for New UC Cybersecurity Mandate

Securing devices with the campus’ security toolset and enhancements to the identity verification process are some of the coming changes Highlanders are asked to make as UCR continues to implement its information security investment plan in response to new UC-wide requirements.
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UCR Prepares for Staff Transition to R’Mail in 2025

Organizational unit leaders are invited to reach out to the R’Mail Services team to schedule a consultation and their unit’s migration.
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July 2024 Employee of the Month: Michael Gonzales

Michael was nominated by Ulises Mata for his inclusive leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to fostering teamwork across the BearHelp and Student Technology Services (STS) teams.
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Team of the Quarter: Core Workfront Implementation Team

ITS is proud to announce the Core Workfront Implementation Team as the Spring 2024 Team of the Quarter! They successfully implemented the Workfront project management tool across ITS.
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Early Migration to R’Mail in Full Swing as More Campus Units Transition to Google Email and Calendaring

The early opt-in period ends this year. Interested ORGs are asked to reach out by October 7, 2024, to schedule an early migration.
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