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Fall 2025 Team of the Quarter: Mulesoft to Micronaut Migration Team

The Mulesoft to Micronaut Migration Team is celebrated for successfully migrating critical business integrations that support the Business & Financial Services (BFS).
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Survey Guidelines for Digital Accessibility Compliance

Surveys are a form of digital content. Learn how to produce accessible surveys that support inclusive data collection and meet legal and institutional requirements.
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Palo Alto (GlobalProtect) VPN Sunsetting on March 11 as UCR Transitions to New Campus VPN

The new Cisco Secure (AnyConnect) campus VPN is now available to Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Android, and iOS users.
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Walk The Talk: Progress Update on the Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative

During the first month, ITS’ network operations and support staff spent approximately 576 man hours walking, mapping the network, holding meetings, generating network reports, and coming up with device output reviews.
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Enhancing Research Collaboration with Overleaf Professional

Information Technology Solutions (ITS), in collaboration with Research and Economic Development (RED), are pleased to announce the launch of an enterprise subscription for Overleaf, the premier collaborative, cloud-based LaTeX editor.
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November 2025 Employee of the Month: Siddiq Siddiqui-Ali

Siddiq was nominated by Misty Maurin for his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality technical support to the campus community, particularly to the School of Medicine (SOM).
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October 2025 Employee of the Month: Rehan Tahir

Rehan was nominated by several colleagues from the ITS Portfolio Management Office (PMO) for his extraordinary leadership, selflessness, and commitment to organizational excellence.
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Knowledge Article Management Streamlined with Group Ownership

In February 2026, all ServiceNow Knowledge Base articles will be managed by groups rather than individuals to provide greater transparency and eliminate bottlenecks.
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Getting Our Steps in with the Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative

As part of ITS’ ongoing efforts to invest in infrastructure improvements, on January 5, 2026, we will launch a comprehensive, multi-month Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative.
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UCR Staff Successfully Transition to Gmail and Google Calendar

As of Fall 2025, UCR staff have transitioned to Gmail and Google Calendar, joining faculty and students on a common email and calendaring platform.
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Summer 2025 Team of the Quarter: SIS Banner Team

Nominated by Nan Jiang, the Student Information Systems (SIS) Banner Team is celebrated for their reliable and responsive support, which plays a key role in UCR's ability to effectively support students and ensures the smooth operation of essential university functions.
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September 2025 Employee of the Month: Francisco Martinez

Francisco was nominated by Michelle Ybarra for his unwavering dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty for the UCR community.
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Spring 2025 Team of the Quarter: Financial Systems Team

The team was nominated by Brian Griffin for their exceptional contributions to the UCRFS/PeopleSoft decommissioning project, a major undertaking that delivered significant benefits to the campus community and positive organizational impact.
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August 2025 Employee of the Month: Azra Ayers

ITS proudly recognizes Technical Program Manager Azra Ayers as the August 2025 Employee of the Month. She was nominated by Patrick Wagman and Rehan Tahir for her exceptional dedication and leadership as the primary planner for the highly successful UC Tech 2025 conference.
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July 2025 Employee of the Month: Jack Cui

ITS proudly recognizes Lead Application Developer Jack Cui as the July 2025 Employee of the Month! Jack was nominated by Deborah Page, Scott Biggerstaff, Kitty Phan-Perkins, and Mary White for his consistently exemplary performance and his crucial work on compliance initiatives.
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Windows Devices Managed by University IT Receive Cisco Secure (AnyConnect) VPN

Highlanders who use a Windows device managed by university IT will begin to see the AnyConnect VPN on their device starting on October 27, 2025.
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New Campus VPN Available for Download, Required for Linux, Chrome, Android, and iOS Devices on October 27

Highlanders who use the campus virtual private network (VPN) should note that the old Palo Alto “GlobalProtect” client will only remain accessible on Mac and Windows devices after October 27, 2025. Users with devices that use Linux, Chrome, Android, or iOS operating systems will need to use the new Cisco Secure client.
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June 2025 Employee of the Month: Alex Chrystal

ITS proudly recognizes Communications and Training Manager Alex Chrystal as the June 2025 Employee of the Month. She was nominated by Dewight Kramer, who praised her outstanding contributions to the success of the Information Security Office (ISO).
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Updates to UCR’s Zoom Meeting & Webinar Terms of Use

Effective October 10, 2025, third-party AI notetaking and transcription tools such as Spinach AI, Read AI, and Fireflies AI will be blocked from joining meetings hosted by UCR-based Zoom accounts. Highlanders should use Zoom AI Companion when utilizing AI in virtual meetings.
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Access Specialty Software Through UC Riverside's Virtual Computer Lab (VLab)

UCR’s VLab service provides students and faculty convenient access to campus-provided specialty software programs.
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