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Employee SpotlightEmployee Spotlight: Erik Jarvis

"My team takes part in a lot of creation, often in collaboration with others and, perhaps more importantly, for others. There’s an excitement and pride that comes through that kind of service. Building events, programs, and initiatives, all the way from an idea to reality is an awesome feeling. I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of that. "

Customer SpotlightCustomer Spotlight: Kishonna Gray-Denson

ITS has been an amazing collaborator since being here at UK. I was instantly engaged to think about how I could utilize the different tools on campus in the classroom and in my research.

ITS News

Gen.G, UK to host 'Hoops at Home' NBA 2K Tournament April 8

Lexington, Ky. (March 30, 2023) — Global esports organization Gen.G and the University of Kentucky announced details for the return of its popular Hoops at Home NBA 2K tournament, which will take place Saturday, April 8, 2023. The tournament will provide the opportunity for players to take part in an online NBA 2K basketball experience on twitch.tv/universityofky that is meant to connect and unify the community through esports. 

Student Media Depot Receives Award for iPad Video

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has won the “Best of Category” Award in the 2022-23 Communication Awards from the Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services (SIGUCCS). The award was earned for Short Promotional Video. “Best of Category” in Short Promotional Video went to Kirk Laird, director of the Student Media Depot, and his team for short video UKY iPad Initiative 2022. Laird is proud of the abilities of his staff.

UK Libraries, Media Depot Host First Ever 48 Hour Student Film Race

On March 24, the University of Kentucky Libraries, Media Depot and Smart Campus Initiative will kick off the first ever campus-wide “48 Hour Film Race,” an exciting opportunity for students to make a movie – write, shoot, and edit – in just 48 hours. Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to participate.