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Technology to Meet Community Needs: Vaccine Sign Up and Scheduling

May 11, 2021

As the University of Kentucky stepped up to meet the challenge of distributing COVID-19 vaccines to the Lexington community, it needed a more sophisticated tool for vaccine sign ups. Information Technology Services (ITS) worked with UK HealthCare to develop a process that would provide the community with an easy way to request a vaccine appointment and then schedule the date and time for their vaccination once the vaccine was available for them.

UK to Present at 2021 Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Forum Virtual Event

May 11, 2021

The University of Kentucky made the decision to implement a test-optional policy for admissions to accommodate those students that may have challenges completing standardized tests due to COVID-19. This policy required alternative data to be considered for a variety of decision points including admissions, academic readiness, prerequisite determination, institutional aid, and more. Using criteria like high school GPA, a new model needed to be created for the student admissions process.

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University of Kentucky Nominated for Summit Award by Salesforce.org

Apr 26, 2021

The University of Kentucky has been selected as a final nominee for Excellence in Institution Success in Salesforce.org’s Summit Awards. The Summit Awards are given out annually to recognize schools, colleges, universities and departments that innovate for the better through their use of Salesforce constituent journeys.

Higher Education Gets a Crash Course in Online Event Planning

Apr 26, 2021

he University of Kentucky’s 2020-21 events calendar is filled like any typical school year’s: The 42nd Annual Kentucky Women Writers Conference welcomed attendees from around the nation. The UK Alumni Association celebrated homecoming. And to commemorate Black History Month, the Martin Luther King Center held its second annual Men of Color Symposium. There was one difference, but it was a major one: All of these events were held online.

Esports at UK Goes Global With New Education Abroad Opportunity

Apr 15, 2021

Starting this May, esports at the University of Kentucky is going global.

Must-Visit Places Before Your Next Exam

Apr 6, 2021

via UK Now The end of the semester is quickly approaching. While we have navigated the past unprecedented year, many things have fallen to the wayside. Fortunately, it is not too late to pick back up some good habits. As we work as a campus to return to normal, a refresher on tutoring resources that are available to you may be important, especially as you begin to prepare for finals. Here are 10 must-visit places before your next exam:

GEN.G AND UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOST “HOOPS AT HOME” NBA 2K TOURNAMENT

Apr 6, 2021

via Lex18.com 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 April 9-11. The tournament will provide the opportunity for players to participate in a distinctive NBA 2K basketball experience on twitch.tv/universityofky, connecting and unifying the community. Those wishing to participate must register by Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

ITS Enhances Cybersecurity by Implementing 2nd Phase of Automatic Account Deprovisioning

Mar 22, 2021

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform all students, faculty and staff about the next phase in the Identity Management (IdM) Account Deprovisioning process. Starting April 14, ITS will turn on automatic account deprovisioning for students who are no longer enrolled at the University of Kentucky (e.g., graduated, transferred).

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Skype for Business Going Away, Makes Way for Microsoft Teams

Mar 22, 2021

Following an announcement by Microsoft, Skype For Business will be going away at the University of Kentucky on July 9, 2021. UK Information Technology Services (ITS) would like prepare students, faculty, and staff for Skype for Business end of life by offering resources, training, and support for Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is UK’s tool for collaboration with calls, video conferencing, chat, file sharing, and more. Becoming familiar with Teams

From Swab to Dashboard — The Journey of COVID-19 Testing Data and Reports

Mar 2, 2021

Determined to start Spring 2021 safely, the university announced students would need to complete entry testing for COVID-19 as well as required ongoing testing for students throughout the spring semester. But what goes on behind the scenes to ensure testing operations run smoothly? The answer involves more than you may think.

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