Student Tech Update: October 29, 2024

Hello!   

In the latest issue of the Tech Update learn about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, booking study spaces around campus, Northeastern being named a finalist in Gartner awards, and more!

In case you missed them, you can browse all past issues of the Update on the ITS website. You can also submit tips and success stories that you’d like to share in future updates, through Share IT!

As a reminder, the IT Service Desk is just a call, email, or chat away for technology support. Or take advantage of the self-service options at service.northeastern.edu/tech.

Cheers!

-M   

Marcus P. Robinson   

Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience   

Skill Up: Boost your tech skills with weekly workshops

Looking to elevate your tech skills? Skill Up workshops are held in person every week at the Boston and Oakland Tech Bar to help you master essential tools like Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. Unlock the power of AI in your everyday tasks by joining AI-focused sessions like “Create Powerful, Accessible Presentations with AI” or “Explore Hidden Secrets of AI for MS Outlook” to transform how you work, communicate, and collaborate. 

If you’re on the Oakland or Boston campus, participate in person at the Tech Bar or explore on-demand training for convenient learning anytime. Don’t miss the chance to level up—check out the full schedule and resources today!

Boston: Skill Up Wednesdays >

Oakland: Skill Up Thursdays >

Coming up! Accessibility training for all

Northeastern is committed to digital accessibility. Register now for an engaging workshop on Accessibility Fundamentals and Assistive Technology, and learn how to create a more inclusive Northeastern. Whether in-person or virtually, discover the tools and strategies that can make a real impact in supporting a diverse community.

Register to attend in-person or virtually now >

Book it!

Snell Library has added its 54 study spaces to Spaces at Northeastern powered by Robin, joining 800 other bookable spaces in the platform. This further unifies student study space booking across the global network to one tool, Robin. In just one week this month, Snell Library saw 1,100 study space bookings using Robin!

Find and book a study space >

Innovation awards shine an eye on Northeastern’s classrooms

Gartner, the global research firm, named Northeastern’s Global Learning Space classrooms as a finalist for the annual Eye on Innovation Awards for Education. In a highly competitive year dominated by emerging technologies such as AI and AR, Northeastern shined!

Read more about Northeastern and the innovation awards >

Missed it? Phishing webinar takeaways

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and as part of a month-long series, the Office of Information Security recently hosted an important phishing webinar. Want to know how sophisticated phishing has become and learn how Northeastern is protecting the community?

Read a recap of key phishing takeaways >

Find more on Cybersecurity Awareness Month >