This January, SMU’s Office of Research and Innovation is excited to launch our Cayuse training for Cayuse Sponsored Projects. Our training includes a webinar where we will provide you with an overview of the features and interface, as well as walk-in hours on January 13 and 15, 2026, for customized in-person assistance. Continue reading Cayuse Sponsored Projects: Join Our January Sessions
Author: Laurene Klassen
Laurene is the Director of SMU’s IT Training & Communications Team. She enjoys reading, writing, and outdoor activities with her family in her spare time.
SMU360 Helps Streamline Spiritual Direction Certification Program
When Kaylee Vida joined the Perkins School of Theology as the Associate Director of Lifelong Learning back in June, she was greeted with spreadsheets—plenty of spreadsheets—that tracked nearly every detail of the Perkins Certificate in Spiritual Direction. While the system worked, Kaylee knew there had to be a more efficient way to manage data and streamline processes. She reached out to the IT Help Desk looking for a solution that could help track the certificate program, manage event logistics, and record payments more efficiently. Continue reading SMU360 Helps Streamline Spiritual Direction Certification Program
A Fresh Way to View Your Budget: Introducing the Budget Summary Overview Tile
We’re excited to announce a new feature in SMU Financials that’s designed to make your financial life a little easier: the Budget Summary Overview tile. Whether you’re keeping tabs on your department’s spending or just want a clearer picture of your budget, this new tile offers a simple, real-time snapshot of your financial data.
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Staff Mailbag: Zoom Backgrounds in Teams Plus Training Tips for You
It’s been a little over a year since the campus transitioned to Microsoft Teams, and there is no shortage of questions about the Teams interface and the applications you might encounter. In this month’s Staff Mailbag, we’re answering a question that recently came up in the SMU Branding Workshop. Then, to close this year’s Staff Mailbag, we’ll provide you with several handy resources to keep your Microsoft Teams knowledge up-to-date. Continue reading Staff Mailbag: Zoom Backgrounds in Teams Plus Training Tips for You
Let’s talk about Microsoft Authenticator
For several weeks, Microsoft Authenticator has been available as an alternative to Duo Security for Multifactor authentication (MFA) on campus. As people get used to innovations like passwordless sign-in and the ability to back up their passkeys, a few discussions have been had amongst the implementation team during the rollout. We spoke with a few members of the Microsoft Authenticator Adoption Project team about their experiences. Continue reading Let’s talk about Microsoft Authenticator
