On July 26, 2025, the STABLE portal will be unavailable for a brief period while we upgrade the software to the latest version, which will provide new features and an improved look and feel. Continue reading STABLE Upgrade Introduces New Features
Author: Rachel Mulry
Associate CIO for Planning and Customer Service
Office of Information Technology
Calendaring Best Practices for New Outlook
Microsoft is continuing to develop new features for the Office Suite, including Outlook. While these changes offer several improvements, there have been reports of side effects that may impact calendar synchronization across multiple platforms. Microsoft has released a set of best practices for calendar management, which we have compiled into a quick handout. It includes recommended approaches to recurring appointments, attachments, and delegation. Continue reading Calendaring Best Practices for New Outlook
New Standard Computer Models for Employees
The University technology fund provides new standard computers to faculty and staff after a specified number of years. Each year, OIT and Purchasing review the current standard configuration of our computers and adjust according to performance, functionality, and the latest product catalogs from our vendors. We are making several changes to the standards effective June 1, 2025.
The following are the standard computers for FY26: Continue reading New Standard Computer Models for Employees
Understanding Calendar Delegation in Microsoft Outlook Due to Recent Changes
Calendar delegation in Microsoft Outlook enables employees to manage meetings and events for leaders across campus. For decades, Microsoft used a protocol called MAPI to synchronize calendars across various clients, devices, and delegates. However, around 2015, Microsoft introduced a new protocol for calendar delegation called REST, which Microsoft enabled as the default protocol in 2022.
Since the change in 2022, Continue reading Understanding Calendar Delegation in Microsoft Outlook Due to Recent Changes
New Technology Fund for Conference Rooms and Key Indoor Event Spaces
To help support the shared use of space and the upkeep of technology throughout campus, the University has established a new Technology Fund to aid in the maintenance and replacement of AV equipment in conference rooms and select indoor event spaces. This new fund goes into effect on June 1, 2025, with the new fiscal year.
There are several rules governing the use of this fund, including: Continue reading New Technology Fund for Conference Rooms and Key Indoor Event Spaces
