SMU has made the decision to move from Handshake to 12Twenty as our campus career services platform beginning in Fall of 2024. All of SMU’s career services offices will fully transition to 12twenty on August 1st. More information will be sent out in the coming weeks, including student login and system use information and information to campus offices to post on-campus student jobs.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact your area’s career services office.
A major part of maintaining SMU’s web presence is ensuring that our website stands out in search engine results. I recently sat down with OIT’s Director for Web Application Services, Aren Cambre, to go over some of the recent progress made in getting our www.smu.edu the attention it deserves in web results. Continue reading SMU.edu and SEO: A Constant Evolution
Web browser extensions have become indispensable tools for enhancing productivity, simplifying tasks, and customizing our online experience. From ad blockers and grammar checkers to password managers and note-taking apps, these small software add-ons offer immense utility. However, as beneficial as they are, web browser extensions also pose significant safety and security risks, which university staff, faculty, and students should be aware of. Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Web Browser Extensions: What You Need to Know
SMU_Guest has been our primary guest wireless network for many years, providing fast, reliable WiFi service to visitors as well as some basic devices like smart speakers. On July 3, 2024 (with July 10 as a backup date), the SMU_Guest network will receive an update that will improve service and change the look-and-feel of the landing page. Let’s go over what to expect. Continue reading A New Experience for the SMU_Guest Wireless Network
While Microsoft Teams has its own access to OneDrive cloud storage, a lot of us have content already stored in our other primary storage solution, Box. It’s easy to bring that content into Teams to share with others! Here’s how. Continue reading Teams Tip: Adding Your Box Folders to a Team
