Qualtrics to end support for older browsers with TLS 1.0/1.1

QualtricsAs Qualtrics works to improve their user experience, that sometimes means removing older functionality to make room for new features and improved security. In order to maintain the highest security standards, promote the safety of our data, and align with industry-wide best practices, Qualtrics will disable the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0/1.1 across all Qualtrics services on November 21, 2018. After this date, TLS 1.2 or higher (TLS 1.2+) must be used. This means if you are using an older web browser or 3rd party applications that do not support TLS 1.2+, you will not be able to access Qualtics. Continue reading Qualtrics to end support for older browsers with TLS 1.0/1.1

President’s Picnic Contest

scooterAs part of the SMU Staff Association’s annual President’s Picnic, OIT will be there to join in the celebrations with giveaways and fun prizes! Stop by our booth at the picnic on May 18th to learn more about OIT’s services including our lyndaCampus service which provides staff, faculty and students with thousands of courses on hundreds of topics.

To make it even easier for you to watch Lynda.com courses, we’re giving away three Roku Streaming Sticks so you can watch courses (and also Netflix and other streaming services in your free time) on your television! We’ll be giving two away during the picnic, but as a staff member you can get a chance to win one right now.

Just simply log onto smu.edu/lynda at anytime between now and May 17th and watch at least one video and you will be entered into a drawing for a Roku Stick! The winner will be announced during the picnic.

Also, we’ll be giving away a scooter from our friends at Qualtrics, so you can cruise around campus in style!

Get up to $15,000 in research grants at MRweek™

Qualtrics Behavioral Research GrantQualtrics is offering students and faculty grants ranging from $5000 to $1500 as part of the MRWeek™. If you are not familiar with MRWeek, it’s touted as the “largest market research event in the world.” This free five-day conference connects you with industry leaders, peer review sessions, Q&A forums and content downloads – without leaving the comfort of your own home or office. You will be able to learn the secrets of these top-tier market researchers though online webinars.

From Qualtrics:

At Qualtrics, academic research is at our core. It’s how we got our start, and there’s nothing we love more than empowering researchers and seeing the insights they’re able to uncover.

As a part of MRweek™, we’ll be giving students and professors an opportunity to apply for a Qualtrics Research Grant.

MRweek takes place December 7-11. It’s completely free, online, and the perfect chance to both fund and spark the study you’ve been wanting to conduct.

Three winners will be chosen and awarded with grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.

Register & Apply

Cheers,
Qualtrics Team