Kim Schjang is making sure people have internet access at the SC23 conference. After a successful event last year, the network engineer was invited back to help build and operate one of the world’s fastest volunteer-built networks as part of the Women in IT Networking program.

This October marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to raise awareness about the importance of digital security and promote good habits to stay safe online.

While cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, UNLV is helping students, faculty, and staff better protect themselves and the university from hackers with tips and activities this month.

Hundreds of graduating students started planning for graduation day in December, attending Grad Fest on Oct. 11 at the Richard Tam Alumni Center to order caps and gowns, purchase graduation invitations, and learn about services for alumni.

This was the first time the Office of Information Technology participated in Grad Fest. The unit was invited by the Alumni Association to promote IT services and provide support to students who are transitioning to life after UNLV.

UNLV Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer Kivanc Oner was a panelist on the “Developing the Workforce in the New Era of Cybersecurity” panel on Oct. 5 at the 2023 Cybersecurity Conference at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

The classroom technology services team in the Office of Information Technology participated in the Educational Technology Collaborative Conference in Los Angeles on the campus of the University of Southern California from Sept. 20 to Sept. 23.

UNLV students interested in pursuing a technology career talked to IT leaders from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) during the Involvement Fair on Sept. 6 that spanned the Academic Mall, Alumni Amphitheatre, and Pida Plaza.

Kivanc Oner, vice president for digital transformation & chief information officer, and several members of the OIT leadership team connected with students about their interest in IT. They also encouraged students to apply for jobs that are available within the department.

Safiyya Bintali is attending the Educause Annual Conference this October in Chicago, Ill. after being awarded the Professional Pipeline Student Scholarship by Educause.

Thousands of new students got a smart start with campus technology during Rebel Ready Week that was held Aug. 21 through Aug. 25. UNLV’s newest event helped incoming first-year students learn about campus and services available to them before kicking off their college experience.

Just in time for the fall semester beginning on Aug. 28, major updates have occurred to some of our popular technology services.

Alethea Inns was recognized by the UNLV Women’s Council for her service to the Health & Safety Task Force, which began in March 2023. The subcommittee is focused on enhancing support for the health and well-being of everyone on campus.

The associate instructional technology support specialist for the office of information technology is already contributing to the task force’s new initiatives. She suggested additional resources for the Employee Assistance Program, trauma-informed approaches for campus, and some fitness group activities.