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OIT Spring Cleaning: Pack Away Your Files in Box

April 14, 2025
Continuing our series of OIT Spring Cleaning, let's talk about files and storage on your devices. Did you know you can store work files securely in the cloud and access them on any device? Look no further than Box.com. And while you can manage your files through a web browser, you...

Unable to attend the Second ProtectUs Town Hall?

April 7, 2025
ProtectUs is a UC wide cybersecurity initiative implemented in the 2024 academic year. We had two opportunites for the campus to engage and ask questions through our townhalls. If you missed us, no worries! We recorded each in its entirety along with all future recordings. Click here to view our...
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2FA For All UCM Accounts

April 2, 2025
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using Duo is now mandatory on all UC Merced accounts effective May 27th 2025.  Why now? At the start of the Fall 2024 term, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative as a response to the...

OIT Spring Cleaning: Freshen Up Your OS & Apps

March 17, 2025
  Thank you to those who swung by Bobcat Bytes on 3/12. The info IT shared was just a taste of what you can do to clean up your tech. For those who were unable to attend, fret not! Keep an eye on the next few news articles where we will be sharing these tips and info! Much like our...

UC Merced & AI

February 17, 2025
The boom in AI tools, especially generative AI, presents many exciting opportunities for UC Merced and the communities we serve. Higher education is at the hub of the AI revolution: AI research, new research fields and methods enabled by AI, changes in...

Update your Directory Card

February 17, 2025
Did you know, within the Campus Directory there is an about me section? Let students know how you prefer to be contacted, your duties and responsibilities here on campus, or just a fun fact about yourself. An updated and filled out directory card can help students and other faculty &...

Printing Services

January 13, 2025
Reminder that printing services are available with OIT. You can go to the OIT Computer Lab in SSM 152. Hours are: 8 AM - 10 PM, Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 7 PM, Friday Pricing for printing is: Black&White - $0.07/page Color - $0.38/page

Your 24/25 Faculty Technology Guide

January 13, 2025
The 24/25 Faculty Technology Guide is here! Inside the guide, you will find: A Welcome Back Bobcats section, detailing important information on new services from IT and how to access our resources. A  section dedicated to Classroom Technology, including useful tools in and...

Winter Curtailment Service Closure

December 9, 2024
  The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Service Desk, Classroom Support, and Event Support will have adjusted hours leading up to the winter curtailment. Adjusted Hours: Monday, December 23rd | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Our offices and support services will be closed for curtailment...

Thanksgiving Service Closure

November 18, 2024
  The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Service Desk, Classroom Support, and Event Support will be closed starting Wednesday, November 27th, at noon. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd. Please plan accordingly (and happy Thanksgiving!). Though our offices will be closed during...

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