2026 - 01 | January Franklin College Technology Update

As the spring semester kicks off and using the new class schedule, please continue to reach out to Franklin OIT’s helpdesk if you experience technical problems or need assistance in classrooms (helpdesk@franklin.uga.edu).

We’ve had an increase in number of phishing attacks on faculty and staff from fraudulent 3rd parties masking as Deans, Presidents, and other leadership. Keep an eye on emails, cell phone text messages, and other communication methods for content which seems out of place. For example, messages with urgency requesting that you purchase gift cards and send the information or inquiries into information itself about other individuals or systems should both raise red flags. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides guidance and information about identifying and preventing successful phishing attacks.

Presenters:

• Chandler Christoffel, Director of Academic Engagement, UGA Libraries

• Beth Woods, Director of Research and Computational Data Management, UGA Libraries

Since 2007, the UGA Libraries has sponsored the Undergraduate Research Award (LURA), which provides cash prizes for excellence in research. This year’s award is co-sponsored by the Office of Research, and together we want to celebrate all the different kinds of research in which UGA students participate–and, more importantly, understand what they learned from the process. The award asks students to reflect on their research process using any medium of their choice, demonstrating creativity and clarity of expression. Award recipients will be recognized at the CURO Symposium in April. Join this session of Research Live for an information session about LURA and its evaluation criteria.
Zoom registration is required.

https://research.uga.edu/research-insights/live/

State of Technology at UGA presentation open to all students, faculty, and staff

Information Technology has proven to be critical to the University's ability to continue its teaching, research, and service missions during the past two years. As a part of our continued efforts to evolve and improve services, the annual State of Technology at UGA presentation will be given on Wednesday, February 25, at 10:00 a.m.

This year, the presentation will be held virtually via a Teams webinar.

All students, faculty, staff, and campus technical personnel are welcome to attend this presentation and ask questions about technology services at the University. 

Topics in the presentation will include updates on technology trends and initiatives at the University and TechQual+ survey results from UGA students, faculty, and staff. 

To register for the event, please visit the State of Technology registration page.

For more information, please contact Stacy Boyles, stacy.boyles@uga.edu.