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Announcing IS&T’s Spring 2026 Technology Workshops

December 4, 2025 by | IS&T

Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is pleased to share the upcoming Technology Workshops for Spring 2026. These workshops will focus on enhancing productivity, creativity, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI). Why Attend?  Professional Support: The IS&T training team will guide you through the latest technologies and best practices. Engaging Learning Experience: Join live sessions, participate in discussions, and view demonstrations to deepen your understanding of the

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macOS Updates: A Little Patience Pays Off

September 17, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

Apple recently released new versions of macOS. While these updates often bring useful new features and enhancements, we strongly recommend that you avoid installing them immediately on devices owned by Chapman University. Why we recommend waiting: Software compatibility risks: Many applications used for teaching, research, and administrative work may not be immediately compatible with the

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Changes to Google Chrome’s Google Lens Tool

September 8, 2025 by | IS&T

We would like to inform you about a recent change to Google Chrome’s Google Lens tool. This feature now appears as a ‘Homework help’ icon in Canvas and other learning management systems, making AI-powered content analysis and question answering easily accessible to students. Because Google Lens now appears prominently as ‘Homework help’ in Canvas, students

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Introducing Chapman Syllabus

August 20, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

We are excited to announce the phased roll out of Chapman Syllabus, a powerful new platform designed to streamline syllabus creation, access, and oversight, replacing the syllabus tool in Canvas and the syllabus repository. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving teaching and learning, this centralized system will serve as the official repository for all course syllabi, supporting faculty,

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Announcing IS&T's Fall 2025 Technology Workshops

August 13, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to announce the lineup for our Fall 2025 Technology Workshops. Designed to inspire and empower faculty and staff, these sessions promise interactive learning, expert insights, and practical skills to enhance your everyday work. Why Attend?  Expert Guidance: Our experienced IS&T training team will guide you through

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Important Changes to Creative Tools: Adobe and Canva

July 10, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

As part of our commitment to providing powerful, user-friendly resources for design and communication, Chapman University is offering Canva Pro to all students. A limited number of licenses is also available to faculty and staff upon request. Additionally, we are changing Adobe Creative Cloud’s licensing structure based on a review of current usage. Canva Pro

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Windows 11 Is on Its Way

July 7, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

We will be transitioning to a mandatory update of Windows 11 on Tuesday, 8/5/25. The update will download automatically during the hours of 10 pm-6 am, and after it has been downloaded, you will need to restart your computer after five calendar days (if deferred for that long). Users can proactively check for Windows updates

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Panther Analytics Is Moving To Power BI

June 12, 2025 by | IS&T

For many years, Panther Analytics reports have been delivered using two reporting tools: Pyramid for visualizations like charts and summarized tables and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for large, paginated spreadsheets of data. In a few weeks, Microsoft’s Power BI will be replacing Pyramid. This article will explain how this change will impact your experience

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Destination: Productivity – A Summer Tech Road Trip Through AI Tools 

June 5, 2025 by | IS&T Announcements

We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Summer Software Showcase for Staff and Faculty. This updated showcase highlights the latest in innovative tools and explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity in real-world applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tech, gain hands-on insights, and stay ahead of the curve! Event Details:  Date: 7/22/25 

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Upcoming Zoom Changes in Classrooms

May 12, 2025 by | IS&T

IS&T’s Classroom Technology team is working on enhancing the classroom technology experience. As part of this effort, Zoom meetings will be hosted directly from the Classroom PC instead of the Zoom touchpanel. Reason for the Change By centralizing Zoom functionality on the Classroom PC, instructors will benefit from an efficient and seamless experience that aligns more

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