Recap of the 2025 Summer Software Showcase
We’re excited to report that Chapman University’s 2025 Summer Software Showcase, held virtually on July 22nd, was a vibrant and engaging event! The showcase brought together staff and faculty from across the university to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity tools and workflows. Event Highlights, Hands-On Learning, and Live Demos Playlab Demo: Participants
Cybersecurity Readiness for the New Academic Year
As we gear up for the fall semester, it’s essential to ensure that our digital practices are as prepared as our lesson plans. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and your vigilance plays a vital role in protecting Chapman University’s systems, data, and community. Key Cybersecurity Tips for Faculty & Staff Be Wary of Phishing Emails
Important Changes to Creative Tools: Adobe and Canva
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
Windows 11 Is on Its Way
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
The Dangers of Password Reuse
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, my July blog post is a fictional story about the dangers of password reuse. This narrative highlights the experience of James Cartwell, a fictitious university president, whose accounts were compromised due to a reused password, impacting his personal and professional life. This story serves as
Exciting New Microsoft Teams Features for the Chapman Community
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform developed by Microsoft and designed to facilitate communication and teamwork in both professional and educational settings. This product is available to all Chapman faculty, students, and staff as a part of the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. Check out the new updates in Microsoft Teams! They’re designed to make
Panther Analytics Is Moving To Power BI
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
Destination: Productivity – A Summer Tech Road Trip Through AI Tools
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
Why Storing Passwords in a Web Browser Is Risky
As your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I want to chat with you about something important: storing passwords in your web browser. When I speak with members of the Chapman Community, I often get asked if storing passwords in your web browser is a good idea. While saving your passwords there might seem very convenient,
Upcoming Zoom Changes in Classrooms
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