Our work schedules may have changed as well as our locations, but OIT training classes are still being held. You can find a variety of classes on productivity apps as well as Google products, the Adobe Creative Cloud and the form and survey tool Qualtrics. The classes are free of charge and open to faculty, staff and students.

All classes in our schedule will be taught via Zoom or in our training labs, once we have permission to use them again.

OIT Lunch & Learns:
Google’s Latest Updates
Join us to learn about the latest features Google has added to G Suite products. We’ll be covering how to set up multiple signature templates in Gmail, turn your Google My Drive space into a dashboard using Drive Shortcuts, the redesigned file and folder sharing interface in Google Drive, and more!
Tue June 23 Noon–1 p.m.

Coping with Change
Feeling overwhelmed with all the changes going on? OIT’s Change Management team, a group dedicated to helping campus through change, will discuss ways to handle the disruptions that we’re all experiencing.
Thu July 30 Noon–1 p.m.

Our classes include:

• Google apps classes on just about all the Google products from Drive to Gmail to Docs, Sheets and Slides.
• Spreadsheet classes that range from introductory classes to Intermediate level classes on Macros and Pivot Tables in both Excel and Google Sheets.
• Media creation classes in the newest versions of Photoshop, InDesign, Rush, and Spark to help expand your skills, or give newbies tasked with creating digital signs a place to start.
• ND-specific classes for those digging into ND data–Data Governance Bootcamp and the dataND Introduction class.
• ND administrative classes return this summer with Zoom sessions of AiM, buyND and travelND.

You can find a calendar of summer classes and a link to DiscoverIT—a list of all classes at oit.nd.edu/training.

Not sure if a class is right for you? Feel free to contact 574-631-7227 or training@nd.edu.

And don’t forget the Taste of Technology is going on all month online. Check out oit.nd.edu/tasteoftech to see the offerings and how to register.

Stay safe, everyone,

-Your OIT training team

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to share with you the access instructions for our Investing During Uncertain Times webinar which is being held today, May 12 at 12:30 EDT. A list of registrants is available for you to view here.

Special guest presenter Jeffrey P. DeHaan, CFP, Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners, will discuss:

• The power of diversification
• Outlook going forward
• Dangers of reacting to markets
• Income production in a low rate world

 

To access this webinar using your computer audio:

1) Click here to access this event at 12:30 P.M. EDT / 11:30 A.M. CDT
2) When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP).
● If you do not hear any sound coming from your computer, please make sure you  have answered “no” in response to the “Listening on the phone?” question.

You will be asked to submit your name and email address to access the webinar at this time.

If you do not have access to a computer for this webinar, please contact me directly, and I can provide you with dial-in information.

A recording of this webinar will be available within 48 hours of this event.

For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.

Many thanks to our 12 teams who participated in the UR Fitness Challenge. A big congrats to Shannon Longo and William Mitchell for heading up the leaderboard with a combined total of 97 hours of physical activity in 3 weeks! We will be starting our second challenge, ND Steps, this coming Monday, May 11, where we’ll be tracking our steps. If interested sign up here by Friday and if you have any questions please reach out to Amy Plotkin. If you weren’t able to add your name to the form please sign up again this time including your name.

Please join me in congratulating Casey Miles (Gelchion) on her wedding to Andy Miles which took place Saturday, May 2nd. Casey and Andy were married in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, surrounded by immediate family. They plan on having a celebration with additional family and friends at a later date.

Congratulations to the happy couple!
Patty Kokesh

Congratulations to Sarah Ford (Development Coordinator, Regional Development) and Kevin Nugent (Athletic Advancement Regional Development, Associate Director) on their engagement! Kevin asked Sarah to marry him on a night of playing a coronavirus-themed trivia game. She figured out the clue and said yes! We are so happy and excited for you both. Thanks for keeping it in the Development Family!

On behalf of Noell Stohler & the Regional Development Teams, please join us in celebrating Sarah & Kevin! #WeAlwaysNuge

Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Lori Pope will be leaving the CRM Core Team effective May 8, 2020 to pursue a new opportunity working with Salesforce as a Senior Success Guide in Indianapolis.

During Lori’s tenure in Development, she has been an instrumental partner and leader in Prospect Management, Change Management, Training, and crmND development. We have appreciated and benefited from Lori’s thoughtful insights, energy, and desire to help others grow and learn.

Please join me in congratulating Lori on her new position and thanking her for her many contributions to our department.

-Dean Ernzen

Happiest of birthdays to all our University Relations colleagues celebrating their special day in May! We wish you love, laughter, and good health!

May 1 – Ashley Baranowski
May 4 – Tashana Kenny
May 6 – Erin Thornton
May 7 – Grace Prosniewski
May 9 – Gavin McGuire
May 11 – Amy Walter
May 14 – Josh Flynt
May 15 – Kathryn Valenti
May 15 – Mary Flynt
May 18 – Ron Linczer
May 19 – Allison Dixon
May 19 – Lori Rush
May 21 – Kiran Mistry
May 22 – Andy Mason
May 22 – Stephanie Washington
May 23 – Annie Geary
May 24 – Kevin McMannis
May 26 – Kate Mueller
May 31 – Jennifer Powell

Join THRIVE! on Friday, May 15, 2020, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm for a Zoom session, Champions for Change: Charting Your Roadmap in Times of Uncertainty, headed by Micki Kidder.

Micki, who now serves as Vice President for University Enterprises and Events, will facilitate a conversation on how to outline a roadmap to maximize your happiness, joy, and satisfaction. While the past few months have pushed us to redefine how we balance our roles (mothers, wives, sisters, colleagues, friends, etc.), Micki looks forward to discussing how we can use this time to find a sense of calmness in the journey, and rediscover our personal and professional paths.

To learn more about this event or to register, please click here.

Contact Lori Ehrman Tinkey, ltinkey@nd.edu or 574-217-5185, with any questions.

Dear Colleagues,

As a follow-up to my prior communication on this webinar which will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 pm EDT, a list of registrants is now available for you to view here.

Webinar access information for development staff will be shared prior to this event.

This complimentary webinar will feature special guest speaker Jeff DeHaan, Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners.

For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Walker.

Check out the newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” featuring Development Coordinator, Alison Dixon! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest!