What degrees do you hold?
BS – Digital Forensics Information Assurance obtained from Marshall University
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
Designing, coding, modifying content and layout of Marshall’s website.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I love learning new things, meeting new people, getting new opportunities, and challenging myself.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
The Peddler.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Savannah, GA.
What are you currently watching/binging?
The Blacklist, This Is Us, Grey’s Anatomy, Chicago Fire, 9-1-1
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
Traveling, hiking, volunteering, spending time with my dog, friends and family
Any additional interests you’d like to add?
I am the biggest dog lover you’ll ever meet. My friends would tell you I’m very outgoing and always looking to go on my next big adventure. I am a proud Big Sister for the Big Brother Big Sister program. I have been a certified lifeguard for 9 years, and a certified professional CPR/AED/First Aid instructor since August 2016.
How can someone from our community reach you?
cooper300@marshall.edu
What degrees do you hold?
BBA – Management Information Systems / Math Minor
MS – Industrial Employee Relations
All obtained from Marshall University.
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
I assist the university community with all things IT
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I like working at Marshall because I feel like I grew up here. I attended undergrad and graduate school here. After Grad school, I moved away and worked in other higher ed institutions but came back for this role in IT. I find Marshall provides a relaxed and productive atmosphere as well as a nice work/life balance. More specifically, I like working in the Information Technology Division because I feel like we all work as a cohesive team. Even though there are several teams that make up the whole, the whole team functions as one and is able to accomplish some amazing things!
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
I can’t pick just one! Some of my favorites are BackYard Pizza & Raw Bar, Black Sheep Burritos & Brews, Buddy’s BBQ, Shangri-La and Pho House.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The Pacific Northwest, a deserted beach, a snowy mountain, or any vibrant city foreign or domestic.
What are you currently watching/Binging?
Everything on Netflix. I’ve almost reached the end.
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
I love to travel, spend time with my dog, kayaking and being in nature.
How can someone from our community reach you?
jody.perry@marshall.edu
This week is a “Double Feature Friday!” MUIT is spotlighting two of our employees, Ryan Adkins and Dave Daniel, that recently took part in the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center’s fifth annual “Dancing With Our Stars,” philanthropic event. During this event, local “celebrities” are paired with professional dancers to compete against each other for the mirror ball trophy. This event was attended by more than 550 people, and was the largest financial gain the Museum had seen in the event’s history. This year has broken all previous fundraising records held over the last five years.
Ryan and his partner Mary (pictured above left) moved on from each round based on the number of $1 votes they received, which is set aside for charity. The competition brought about a wide variety of dance styles from country all the way to Bollywood. Events like this are just one of Ryan’s many interests. Dave and his partner Lauren (pictured above right) also had a great time participating. While Ryan was the professional in his duo, Dave was the celebrity. He is well-known in his hometown of Ashland, KY, where the event is held every year. To get to know more about Ryan and Dave, check out their bio features below.
Ryan Adkins, Classroom Support Technician (TECI)
What degrees do you hold?
B.A. & M.A. in History
Both from Marshall University
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
I provide technology support for TECI classrooms.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
When I can help show somebody how to use technology in a way they’ve never considered, or that makes their job easier. That’s a great feeling.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
Too many to choose from, but right now fried tofu in the pad thai at Surin of Thailand is at the top of my list!
Favorite vacation spot?
The mountains or the beach, as long as there are no people nearby.
What are you currently watching/binging?
“Psych!” You know that’s right.
What are some of your favorite pastimes or hobbies?
Everything from sci-fi/fantasy books and video games to building my own light saber out of hardware store parts and circuit boards.
Plug in your LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsadkins
How can someone from our community reach you?
adkins318@marshall.edu
Dave Daniel, ASAP Lead
What degrees do you hold?
Bachelors – Management Information Systems
Masters – Technology Management
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
Banner System Security Administrator, BDM/Workflow Administrator and Database Analyst.
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I love being on a campus and the way that it is constantly new and vibrant. Continually being engaged with new ideas and cultures in an incredible valuable thing to have at a workplace.
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
21 at The Fredrick.
Favorite vacation spot?
St. Augustine, FL. I got married there and my family has a place just south of there that we go visit a few times a year.
What are you currently watching/binging?
MindHunter, ridiculously interesting and good.
What are some of your favorite pastimes or hobbies?
My family is my #1 past time. I also co-own a Social Media Marketing & Consulting company, The Social Rip, and also Chair a Non-Profit, Build Ashland, in my hometown of Ashland, KY. I absolutely love doing both of these hobbies. It allows me to get to work with local government, other non-profits, local businesses, and meet some really good people. Plus, it brings help to so many in need, which is what it’s all about.
Plug in your LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daved4/
How can someone from our community reach you?
davefdaniel@gmail.com
Welcome to the first installment of “Feature Fridays”. Where we sit down with employee of the Information Technology Department and learn about their favorite things about not only their positions, but Marshall University.
Crystal Stewart, IT Client Engagement Manager
What degrees do you hold?
BBA – Accounting
MS Adult Education
All obtained from Marshall University
How would you describe your role in 10 words or less?
Faculty and Staff Training, Services Marketing, Student Liaison, Social Media
What is your favorite thing about working in IT or at MU?
I love the Marshall family and working with students!
What is your favorite restaurant in the Huntington/Charleston area?
21 at the Frederick
Favorite vacation spot?
The beach.
What are you currently watching/binging?
Black Mirror on Netflix
What are some of your favorite pastime activities?
I love crafty creative stuff with planners, photography, sun worshiping, and volunteering for AKPsi.
Plug your LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/im/crystalleestewart
How can someone from our community reach you?
crystal.stewart@marshall.edu
Today, February 6, 2018, is Safer Internet Day (SID), a worldwide event aimed at promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology for all users, especially children and teens. This year’s SID theme—Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better Internet starts with you—encourages everyone to play their part in creating a better, safer, and more secure Internet.
Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) wants to warn the Marshall community to be on the look-out for Tax Identity Theft scams. Many federal agencies are offering information and resources to help consumers learn to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposter scams.
MUIT along with the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) and the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) encourage consumers to review IRS publication Taxes.Security.Together. and NCCIC/US-CERT Tip Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft. Users can also participate in a series of free webinars and chats on avoiding tax identity theft, hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, IRS, Department of Veterans Affairs, and others.
For more information about Information Security at Marshall University please visit our website: www.marshall.edu/infosec .
The IBM/SPSS software starts alerting our campus software users about the upcoming expiration 30-days in advance each time the application is launched. Marshall University users can ignore these alerts regarding our current SPSS license that has a renewal anniversary date of 2/28/2018. The annual license renewal requisition process started several weeks ago and should be completed very soon.
Marshall University will be conducting a test of the MU Alert emergency messaging system on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10 a.m.. This is an opt-in service available to MU community members. Subscribers are asked to be sure they receive a message by noon on Wednesday, and if necessary update their contact information via the myMU interface. If the information is correct and no message was received, please email mualert@marshall.edu with details on which method (text, email, and/or voice) did not work and the details for each pertinent method. Please sign up or update your information prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23rd to be included on the test.
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend a Tech-up Open House at Drinko Library & Information Center on the Huntington campus.
Scheduled dates are:
Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (DL 138)
Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (DL 138)
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Tech-up Open House Wednesday, January 3 or Wednesday, January 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Drinko Library 138 on the Huntington campus.
Brush up on your technology skills in navigating the library’s electronic resources and services and using Blackboard through MUOnLine. IT staff will be on-hand to provide an overview of myMU and assist with other computer or wireless questions.
Learn tips and tricks to help you hit the ground running with research and writing support; accessing online librarians and guides; and maximizing e-books and e-journals. Basic Blackboard tools and utilizing the free 24/7 Blackboard tech support service will also be covered. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
“Tech Up” was created in response to a request by a Marshall University student. Originally developed for nontraditional students, Tech Up has one purpose—to help all students succeed at Marshall by being technologically up to speed by the time they take their first course.
Students can also self-enroll in the online version of Tech Up through MU OnLine/ Blackboard. Log in, click on the Organization tab, search for “Technology & Non-Traditional Students,” Enroll.
Marshall University’s Information Technology Department’s continued partnership with Eduroam, a WiFi authentication service, allows Marshall students, faculty and staff to access wireless networks from other participating institutions while they are off-campus. Eduroam is available at more than 12,000 locations worldwide, including more than 450 colleges and universities. In addition, it provides high speed roaming to over 69 countries. If you are a student, faculty or staff member who will be traveling over winter break, keep this available service in mind and log into Eduroam at a participating campus near you and have access to a secure WiFi network.
Students, faculty, and staff can use their Marshall University email address and password to access the network. Just as members of Marshall’s community can take advantage of this opportunity while away from campus, individuals visiting Marshall University from a partner Eduroam institution can access WiFi connection without requesting “MU guest “credentials.
