During the winter term, several CoE printers will be relocated into higher-traffic areas, or retired altogether, as part of the ITS Print Service Optimization Initiative. CoE has reviewed the ITS printer relocation plan and made recommendations to best serve users’ needs. The ITS initiative will ensure accessibility, optimize use and maintain current print rates Continue Reading »
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Introducing the CAEN Chatbot: Your go-to resource for CAEN-related inquiries
Available 24/7, the CAEN Chatbot is available to assist you in navigating our website and connecting you with the appropriate resources or solutions based on your questions. Powered by Maizey, it efficiently searches through multiple sources to provide potential answers, saving you time and effort. Since the Chatbot is constantly learning, we suggest verifying responses Continue Reading »
We value your opinion—share your experience with the 1695 Beyster Quiet Space
We are asking for feedback on a unique space on campus, 1695 Beyster.
Designed as a Quiet Space, 1695 Beyster is intended to be an inclusive and accessible environment for our Engineering students, while also supporting the evolving needs of those who may be neurodivergent. To help ensure that we continue to design our spaces Continue Reading »
CAEN Windows Remote Desktop Service can no longer be used to VNC into Linux login servers
Beginning Winter 2025, users will no longer be able to access the CAEN Linux Remote Login Service using VNC from the CAEN Windows Remote Desktop Service.
To access the CAEN Linux Remote Login Service from personally owned devices going forward, you will need to be connected to the university Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Continue Reading »
Monitor-only stations in the CAEN computing lab environment
CAEN has installed monitor-only stations in several CAEN computing lab locations. Monitor-only stations include a desk area with a monitor that is designed to plug your laptop into. The monitors come equipped with a USB-C and HDMI cable that you can use. There are also power outlets for your convenience. If you want an external Continue Reading »
Accessibility Challenge: Learn digital accessibility basics in bite-sized bits, starting January 28
The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring that all of its digital content, including web pages, course content, and software, can be used by everyone who needs it. Recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) add urgency to that commitment, giving public universities until April 2026 to make all digital content Continue Reading »
Introducing MiMaizey: A personalized AI tool transforming student support
The University of Michigan has introduced MiMaizey, a personalized AI assistant designed to support the daily needs of students, including those at the College of Engineering, by providing comprehensive assistance with class materials, dining options, campus navigation and more. Currently, in beta, MiMaizey is continuously improving thanks to community feedback and is set to Continue Reading »
CAEN Computing Lab EECS 2420 defaults to Linux environment when powered on
Due to the high use of Linux in EECS, computers in the EECS 2420 computing lab now default to the Linux environment when powered on. Users can easily reboot these computers into the Windows environment if needed. All other CAEN Computing Lab locations will continue to use Windows as their default boot environment.
CAEN Help Desk to end regular in-person support in Winter 2025
Starting Monday, March 3, 2025, the CAEN Help Desk walk-up location on the second floor of the Duderstadt Center will end regular in-person operations. Going forward, the Help Desk will provide in-person support for the first few weeks of each Fall and Winter term.
The CAEN Help Desk team will continue to provide IT support Continue Reading »
Join the movement toward ADA compliance—Digital Accessibility Grants Program
Are you ready to contribute to a more inclusive and accessible digital learning environment? The Digital Accessibility Grant Program is coming soon and will provide the essential tools, funding and expertise to support you in revising your course content. By making your instructional Canvas sites, websites, slide decks, documents, and other materials digitally accessible, you Continue Reading »