[Plsgs] FW: CALS Daily Digest, 3/18/2020

Wed Mar 18 07:48:48 MST 2020

Hello all,
Please see note below for resources to help with accessing online and remote learning and collaboration.  There are some special deals for home internet access if you need to get that for your home.
The Campus Pantry (free grocery and food items) has a new location and hours.
As always, check in with your advisors, as well as Dr. McMahon and I,  with any difficulties and concerns. Please let us know if you fall ill, so we may keep track of how you are doing.
Stay safe,
Georgina

Georgina Lambert
Program Coordinator, Sr.
School of Plant Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Office  520-621-1219
FAX 520-621-7186

From: UA College of Ag & Life Sciences <nancyr at email.arizona.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:16 AM
To: Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert) <glambert at arizona.edu>
Subject: CALS Daily Digest, 3/18/2020

Student Resources for Online Learning | Announcement Summary

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3/18/20 CALS DAILY DIGEST: A STUDENT INFO SOURCE

The health and safety of our campus community is the utmost priority. Please take care of your health by following CDC guidance and stay up to date by visiting the University's main COVID-19 page<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/7p4anr>.
There's a lot of information being shared right now. In CALS, we've launched this Daily Digest email as a way to highlight an important resource, tip, or service and also share a summary of announcements. We'll continue to publish the weekly CALS Connect but, for the time being, you'll also receive this Daily Digest Tuesday through Saturday.
Highlight

  *   Student Resources for Online Learning

Announcements

  *   Phishing Email
  *   On-Campus Housing FAQ
  *   Campus Pantry
  *   CALS Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 15
  *   Pima Community College: College Closure
  *   Questions? Suggestions?

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Student Resources for Online Learning
Information Technology, University of Arizona
Below are the technologies and resources commonly<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/3a6anr> used at the University of Arizona. If you will have difficulties fulfilling class requirements, discuss your options with your instructor.
Learning Technologies

  *   D2L (Desire to Learn)<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/j36anr>: A central online hub for a class. Instructors may be adding audio/video, reading, quizzes, and other class activities here.
  *   Zoom<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/zv7anr>: Audio/video conferencing with screen-sharing, chat, and other resources. Embeds in D2L. All students are advised to download because of its multiple uses.
  *   Panopto<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/fo8anr>: Live or recorded audio/video option for lectures. Embeds in D2L.

Collaboration & Storage

  *   Google G Suite for Education<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/vg9anr>: Docs, Sheets, and Slides online, and file storage in Drive. Access and share from anywhere. Included with your CatMailGoogle account.
  *   Microsoft Office 365<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/b99anr>: Word, Excel, and PowerPointonline, and storage in One Drive. Access and share from anywhere.
  *   Box at UA<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/r1abnr>: Online file storage with secure, managed access. From Box storage, open and work on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents collaboratively in online Office 365.

Resources: Internet Access
The University does not promote or endorse any specific vendor, if you need internet access, one of these options may be right for you.
At the time of this posting, we know of these free Internet offers for low-income families:

  *   Comcast<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/7tbbnr> (<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/nmcbnr>Xfinity<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/3edbnr>)<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/j7dbnr>:  XfinityWiFi Network nationally for free for two months to low income families
  *   Cox<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/zzebnr>:  First month free of Connect2Compete service to qualified low income families
  *   Contact your local public library to see what resources they may have. Be aware that when you are on a public wifi network your information is not secure. Use the UA<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/fsfbnr> VPN<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/vkgbnr> to securely connect to the campus network.

Computer Labs

  *   OSCR<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/bdhbnr>: OSCR labs remain open. Computers boot into either Mac or Windows and feature a wide variety of software. Labs will be staffed to help monitor social distancing and sanitize equipment between use. OSCR consultants may be present or may be available over Zoom.
  *   Library<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/r5hbnr>: Library computer study areas are open, and a CatCard is required to enter the building. Every other computer has been shut down to maintain social distancing.
  *   Pima County Public Library<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/7xibnr> locations are currently closed.

Resources: Equipment Checkout

  *   Library Technology Borrowing<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/nqjbnr>: Laptops, tablets, cameras, projectors, and other tech equipment can be borrowed. Equipment will be sanitized between use.
  *   OSCR<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/3ikbnr> Gear-to-Go<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/jblbnr>: Digital cameras, videocameras, tripods, lights, and microphones can be checked out for two days. Equipment will be sanitized between use.

Resources: Software

  *   Software licenses<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/z3lbnr>: Free and low-cost software you can install on your computer, including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom, and more.
  *   VCAT<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/fwmbnr>:VCAT offers specialized software that you may normally access in a OSCR computer lab on main campus. Numerous software applications you can use virtually through your internet connection.

Resources: Security

  *   Antivirus<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/vonbnr>: Keep an antivirus/anti-malware subscription up to date on your computer. If you don’t currently have one, Sophos Home is an option.
  *   UA VPN<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/bhobnr>: If you are working on an unsecured wireless network, use the campus VPN for a secure connection to the campus network.

Support

  *   24/7 IT Support Center<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/r9obnr>: For your campus technology service or personal computer issues. The in-person lobby at Slonaker House is currently open reduced hours. Reach technicians 24 hours:

     *   By Phone: (520) 626-TECH (8324)
     *   Via Chat: support.arizona.edu<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/71pbnr>. You can share your desktop with the technician in chat, or even give control of your desktop to the technician.

  *   University Libraries<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/nuqbnr>: Support and resources available during the COVID-19 crisis.
  *   S.O.S.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/3mrbnr>: For questions or issues when you are unsure about where to go for answers.
  *   Disability Resource Center<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/jfsbnr>: DRC’s IT Accessibility list has useful suggestions. Contact your Access Consultant if you need extra assistance learning online.
  *   SALT Center<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/z7sbnr>: Contact your Student Support Specialist if you encounter issues with learning online.

COVID-19 Phishing Scams
Malicious email phishing scams continue to target University of Arizona students, faculty and staff at a heightened level. The Information Security Office is especially concerned about phishing and malware scams taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. These phishing attempts may ask you to enter credentials or urge you to open an attachment to learn more, potentially installing malicious code on your machine.
Please take the following precautions:

  *   Question emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or experts saying that have information about the virus.
  *   Ignore online offers for COVID-19 vaccinations. There currently are no vaccines—online or in stores.
  *   Do your homework when making donations through charities or crowdfunding sites especially donations requested for cash, gift card, or by wiring money. See: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-donate-wisely-and-avoid-charity-scams <https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/f0tbnr>

The University’s Security Operations Center recommends the following preventive measures:

  *   If you receive a Duo push or phone call that you did not initiate, please report it immediately to your IT Support Professional and the Information Security Office. There is a strong possibility that your NetID password has been compromised.
  *   Verify the sender’s email address.
  *   University of Arizona has recently implemented External Sender Notification to flag emails that come from senders outside the university to help mitigate phishing attempts. Based on campus feedback, the External Sender Notification banner has been modified.  External emails will now have “[EXT]” in the subject line and “External Sender” in red font in the body.
  *   Validate authenticity of DUO Multi Factor Login Requests.
  *   Be cautious with links or attachments.
  *   Protect your devices.

Support and Resources

  *   Please contact the 24/7 IT Support Center if you have questions about a potential phishing email at (520) 626-TECH (8324).
  *   If you received a phishing email, please notify the Information Security Office at https://security.arizona.edu/content/report-phish<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/vsubnr>

COVID-19 On-Campus Housing FAQs
Key Dates for Undergraduate Students

  *   Friday, March 20: Students must login to My UAHome<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/blvbnr> to indicate if they are moving out or not.

Read all On-Campus Housing Communications & FAQs<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/rdwbnr>

UA Campus Pantry
The Campus Pantry will continue to be open but please note that the location and hours have changed.
The Pantry is now located in the Sonora Room (first floor Student Union) which across from the CatCard office and game room.
The new hours are:

  *   Tuesday, 2-4 pm
  *   Wednesday, 11 am-1 pm
  *   Friday, 11 am-1 pm
Read the Facebook annoucement for more info: https://www.facebook.com/uacampuspantry/posts/3166859439993315<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/75wbnr>

CALS Scholarships Deadline Extended to April 15
Apply for more than $1 million in scholarships from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The application deadline was recently extended an additional two weeks to April 15.
Read more<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/nyxbnr>

Pima Community College: College Closure
Lee Lambert, PCC Chancellor
Access to all Pima Community College facilities suspended until March 27: Employees to work from home. All in-person services suspended. Planning continues to resume in classes in a virtual format on March 25.
Learn more about the closure and PCC's shift to virtual instruction<https://t.e2ma.net/click/v0s3lc/vo3n3yb/3qybnr>

Questions? Suggestions?
What questions do you have? What tips, tricks, or suggestions do you have that will improve the online educational experience for all CALS students? Email your questions, suggestions, or comments to advising at cals.arizona.edu<mailto:advising at cals.arizona.edu>.

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