Node 4 News from around UIT
Why Node 4? In 1969, the University of Utah’s Computer Science Department became the fourth node of ARPANET, the world's first packet-switching computer network and precursor of today’s internet.
Recent News
From Lagoon to leadership: CIO Steve Hess leaves a legacy of innovation
After 52 years of service to the University of Utah, Dr. Steve Hess’ legacy is woven into the fiber of the state’s educational system — literally and figuratively. Hess will retire on June 30, 2026.
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Digital media helps Native students tell their stories
During Indigenous Storytelling Camp, 88 students from the Uintah Ouray Reservation, Monument Valley, White Mesa, and schools across the Wasatch Front gathered at the U to create and share their stories through digital and physical media.
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UIT Leadership Spotlight: Tom Whitaker, supervisor, Campus IT Help Desk
Whitaker, who had planned to become a teacher, says working for the University of Utah allows him to combine his interests in information technology and education.
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Campus IT Help Desk weekend hours update
Effective Saturday, July 4, 2026, the University of Utah Campus IT Help Desk (Utah and Asia campuses) will have new weekend support hours.
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DLT's Adam Stewart leads ed tech conference at the U
Stewart led the 2026 Northwest Managers of Educational Technology Conference, which welcomed more than 300 educational technology professionals from across the United States and Western Canada to the University of Utah.
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IT governance roundup
The Enterprise Web Advisory Council met in June. The Architecture and New Technology Committee and Strategic Information Technology Committee will reconvene in July.
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Kudos & Congratulations
University IT staff recognized for their excellent work!
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U launches new Google AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM
The university has launched two new Google tools for the campus community — Gemini and NotebookLM — reflecting the U’s commitment to responsible AI, data privacy, and expanded access to AI tools.
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IT Leadership Spotlight: Mark Keller, IT manager, Eccles Health Sciences Library
Keller believes his curiosity — from testing different Linux distributions and designing new teaching and learning services — was a key contributor in his path to IT leadership.
SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT
Visually collaborate using Lucid Suite
Does your team need a space to ideate, plan, design, build, and launch solutions? Lucid Suite, which includes Lucidchart and Lucidspark, can help your team visually collaborate on projects from a shared, infinite canvas. Visit the Office of Software Licensing for more information or the Software Catalog (login required) to purchase a license. Available only to faculty and staff for work-related purposes.
Updates & Reminders
Note: Some links require login.
- There’s still time to register for the August 13-14 ITIL Foundations course
- An ITS-UIT change moratorium is in effect from July 2-6 and July 23-27
- Resources
- UIT org
Events
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Jun 24
Wednesday
11am - 12:30pmCANCELLED - Headshot Wednesday
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Jul 01
Wednesday
11am - 12:30pmHeadshot Wednesday
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Jul 01
Wednesday
12pm - 2pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Jul 03
Friday
Independence Day
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Jul 08
Wednesday
11am - 12:30pmHeadshot Wednesday
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)