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By Dr. Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner, Assistant Director - Academic Computing and User ServicesJust in case you somehow missed all the articles, posters, banners, USB flash drives, information tables, table tents….(hey, what rock have you been under?!:), Eaglemail becomes EagleConnect on May 18. EagleConnect is the new digital communication system used by students (as well as alumni and retirees). Eaglemail users have been switching to the new system and making arrangements to leave the old system since February and as of this date, almost 9,000 persons have migrated to the new service. The remaining qualified users will be switched automatically to the new system on the May 18 deadline date. Forwarded EaglemailPersons who forwarded their Eaglemail are reminded that they must reset their forwarding rules in the new system because all previous forwarding rules will expire. Extensive tutorials on how to do this and also accomplish other tasks in EagleConnect can be easily accessed at http://eagleconnect.unt.edu. Advantages of EagleConnectA recent article in InHouse shares my thoughts on the matter, “'EagleConnect is powered by Microsoft Live@EDU and is similar to Microsoft Outlook. EagleConnect gives students access to e-mail, chat, calendaring, text messaging and online storage and allows faculty, staff and students to use similar digital message system technology', says Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner, assistant director of academic computing and user services.” The Provost also adds in her official announcement about EagleConnect the following advantages of the system for the UNT community, “The EagleConnect system, a Microsoft product, was selected by a committee of representatives of the Computer Information and Technology Center, other staff and faculty, who carefully reviewed existing products and services to find the right combination of features. EagleConnect was selected to provide electronic communications that will best serve student needs and allow faculty to interact with individuals and classes, and eventually allow such convenient uses as chats with financial counselors and advisors.” Need help?Current students, alumni, and retirees who have made the switch to EagleConnect or who need further assistance with the new system, are invited to come to the CITC Helpdesk (ISB 119), receive help and get a commemorative 1 GB EagleConnect USB flash drive. Be on the lookout for further Benchmarks Online articles about interconnectivity "how to’s" between the student and faculty/staff systems. Any additional questions can be directed to me at ehinkle@unt.edu *Reading this after May 18? See the Helpdesk FYI article in this issue: Reprieve! -- Eaglemail is Shutting down, but you can still migrate your messages to EagleConnect for a short time.
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