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Friday Five for November 22, 2024

1. Event: Save the Date: UCLA Extension TMP Program & Alumn Presentation

Program Director Joon Lee will introduce the UCLA Extension Technical Management Program (TMP), a unique, week-long, intensive, and transformative program for new and senior managers in various technical fields, from engineering and IT to game development and beyond. Alex Alonzo, a 2024 Fall Session cohort alumnus, will talk about his experience participating in TMP. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

 

Date: December 10, 2024 at 12 to 12:30 pm

Zoom Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/93939709941?pwd=mcA7ogRR9fRE3bsbDWUvyt8GzRyzFW.1  

Meeting ID:     939 3970 9941

Passcode: 277340

 

For more information on the UCLA Extension’s Technical Management Program (TMP), visit:

https://www.uclaextension.edu/engineering/technical-management-program 

 

2. Cybersecurity at UCLA: Trellix Installation Required

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and UCLA is taking steps to enhance our digital safety. All UCLA devices must have Trellix, the UC-approved endpoint protection software, installed by today, November 22, 2024, and personal devices used for university business by March 31, 2025. Trellix proactively detects and quarantines malicious threats, protecting sensitive data like Social Security numbers, medical records, and research data. It also shields critical systems such as MyUCLA, Box, and Office 365 from cyber disruptions. Faculty and staff are urged to comply to avoid potential risks and financial consequences.

What is required of you?

Collaborate with your local IT teams to fulfill this requirement and show your support around this important security initiative.  Attend weekly office hours via Zoom (zoom link) scheduled every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. from now until May 31, 2025 to get hands-on installation support and an opportunity to ask questions about the process. 

 

For more detailed information about Trellix, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, or contact the Bruin Connect and Secure Program at ConnectAndSecure@ucla.edu

 

3. Website Makers rescheduled

Due to holiday schedules the Website Makers Meetups are rescheduled and going to be on Wed, Dec 4 @ 11am and Wed, Dec 18 @ 11am. As always they are posted on the BruinTech community calendar.

4. Reminder of deadline for OpenAI Project Proposals

As part of UCLA’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative, students, faculty, and staff now have access to Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini. ITS has also launched a call for proposals, initially targeting IT Services and IT Strategic Partners. The second phase started on November 1 and has opened participation to all faculty, students, staff, and researchers. 

More details can be found on the Generative AI website. Proposals can be submitted from November 1 to November 30, with selection notifications sent out by December 16.

5. Job Postings

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