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Due to high demand, we’re bringing Google back to campus for faculty and staff training! Join us on Monday, Sept. 22 for a special hands-on training session with Google experts, designed specifically for Ohio State educators.

We’re bringing Google to campus! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for a special day of hands-on learning, training and demos with Google experts, designed for both students and faculty. Students will have opportunities to stop by throughout the day. By popular demand, a faculty and staff event will be hosted in during lunch.

Ready to boost your productivity and stay ahead of the curve? In this session, you’ll get a first look at three powerful tools designed to streamline using Workday, enhance external collaboration and bring AI into your daily workflow. From simplifying routine tasks with Workday Everywhere, to expanding your reach with Google Productivity Tools, and tapping into the potential of Gemini—our newest AI assistant—this is your chance to explore what’s next in workplace innovation.

Ohio State is excited to announce the official launch of Google Productivity Services! In support of the AI Fluency initiative, we’re introducing Google Gemini™ and Google NotebookLM™, two complementary AI tools designed to help you brainstorm, summarize, research, and organize your work.

As autumn term begins, there are several updates from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) you should be aware of as an instructor. Learn more about new features in CarmenCanvas like discussion checkpoints and differentiation tags; changes to digital accessibility policies and how they impact your course content; Mediasite improvements and the retirement of Mosaic; the university’s AI Fluency initiative and Google AI tools; and so much more.

The Columbus Dispatch recently spoke with Rob Lowden, Ohio State’s new vice president and chief information officer. He officially started in the role on Aug. 1, taking over as the university's latest permanent CIO following his predecessor Cindy Leavitt's departure from the university last August.

Tired of wrestling with messy Workday data? If you've spent hours cleaning Journal Line data just to get it into shape for Tableau Prep, you're not alone. Now there is a certified, more plug-and-play Workday data source that works seamlessly with Tableau Prep. No extra coding or no data headaches. Read the full post to learn how this new data source can work for you.

Tired of switching between apps? The Workday Everywhere app brings key Workday features right into Microsoft Teams, helping you stay focused and efficient. Check payslips, view tax information, submit and approve Workday time off requests, and more, all without leaving Teams. Perfect for managers and casual users alike! Read the full post and learn how to get started and what to expect using the Workday Everywhere help materials.

UPDATE Aug 18: Registration is closed: this event is full. In support of The Ohio State University’s recently announced AI Fluency initiative and to launch Google Productivity Services, Ohio State is partnering with Google to host a free event dedicated to advancing the role and impact of AI in higher education. Please join us for Data and AI day on Thursday, August 21 from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium.