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Division of Information Technology
2009 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report
The 2009 Annual Report for the Division of Information Technology shows how IT is providing competitive advantage for our students, staff, and , teaching and research faculty.
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Computer Specification Form Graphic Research paper credits UTPA’s HPCC
UTPA’s High Performance Computing Center played a part in research by Dr. Nicholas Dimakis on Carbon Monoxide Adsorption on Platinum and Platinum-Ruthenium Alloys.
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Is a tutorial available online for Barracuda? Yes. There is an online tutorial that you are able to access. Simply click on the following link. http://helpdesk.utpa.edu/tutorials/spamfilter
Where do I get my UTPA account activated? To activate your UTPA account, you would need to stop by the I.T. Service Desk located in the Academic Services Building Room 1.102 Office hours Mon-Fri 8-6.
Can the Wireless Internet also be able to set up on a Mac Laptop? Yes, the Wireless Internet connection works with both PCs and Macs. For any other type of computers, inquire at the IT Service Desk.
Can I change my UTPA username? The only way to change your UTPA username is if your name changes due to marriage, divorce, legal name change, harassment, or if it is misspelled. If your case applies, you need first to get your personal information corrected at Human resources if you are faculty or staff, or at the Registrars Office if you are student. Once your information has been updated, you will need to stop by the IT Service Desk to request your Username change. It is not instantly changed and it may take from two weeks to three months. Make sure to take a valid Picture ID with you.
Where do I obtain software that is available through the University? You can download the UTPA site licensed software for free at the following URL: http://download.utpa.edu (Please make sure you saved the downloaded software into a CD or USB flash drive because you are only allowed one download per software) You may also purchase software at a discount price at the UTPA bookstore.

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