University of Michigan-Flint

Are you a winner??

Look below to see.

If you are a winner please check your university email for more details.

We would also like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the test this year.  Watch for Security101 during winter term for a chance to win more prizes.

During the week of November 11th-November 17th, ITS will conduct an Anti-Piracy Awareness campaign. During this week, students will have the opportunity to take a 12 question quiz on Blackboard about copyright issues.  Any students who get all of the questions right will entered in a drawing to win one of many cool prizes! 

The prize drawing will be held in the morning of November 18th, 2011.  A redraw for all unclaimed prizes will be held the morning of December 5th, 2011.

* Disclaimer: If you are Faculty or Staff taking classes you are not eligible to take the Anti-Piracy exam.  Please look for the Employee Security 101 exam in the Winter semester.

Prizes will be distributed in the ITS office (905 North Bank Center) during normal business hours (8am-5pm Monday through Friday) starting on November 21st, 2011 and continuing through December 2nd, 2011.

A growing number of college students are downloading illegal software, music, and movies.  Don't become involved in this illegal trend.  Downloading copyrighted items without permission or using pirated software puts you at risk to have your computer infected with viruses, be expelled from school, and/or maybe even serve jail time.  These are just a few ways that piracy can ruin your life.  To read more reasons about why you don't want to become a pirate take a look at the BSA Piracy Portal here: http://www.bsa.org/Piracy%20Portal.aspx.   In addition to the immediate personal risks, downloading illegal items also has a negative effect on the economy and job market. 

Are you aware of the consequences for violating the University of Michigan's Proper Use Policy?  Check this out:

"In accordance with established University practices, policies, and procedures, confirmation of inappropriate use of University of Michigan technology resources may result in termination of access, disciplinary review, expulsion, termination of employment, legal action, or other disciplinary action. Service providers will, when necessary, work with other University offices such as the Judicial Advisor, the Department of Public Safety and Security, schools and colleges disciplinary councils, the Office of the General Counsel, and others in the resolution of problems."

- Guidelines for Implementing the Proper Use Policy of the University of Michigan: 
   Responsible Use of Technology Resources.

When it comes to pirating software, it just doesn't make sense.  As a student at the University of Michigan-Flint you receive incredible discounts on genuine copies of Microsoft software and several other applications.  Using illegal copies of software can cause system crashes, which may cause you to lose valuable information.  Make sure your software is genuine by visiting Microsoft's website.  If you'd like more information on what software is available to purchase from the university, take a look at the ITS software sales page.