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iSchool Technology Help Desk
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We are the technology Help Desk for the School of Information Sciences at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Please contact us at iSchool-support@illinois.edu for any of your technology service needs! ✨
With finals right around the corner, we wanted to remind you that our printing process is easy and convenient! Scan the QR code in the post or visit us at the desk for printing tips and answers to FAQs! 🖨️ 📄 ✏️
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you're a fellow nerd (like all of us at the Help Desk), you might just need one of our GA Evan's recommendations in your life! Check one out this week and let us know what you think!
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We hope you all had an amazing Fall break and are feeling rejuvenated and ready for upcoming finals! What did you do for your break?

If you need some fun events during your study breaks (or some career help if you are panicking about upcoming graduation…), check out these events this coming week!
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Have a great Fall Break! Take this time to relax and enjoy some well-deserved free time!
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We hope you are all getting through mid-terms smoothly! Check out some interesting & educational events around town this week if you need a nice study break.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Did you know you can set up a timer or stopwatch and use it during a Zoom meeting? Learn more about how to turn on and use the new timer feature in the linked Knowledge Base article:
answers.uillinois.edu/ischool/136926
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our GA Saira's birthday is coming up just next week. Let's celebrate her (and her stellar taste) by checking out one of her recommendations this week!
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Help Desk is feeling extra cozy with the cool fall weather--and we hope you are too!
What’s more comforting than food? Discover cooking tips and inspiration from an award-winning cookbook author, or find warmth in community through a CPL networking event, and so many more activities!
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Who needs a mid-semester pick-me-up? Check out one of these fabulous recommendations from our Beloved Bashi, and let us know what you think! I think it's just the right weather for some yummy ramen... 😋
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🍁 How is everyone's semester going? 🍁
If you need a break from all the hard work, check out one of these local events coming up next week! Hear from some local artists and producers; learn how to DIY repair clothing; or check out the CU Black Authors Book Fair!
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Who's ready for fall? 🎃 I know we are here at the Help Desk! Check out these fun free activities next week, including a S'mores Social if you're ready for the fall bonfire vibes!
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Fatihi's recommendations are here, and they are ready to educate, entertain, & feed you all at once! If you know Fatihi, you will not be surprised that his favorite board game also helps you learn about investing. 🤑
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The weather has cooled down just in time for Halloween! Warm up with a romance book club at Urbana Free Library, Día de los Muertos Celebration at Martens Center, or any other of these local events!
October 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Happy Diwali to all our friends who celebrate! May this day be full of light and blessings.
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We know the printers can be spooky, but don't fear, because the help desk is here! Join us at the end of the month for a candy treat and to beat the trick of mapping printers on your laptop! 🎃💻🍬🖨
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What's your go-to game for game night? Let us know below! Check out GA Cecelia's awesome recommendations this week if you need some more fun in your life!
October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We hope you are all getting through mid-terms smoothly! Check out some interesting & educational events around town this week if you need a nice study break.
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What is your favorite banned book? Come celebrate free speech with us this week for Banned Books Week at the Help Desk! Drop by anytime this week to add your favorite banned book to our bookshelf, and to check out our free speech themed pins, stickers, and bookmarks!
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Check out our latest Tech Tip on our Blog! If you've ever run into Outlook autofilling with the wrong email address when you are searching for someone, check out how to fix it!
October 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Happy Monday! If you need a pick-me-up, check out any of these awesome recommendations from one of our new GAs, Catherine! Keep an eye out for more recommendations coming soon! 👀
October 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Enjoy all things Fall with some of this week’s upcoming events- seed packaging, a pumpkin spice craft, a s’mores social, and a Halloween celebration with a Broadway flair!
October 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Did you know that we have loanable technology that iSchool students can borrow? We will be spotlighting some of the unique things we have this semester. From a bike lock to laptops to microphones, we have quite the library!
September 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Celebrate the arts & the beginning of Fall this coming week with the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival, the CU Folk & Roots Festival, and more fabulous creative free events throughout the week!
September 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Check out our Tech Tip of the week! Our KnowledgeBase is full of helpful information for troubleshooting your technology. Check it out!
September 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you’re starting to feel a little overwhelmed by school already, check out a workshop on Career Burnout, play with bubbles, jam with ukeleles, or more with this next week’s events!
September 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM