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25 Jan, 2019George Mason first to offer robotic delivery
George Mason University is now the first academic institution to deploy autonomous robots for the purpose of delivering food to students. George Mason’s 40,000 students, faculty and staff can access the Starship Deliveries app to order food and drinks to be delivered anywhere on campus within minutes.
24 Jan, 2019U Maryland uses touchless biometrics for dining hall access
CBORD solution secures unlimited meal plan, expedites customer throughput
In early 2015, the results of an internal student dining survey indicated a need to change the University of Maryland’s dining program. But rather than simply refresh meal plan offerings, the university decided on a large-scale revamp that, among other improvements, incorporated advanced biometric technology. After consulting with campus card vendor, CBORD the university deployed IDEMIA’s MorphoWave touchless biometric readers for access to all campus dining halls.
18 Jan, 2019Ohio State ID cards can now make withdrawals at pizza ATM
We were promised flying cars, but pizza ATMs will have to suffice for now. Ohio State University has installed a pizza ATM in one of its campus dining halls that enables students to use their student ID card to pay for and make pizza withdrawals.
18 Jan, 2019Texas school district implements mandatory ID badges
Texas’ Copperas Cove Independent School District is helping ensure the safety of its students by issuing ID badges to be worn at all times. The credentials will be used throughout the school day for checking into class, getting lunch in the cafeteria or checking out books from the library.
18 Jan, 2019Washington State adds preferred names on student IDs
Washington State University has, among other inclusivity efforts, instituted updates to its student ID card policies to add support for preferred names. The move will enable any WSU community members to use a chosen first and middle name to be printed on CougarCards.
17 Jan, 2019NACCU adds new option for its New Professionals Institute
NPI will now offer standalone registration
One of the most valuable additions to NACCU’s repertoire in recent years has been the New Professionals Institute (NPI) — a workshop designed to provide newcomers with a comprehensive overview of the campus card industry. New this year is a decoupling of NPI and Annual Conference registration fees, making the NPI a standalone price offering.
11 Jan, 2019Duke’s ID system closes in on one millionth number
Anyone entering into the Duke University community is issued their own Duke Unique ID number. The university has been issuing the seven-digit number and printing them on the back of every Duke Card since the early 90s, and now the program in nearing a milestone: the one-millionth number.
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