Canvas access has been restored for our users, but the service reliability remains uncertain. Due to recent events, Canvas has had intermittent outages which are at the discretion of the vendor and may occur during a final exam. Faculty and staff may continue to use Canvas, but we strongly advise faculty and students to prepare a contingency plan for turning in assignments and final exams in the event Canvas access becomes unavailable again.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.Cameron Blevins was interviewed by USA Today about the role of the US Post in America's western expansion for a story marking the 250th year anniversary of the USPS.
Prof. Blevins is Associate Teaching Professor (History) and Director of Digital Initiatives for CLAS, and the author of the award-winning book Paper Trails: The US Post and the Making of the American West.