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The following is a list of user-facing changes to URY's Computing systems over the 2013 Summer break:


Website

  • A refreshed website (with lots of changed under the hood)
  • The return of a comments section in the URY Player
  • A completely re-vamped Get Involved page with team descriptions and officer photos
  • The return of news and speech pages (syndicating their respective blogspot blogs)
  • Tracklists available for Shows


Members' Web Services

  • Replaced the majority of Members' Internal functionality with MyURY, including main menu
  • New Banner management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial to manage banners and scheduling on the website.
  • New Podcast management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial for any member to upload a Podcast. Original Podcast data is now stored and archived for prosperity.
  • New Officer page with photos and more prominent vacant positions.
  • Members' can now add 'bio' sections to their Profiles. These will soon also appear on the main Website.
  • New walkthrough system for applying for Shows and Seasons makes the process more understandable and guides you as you go.
  • Pay online at yusu.org? We now pick this up and update your membership data automatically.
  • Finished replacement of the NIPSWeb service with MyURY Show Planner.
  • Fixed issues with Daylight Savings causing the Scheduler and Demo systems to get confused.