RegardingID Archive | Use those vending dollars quickly, Wisconsin students told

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh have until the end of June to use up the vending dollars on their Titan cards, as the school starts rolling out all new proximity cards designed to provide easier and more secure access to buildings. The vending dollars account is being eliminated because it was confusing. Students will now have just one account, called Titan Dollars, on their campus cards.

While the vending accounts will be gone, students can still roll over whatever funds are left into their Titan Dollar account, school officials said. The move towards the prox card for door access will slowly be implemented over the next couple of years.

Arizona State University, Tempe, and the state’s largest privately-held bank have partnered to implement a MasterCard student ID for students and faculty. Labeled the Pitchfork ID after the school’s nickname, the Sun Devils, the MasterCard is intended to function as a check card and student ID, enabling access to dorms, recreation centers and meal plans.

Homeland Security nabs Seattle students buying fake IDs

Obtaining fake IDs, such as driver licenses, is becoming harder for college students. Not only must they deal with local law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security can also get involved.

Wisconsin university offering free voter ID cards

With many states requiring voter ID cards, and if you’re a student, proof of enrollment, some colleges are offering students free cards that will enable them to vote.

Northwestern drops outdated payment system

Northwestern University is eliminating what it calls “an antiquated system” with the discontinuance of its CashStripe program, which students use to transfer cash to their WildCARD to pay for print jobs and buy products from select vending machines.

Heartland rolls out mobile applications that increase campus ID functionality

The Campus Solutions division of Heartland Payment Systems has launched three mobile applications for higher education institutions and students, including a mobile payment application that can serve as a virtual campus ID card.

Student ID thieves rack up nearly $80 in snacks

Three University of Memphis students, using a stolen student ID card, bought snacks totaling $76.25 before they were arrested. They’ve been charged with fraudulent use of a debit card.

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Use those vending dollars quickly, Wisconsin students told