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RESOLVED: myThesis site is down

webfull — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:24:56 +0000

Update - Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 11:26 am:

The myThesis site is now back online.

Original announcement - Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 10:27 am:

We are currently experiencing issues with the myThesis site. Our team is working to resolve the problem. This will impact students and staff access to the site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. Updates will be provided as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Published: 24 April 2025

Ban of DeepSeek on �� devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de ��

webfull — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:43:44 +0000

This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.

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Dear members of the �� community,

Published: 14 April 2025

Password reset for �� Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26

webfull — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:51:53 +0000

As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your �� username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.

Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.

Published: 19 March 2025

Have you spotted these clues in your �� email?

webfull — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:03:12 +0000

Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your �� email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.

Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips

Published: 24 January 2025

Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses

webfull — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:21:57 +0000

Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more. Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.

Published: 14 January 2025

Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings

webfull — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:54:10 +0000

IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.

As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.

All �� faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the type of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.

Published: 13 December 2024

Do not use Read.AI for �� purposes

webfull — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:56:31 +0000

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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by �� faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.

�� must vet all IT solutions to ensure they safeguard data privacy and security. Read.AI has not been approved for teaching, research, or administrative activities at the University.

Published: 10 December 2024

The �� Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!

webfull — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:02:13 +0000

The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the �� IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.

Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You’ll also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).

Published: 6 December 2024

Staff Directory decommissioned – Staff to update/review Workday information

webfull — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:09:16 +0000

As of January 31, 2025, �� IT Services has decommissioned the �� Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.

Published: 4 December 2024

Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security!

webfull — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000

Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to Private by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the Public option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:

Published: 14 November 2024

������ News - IT Services

RESOLVED: myThesis site is down

Ban of DeepSeek on ������ devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de ������

Password reset for ������ Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26

Have you spotted these clues in your ������ email?