Staff /minerva-guests/taxonomy/term/2/all en Mentorship Mix & Match: Rhyme Without Reason /minerva-guests/channels/event/mentorship-mix-match-rhyme-without-reason-367842 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:36:11 +0000 admin 26845 at /minerva-guests Service Alert Update: Minerva intermittent access issues have been resolved /minerva-guests/channels/news/service-alert-update-minerva-intermittent-access-issues-have-been-resolved-366422 <p><strong>Update - Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Afternoon:</strong></p> <p>Staff and students can now access Minerva without any issues.</p> <p><strong>Original announcement:</strong></p> <p>Staff and students may currently experience difficulties accessing Minerva. Our IT Services team is actively working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.</p> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:28:29 +0000 admin 26828 at /minerva-guests New lock screen image on ɬ﷬-managed computers /minerva-guests/channels/news/new-lock-screen-image-mcgill-managed-computers-367563 <p>French follows...</p> <p>We are excited to announce a new look coming to the <strong>Windows lock screen</strong> on computers managed by IT Customer Services (ICS).</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:07:11 +0000 admin 26830 at /minerva-guests Ban of DeepSeek on ɬ﷬ devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de ɬ﷬ /minerva-guests/channels/news/ban-deepseek-mcgill-devices-interdiction-dutilisation-de-deepseek-sur-les-appareils-de-mcgill-364936 <p><i>This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer &amp; Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, </i><i>Dirigeant Principal de l’Information &amp; </i><i>Vice-recteur associé</i><i>, Service des TI. </i></p> <p><i>Le français suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the ɬ﷬ community,</p> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:43:44 +0000 admin 26836 at /minerva-guests Report suspicious emails from your ɬ﷬ Inbox /minerva-guests/channels/news/report-suspicious-emails-your-mcgill-inbox-366020 <p>You can quickly report a suspicious email using the <b>Report Junk</b> or <b>Report Phishing</b> buttons available in <strong>Microsoft Outlook</strong>, whether you’re using the <strong>desktop app</strong>, <strong>mobile app</strong>, or <strong>Outlook on the web</strong>.</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:06:47 +0000 admin 26829 at /minerva-guests Update concerning Workday and data security /minerva-guests/channels/news/update-concerning-workday-and-data-security-366490 <p> </p> <p>Workday has informed us of a phishing campaign that targeted many large organizations, including Workday. This led to unauthorized access to one of their third-party platforms, Workday’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. There is no indication that ɬ﷬ employees’ personal information and HR related information stored in ɬ﷬'s Workday system were accessed during this incident.</p> <p>Nevertheless, we are doing our due diligence to investigate, and we are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our systems and information.</p> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:25:34 +0000 admin 26832 at /minerva-guests The IT statistics and project dashboard are now available! /minerva-guests/channels/news/it-statistics-and-project-dashboard-are-now-available-365585 <p><i>Français ci-dessous</i></p> <p><b>IT Services </b>strives to create seamless and engaging digital experiences for the ɬ﷬ community. We implement solutions, upgrades, and security enhancements that enable productivity, efficiency, and continued success for our staff and students.</p> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:36 +0000 admin 26835 at /minerva-guests The brand new “It Takes All of Us” course completion Award! /minerva-guests/channels/news/brand-new-it-takes-all-us-course-completion-award-366120 <p>Starting <strong>July 29th, 2025</strong> , you will receive an award when you complete the “It Takes All of Us” course” in myCourses.</p> <p><a href="/it/article/community-connections-service-spotlights/brand-new-it-takes-all-us-course-completion-award">More information</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:39:38 +0000 admin 26834 at /minerva-guests Fujifilm hybrid camera - Student Digital Experience Survey /minerva-guests/channels/news/fujifilm-hybrid-camera-student-digital-experience-survey-366529 <p>Welcome to a new term! The <b>Student Digital Experience Survey </b>is now open to all ɬ﷬ students for a chance to win<b> </b>a<b> </b><b>Fujifilm Instax mini Evo instant camera (film included)</b><b>.</b></p> <p><b>How to enter: </b></p> <ul> <li>Take our <strong><a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/iht">Student Digital Experience Survey.</a></strong></li> <li>Be sure to read the <strong>Contest rules (attached below)</strong>.</li> <li>Submit before Thursday, <strong>October 2,</strong> <strong>2025</strong> at 5:00 pm.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Good luck!</strong></p> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:53:20 +0000 admin 26831 at /minerva-guests Changes to IT Services equipment loans – What you need to know. /minerva-guests/channels/news/changes-it-services-equipment-loans-what-you-need-know-366413 <p>ɬ﷬’s <b>IT Services equipment loans</b> will be reduced to better reflect current needs and available resources. Starting <b>August 18, 2025</b>, only a limited selection of commonly borrowed equipment will remain available: laptops and wireless microphones.</p> <p>This initiative supports efforts to optimize resources and modernize services in line with <a href="/horizon-mcgill-program/">Horizon ɬ﷬</a>.</p> <p>During this transition, equipment pick up will continue to be available by appointment.</p> <p><a> </a></p> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:36:03 +0000 admin 26833 at /minerva-guests Introduction to SharePoint /minerva-guests/channels/event/introduction-sharepoint-364156 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:23:43 +0000 admin 26693 at /minerva-guests GEN 300 - Banner Introduction /minerva-guests/channels/event/gen-300-banner-introduction-352477 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:00:39 +0000 admin 26687 at /minerva-guests WMS 300 - Site Editing Training /minerva-guests/channels/event/wms-300-site-editing-training-357497 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Thu, 30 May 2024 17:50:21 +0000 admin 26688 at /minerva-guests Introduction to SharePoint /minerva-guests/channels/event/introduction-sharepoint-357554 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:33:32 +0000 admin 26689 at /minerva-guests WMS 301 - Site Management Training /minerva-guests/channels/event/wms-301-site-management-training-360934 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:01:20 +0000 admin 26695 at /minerva-guests