Faculty /it/taxonomy/term/3/all en Changes to ChemDraw and Signals Notebook /it/channels/news/changes-chemdraw-and-signals-notebook-363771 <p>The vendor of ChemDraw and Signals Notebook is changing the portal used to access these products.</p> <p><span style="margin:0px; padding:0px">If you have a ChemDraw/Signals Notebook account, you may need to take important steps because <strong>all experiment data stored in the old portal must be migrated by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, or it will be permanently deleted.</strong></span></p> <p><b>If you have logged into your ChemDraw/Signals Notebook account within the last 14 months:</b></p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:38 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46435 at /it myProgress (Degree Works advising) is temporarily unavailable from February 24 – March 17 /it/channels/news/myprogress-degree-works-advising-temporarily-unavailable-february-24-march-17-363718 <p>IT Services is preparing for a major upgrade to myProgress (Degree Works advising) to enhance functionality, security, and system stability. Regular system upgrades ensure that 91ÉçÇø maximizes the security and efficiency of our tools and systems.  </p> <p>The downtime for the upgrade is scheduled to start on <b>Monday, February 24, at 9:00 AM </b>and end on <b>Monday, March 17, at 9:00 AM</b>. During this period, myProgress (Degree Works advising) will be unavailable.</p> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:34:35 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 46434 at /it Banner upgrade successful /it/channels/news/banner-upgrade-successful-363518 <p>IT Services has completed its required upgrade to Banner.</p> <p>Banner INB, Minerva (including student tax receipts and the 91ÉçÇø MarketPlace), myProgress (degree process tracking), and myThesis (Thesis Examination Management) are now available. </p> <p>Upgrading our systems on a regular basis is a fundamental activity that 91ÉçÇø does to ensure we get the most functionality and security out of our tools and systems. </p> <p>Thank you for your support and collaboration. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:00:07 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46420 at /it Have you spotted these clues in your 91ÉçÇø email? /it/channels/news/have-you-spotted-these-clues-your-mcgill-email-362752 <p>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 91ÉçÇø email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.</p> <p><b>Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips</b></p> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:46:13 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46391 at /it Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses /it/channels/news/learn-how-use-copilot-ai-module-now-mycourses-362558 <p>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.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:03:29 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46325 at /it Staff Directory decommissioning – Staff to update/review Workday information by Jan, 31 2025 /it/channels/news/staff-directory-decommissioning-staff-updatereview-workday-information-jan-31-2025-361805 <p>Starting on January 31, 2025, 91ÉçÇø IT Services will begin decommissioning the 91ÉçÇø Staff Directory in several steps. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.  </p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:09:15 +0000 jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca 46294 at /it Snack Smart: Why Choosing Local, Healthy Snacks Matters (Online) /it/channels/event/snack-smart-why-choosing-local-healthy-snacks-matters-online-363683 <p><i>Offered by the Health and Wellness Program in collaboration with the School of Human Nutrition</i></p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:17:51 +0000 admin 46433 at /it Office 365 Forms and Surveys /it/channels/event/office-365-forms-and-surveys-363568 <hr /> <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> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:43:21 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46431 at /it Outlook tips and tricks /it/channels/event/outlook-tips-and-tricks-363567 <hr /> <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 Feb 2025 21:42:26 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46430 at /it WMS 301 - Site Management Training /it/channels/event/wms-301-site-management-training-363566 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:41:41 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46429 at /it Creating accessible documents in Microsoft 365 /it/channels/event/creating-accessible-documents-microsoft-365-363565 <hr /> <p><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 Feb 2025 21:41:02 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46428 at /it Creating 91ÉçÇø surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-363564 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:40:17 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46427 at /it Office 365 - Sway /it/channels/event/office-365-sway-357549 <hr /> <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 17:26:16 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 45970 at /it Introduction to Bookings /it/channels/event/introduction-bookings-360940 <hr /> <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, 05 Nov 2024 17:27:53 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46253 at /it Introduction to Bookings /it/channels/event/introduction-bookings-360939 <hr /> <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, 05 Nov 2024 17:26:21 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 46252 at /it