LISTSERV Mailing Lists Launching in February
As we continue to improve Wheaton College's internal communication processes, we're pleased to announce the upcoming launch of LISTSERV.
Read MorePhishing Alert | “fraudulent card charge”
Employees recently received an email confronting them about an unknown credit card charge. The email directs the recipient to follow a hyperlink to view the sender’s bank statement and then respond to the email.
Read MorePhishing Alert | “ASSISTANT PART TIME POSITION”
Some students recently received an email claiming to be a job offer. The email gives some details about the position and asks the student to respond with some personal information if they are interested.
Read MoreNew Web Interface for ThunderCloud Storage
On February 13, we are updating the web interface of ThunderCloud Storage, powered by Box. This updated interface provides tools for managing clutter and faster page loading.
Read MoreManaged Software Center Available for College-Owned Macs
On February 13, we will deploy the Managed Software Center to all College-owned Macs. Mac users will now be able to install and update software from a trusted location without needing to contact a service technician.
Read MoremacOS 10.12 Sierra Now Available for College-Owned Macs
macOS 10.12 Sierra is now approved for use with College-owned Macs that are bound to the Wheaton domain.
Read MorePhishing Alert | “Athletics Shaving Survey for Market Study”How to Spot a Phishing Attempt
Some student athletes recently received an email claiming to be a shaving survey for student athletes. The email prompts the recipient to follow a hyperlink to complete the survey.
Read MoreWindows 10 Available for College-Owned Computers
We're beginning to transition College-owned Windows computers to Windows 10 to ensure application compatibility and system security.
Read MoreCognos Analytics Launching January 27
On January 27, we are upgrading to Cognos Analytics, the newest version of IBM’s reporting tool.
Read MoreNew Security Setting for Mobile Devices
If you access your Wheaton College email from a personally-owned mobile device, you will be required to have a passcode, PIN, or Touch ID.
Read MoreMeet-Me Option Removal from Campus Phones
This update to VOIP phones will remove a defunct phone softkey that was previously used to initiate Meet-Me conference calls.
Read MorePassword Expiration Extension and Account Lock-Out Changes
On January 30, the new password and account security settings announced in December 2016 will take effect for faculty and staff network accounts. Passwords will expire every year rather than every six months.
Read MoreQualtrics Research Suite Now Available
On January 9, Qualtrics Research Suite will be available to faculty, staff, and students. This cloud-based suite provides survey and data analysis tools.
Read MoreWheaton Portal Unavailable During Maintenance
The Wheaton Portal will be unavailable from 11 PM on January 6 until 4 AM on January 7. During this time, we will install an update that contains fixes for known issues in the current version of the portal.
Read MoreOutlook Calendaring Policy - Faculty FAQ
Since the initial announcement of the Campus Calendaring and Communication Policy, faculty members have asked a number of questions about the reasons for and impact of this policy.
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