Training Site Migration
On June 30, training materials will move from training.wheaton.edu to www.wheaton.edu/ait. This will combine all Academic and Institutional Technology information and resources into one website.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "jonathan.blanchard"
Some employees recently received an email claiming to be a request for payment. The email includes a “drive link” to a payment form and asks the recipient to fill it out as quickly as possible.
Read MoreThunderCloud Training Recommended Videos
We recommend watching "PowerPoint Tips and Tricks for Business Presentations." This course will teach you how to use PowerPoint to create effective presentations that keep audiences interested and engaged.
Read MoreWheaton Website Redesign
Wheaton College can look forward to a new website in the summer of 2017.
Read MoremyWheaton Portal Upgrade
On Monday, June 27, we will update the myWheaton portal to improve security, update the user interface, and enable single sign-on.
Read MoreImprovements to Spam Detection
On Wednesday, June 1, we will adjust the spam detection for my.wheaton.edu email addresses. This will lower the amount of spam sent by compromised accounts.
Read MoreAlertus Desktop Updates on College Macs
At 3:45 PM on May 26, we will update Alertus Desktop on College-owned Macs in order to ensure that these computers will receive prompt emergency notifications. This update will occur automatically.
Read MorePowershell Update
At 3:30 PM on May 26, an update to Powershell and Microsoft .NET Framework will be installed on all College-owned Windows computers.
Read MoreBilly Graham Center Power Shutdown
On Tuesday, May 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 AM, there will be a power shutdown in the Billy Graham Center. During this time, some power lines in the building will be replaced.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "URGENT ASSISTANT 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 MoreAccess Database Modernization
During the month of May, we will migrate some Access databases to new servers. This change is part of an effort to modernize our databases and retire redundant systems.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "myWheaton Portal Re-Validation"
Some students and employees recently received an email claiming to be from the IT Help Desk. The email warns the recipient of a security breach and asks them to follow a link and enter their username and password to re-validate.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "Complete Your Verification!"
Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from Chase Bank. The email tells the recipient that their account was restricted because of outdated information, and asks them to follow a link and update their information.
Read MoreChanges to Jabber
In order to use our resources more effectively, we will make some changes to the Jabber configuration on some College-owned computers over the summer months.
Read MorePhishing Alert | "Mailbox Helpdesk"
Employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College IT Department. The email asks the recipient to follow a link and sign in.
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