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Prepare for NUFinancials, CAESAR, and myHR Downtime in November
from Status of Unversity IT Services
Three enterprise systems will undergo maintenance and will be unavailable during the following dates and times: NUFinancials—Saturday, November 8, from 7 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.; CAESAR—Saturday, November 22, from 6 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.; and myHR—Saturday, November 22, from 7 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Users will need to clear their cache before logging into each system after the updates.
Northwestern Strengthens Campus Cybersecurity with 1Password
As part of Northwestern’s continued commitment to bolster cybersecurity across campuses, Northwestern Information Technology is introducing 1Password as a campus-wide password management service, with availability beginning October 9, 2025.
Tools, Teamwork, and Transformation—Enhancing Digital Learning
Work to ensure digital learning materials across the University are accessible continues to progress and improve the student experience.
Novel Phishing Messages Targeting Northwestern
Northwestern Information Technology is alerting the University community that a new phishing campaign, using attachments containing QR codes, is being sent to faculty and staff at Northwestern.
Canvas Module for Enhancing Student AI Literacy Now Available
Northwestern IT has launched a student AI literacy module in Canvas Commons, which instructors can use to teach students the basics of generative AI and introduce the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of its use in academia.
TDX Agents Get Ticket Assistance from AI
In addition to a refreshed user interface launched on May 17, the IT Service Management Team (ITSM) has activated two new AI features in the TeamDynamix TDNext workspace. These new updates are designed to help technicians manage tickets more efficiently and easily.
Northwestern IT Brings Generative AI “Clients” to Law School Classroom
The rapid adoption of generative AI in higher education has brought its challenges for professors, but it also can bring about solutions and augment classroom learning. Entrepreneurship law students at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law got first-hand experience with this when the Law School teamed up with Northwestern IT to bring a custom generative AI chat simulation tool to the classroom to support client role playing and enhance student experiences.
Effort Underway to Modernize Network Authentication—Certificate-Based Process Coming to eduroam
Northwestern IT is moving forward with a project to modernize how we connect to wireless and wired networks, enabling devices to connect more reliably while prioritizing the safety of University and user data. The project's first phase will streamline connecting to eduroam, with wired network support coming later.
Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for new capabilities in research, education, and productivity. Understand what to look for when adopting these tools to ensure the intended use is met and University data is protected.
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Technology Tip
12 Ways to Stay Safe from Holiday Phishing Scams
from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Scammers ramp up phishing attempts during the holidays, using fake deals and charities to steal your info. Shop only on trusted sites, avoid sketchy ads, and always check a site’s privacy policy before sharing personal or financial details. Learn about the 12 ways to help you stay alert, shop smart, and protect your personal information.
Events
Nov
4
2025
Introduction to Canvas for Instructors
1:00 PM
For instructors new to Northwestern or new to using Canvas full-time, this interactive workshop provides an overview of ...
Nov
5
2025
Foundations in Genomics Series: Genome Browsers (In Person)
11:00 AM Wieboldt Hall North Entrance, 339 E Chicago Ave
This workshop provides a brief overview of the most popular features of two genome browsers: the UCSC Genome Browser and...
Nov
5
2025
Genomics Compute Cluster (GCC) Orientation (In Person)
2:00 PM Wieboldt Hall North Entrance, 339 E Chicago Ave
The Genomics Compute Cluster (GCC) is a part of Northwestern University's high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, Ques...