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News and Announcements
Security Enhancements Coming to University Email in April
On April 12, Northwestern IT is applying two changes that impact Northwestern University Microsoft email security: all email forwarding rules to unaffiliated domains will be disabled, and email received in Outlook clients from an external source will be indicated by a ToolTip.
Annual Northwestern IT Awards Celebrate Staff Excellence
On Thursday, February 16, in the James Allen Center on the Evanston Campus, Northwestern IT celebrated employee and project team excellence at its first Extended Staff Meeting of 2023.
New Project Aims to Provide an Accessible Canvas
February marks the beginning of an initiative to continue progress in making Northwestern's digital learning environment more accessible, welcoming, and inclusive. The next step includes focused attention on learning content, specifically increasing the accessibility of all course sites and learning materials and aligning them with the University's digital accessibility policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Assistive Technology Software for All Students at No Cost
Are you familiar with the accessible software Northwestern offers and who can benefit from its use? Take a moment, and learn about resources all students can use to improve the academic experience. Find a tool that's right for you.
GlobalProtect VPN Update
Northwestern IT has performed an update to GlobalProtect, the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN), introducing a change to the login process. The update resolves login issues reported by users across the University and reduces the number of times necessary to authenticate to Web Single Sign On.
Keeping Data Private is Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Securing data doesn’t have to be complicated. In recognition of Data Privacy Week, we are sharing news about information security office hours and essential steps to help you make the right decisions about keeping data private.
OneDrive and SharePoint are Here—Engage with These Tools
Northwestern's transition from Box to OneDrive and SharePoint is complete, and we appreciate your patience and engagement throughout the effort. To advance your experience with these tools, we compiled some tips and best practices.
Get to Know the New IT Service Management Portal
As part of an ongoing commitment to improve service delivery across the University community, Northwestern IT introduced a new IT Service Management (ITSM) Portal built on the TeamDynamix platform. The portal is designed to help users find the IT information, resources, and support they need, more efficiently and through enhanced features.
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Keep Technology Accessible to Everyone
May 18 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Technology is an integral part of our lives, and keeping digital access inclusive has never been more important. Northwestern offers assistive technology software for students and encourages using accessibility tools in Canvas courses. To learn more about digital accessibility at Northwestern, visit the University’s Accessibility website.
Events
Jun
1
2023
Grading and Assignments in Canvas
10:30 AM
In this workshop, you'll learn how to create assignments, give feedback, and assign grades in Canvas.
Participants in th...
Jun
12
2023
Introduction to Canvas for Instructors
1:30 PM
Build your Canvas course with confidence! This workshop provides an overview of the basic features, dynamic tools, and f...
Jul
11
2023
Grading and Assignments in Canvas
10:30 AM
Learn how to create assignments, give feedback, and assign grades in Canvas
Prerequisite: Intro to Canvas Workshop.
NOTE...