2026

Three enterprise systems will be unavailable for maintenance during the following dates and times: CAESAR—Saturday, February 28, from 5 a.m. to approximately Noon; myHR (Including Self Service and Careers)—Saturday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.; and NUFinancials—Friday, March 13, from 5 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Users are reminded to clear their cache after each update.

Microsoft’s Copilot Chat, available at no cost to all Northwestern students, faculty, and staff, offers a secure and intuitive AI assistant that can support learning, research, and administrative work across campus. Copilot Chat can assist directly with summarizing articles, drafting emails, exploring frameworks and methodologies, and much more. Explore Northwestern‑specific examples and quick video resources to help you work more efficiently with AI.

Three enterprise systems will undergo maintenance and will be unavailable on Saturday, February 7, during the following times: NUFinancials and myHR from 7 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m., and CAESAR from 4 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. Users will need to clear their cache before logging into each system after the updates.

Electronic devices are sensitive to environmental conditions, and exposure to harsh temperatures may lead to reduced battery life, malfunctioning screens, and even permanent hardware failure. The Northwestern Knowledge Base offers guidance and best practices to help you keep your cell phone, tablet, and laptop computer safe and functional.

Acquire new skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of our Research Computing and Data Services winter sessions. Choose from a variety of workshops, virtually or in person.