Northwestern IT Newsletter

The Northwestern IT Bits, Bytes, and Buzz newsletter is distributed approximately every quarter to faculty and staff and three times during the academic year to Northwestern students. Each issue highlights topics relevant to students, faculty, and staff, as well as opportunities to enhance your experience with technology at Northwestern. Feedback and suggestions for future topics are always welcome. 

Missed one in your inbox? Check out our past issues below. 

2023

Fall

Students

• Effective Cybersecurity is Accessible; Effective Digital Accessibility is Secure
• Welcome, Northwestern Class of 2027!
• Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern
• Know Where to Go for IT Support and Services
  • Technology Resources for Students
  • Subscribe to the Status of University IT Services
  • Learn about the Knowledge Base, IT Service Desk, and How to Report a Phishing Incident
• Take Our IT Support Quiz for a Chance to Win Free Food, Northwestern Gear!

Faculty and Staff

• Effective Cybersecurity is Accessible; Effective Digital Accessibility is Secure
• New Website Supporting Research Data Management and Sharing
• Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern
• Partnership to Enhance Course Site Accessibility Continues
• New Standard on Endpoint Security Released to Campus Community

Spring

Students

• It’s Spring—Take Time to Spruce Up Your Devices!
• Great Ideas Spark Innovation—Register for TEACHx Today!
• Quick Access to Student Technology Resources
• Get Your Research On
  • Training and Consultations
• Graduating this Year? Know What Technology Resources You Can Keep

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Great Ideas Spark Innovation—Register for TEACHx Today!
• New Security Enhancements Applied on Outlook Email
• It’s Spring—Take Time to Spruce Up Your Devices!
• Enhance the Accessibility of Northwestern’s Digital Learning Environment
• New Scheduling Software Now Available for Faculty and Staff

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Winter

Students

• Introducing the New IT Website
• Get to Know the New IT Service Management Portal
• A New Way to Track IT Services and Systems
  • Learn more and subscribe
• Assistive Technology Software for All Students at No Cost
• Keeping Data Private is Easy as 1, 2, 3!

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Introducing the New IT Website
• Get to Know the New IT Service Management Portal
• A New Way to Track IT Services and Systems
  • Learn more and subscribe
• Are Your Canvas Course Sites Accessible?
• Keeping Data Private is Easy as 1, 2, 3!

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Newsletter Archive

2022

Fall

Students

• Enhance Your Cybersecurity Today!
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness News Leads to Uptick in Scams
• Coming Soon–An Enhanced Online Experience with Northwestern IT
• OneDrive and SharePoint are Here–Review Tips for Engaging with These Tools

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Enhance Your Cybersecurity Today!
• New Standard Launching Around Electronic Communications
• OneDrive and SharePoint are Here–Review Tips for Engaging with These Tools
• Coming Soon–An Enhanced Online Experience with Northwestern IT
• Catch Up on New Canvas Features

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Spring

Students

• Multi-factor Authentication Coming to Canvas, Zoom, and Panopto
• Save Time and Keep Passwords Safe with a Password Manager
• Register for TEACHx 2022
  • View the Full Program
• Tidy Up Your Tech: A Spring-Cleaning Guide for Your Devices

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Multi-factor Authentication Coming to Canvas, Zoom, and Panopto
• Save Time and Secure Your Passwords
• Register for TEACHx 2022
  • View the Full Program
• Tidy Up Your Tech: A Spring-Cleaning Guide for Your Devices

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Winter

Students

• Data Privacy is Important—But, What Does it Really Mean?
• New Interactive Tool Enhances Data Storage Selection Process
• Switch to "eduroam" by the February 2 Deadline
• Box Migrations Ramp Up
• IT Updates in The Paw Print

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Box Migrations Ramp Up
• New Interactive Tool Enhances Data Storage Selection Process
• Data Privacy is Important—But, What Does it Really Mean?
• New Higher Ed Focused IT Service Management Platform Selected

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

2021

Fall

Students

• A New Look for Multi-factor Authentication
• Box Migrations to Begin in November
• "Northwestern" Wireless SSID Retirement Date Extended
• Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart: Tips for Staying Cybersafe
• Register for Northwestern IT Consultations and Workshops

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• A New Look for Multi-factor Authentication
• Box Migrations to Begin in November
• "Northwestern" Wireless SSID Retirement Date Extended
• Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart: Tips for Staying Cybersafe
• Register for Northwestern IT Consultations and Workshops 

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Spring

Students

• On Campus, Connect to eduroam for Wireless Access
• Cloud Storage on the Move–Time to Pack Up
• TEACHx 2021 is Right Around the Corner, Register Today!
• Advancing Robust University-Wide IT Security and Privacy Programs
• Technology Time-Saving Tips

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Cloud Storage on the Move–Time to Pack Up
• Advancing Robust University-Wide IT Security and Privacy Programs
• TEACHx 2021 is Right Around the Corner, Register Today!
• On Campus, Connect to eduroam for Wireless Access
• Technology Time-Saving Tips

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Winter

Students

• Eduroam to Become Primary Wireless Network On Campus
• Enhanced Security for Microsoft 365 Accounts
• Endpoint Security News; Impact on Symantec “Home Use” Users
• Zoom Cloud Recording Storage Limits Begin January 20

IT Help for Students

Faculty and Staff

• Enhanced Security for Microsoft 365 Accounts
• Zoom Cloud Recording Storage Limits Begin January 20
• Endpoint Security News; Impact on Symantec “Home Use” Users
• Eduroam to Become Primary Wireless Network On Campus

IT Help for Faculty and Staff