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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. 

2022

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
• Understand the NetID Lifecycle
  • NetID Expiration Process
• 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
• Get the Most from Using OneDrive and SharePoint
• 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?
• Technology Enhancements Modernizing the Research Grant and Proposal Process
• New Higher Ed Focused IT Service Management Platform Selected

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

Newlsetter Archive

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
• Up Your Ability to Do Research

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
• Register for New Webinar Series on Managing Data
• Eduroam to Become Primary Wireless Network On Campus

IT Help for Faculty and Staff

2020

FALL [ Faculty and Staff, Students]

• Connect, Protect, and Secure Northwestern
• Coming Soon—New Security Features for University Email and O365 Apps
• Project Launched to Retire Box by August 2022
• New Office 365 Apps Now Available—Try One Today!
• Tips for Protecting Your Zoom Meetings
• 'Cats Helping 'Cats—Student Insights on Remote Learning Success

WINTER [ Faculty and Staff, Students]

• Login Experience Evolving for Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
• Northwestern Moves to New VPN Service on April 1–Try It Today
• Fresh Look for Online Passport
• What is Your IoT IQ?
• Clear Your Cache, Browse Fast(er)
• Self-Help for Forgotten NetID Password

2019

OCTOBER–NOVEMBER [ Faculty and Staff, Students]

• Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness in October and Keep It Secure!
• VPN Enhancements Coming Soon
• Premier Active Learning Environment Launches at Feinberg
• New Support Hours for the Academic Year
• From Walking Search Engines to the Eye in the Sky
• New Direct Access to Technology Resources for Students
• Canvas Questions Answered Quickly

JULY–AUGUST [ Faculty and Staff]

• Browse Available Software
• Skype for Business Retirement; Try Teams!
• Summer Workshops with Northwestern IT
• Make Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Work for you
• You asked; We Answer - NetID Reset by Video Chat - Call 847-49 1-4357 (1-HELP) to get started.

 APRIL–MAY [ Faculty and Staff, Students] 

• IT Service Catalog
• Attend TEACHx
• Self-Service Video Production Studio in Mudd Library
• Office 365 Migration
• Updates
  • iBuyNU
  • Canvas Chatbot
• SMiShing Warning Signs 

FEBRUARY–MARCH [ Faculty and Staff, Students] 

• Love Data Week
• TEACHx Request for Proposals
• Before You Connect
  • Tips for Securing Your Devices
  • Device-Northwestern Network
• Singer Savvy App
  • Podcast Episode
  • Try Singer Savvy 
• Connecting Campuses 
  • Try Webex
  • Try Microsoft Teams
• Optimize Your Works Cited and Email
  • Email tips
  • Try Zotero 
• When there's a campus-wide service interruption, where can you find information? 
  • Status of University Services page
  • Follow us on social media 

2018

DECEMBER 2018–JANUARY 2019 [ Faculty and Staff,  Students]

• Undergraduate Research Grants Help Shape Students' Post-College Paths
• Stay Secure Over the Holidays
  • Tips to Keep You Secure
  • Use the Duo Mobile App
  • Lock Down Your Login
• 2018 Statement of Direction
• Try a New Tool Today
  • GradeSync
  • OneNote
  • Qualtrics
• You Ask; We Answer - Directions to Reset Your NetID Password 

October-November 2018

• Earn a Northwestern Certificate on Coursera for Free
• Design Challenge for Northwestern Undergrads
• Think Before You Click, Surf, Travel, and More
• Don't Sweat IT

Last Updated: 2 May 2022