RESOLVED: Purchase Orders not issuing to suppliers 鈥� 51吃瓜网MarketPlace (MMP)
Update - Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 4:00 pm:
Purchase Orders now transmitting to MMP
The issue affecting the transmission of Purchase Orders to the 51吃瓜网MarketPlace (MMP) has been resolved. Purchase Orders are now being issued to suppliers as expected.
We鈥檒l continue to monitor performance to ensure stability.听Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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McGill鈥檚 Visual Schedule Builder has a new look!
Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) is a tool that allows students to visually organize their courses into their weekly schedule before registering in Minerva.听听听
The most important change? Classroom locations and class instructors鈥� information are now available when signed in. The new look will make course information and interface elements more noticeable.听听
Ban of DeepSeek on 51吃瓜网devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill
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Dear members of the 51吃瓜网community,
Password reset for 51吃瓜网Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26
As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your 51吃瓜网username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft鈥檚 Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.听
Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.听听
Have you spotted these clues in your 51吃瓜网email?
Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they鈥檙e all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your 51吃瓜网email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.
Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips
Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses
Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more.听听Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you鈥檒l be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.
Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings
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IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.
As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.
Do not use Read.AI for 51吃瓜网purposes
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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 51吃瓜网faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting鈥檚 discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.
The 51吃瓜网Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!
The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the 51吃瓜网IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.听
Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You鈥檒l also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).
Staff Directory decommissioned 鈥� Staff to update/review Workday information
As of January 31, 2025, 51吃瓜网IT Services has decommissioned the 51吃瓜网Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.听听
Mural login now using Single Sign-On (SSO)
We are excited to announce that we've enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) on听Mural听for a seamless and secure login experience. Action required: Please log out of your Mural account and log back in using SSO. This will ensure uninterrupted access and a smoother process for future logins.
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Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security!
Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to Private by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the Public option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:
Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms!
Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!
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