Graduate Students

Wi-Fi network: Action required for devices on iOS and MacOS to renew certificate

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:37:05 +0000

On the evening of Wednesday, June 18, IT Services will renew the security certificate that secures authentication to McGill's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks.

This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network securely.

For Android and most Windows devices, the change will be seamless, and no action is required. However, all iOS/MacOS devices and some Windows devices will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate.

The IT statistics and project dashboard are now available!

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:49:08 +0000

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IT Services strives to create seamless and engaging digital experiences for the 51�Թ��community. We implement solutions, upgrades, and security enhancements that enable productivity, efficiency, and continued success for our staff and students.

RESOLVED: McGill's Mentorship Network site, has been restored

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:42:43 +0000

UPDATE, June 13, 2025, 8:00: Service has been restored.

ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are currently experiencing issues with McGill’s Mentorship Network. IT Services is working towards a resolution, and we thank you for your patience during this time. This will impact mentors and mentees participating in eligible peer mentorship programs or groups.

Check back here for status updates.

Thank you for understanding.

IT Services' 2024 Annual Report now available! / Le rapport annuel 2024 du service des TI est maintenant disponible !

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:54:23 +0000

As McGill’s new CIO, Paul Chamberland says IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the 51�Թ��community. From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the 2024 IT Services Annual Report to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

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Have you spotted these clues in your 51�Թ��email?

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:46:13 +0000

Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re 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�Թ��email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.

Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips

Resolved: Copilot file upload limit

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:28:08 +0000

Resolved.

Please be advised that MS Copilot chat is only allowing file uploads up to 1MB at this time. Microsoft is investigating the matter, and we will communicate any updates we receive.

Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to 51�Թ��community!

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:01:49 +0000

51�Թ��offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat for Enterprise, is an AI tool built into Microsoft Edge.

By engaging with the Microsoft Copilot AI chatbot, you can:

Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:03:29 +0000

Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more. 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’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.

Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:47:49 +0000

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.

All 51�Թ��faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the type of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.

Do not use Read.AI for 51�Թ��purposes

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:55:29 +0000

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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by 51�Թ��faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.

51�Թ�� must vet all IT solutions to ensure they safeguard data privacy and security. Read.AI has not been approved for teaching, research, or administrative activities at the University.

The 51�Թ��Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:24:45 +0000

The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the 51�Թ��IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.

Classroom audiovisual information will now be available on a platform the community is familiar with. You’ll also be accessing it more securely with single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication (2FA).

Updates to MyCreds™: Enhanced eTranscript and document Sharing for students!

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:43:57 +0000

We’re excited to share new features to MyCredsTM, the platform accessed through the ES Services (Enrolment Services eStore & MyCredsTM) in Minerva, that allows students to securely share documents such as electronic transcripts, custom letters, documents, and forms.

RESOLVED: Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down.

paul.espinosa@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:44:35 +0000

Update - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Afternoon:

Mercury online course evaluation system is back online.

Original announcement - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Morning:

We regret to inform you that the Mercury online course evaluation system is currently down due to unforeseen technical issues. IT Services is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

Staff and students will not be able to access Mercury during this time.

Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security!

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000

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!

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:38 +0000

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!

Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!