Minerva for Guests - IT-announcements

Report suspicious emails from your 51�Թ��Inbox

51�Թ�� — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:06:47 +0000

You can quickly report a suspicious email using the Report Junk or Report Phishing buttons available in Microsoft Outlook, whether you’re using the desktop app, mobile app, or Outlook on the web.

New lock screen image on McGill-managed computers

51�Թ�� — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:07:11 +0000

French follows...

We are excited to announce a new look coming to the Windows lock screen on computers managed by IT Customer Services (ICS).

Fujifilm hybrid camera - Student Digital Experience Survey

51�Թ�� — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:53:20 +0000

Welcome to a new term! The Student Digital Experience Survey is now open to all 51�Թ��students for a chance to win a Fujifilm Instax mini Evo instant camera (film included).

How to enter:

Take our Student Digital Experience Survey.
Be sure to read the Contest rules (attached below).
Submit before Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Good luck!

Service Alert Update: Minerva intermittent access issues have been resolved

51�Թ�� — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:28:29 +0000

Update - Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Afternoon:

Staff and students can now access Minerva without any issues.

Original announcement:

Staff and students may currently experience difficulties accessing Minerva. Our IT Services team is actively working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.

Update concerning Workday and data security

51�Թ�� — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:25:34 +0000

Workday has informed us of a phishing campaign that targeted many large organizations, including Workday. This led to unauthorized access to one of their third-party platforms, Workday’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. There is no indication that 51�Թ��employees’ personal information and HR related information stored in McGill's Workday system were accessed during this incident.

Nevertheless, we are doing our due diligence to investigate, and we are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our systems and information.

Changes to IT Services equipment loans – What you need to know.

51�Թ�� — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:36:03 +0000

McGill’s IT Services equipment loans will be reduced to better reflect current needs and available resources. Starting August 18, 2025, only a limited selection of commonly borrowed equipment will remain available: laptops and wireless microphones.

This initiative supports efforts to optimize resources and modernize services in line with Horizon McGill.

During this transition, equipment pick up will continue to be available by appointment.

The brand new “It Takes All of Us” course completion Award!

51�Թ�� — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:39:38 +0000

Starting July 29th, 2025 , you will receive an award when you complete the “It Takes All of Us” course” in myCourses.

More information

The IT statistics and project dashboard are now available!

51�Թ�� — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:36 +0000

Français ci-dessous

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.

Ban of DeepSeek on 51�Թ��devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill

51�Թ�� — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:43:44 +0000

This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.

Le français suit.

Dear members of the 51�Թ��community,