A new quizzing tool (New Quizzes) is now available to all instructors on GLOW. You will be asked to choose between New Quizzes and Classic Quizzes when you add a new quiz item. The New Quizzes will become the default version and the Classic Quizzes will retire by June, 2024. Continue reading »
On August 6, 2022, Zoom will be retiring installations older than version 5.3.0 to address a critical security vulnerability. To avoid disruption, please follow the instructions below to check the current version of Zoom, and if necessary to update Zoom on your computer or device before August 6, 2022. Upgrading… Continue reading »
We will be upgrading the PaperCut printing software and servers on Saturday, July 30. Network printing will be offline from 8am-2pm. Continue reading »
The PayPal image shown was alarming enough to encourage the victim in this case to call the number shown. Through a variety of social engineering techniques, the threat actor convinced the victim grant them remote access to their computer. So far, this is all bad news. Some good… Continue reading »
Google Data Storage Google is placing a quota for drive storage on all educational institutions starting July 1st. Why? More data requires more servers and more electricity, consuming more energy; Google is hoping to limit this growth. Because of this, student accounts at Williams are being limited to 15GB, which… Continue reading »
We are excited to kick off a multi-year project to Collaboratively Optimize Williams. This project, which will replace our core Human Resources, Finance and Student systems, is so much more than just a technology upgrade! In this project, people from across the College will come together to reimagine the way… Continue reading »
It’s officially summer, and the criminals hope to enjoy it with your money! The scams that the FBI has investigated recently involve a person that may contact you via LinkedIn offering some sort of cryptocurrency investment advice. They want you to invest in a platform or market that they recommend,… Continue reading »
On Saturday, June 25, the Course Media Gallery will be updated with the latest features and improvements. These updates will require downtime. We expect up to 4 hours of downtime, with a target start time of 9:00 pm. During the downtime, you will not be able to access videos… Continue reading »
As of July 31st, 2022, the College’s contract with LinkedIn Learning will expire. Usage by people at Williams has declined significantly over the years, and the number of high-quality and often free alternatives has grown just as rapidly. If you’re currently taking a course or thinking about starting one, please… Continue reading »
A recent Chrome browser update is generating two new pop up messages. The first is a warning on “managed” accounts. The message states “Your organization will manage this profile”. The message is misleading. Williams, as a Google Education site, does manage our @williams.edu Google accounts but does nothing with Chrome… Continue reading »
During the week of June 6th, OIT will migrate several of its license management services to an upgraded server. Software licensing may be unavailable during this time – please plan accordingly. Once the migration is completed you will need to reconfigure your concurrent licensing to point to LM2 (no longer LM4). The… Continue reading »
As Seniors are about to leave be aware any Google files they have created for your department, group or during collaboration need to have ownership changed. As accounts are deleted those files go away even if they have been shared. The same is true for accounts of Faculty, Staff and… Continue reading »
Bring out your dead (tech) Bring equipment to the barn behind the tennis courts from 12-2. Viable equipment will be reused, refurbished and donated. All else will be removed by a recycling firm. Any computer equipment which is reused and donated will have the harddrive and data wiped securely beforehand. Continue reading »
Join us in the FabLab (Sawyer 247) on Saturday, 4/23, 3-5 pm for a crochet workshop. Learn to crochet fabulous spring flowers! Materials supplied. Continue reading »
Apple and Google Most recently, both Apple and Google have released updates for many of their products. Apple has new versions of IOS for iPhone and iPad, as well as new MacOS updates for their computers. Google has advised its users to update the Chrome browser as soon as possible. Continue reading »
OIT will be performing maintenance and upgrades in Armstrong, Thompson Biology, and Morley Science Center this afternoon and evening (Friday April 1st). We scheduled this to impact the fewest people. Armstrong Hall – Friday, April 1st From 2:00 PM to approximately 3:30 PM we will upgrade network switches in Armstrong… Continue reading »
Printing will be unavailable this Friday, April 1 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM while we apply updates to a backend server named Winprint. Continue reading »
The Finance, Ephr and Staff-Careers Systems will be unavailable on Friday 4/1/2022 from 7pm to 8pm while maintenance is performed. Gretchen Eliason – Information Technology… Continue reading »
The Bswift web service benefits portal will be unavailable this Thursday, March 31 from 5 – 7 PM while we apply updates to its underlying authentication server, adfs. Paul Smernoff – Information Technology… Continue reading »
The Advancement web service will be unavailable this Friday, April 1, between 5 – 7 PM while we apply updates to its underlying web servers. Continue reading »
The Williams College Office for Information Technology seeks two experienced Business Information Analysts for the Administrative Information Services (AIS) team. Reporting to the Director of AIS, you’ll support Human Resources and Financial Aid, respectively, in the effective use of their administrative applications. You’ll also play a key role in… Continue reading »
What is Conversation Hijacking? This type of phishing attempt involves the attacker gaining unauthorized access to a “personal” email account, like Outlook, Yahoo, or non-Williams Gmail. Once inside that victim’s account, the attacker takes the time to read through the sent items to understand who the victim is corresponding with,… Continue reading »
Information Technology ITech Virtual Drop-In Closed during Spring Break ’22 The ITech virtual Drop-In will be closed during Spring Break, 3/19 – 4/3. You can still receive help by emailing [email protected] during this time. More: … Continue reading »
When: Friday, March 11, 3-5 PM @ the Makerspace in CET/Sawyer. Come for the chocolate and free swag, stay and make! Where: Makerspace (3D printing/making) & FabLab (textile, fiber and paper fabricating) in Sawyer/CET (2nd floor) Drop in and see what all the hubbub is about: Make a Williams keychain… Continue reading »
Visible Mending @CET/Sawyer 276: Sunday 2/20 from 1-3 PM (REGISTER HERE) On Sunday 2/20 from 1-3 PM, Kate Sekules, clothing historian and author of the book Mend!: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto, will be leading a visible mending workshop, open to the entire Williams community! Kate will… Continue reading »
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