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Changes coming to the university's guest wireless service

Changes coming to the university guest wireless service

  • 21 May 2024
Managed MacOS updates rolling out to eligible Apple computers

Managed macOS updates rolling out to eligible computers

  • 15 April 2024
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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp

  • 8 April 2024
Winter 2024 SPOT Surveys Open

SPOT surveys for winter 2024 courses are open!

  • 18 March 2024
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The CRA is not calling you - Protect yourself from tax fraud

  • 11 March 2024
Important changes are coming to Google storage at the university

Important changes are coming to Google storage at the university

  • 30 January 2024
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Windows 11 Upgrade

  • 22 January 2024
Winter 2024 Bootcamps

Winter Research Computing Bootcamp

  • 1 January 2024
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Book your exams for Winter 2024!

  • Learning Assessment Centre
  • 27 November 2023
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New alert software rolled out to network-connected faculty and staff computers

  • 22 November 2023
Fall 2023 SPOT Surveys

SPOT surveys for fall 2023 courses are now open!

  • 14 November 2023
Mandatory Zoom update required

Mandatory Zoom update required

  • 17 October 2023
IT support and services

New way to access IT support and services

  • 10 October 2023
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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp

  • 12 September 2023
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Book your exams for Fall 2023!

  • Learning Assessment Centre
  • 1 August 2023
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Celebrating our IT community

  • Mike MacGregor
  • 26 June 2023
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New Google Meet Premium Features

  • 10 May 2023
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Get to Know Google Meet

  • 10 May 2023
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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp starts May 4

  • 21 April 2023
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SPOT surveys are now open!

  • Information Services and Technology
  • 29 March 2023
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Winter Research Computing Bootcamp starts January 20

  • 23 December 2022
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SPOT surveys are now open!

  • Information Services and Technology
  • 24 November 2022
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Upcoming changes to voicemail message retention

  • IST
  • 21 November 2022
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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp starts September 16

  • 9 September 2022
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Spring Intermediate Python Series starts May 25

  • 22 April 2022
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Spring Research Computing Bootcamp starts April 29

  • 22 April 2022
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USRIs Open April 1

  • 28 March 2022
Windows 10 Updates

Windows 10 Version 21H2 Update

  • 28 March 2022
UofA China Cloud Network Service (China VPN) to be decommissioned on May 1, 2022 The UofA China Cloud Network Service (China VPN), implemented in July 2020, provides a lower latency connection to University of Alberta (U of A) services for students connecting from mainland China. Due to significantly reduced demand and a return to in-person learning, China VPN will be decommissioned effective May 1, 2022. This means that students and faculty who have access to the China VPN will no longer be able to use the system as of May 1. Why was China VPN implemented? China VPN was a temporary solution that Information Services and Technology (IST) rapidly deployed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to improve connectivity to U of A systems for students learning remotely from mainland China. If U of A deems it necessary to implement China VPN again, will the infrastructure needed to do this sti

China Cloud Network Service to be Decommissioned

  • 7 March 2022
Computer Equipment Delays

Computer Equipment Purchasing and Delays

  • 18 February 2022
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Updates coming to Gmail

  • 7 February 2022
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Winter Intermediate Python Series starts February 2

  • 4 January 2022
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Winter Research Computing Bootcamp starts January 14

  • 4 January 2022
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Convert Classic Sites to New Sites

  • 22 December 2021
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Winter Break Closure

  • 13 December 2021
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TELUS Employee Purchase Program Black Friday Deals

  • 25 November 2021
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USRIs Run December 1-9

  • 22 November 2021
GSB 2-10 walk-up support closure

GSB 2-10 Walk-Up Support Closure

  • 9 November 2021
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YuJa 101: Intro to the Media Streaming Service for Instructors

  • 2 November 2021
Portal Updates: Catalog Items

Portal Updates: Catalog Items

  • 26 October 2021
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Securely Working from Home

  • 1 October 2021
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Don’t Fall for the Employment Opportunity Scam

  • 1 October 2021
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What is Phishing? Everything you need to know about these identity theft scams

  • 1 October 2021
Windows 10 Updates

Windows 10 21H1 Update Install, October 8

  • 28 September 2021
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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp starts September 27

  • 14 September 2021
Windows 10 Updates

Windows Update Install

  • 8 September 2021
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Learning Assessment Centre Reopening September 1

  • 6 August 2021
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Security Update for Google Drive Coming July 26, 2021

  • 13 July 2021
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Congratulations to the 2021 IT Award Recipients

  • 25 June 2021
Windows 10 Updates

Windows 10 Version 21H1 Update

  • 11 June 2021
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Don't Delay — Start Planning Computing Needs for Fall

  • 8 June 2021
Vera Chat

New Chatbot Vera

  • 10 May 2021
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How to end a Google Meet

  • 16 April 2021
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USRIs Run April 9 - April 16

  • 31 March 2021
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Changes to Google Storage policy

  • 11 March 2021
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Host a Digital Holiday Get-Together

  • 15 December 2020
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Year End Round-Up With UAlberta Google

  • 15 December 2020
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Windows 10 Upgrade Coming in January

  • 9 December 2020
Meet Laura Ortegon-Rico

Meet Laura Ortegon-Rico

  • 3 December 2020
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Augustana USRIs Run Through December 9

  • 1 December 2020
Broderick Wood

Meet Broderick Wood

  • 30 October 2020
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Don’t Fall For It — Keep An Eye Out For These Social Engineering Tactics

  • 21 October 2020
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Meet Marcie Whitecotton-Carroll

  • 8 October 2020
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You Know Phishing, But Have You Heard of Vishing & Smishing?

  • 5 October 2020
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Meet Janet Tollenaar

  • 2 October 2020
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Getting a message to renew Microsoft Office? Here's what you need to do.

  • 28 September 2020
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Make Work From Home, Work For You

  • 22 September 2020
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New folder sharing permissions in Google Drive

  • 22 September 2020
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Meet Greg Fink

  • 18 September 2020
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Fall Into Research Computing Bootcamp

  • 18 September 2020
Important Changes to Trash in Google Drive

Important Changes to Trash in Google Drive

  • 15 September 2020
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New Pincode Collaboration in Google Drive

  • 11 September 2020
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Meet Rod Wolfe

  • 11 September 2020
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Back to School Securely

  • 8 September 2020
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Meet Ashish Barsaiya

  • 4 September 2020
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Meet Chris Jackson

  • 28 August 2020
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Introducing Self Service Password Resets

  • 24 August 2020
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Meet Corey Chevraux

  • 21 August 2020
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Introducing a New Integrated Workspace in Gmail

  • 18 August 2020
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Meet Shane Klein

  • 7 August 2020
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Meet James Park

  • 30 July 2020
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Communicate your way with Google Chat!

  • 17 July 2020
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Engage and Share Content with Google Currents

  • 30 June 2020
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Meet the Winners of the 2020 IT Awards!

  • 29 June 2020
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Our Website Has Changed!

  • 29 June 2020
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Unleash Your Team's Creativity with Jamboard

  • 22 May 2020
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Now Open: IST’s Self Serve Portal

  • 8 May 2020
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Research Computing Bootcamps Go Online

  • 20 April 2020
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G Suite Tips & Tricks!

  • 17 April 2020
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Protect Gmail Messages with Confidential Mode

  • 26 November 2019
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Hey Google, Hangouts Meet Now Allows for 100 Participants!

  • 31 October 2019
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Hey Google — Back That File Up

  • 9 October 2019
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Hey Mike — How Do You Google?

  • 27 September 2019
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Improving Collaboration and Integration with Google Drive

  • 17 May 2019
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Hey Mary — How Do You Google?

  • 10 May 2019
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Up Your Game with these Digital Study Tips

  • 22 March 2019
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Upcoming Changes to Classic Hangouts

  • 1 February 2019
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A New Look for Your G Suite Apps

  • 18 January 2019
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Hey Lia — How Do You Google?

  • 18 January 2019
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Hangouts Chat, A Powerful Way to Communicate with Teams

  • 19 June 2018