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Social Media Privacy and Security

Becoming social media safe and savvy

  • 21 October 2024
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What is Phishing? Everything you need to know about these identity theft scams

  • 26 September 2024
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Getting back to school and work securely

  • 9 September 2024
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Fall Research Computing Bootcamp

  • 26 August 2024
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Book your exams for fall 2024!

  • Learning Assessment Centre
  • 6 August 2024
Adobe Acrobat Changes

Adobe changes their Acrobat licenses

  • 15 July 2024
Course required software installations for fall 2024

Course required software installations for fall 2024

  • 12 July 2024
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
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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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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
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
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
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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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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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G Suite Tips & Tricks!

  • 17 April 2020
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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