Students

SharePoint "Alert me" is going away

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:14:08 +0000

Microsoft is currently retiring SharePoint's “alert me”, which will disappear from �鶹��ý��վ’s SharePoint sometime between January and July 2026. �鶹��ý��վ has no control over the exact moment when the feature will be removed within that timeframe.

RESOLVED: Minerva waitlists restored

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:32 +0000

Due to an unexpected system issue, the Minerva waitlists were inadvertently cleared. IT Services and Enrolment Services have resolved the situation, and waitlists are now functioning normally.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Teams update: the Files tab is being renamed Shared

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:58:46 +0000

As part of Microsoft’s latest Teams update, the Files tab (in channels and chats) is being renamed Shared. This change is being gradually rolled out. Some �鶹��ý��վ users will see this change before others. For a little while, you may see both Files and Shared tabs across your Teams.

What’s changing?

Previously, there was a Files tab in Teams channels and chats.

That tab is being renamed Shared, and it will bring together:

Phishing Alert: Staff and Student Employment

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:37:18 +0000

A phishing email is circulating among the �鶹��ý��վ community. See details below. If you receive it, please do not interact with it.

If you have already filled out the Google Form associated with this email and submitted personal and financial information, including your �鶹��ý��վ password

Office 365 Forms and Surveys

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:43:21 +0000

NOTE: This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.

Office 365 Forms and Surveys

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:03:38 +0000

NOTE: This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.

Report suspicious emails from your �鶹��ý��վ Inbox

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:20:47 +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.

Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to �鶹��ý��վ community!

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

�鶹��ý��վ offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot Chat that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot Chat, 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:

Service Alert Update: Minerva intermittent access issues have been resolved

paul.espinosa@mcgill.ca — 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.

Some users may be unable to browse the web from home

kristin.mueller-heaslip@mcgill.ca — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:03:00 +0000

Some users are currently unable to browse the web from home. The IT team is actively investigating the issue and working to restore normal service as quickly as possible.

If you are affected, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Updates will be shared as they become available. We appreciate your understanding.

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

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:38:05 +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!

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

Français ci-dessous

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

LTL 13 - MS Booking

sara.distefano@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:59:39 +0000

NOTE: Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.

LTL 13 - MS Booking

uma.viswanathan@mcgill.ca — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:24:37 +0000

NOTE: Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.

Creating accessible documents in Microsoft 365

andrew.collier@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:48:24 +0000

NOTE: This course will be held remotely via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.