Graduate 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.

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

RESOLVED: Cloudflare outage disrupts access to some applications

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:45:49 +0000

Cloudflare is currently experiencing a widespread outage that may cause intermittent connectivity issues. Users attempting to access applications, including Phoenix and Maximo could encounter disruptions. Our teams are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available.

Phishing Alert: Fake file-sharing phishing campaign directing to fake portal sites

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:30:22 +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 interacted with this email (such as clicking a link or submitting personal information, including your �鶹��ý��վ password):

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.

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

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:51:46 +0000

�鶹��ý��վ’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 �鶹��ý��վ.

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

Update concerning Workday and data security

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:25:33 +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 �鶹��ý��վ employees’ personal information and HR related information stored in �鶹��ý��վ'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.

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

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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.

IT Services' 2024 Annual Report now available! / Le rapport annuel 2024 du service des TI est maintenant disponible !

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:54:23 +0000

As �鶹��ý��վ’s new CIO, Paul Chamberland says IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the �鶹��ý��վ community. From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the 2024 IT Services Annual Report to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

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Have you spotted these clues in your �鶹��ý��վ email?

james.c.martin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:46:13 +0000

Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your �鶹��ý��վ email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.

Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips