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Learn about upgrades, maintenance schedules, new services, and more.

Free Ice Cream!

Tags: Security | Training

Come to Lower Beamer on September 27 for free ice cream! Learn more about how to keep your personal information safe online. The table will be open from 9 AM through 7 PM, and we are offering a voucher for Sam’s ice cream for participants. Read More


Retiring File Server

Tags: Upgrades

As part of our project to replace an outdated and inflexible system, we will permanently retire the Novell server Ezra on August 9. Read More


Phishing Alert | "Memo From HR Department"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College Human Resources Department. The email prompts the employee to open a hyperlink and view a message. This email is a phishing attempt. Do not click the link. Read More


Update Bradford Persistent Agent

Tags: Network | Security | Updates

On August 3, we are updating to the latest version of the Bradford Persistent Agent, which is our network access control client. Read More


Internet Browsers No Longer Supporting Java

Tags: Security | Updates

Due to security vulnerabilities, most internet browsers are no longer supporting Java virtual machine. As browsers continue to discontinue Java support, we are no longer automatically installing Java on College-owned computers. Read More


VPN Software Update

Tags: Network | Security | Updates

The College's virtual private network (VPN) software, GlobalProtect, will be updated on August 2. Read More


Retiring Servers

Tags: Network | Updates

On July 19 starting at 10 PM, we will perform network maintenance to improve network performance in several campus buildings. Read More