SharePoint "Alert me" is going away
Microsoft is currently retiring SharePoint's “alert me”, which will disappear from McGill’s SharePoint sometime between January and July 2026. McGill has no control over the exact moment when the feature will be removed within that timeframe.
New process for computer equipment purchases / Nouveau processus pour l’achat de matériel informatique
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There are important changes to how staff and faculty can purchase computer equipment.
Teams update: the Files tab is being renamed Shared
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 McGill users will see this change before others. For a little while, you may see both Files and Shared tabs across your Teams.
Phishing Alert: Staff and Student Employment
A phishing email is circulating among the McGill 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 McGill password
RESOLVED: Cloudflare outage disrupts access to some applications
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.
Report suspicious emails from your McGill Inbox
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.
New lock screen image on McGill-managed computers
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We are excited to announce a new look coming to the Windows lock screen on computers managed by IT Customer Services (ICS).
Service Alert Update: Minerva intermittent access issues have been resolved
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.
Changes to IT Services equipment loans – What you need to know.
McGill’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 McGill.
Update concerning Workday and data security
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 McGill employees’ personal information and HR related information stored in McGill's Workday system were accessed during this incident.
Phishing Alert: Fake file-sharing phishing campaign directing to fake portal sites
A phishing email is circulating among the McGill 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 McGill password):
Some users may be unable to browse the web from home
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!
Starting July 29th, 2025 , you will receive an award when you complete the “It Takes All of Us” course” in myCourses.
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The IT statistics and project dashboard are now available!
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IT Services strives to create seamless and engaging digital experiences for the McGill community. We implement solutions, upgrades, and security enhancements that enable productivity, efficiency, and continued success for our staff and students.
Ban of DeepSeek on McGill devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill
This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.
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Dear members of the McGill community,
