Information Services and Technology News Archive

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National IT conference comes to U of M in June
February 13, 2019 —
Canada’s premier conference for higher education IT leaders and experts in advanced research and computing (ARC) will be hosted at the U of M this June 18-21 and you are invited to attend. The Canadian Higher Education Information Technology Conference, known as CANHEIT, brings together professionals working directly in higher education IT or in a related area to share their experiences and learn from each other.

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How is your personal information being collected, used and shared?
January 21, 2019 —
What is Data Privacy Day? It’s an internationally recognized day intended to spark dialogue and awareness around how your personal information is collected, used and shared.

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Practice safe online shopping
December 11, 2018 —
It's that time of year again and many of us are choosing the convenience of purchasing gifts online this holiday season. The holiday season is also the perfect time for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers.

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Banner Phase One Upgrade successful!
December 5, 2018 —
The Aurora INB upgrade to Aurora Banner 9 Administration Pages was completed on schedule on Monday, November 26. The Banner system encompasses Aurora Student and Aurora Finance for online record keeping and access.

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The new and improved UM Events Calendar has arrived
November 27, 2018 —
The new UM Events Calendar delivers a refreshed, modern event management interface, and is available for use in every faculty, department and unit as an individually customized platform.

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Staff and students at U of M are cyber aware
November 26, 2018 —
Thank you to all who participated in Cyber Awareness Month activities. 1,665 staff and students viewed UM Learn Phishing Module. Congratulations to the iPad Draw and Poster Contest winners...

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Banner Enhancement Program: Phase One Upgrade
November 19, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba is updating Aurora INB (Finance and Student) to Banner 9 Administration pages. This upgrade begins Wednesday, November 21 at 5:00 pm and is expected to be completed by Monday, November 26 at 9:00 am.

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Free coffee and donut for students who update their signUM email account!
October 15, 2018 —
Information Services and Technology will offer a free coffee and donut to every student who uses the Mobile Service Desk to update their signUM email account on October 23 and 24.

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Banner Enhancement Program: Phase One Upgrade
October 9, 2018 —
Aurora INB will be upgraded to Aurora Banner 9 Administration Forms from 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 to 9 a.m. Monday, November 26.

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
September 25, 2018 —
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security.