Information Services and Technology News Archive

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 17, 2018 — 
The University’s new password standard and computer accounts usage agreement requires everyone to change passwords and re-accept the usage agreement on an annual basis.

September 10, 2018 — 
Just as you are revving up to get started, so are the latest scammers. To help you keep your data safe and secure, IST’s Information Security and Compliance team has developed an information safety checklist...

August 20, 2018 — 
Quick. How is the university IT environment like a museum? Answer: It’s accessible but secure. In fact, you may not even be aware of all the security measures going on behind the scenes.

July 9, 2018 — 
Congratulations to John Fedoruk for winning IT award!