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3 Things You Should Know About 2fa, Office Of Information Technology

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Western Michigan University students are now required to use the Duo Mobile application alongside their username and password to gain access to their GoWMU student portal. Students can quickly verify their identity by approving push notifications on their smartphone devices before accessing Elearning accounts, payment and account information, course registration and other private information.

Get More Done With Cisco Webex Web Conferencing, Office Of Information Technology

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Cisco Webex is now available to all students, faculty, and staff offering rich, real-time collaborative web meetings and presentations.

How To Protect Your Online Data With 2fa, Office Of Information Technology

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On Jan. 22, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be required for currently enrolled students to gain access to their WMU account and other campus services that require a BroncoNet ID and password. The services will include but are not limited to GoWMU, Elearning, and W-Exchange.

Reaching New Heights With 3d Printing, Office Of Information Technology

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3D-printing at Western Michigan University is changing how students solve real-world problems in the classroom.

Esports Gaming Station Expansion At The University Computing Center, Office Of Information Technology

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The gaming section of Western Michigan University’s Computing Center Lab recently expanded by four new stations adding up to 20 total stations. This expansion creates more availability for students that regularly practice for competitive tournaments or are actively involved in the gaming community.

The Real-Life Impact Of Virtual Reality, Office Of Information Technology

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In collaboration with Western Michigan University's Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, Kevin Abbott, the director of the virtual reality (VR) development studio and Leah Barton, a student and VR lab manager, successfully helped develop 3D-printed maps that can help people with visual impairments navigate campus. These maps were then printed by the Technology Help Desk on 3D printers in the University Computing Center.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Own It. Secure It. Protect It., Office Of Information Technology

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), celebrated every October, is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that all Americans have the tools they need to be safer and more secure online.

Helping Oit Visualize The Data, Office Of Information Technology

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Sage joined the OIT Project Management Office in May of 2018 as a student employee to assist with the development of the ITDirect service management system, assist project managers on strategic projects and developer her business analysis skills.

Learning Glass, A Lecture Capture Alternative, Office Of Information Technology

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Almost two years have passed since the Office of Information Technology producer director John Mackenzie came across a very interesting lecture capture solution called Learning Glass.

Bronco Review Completes 18th Season, Office Of Information Technology

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Congratulations to the Office of Information Technology team of Stephen Kettner, Dan Bracken, John MacKenzie, David Evans and Kevin Abbott for recently completing the 18th season of Bronco Review.

Wwmt Visits Western's Virtual Reality Lab, Office Of Information Technology

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WWMT's Lora Painter had a chance to stop by Waldo Library and chat with Scott Russell and Kevin Abbott about the one year anniversary of the Virtual Reality Lab.

Western Herald Talks Phishing With Greg Lozeau, Office Of Information Technology

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Greg Lozeau, the Director of IT Security and Privacy, took some time to talk with Maggie Drew, a staff reporter of the Western Herald, about phishing; what it is, what to do if you get phished and how to avoid it.

W Care Virtual Reality Nursing Simulation, Office Of Information And Technology

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Western Michigan University's W Care virtual reality nursing simulation was a big hit at MiCareerQuest Southwest!

Can I Share Music And Movies?, Office Of Information And Technology

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All WMU students, faculty, staff and any other users of WMU computing systems and networks are required to abide by the copyright laws of the United States and the computing and network policies of Western Michigan University.

Cio Updates - 09/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Dink on the Dock
• Phishing
• Telecommunications Service
• Virtual Reality
• Success at WMU
• Classroom Upgrades
• Educable
• Learning Glass
• Makerspace New Location
• Personnel Changes
• Voicemail Migration
• Network Architecture and Infrastructure

Cio Updates - 06/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Overview
• OIT Service Teams
• Support Services
• Communication and Collaboration
• Security and Privacy
• Educational Technology Services
• Research and Innovation Support
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Enterprise Administrative Applications
• Enterprise Academic Applications
• Database Administration
• Infrastructure Services
• Information Technology Business Office

Cio Updates - 05/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Ticket Management Portal
• Daniel Mozel named University Innovation Fellow
• eSports gaming computers in the UCC computer lab
• Financial Aid video
• Wi-Fi for WMU guests
• Carol Olmstead
• InCommon research and scholarship
• Raise the W

Cio Updates - 04/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Walk-in Technology Help Desk moves
• Austin Lee wins award
• Email best practices
• Single Number Reach
• Enrollment Management Office of Technology newsletter
• Free Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
• Bronco Fixit
• OIT student employees fund
• Thank you Office of Information Technology culture and engagement committee

Cio Updates - 03/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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Cio Updates - 02/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Attention supervisors of student employee
• WMU Survey policy
• Online computer training option
• Two factor authentication
• Wi-Fi at WMU

Cio Updates - 01/2018, Office Of Information Technology

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• Waldo Library Virtual Reality Lab
• Information Technology Acquisition Policy
• 3D Printing
• Ransomware
• Food for thought
• WMU public safety advisories
• Bulk emailing and spam
• Award winning video

Cio Updates - 12/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• ITDirect update
• Scanning services update
• Virtual Reality Lab update
• Staff changes
• My MediaSite Desktop Recorder
• IT security education for WMU students
• Google Apps for Education
• PRTG
• Remind.com

Cio Updates - 11/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Augmented Reality
• Educause Center for Applied Research (ECAR)
• Technology collaboration
• Bronco Safety

Cio Updates - 09/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• New Technology Help Desk Chat service
• Computer Lab H Drive is being decommissioned
• Broncos4Broncos
• Scholarship phishing
• Video phones
• Elearning copyright materials
• Director of Communication and Collaboration

Cio Updates - 08/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Can I share music and movies?
• Securing the Human IT security education for WMU faculty and staff
• IT Security education for WMU students and student employees
• Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP)
• Technology Help Desk improvements

Cio Updates - 07/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Warning - Phishing Scam
• Information Technology Acquisition Policy and IT product review process
• Digital badges
• Wireless printing
• Ransomware
• Scholarship hoax
• Single Number Reach
• Lasers?
• Student food bank

Cto Updates - 06/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Phishing attacks
• Symantec for Android
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Audio conferencing support
• Web conferencing support
• Technology Help Desk "Chat"
• OIT staff vacancies
• 105 rooms, wow!
• ImageNow and Banner Workflow support

Cto Updates - 05/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Ransomware
• Bronco Fixit
• FREE Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
• Windows 10
• Lynda.com
• InCommon Research and Scholarship
• Retirements

Cto Updates - 04/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• Computer labs storage drive
• Venezia Jones
• Skype for Business
• Wi-Fi for WMU Guests
• OIT Student Employees Fund

Cto Updates - 03/2017, Office Of Information Technology

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• AITC Educational Technologies Committee
• New Director of Research Support
• Eduroam
• Wired versus wireless
• Did you know?