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2019

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How To Protect Your Online Data With 2fa, Office Of Information Technology Dec 2019

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 Nov 2019

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 Nov 2019

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 Nov 2019

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 Oct 2019

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 Jul 2019

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 May 2019

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 Apr 2019

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 Mar 2019

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 Feb 2019

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.