New and Changing

Learn about upgrades, maintenance schedules, new services, and more.

Phishing Alert | "Memo From HR Department"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College Human Resources Department. The email prompts the employee to open a hyperlink and view a message. This email is a phishing attempt. Do not click the link. Read More


Phone System to Allow Custom Caller ID

Tags: Updates | VOIP Phones

On August 11, we will perform an upgrade on our campus VoIP System. Read More


Update Bradford Persistent Agent

Tags: Network | Security | Updates

On August 3, we are updating to the latest version of the Bradford Persistent Agent, which is our network access control client. Read More


Internet Browsers No Longer Supporting Java

Tags: Security | Updates

Due to security vulnerabilities, most internet browsers are no longer supporting Java virtual machine. As browsers continue to discontinue Java support, we are no longer automatically installing Java on College-owned computers. Read More


New Microsoft Sign-In Experience Available for Preview

Tags: Updates

As part of Microsoft’s convergence of the Azure AD and Microsoft account identity systems, they have redesigned the sign-in experience for both systems. The preview of this redesign is now available. Read More


Changes to Email Notification Policies for Accepted Students

Tags: Updates

In order to better coordinate our communication efforts with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, we are changing our email notification policies for accepted students. Read More


VPN Software Update

Tags: Network | Security | Updates

The College's virtual private network (VPN) software, GlobalProtect, will be updated on August 2. Read More


Security Certificate Update for Campus Authentication Systems

Tags: Security | Updates

Starting Thursday, July 27 at 12 PM, we will update the security certificates for our campus’s three LDAP authentication systems. Read More


Traveling Abroad with Technology?

Tags: Security

The following tips can help keep your devices and data safe while traveling abroad. Read More


Network Unavailable in Harbor House and Edman Chapel

Tags: Maintenance | Network

On July 24 and 31, we will perform network maintenance to improve network performance across campus. Read More


Retiring Servers

Tags: Network | Updates

On July 19 starting at 10 PM, we will perform network maintenance to improve network performance in several campus buildings. Read More


Hold System Changes During Start of School Year

Tags: Updates

In order to ensure a smooth transition into the school year, we initiate a freeze surrounding the first day of classes. From August 18 through August 30, we will not implement any major system changes. Read More


Degree Works Upgrade

Tags: Upgrades

From July 28 through July 30, we will perform an upgrade of Degree Works, our user-friendly degree-tracking application for students. Read More


Retiring Windows Media Streaming Server

Tags: ThunderCloud Services | Upgrades

As part of our project to replace an outdated and inflexible system, we will permanently retire our Windows Media Streaming Server Eve on July 20. Read More


Network Unavailable in These Select Campus Buildings

Tags: Network

On July 19 starting at 10 PM, we will perform network maintenance to improve network performance in several campus buildings. Read More