New and Changing

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

What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity

Tags: Training | ThunderCloud Services

Learning basic cybersecurity practices--or brushing up on what you already know--can help you stay safe and avoid the stress and time it takes to recover from compromised data. Read More


Spring 2017 Schoology Training

Tags: Learning Management | Updates

Schoology training options for Spring 2017 Read More


Department Files Moving to ThunderCloud Storage

Tags: ThunderCloud Services

In order to replace an outdated and inflexible system, department files will be moving to ThunderCloud Storage group shares by the end of June 2017. You may know department files as your "S drive" or "department share." Read More


ACNET No Longer Available

Tags: Security

As part of ongoing security improvements, the College’s ACNET file server will be shut down on February 22. This server was previously used for storing files for students working on projects. Read More


Phishing Alert | “CAMPUS SECURITY NOTIFICATION”

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some employees and students recently received an email claiming to be a security notification from Wheaton College Campus Security. The email includes a hyperlink to a protocol outline that the recipients are supposed to open. Read More


Essential LISTSERV Mailing Lists Now Available

Tags: Updates

Essential LISTSERV mailing lists for critical or required information are now available. These mailing lists replace the current notification system. Essential LISTSERV mailing lists are populated based on Banner data and are refreshed daily. Read More


Subscription LISTSERV Mailing Lists Now Available

Tags: Updates

Subscription-based LISTSERV mailing lists for department events and general information are now available. These lists allow users to subscribe or unsubscribe at will. You can request subscription-based lists on behalf of your department. Read More


LISTSERV Mailing Lists Launching in February

Tags: Upgrades | Updates

As we continue to improve Wheaton College's internal communication processes, we're pleased to announce the upcoming launch of LISTSERV. Read More


Phishing Alert | “fraudulent card charge”

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Employees recently received an email confronting them about an unknown credit card charge. The email directs the recipient to follow a hyperlink to view the sender’s bank statement and then respond to the email. Read More


Phishing Alert | “ASSISTANT PART TIME POSITION”

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some students recently received an email claiming to be a job offer. The email gives some details about the position and asks the student to respond with some personal information if they are interested. Read More


New Web Interface for ThunderCloud Storage

Tags: ThunderCloud Services

On February 13, we are updating the web interface of ThunderCloud Storage, powered by Box. This updated interface provides tools for managing clutter and faster page loading. Read More


Managed Software Center Available for College-Owned Macs

Tags: Updates | Security

On February 13, we will deploy the Managed Software Center to all College-owned Macs. Mac users will now be able to install and update software from a trusted location without needing to contact a service technician. Read More


macOS 10.12 Sierra Now Available for College-Owned Macs

Tags: Updates

macOS 10.12 Sierra is now approved for use with College-owned Macs that are bound to the Wheaton domain. Read More


Phishing Alert | “Athletics Shaving Survey for Market Study”How to Spot a Phishing Attempt

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some student athletes recently received an email claiming to be a shaving survey for student athletes. The email prompts the recipient to follow a hyperlink to complete the survey. Read More


Windows 10 Available for College-Owned Computers

Tags: Updates

We're beginning to transition College-owned Windows computers to Windows 10 to ensure application compatibility and system security. Read More