New and Changing

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

Access Database Modernization

Tags: Updates | Maintenance

During the month of May, we will migrate some Access databases to new servers. This change is part of an effort to modernize our databases and retire redundant systems. Read More


Phishing Alert | "myWheaton Portal Re-Validation"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some students and employees recently received an email claiming to be from the IT Help Desk. The email warns the recipient of a security breach and asks them to follow a link and enter their username and password to re-validate. Read More


Phishing Alert | "Complete Your Verification!"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Some employees recently received an email claiming to be from Chase Bank. The email tells the recipient that their account was restricted because of outdated information, and asks them to follow a link and update their information. Read More


Changes to Jabber

Tags: VOIP Phones | Maintenance

In order to use our resources more effectively, we will make some changes to the Jabber configuration on some College-owned computers over the summer months. Read More


Phishing Alert | "Mailbox Helpdesk"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Employees recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College IT Department. The email asks the recipient to follow a link and sign in. Read More


Phishing Alert | "E-mail Verification Notice"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Students and employees recently received an email claiming to be from a Wheaton College Web Administrator. The email says that the recipient must verify their email account in order to increase security. Read More


Wi-Fi Calling in Campus Buildings

Tags: Network

At this time, most major cell carriers provide Wi-Fi calling, a service for smartphones that enables you to make voice calls using wireless networks in areas with poor reception. Read More


Print Provider Installation

Tags: Maintenance | Printing

On March 10, PaperCut will be installed on College-owned computers. This will allow College employees to use department printers. Read More


Phishing Alert | "Recruiting Department"

Tags: Phishing Attempts

Students recently received an email claiming to be from the Wheaton College Recruiting Department. The email claims that a job offer is trending and tells the reader to follow a link to read more. Read More


Network Updates

Tags: Maintenance | Network

On February 21 between 5:00 and 6:30 AM, we will perform maintenance on the campus network. During this maintenance, you may experience intermittent disruption of the wired and wireless networks, the phone system, and any wheaton.edu sites. Read More


Network Availability During Updates

Tags: Updates | Maintenance | Network

On February 24 between 6:00 and 7:00 AM, we will perform maintenance on the campus network. During this time, the wired and wireless networks will be intermittently unavailable. Read More