Information Technology (IT)
Mass emergency notification system to be tested Thursday, Jan. 29
At 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, there will be a campuswide test of the mass emergency notification system. As part of the test, those who have registered a cell phone number will receive a voice message or text message, depending on their selection during registration. Those who have not registered a cell phone or […]
Read More »Blackboard down during evening on Dec. 26
Blackboard will be unavailable from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, during the regularly scheduled maintenance window. System administrators will apply patches and updates to the servers. These updates will not change any of the functionality within Blackboard. For more information, please contact the Help Desk at 341-HELP.
Read More »New ‘antivirus’ computer security threat detected on campus
A computer security threat has popped up on several campus computers that may cause the loss of saved data and substantially slow processing time.
Read More »Winter Break hours for Walk-In Center and MinerTech
IT will work on a Winter Break schedule for both the IT Walk-In Center and MinerTech, beginning Monday, Dec. 8. Hours during December:— Dec. 8-12: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.— Dec. 15-19: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.— Closed: December 22- January 2
Read More »Microsoft Vista feedback requested
Information technology has launched a pilot for Microsoft Vista. Eight computers on the second floor of the library have Vista installed and are available for use until the end of the spring semester. Faculty, students and staff are encouraged to try out the new machines and participate in the survey to help IT develop the […]
Read More »Temporary wireless outage Dec. 3
Due to maintenance, wireless services on campus will be disrupted for approximately 30 minutes sometime between 6-8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. For more information, contact the Help Desk at 341-HELP (4357).
Read More »October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
University students are particularly susceptible to cyber security threats. Knowing how to surf safely and protect data and personal information is crucial. Throughout Cyber Security Awareness Month, IT will offer tips for best cyber security practices.
Read More »Firefox 3 and Blackboard incompatibility reported
Students and instructors have reported problems uploading files into Blackboard using the Firefox 3 web browser. When attempting to upload an attachment to an assignment, a JavaScript error message "Please enter a valid file" pops up, even when the file is valid. This issue only appears to occur in Firefox 3 on a Windows machine. […]
Read More »Get your questions about Office 2007 answered
Join EdTech for a brown bag lunch demonstration of the new features and tools in Microsoft Office 2007 from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the Missouri/Ozark Room of the Havener Center. Bring your lunch and EdTech will provide drinks and dessert. The demo will cover: • Overview of the new Microsoft Office […]
Read More »S&T announces affiliation with The TLT Group
Missouri S&T is now a member of The TLT Group, a non-profit corporation committed to improving teaching and learning through the use of technology, especially in higher education. Around 140 other peer institutions, including the University of Missouri-St. Louis, are also members. Among the benefits our campus receives is access to The TLT Group’s Flashlight […]
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