No, OTS Training is not offering a course on how to catch a wave . . . but we’d be happy to guide you through using the Internet effectively! Friday, Jan. 13 10 a.m. – noon Cook Library, Room 404B Learn how to . . . * effectively use Microsoft Internet Explorer * upload and […]
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Virus Alert from the Office of Technology Services
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is currently monitoring a new computer trojan virus, dubbed “Exploit-WMF” that is expected begin circulating the Internet shortly. The virus, which affects Windows-based machines only, can be spread via simply viewing a specially formatted Windows Meta File (WMF) image. These types of images can be viewed in any Web […]
Student Computing Services to Relocate for Spring Semester
Student Computing Services (SCS), a student technology and learning support group located on the first floor of the Albert S. Cook Library, will move to Rooms 103 and 107 of the Enrollment Services Building for the spring semester. This move is needed to facilitate a large heating and air conditioning renovation on the first floor […]
Retirement of H/O Drive Web Access Application
The H/O Web application located at {http://tuweb.towson.edu} will be retired on Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to low utilization and high maintenance requirements. OTS recommends two alternatives to this Web application: – Citrix ({http://www.towson.edu/citrix}): The Citrix environment will allow you full access to H and O drives in a traditional desktop environment – VPN ({http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/coretechsecurity/infosecvpn.asp}): Anyone […]
Office of Technology Services Minimester Hours
January 3-25, 2006 Student Computing Services Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday CLOSED Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Friday, Jan. 16 CLOSED For more information about SCS, go to {http://www.towson.edu/scs} Help Center (Faculty/Staff) Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday CLOSED Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Friday, Jan. 16 CLOSED Most technology questions can […]
Retirement of H/O Drive Web Access Application
The H/O Web application located at {http://tuweb.towson.edu} will be retired on Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to low utilization and high maintenance requirements. OTS recommends two alternatives to this Web application: – Citrix ({http://www.towson.edu/citrix}): The Citrix environment will allow you full access to H and O drives in a traditional desktop environment – VPN ({http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/coretechsecurity/infosecvpn.asp}): Anyone […]
Student Computing Services Moving to New Location for Spring Semester
Student Computing Services (SCS), a student technology and learning support group located on the first floor of the Albert S. Cook Library, will move to Rooms 103 and 107 of the Enrollment Services Building for the spring semester. This move is needed to facilitate a large heating and air conditioning renovation on the first floor […]
Good News for Students!
The Office of Technology Services recently increased Tiger e-mail storage capacity from 20 megabytes to 50 megabytes! This should be helpful to all students as they rely more and more on e-mail to complete their coursework.
TechTalk Now Available
The latest editon of the Office of Technology Services’ e-newsletter, TechTalk, is now available at {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/techtalk}. Check it out to stay current with OTS initiatives, including a new technology training service and a solution that’s saving department’s tons of space and paper across campus. Don’t forget to take our interactive online poll!
Upcoming Planetarium Show
Dr. Thomas Krause of the Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences Department will be presenting a Planetarium Show in the Watson-King Planetarium, Smith Hall, Room 521 on Friday, November 18th, starting at 7:30 p.m. The show is titled “MARS: The Red Planet”. There will be telescope viewing, weather permitting. For more information contact Dr. Alex Storrs 410-704-3003.
Orientation to Wireless Computing at TU
Office of Technology Services Training is offering an Orientation to Wireless Computing at Towson on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. Interested participants can visit the October OTS Training calendar at {http://fusion.towson.edu/www/ciat/workshops/ws_calendar.cfm?month=10&year=2005#} for more information and to register. Topics include: accessing the wireless network, benefits and limits of the network, hardware requirements and configuration for […]
Additional E-mail Scam Hits Campus
The Office of Technology Services is aware of incoming e-mails claiming to be from Yahoo! Photos asking you to log in to view photos of a recent event, such as a vacation or a birthday party. If you receive an e-mail asking you to provide your log-in information, which will disclose your personal account information, […]
Be on Alert for Attempted E-Mail Scam
The Office of Technology Services is aware of incoming e-mails claiming to be from Liberia that request help for obtaining an inheritance. If you receive an e-mail from anyone (stranger or not) asking for help that will disclose personal information, delete the e-mail immediately to avoid the risk of identity theft. The attempted e-mail scam […]
Unplug Yourself! Check Out TU’s Wireless Network
Towson Unplugged ? The freedom to access Internet and network resources anytime, anywhere . . . Did you know Towson University has been a wireless campus since February 2005? Towson Unplugged, one of the largest wireless networks in the Baltimore metro area, is a free and optional service that lets you break away from your […]
Did You Miss TechTalk?
Did you miss TechTalk last week? Go to {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/techtalk} to check it out! You’ll find useful computing tips and articles that will keep you up-to-date with technology on the Towson campus. Special to this issue is a technology resources guide that lists the many ways OTS can assist you. If you have a suggestion for […]
OTS Alerts Bulletin Board Keeps You Posted
Did you know that the Office of Technology Services (OTS) offers an online bulletin board for up-to-the-minute notifications on computing news at the TU campus? OTS Alerts is the most timely and authoritative source for information on performance issues, service disruptions and maintenances relating to the university?s computing, application, network and telephone systems. It also […]
OTS Warns of “Phishing” E-mails Claiming to be from TU
The Office of Technology Services is aware of incoming e-mails claiming to be from ?admin@towson.edu.? If you receive an e-mail like the following: ?Dear Valued Member, According to our terms of services, you will have to confirm your e-mail by the following link or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons. […]
Technology Resources Guide, Outlook Pointers, Blackboard Tips, And More!
The newest issue of TechTalk, the Office of Technology Services’ quarterly newsletter, is now available. Check out the helpful tips and read about what’s going on with technology on the Towson campus. And don’t forget to take the interactive poll! {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/techtalk} If you have suggestions for a future issue of TechTalk, please contact Amie Voith […]
Upgrade to Outlook Web Access Postponed
The Outlook Web Access ({http://outlook.towson.edu}) upgrade previously announced ({http://wwwnew.towson.edu/applications/dailydigest/databases/news/20050830_041301PM_avoith_737.asp}) will be postponed until October due to scheduling conflicts. Communication with new dates and additional details will appear in Daily Digest in the coming weeks.
TU’s Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Welcomes 12 New Members
TU?s department of accounting will hold its ninth annual Beta Alpha Psi initiation ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the University Union?s Potomac Lounge. TU?s Iota Zeta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is among 255 chapters, with more than 200,000 members nationwide. The following students will be inducted to the […]
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