Outlook Web Access ({http://outlook.towson.edu}) will be upgraded the week of September 12-16. The new Outlook Web Access will feature an improved interface which looks and behaves more like the Outlook 2003 client on most campus systems. This information pertains only to those faculty and staff members who use a Web browser to go to Outlook […]
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Do Your Part to Avoid Computer Problems at the Beginning of the Semester
Before the start of the fall semester the Office of Technology Services highly recommends that all campus computers connected to the TowsonU domain be turned on to ensure they receive all security updates. This is especially critical in academic departments where many computers are turned off during the summer. Turning on computers before all faculty […]
Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2003 Expected Soon; Important News for Access 97 Users
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is in the early stages of planning a campus-wide initiative to upgrade computer systems that run Microsoft Office 2000 to Microsoft Office 2003. The upgrade is in direct response to requests from the campus community for the most recent version of Office, as well as OTS? commitment to maintaining […]
Phishing Alert: Chevy Chase Bank Scam
E-mails that claim to be sent from Chevy Chase Bank were recently received in several university e-mail accounts, requesting that account holders confirm account information by visiting a seemingly legitimate banking Web site. Please be advised that these e-mails are part of a phishing scam and are not affiliated in any way with TU’s Chevy […]
Attention Microsoft SQL Database Users: Changes to Licensing Options
This message only pertains to users running ANY Microsoft SQL datatbase on campus, or if you have plans to start any SQL environment in the next year. SQL is used to create, maintain and query relational databases. The newly signed Microsoft software contract has significantly changed the licensing options for SQL, and there is a […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The following downtimes will occur Sunday, June 19 during the Office of Technology Services’ Sunday maintenance window: EXCHANGE E-MAIL (Faculty/Staff) SERVICES UNAVAILABLE, 8-9 A.M. All Exchange e-mail services (faculty/staff e-mail), including Outlook on Citrix and Outlook Web Access, will be unavailable 8-9 a.m., Sunday. During the downtime, OTS will install security updates. If you have […]
Reminder: Important Changes to Dial-In Services
To further protect your data and privacy, important changes to dial-in services are now in effect. You may continue to use the Remote Access Server (dial-in services) as you have done in the past, since this change will have no effect on most services. If you are trying to access e-mail via POP/IMAP to an […]
Important Changes to Dial-In Services Starting Sunday, June 12
To further protect your data and privacy, important changes to dial-in services will be made on Sunday, June 12. You may continue to use the Remote Access Server (dial-in services) as you have done in the past, since this change will have no effect on most services. If you are trying to access e-mail via […]
Changes to the Delivery of Security Updates to Campus Computers
Beginning Monday, June 6, the Office of Technology Services is changing the way security updates are installed on Windows-based computers. As part of our ongoing initiative to protect campus computers from the threat of virus and worm attacks, we are implementing these changes to make the update process more efficient, manageable and consistent with industry […]
Phishing Scam E-mails Sent to University Accounts
An e-mail claiming to be from the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland was recently sent to several university account holders attempting to obtain TU employees? personal information for the purpose of verifying account information. Please be aware that this e-mail is a phishing scam that is not endorsed by the SECU; it does not […]
Apple Battery Recall
The following information is provided from an Apple Safety Recall message: “Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide, in systems and separately, from October 2004 through May 2005 for use with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4, 15-inch PowerBook G4. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, […]
OTS Sunday Downtime Affecting Exchange E-mail and Citrix Services CANCELLED
The Office of Technology Services’ Exchange e-mail and Citrix services downtime scheduled for Sunday, May 22 from 9-10 a.m. has been cancelled due to Commencement. Exchange and Citrix will now be available to faculty, staff and student employees during that time period. If you have questions, please call 410-704-5151.
Virus Alert from the Office of Technology Services
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) was notified Monday of a computer worm, dubbed ?Mytob? circulating rapidly around the Internet. The worm, which affects Microsoft Windows-based machines only, is received in e-mail form with random senders? addresses and subject lines. Do not open any unknown zip file attachments, since the worm may mask itself as […]
Don’t Get Hooked By Internet Phishing Scams
Hook, line, sinker. That’s the motto of a savvy group of hackers using an increasingly popular scam called phishing–of which the Towson campus has been a target. Phishing deceives you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords or other private information so that hackers can gain access to your […]
Attention Faculty: Preparing to Use Online Services for End-of-Semester Tasks
The Office of Technology Services would like to remind all faculty about accessing Online Services for class rosters and posting grades. Some of the most common questions received by OTS at this time of year involve password resets and expired passwords. If you have not logged into your TowsonU account in some time, the following […]
Important News Concerning End-of-Year Classroom Technology Purchases
The Office of Technology Services provides valuable consulting and planning assistance to academic departments considering the purchase of classroom technology equipment, such as LCD projectors and visual presenters. Let us help you protect your investment through collaborative planning in the selection of components, compliance with university requirements such as security devices, and coordination of all […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The following downtime will occur Sunday, April 24 during the Office of Technology Services’ Sunday maintenance window: EXCHANGE E-MAIL SERVICES DOWNTIME, 9-10 A.M. Exchange e-mail services will be unavailable 9-10 a.m., Sunday for all faculty, staff and student employees. During the downtime, security updates will be applied, which will require Exchange services to be restarted. […]
Attention Campus Mac Users: Next Group Meeting – Thurs., April 28
The Office of Technology Services Macintosh Support Team will hold its next Towson University Macintosh Users Group meeting on Thursday, April 28 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Cook Library, room 512. All campus Mac users are welcome to attend. If you did not receive an invitation to the meeting via e-mail, please RSVP to Jack Stark […]
Don’t Get Hooked By Internet Phishing Scams
Hook, line, sinker. That’s the motto of a savvy group of hackers using an increasingly popular scam called phishing–of which the Towson campus has been a target. Phishing deceives you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords or other private information so that hackers can gain access to your […]
OTS Faculty/Staff Help Center Hours During Spring Break
The OTS Faculty/Staff Help Center will operate during the following hours over spring break 2005: – Saturday, March 19: open regular hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) – Sunday, March 20: CLOSED – Monday, March 21 – Friday, March 25: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Saturday, March 26: regular hours resume (Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m.-7 […]
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