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December 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:16am

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for December that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

Student Information System Unavailable This Weekend During Maintenance

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 6:21pm

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during a scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. The maintenance window is scheduled by Pitt Information Technology in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Student Financial Services.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for November 25-26

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 5:33pm

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during routine maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The maintenance window was scheduled by Pitt Information Technology in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Student Financial Services.

November 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 11:28am

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for November that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for October 21-22

Monday, October 16, 2023 - 12:15pm

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. This work is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 22. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for September 23-24

Monday, September 18, 2023 - 2:12pm

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 24. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Student Information System Unavailable Sept. 28 - Oct. 1; URLs Changing

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 4:54pm

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/Highpoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during an extended upgrade scheduled for improved operational efficiency of the Student Information System from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, through 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1.

Improvements to Virtual Student Computing Lab

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:35pm

The Pitt IT Virtual Student Computing Lab — used for accessing lab software and resources remotely, as well as in physical Pitt IT Student Computing Lab locations on campus — has been improved with a persistent user profile.