September Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 4:47pmMicrosoft has announced security updates affecting Windows, Edge, Office, and more.
Alerts and Announcements
Restoring Fall 2020 (2211 term) Canvas Course Navigation and Settings
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 4:52pmInstructors can restore any previous adjustments to these settings by following the instructions posted online.
Maintenance Tonight May Briefly Affect Access to My Pitt
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 4:45pmScheduled maintenance may affect access to My Pitt from 2 to 2: 30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20.
Change to URL for Virtual Computing Lab
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - 11:02amThe change took effect on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Students May Register to Access Adobe Creative Cloud
Monday, August 17, 2020 - 11:15amWhen needed for coursework, Adobe Creative Cloud is available to students at no cost by registering at accounts.pitt.edu.
August Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 4:57pmMicrosoft announced security updates affecting Windows, Office, Edge, Internet Explorer, and more.
Student Computing Labs Go Virtual; Hillman Location Open
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 9:53amThe Hillman Library location will be open, and software and services offered through the Virtual Computing Lab will remain available 24/7 from any location.
Updated: Virtual Computing Lab Undergoing Extended Maintenance August 9-16
Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 11:28amNo service disruptions are anticipated during the one-week maintenance period between noon on Sunday, Aug. 9, and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Lecture Capture (Panopto) Maintenance Scheduled on August 15
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 4:25pmMaintenance starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 15.
Convey Name Pronunciation and Pronouns with NameCoach
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 2:35pmNameCoach allows you to record and share the pronunciation of your name with others.
Oracle Maintenance on Aug. 7-8
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 12:20pmThe University’s Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) will be unavailable starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, until 7 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 8.
Phishing Alert: Email Scam Offers Fake Job Opportunity
Monday, August 3, 2020 - 10:12pmPitt Information Technology is responding to a new email phishing scam that claims to offer a job to recipients. Recent examples of this scam include an offer for employment at the U.S. Open Golf Tournament or as a personal assistant. Such scams attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, such as bank account information.
CyberCamp 2020: Virtually Fantastic
Friday, July 31, 2020 - 1:56pmOn July 20-24, the Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security (Pitt Cyber), Pitt IT, and Robert Morris University hosted the fourth annual Air Force Association CyberCamp. But CyberCamp looked a little different this year—it was all virtual.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Aug. 1-2
Monday, July 27, 2020 - 1:25pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Faculty Information System (Elements) Maintenance Scheduled for July 30–31
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:29pmThe system will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, to 8 a.m. on Friday, July 31.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Message to LastPass Customers Requests Password Update
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 3:00pmThe message appears to come from a LastPass representative and asks the reader to update their “master” password.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for July 25-26
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 2:56pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.
The Future of Box at Pitt
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 1:22pmBox is ending its unlimited storage offering and changing its licensing structure after the University's contract expires next year---in August 2021.
July Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 4:19pmMicrosoft has announced security updates affecting Windows, Edge, Office, and more.
Lecture Capture (Panopto) requires new version of recorder on July 16
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