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Duo MFA Changes Implemented on July 10

CoDEx Poster Winner Attends International Conference

New Wireless Certificate Takes Effect July 26

As part of regularly scheduled maintenance, Northwestern IT is updating the University’s wireless network authentication server with a new certificate effective 7 a.m. on Friday, July 26. The wireless system uses this server to provide secure access to the University’s network. Following this change, users will be prompted to accept the new certificate before establishing access to the eduroam wireless network.

New Look for iBuyNU Marketplace

from Northwestern Procurement and Payment Services

Effective July 1, the iBuyNU system has a new look and feel (and a new URL), but the functionality is essentially the same. Read the article for more information, including the new URL, supplier updates, and training guides.

LabArchives Now Available to University Researchers

Northwestern IT is pleased to share that the University now offers the Electronic Research Notebook Service (ERNS), powered by LabArchives, at no cost to all Northwestern researchers, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff.

Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for new capabilities in research, education, and productivity. Understand what to look for when adopting these tools to ensure the intended use is met and University data is protected.

Person holding sign that say, coming soon

Canvas Enhancements Arrive in June

On June 13, Northwestern IT is implementing several updates and enhancements across Northwestern Canvas, including a new look and feel to the discussion and announcements interface and the addition of SensusAccess, a new accessibility tool.

Students from all domains presented their posters featuring computational and data-intensive work.

Northwestern Celebrates Research Achievement and Discovery at CoDEx 2024

The campus-wide event, hosted by Northwestern Information Technology (IT) and sponsored by the Office of the Provost, showcased innovative approaches to computational and data-intensive research.

TEACHx Explores New and Renewed Norms in Teaching and Learning

TEACHx 2024 took place May 15–16. It showcased over 40 sessions in multiple formats covering various topics, selected from a record 80 submissions. Over 250 participants attended workshops, panels, and interactive presentations. Attendees were invited to reflect on what the current moment in higher education is teaching us about learning and ponder beyond the now to ask what educators need for a successful path forward.

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