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Action Needed: Zoom and Panopto Cloud Recording Retention
On Thursday, January 15, all Zoom meeting recordings made before January 1, 2025, will be permanently deleted from the Zoom Trash. Users are encouraged to review their Zoom Trash and, if necessary, recover any recordings before the deletion date.
Get Ready for Love Data Week - February 9-13
from Office of the Provost
Northwestern faculty, students, and staff are invited to participate in the Data Visualization championship sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance for Love Data Week, which takes place February 9-13. Cash prizes will be awarded to Northwestern participants who finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in either the student or faculty/staff category. Top Northwestern entries will be entered into the BTAA contest. Entries are due January 14, 2026.
IT by the Numbers
From powering groundbreaking research to enhancing the student, faculty, and staff experience, our IT by the Numbers highlights the scale and significance of work accomplished to serve the campus community this year. Explore the data and see how technology continues to shape Northwestern's future.
New Documentation Platform and a Fresh Look for Research Computing Services
Northwestern IT recently launched a new documentation platform and a refreshed website to highlight Research Computing Services. The documentation platform provides a single, user-friendly resource for in-depth information and tutorials on Quest, Research Data Storage Service, Globus, and more. The site introduces clear navigation menus and consolidated details on available computing resources, making it easier to find specific services and request resources.
Tools, Teamwork, and Transformation—Enhancing Digital Learning
Work to ensure digital learning materials across the University are accessible continues to progress and improve the student experience.
Novel Phishing Messages Targeting Northwestern
Northwestern Information Technology is alerting the University community that a new phishing campaign, using attachments containing QR codes, is being sent to faculty and staff at Northwestern.
Canvas Module for Enhancing Student AI Literacy Now Available
Northwestern IT has launched a student AI literacy module in Canvas Commons, which instructors can use to teach students the basics of generative AI and introduce the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of its use in academia.
Effort Underway to Modernize Network Authentication—Certificate-Based Process Coming to eduroam
Northwestern IT is moving forward with a project to modernize how we connect to wireless and wired networks, enabling devices to connect more reliably while prioritizing the safety of University and user data. The project's first phase will streamline connecting to eduroam, with wired network support coming later.
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.
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Technology Tip
New Year, New Updates
Kick off the new year by giving your devices a fresh start—update your software and hardware to boost speed, security, and performance. Regular updates close security gaps and keep your tools running smoothly. A few minutes now can save hours of troubleshooting later. Find more tips for securing your devices.
Events
Jan
20
2026
Using AI to Evaluate the Accessibility of Third Party Tools
10:00 AM
According to Northwestern’s Digital Accessibility Policy as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all softw...
Jan
21
2026
Quest Orientation (Virtual)
1:00 PM
Northwestern University provides a high-performance computing cluster, Quest, for its researchers. The cluster is design...
Jan
22
2026
TEACHxperts Empowering Students to Flourish: Teaching “AI, Race, and the Future of Humanity”
2:00 PM
Speakers: Professor and Chair of Black Studies, Sylvester Johnson
How is artificial intelligence (AI) shaping our soci...