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Microsoft Outlook Web Issue

ITS Hotnews - Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:06

Microsoft is reporting some users may experience delays accessing Outlook on the web. 
 
Microsoft support has identified an issue that affects Outlook functions that may be contributing to the impact. They're investigating and identifying a path to remediation. 

Outlook desktop and Outlook mobile do not appear to be impacted at this time. 

We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update today at 4 p.m. on ITS Service Status & Notification webpage

Autonomous probes sampling aquatic ecosystems

Research - Thu, 04/04/2024 - 00:21
researchers bent over aquatic drone

A research team from Windsor Engineering is deploying autonomous underwater vehicles to gather samples from local waterways.

UWinsite Student & several campus systems unavailable, April 5, 9:30 p.m. – April 6, 2 p.m.

ITS Hotnews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 12:09

As part of the Server Modernization Project, several systems will be unavailable due to maintenance starting Friday, April 5 at 9:30 p.m., until Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. 

The applications that will be offline include:  

  • UWinsite Student 
  • Electronic Graduate Application System (eGAS) 
  • Electronic Curriculum Vitae (eCV) 
  • Law Reader 
  • Tuition Waiver 

The following applications remain available, but the integration to student data in UWinsite Student will be disrupted during maintenance and restored on Monday, April 8.   

  • Accessible Information Management (AIM
  • Andover Continuum (Building Automation)  
  • Brightspace 
  • Electronic Research Services Office (eRSO/Romeo) 
  • Fusion Campus Rec  
  • MySuccess (Orbis - Career/Coop) 
  • SClogic Package Tracking  
  • StarRez  
  • VIP Screens that dynamically pull student data 

The maintenance is necessary to improve security and is scheduled for the weekend to ensure minimal disruption to users.  

We apologize for any inconvenience the upgrade may cause.  

Bird’s eye view identifies Arctic duck egg predators

Research - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 00:52
Andrew Barnas examining eggs in eider duck nest

Climate change is sending polar bears through colonies of eider ducks, giving gulls access to their eggs, says researcher Andrew Barnas.

Dell Precision Tower 3620 Desktop PC For Sale

Equipment for Sale - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 17:00
Disposal File: 2053Equipment Description: 

DISPOSAL FILE 2053

FOR SALE BY BID

 

The University has declared the following item(s) as surplus and are offered for sale by bid to all University Departments, Faculty, Staff, Students and other private individuals.  University departments will be given first consideration. If University of Windsor department please indicate account number to be charged on bid form and that the item is for your department.

 

Description:

Dell Precision Tower 3620 Desktop PC

  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer name: Dell
  • Model: D13M
  • Condition: Fair
  • Minimum bid: $10.00

   

 

Note: Pickup and delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. If purchased by a Department at the University, we will arrange for a move order of the item.

Contact: John Marcarian, email all questions to: marcarij@uwindsor.ca

 

Bid Form

All sales are “as is, where is”.  Bid forms are available, online or at this link:

https://www.uwindsor.ca/finance/sites/uwindsor.ca.finance/files/po01_bid_form_for_surplus_goods.pdf

Bids are accepted by purchasing up to April 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM local time via email to Suppliers_Uwinsite@uwindsor.ca  

 

Microsoft Outlook Performance Issue – Attachment Downloads

ITS Hotnews - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:23

Microsoft determined that a recent update intended to improve the reliability of Outlook on the web contained an issue that is causing users to be unable to download attachments. Microsoft is developing a fix to remediate the impact and suggests users use the Outlook desktop app or try logging out and back in to Outlook on the web.  
 
We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update today at 4 p.m. on ITS Service Status & Notification webpage if the service is not restored by that time.  

Wireless Access Maintenance to Cause Disruption in CEI

ITS Hotnews - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:21

Wireless access point replacement work will take place in the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI) starting Tuesday, April 2, and continuing until the end of the month. The maintenance will disrupt wireless service only in the upgrade area.  

Please note, work will not take place in classrooms while teaching or exams are underway.   

If you have difficulty accessing the wireless network in the building after the installers have left your area, please see the knowledge article on how to forget and reconnect to Wi-Fi.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.     

Drug design earns honour for computational chemist

Research - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 00:31
Aziz Abu-SalehThe Chemical Abstracts Service has named UWindsor post-doctoral researcher Aziz Abu-Saleh one of its 2024 Future Leaders.

UWinsite Student is Experiencing a Performance Issue

ITS Hotnews - Mon, 04/01/2024 - 09:44
UWinsite Student is experiencing a performance issue. The IT Services team is investigating and working to address the matter. 

Prof paving way to more resilient future

Research - Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:59
Mina Lee

Mina Lee wants built infrastructure to adopt sustainable methods.

Funding to advance neutron research program

Research - Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:06
Drew MarquardtDrew Marquardt has taken another step toward bringing neutron scattering to material research and cancer treatment in Windsor.

Bridgeport Manual Vertical Mill For Sale

Equipment for Sale - Sun, 03/31/2024 - 17:00
Disposal File: 2052Equipment Description: 

DISPOSAL FILE 2052

FOR SALE BY BID

 

The University has declared the following item(s) as surplus and are offered for sale by bid to all University Departments, Faculty, Staff, Students and other private individuals.  University departments will be given first consideration. If University of Windsor department please indicate account number to be charged on bid form and that the item is for your department.

 

Description:

Bridgeport Manual Vertical Mill

  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer name: Bridgeport
  • Model: 7107
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Minimum bid: $2,500.00

   

 

Note: Pickup and delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. If purchased by a Department at the University, we will arrange for a move order of the item.

Contact: Tony Fuerth, email all questions to: afuerth@uwindsor.ca

 

Bid Form

All sales are “as is, where is”.  Bid forms are available, online or at this link:

https://www.uwindsor.ca/finance/sites/uwindsor.ca.finance/files/po01_bid_form_for_surplus_goods.pdf

Bids are accepted by purchasing up to April 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM local time via email to Suppliers_Uwinsite@uwindsor.ca