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• WVU eCampus, Systems Extended Maintenance on November 22 [OIT News]
  On Sunday, November 22, the WVU eCampus maintenance period (normally from 8:00 a.m. until noon) will be extended until 2:30 p.m. for necessary upgrades and patches to the system. In addition, the OIT Systems Group will upgrade a server on November 22. During the server move, the following services will not be available from 8:00 a.m. [...] […]
• EXSMTP Server Upgrade, User Configuration Changes by 12/30/09 [OIT News]
  In an effort to further consolidate services under WVU MasterID accounts, OIT has created a new secure outgoing mail server for use by third-party email clients. The old server, exsmtp.systems.wvu.edu, which used CentralID accounts, will be taken out of service on December 30, 2009. Users of the old server should update their configurations as soon as [...] […]
• Facebook Applications and Third Party Ads [OIT Blog]
  I recently read about the issue with Facebook’s social gaming applications, such as Farmville and Mafia Wars. Facebook has a partnership with companies who advertise on these applications. From what I’ve read, people are persuaded into signing up for credit cards and other subscriptions in exchange for game credits. Some are also attracted to surveys [.. […]
• Free Information Security Posters Available [OIT News]
  October was Cyber Security Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to increase awareness and prevention of online security issues. The WVU Office of Information Security “Information Security is Everybody’s Business” series of blog posts is still available on the Office of Information Technology website http://infosecurity.wvu.edu. In addition, informatio […]
• You just got an iPhone. Now what? [OIT Blog]
  This is an introductory look at making the most of your battery, and a small list of what I think are must-have apps. Extend the time between charges. This section is a list of things you can do to increase battery life. Go to Settings> … Notifications Unless you have an app where Notifications are needed, turn this off. Sounds Turn off [...] […]
• October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Week Four [OIT News]
  Information Security is YOUR Responsibility! WVU’s information is only as secure as the students and employees. Each of us is responsible for keeping our information and the information of employees and students safe. Go to WVU’s Office of Information Security web site (http://infosecurity.wvu.edu) to learn what to do if you have an information securit […]
• National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Week Three [OIT News]
  Is Your Future Safe? The theme for the third week in October is “Keeping Your Future Safe.” Go to WVU’s Office of Information Security web site (http://infosecurity.wvu.edu) to learn what happened to people who shared information about their employer as well as personal information on the Internet. Learn tips for safe social networking and how to avo […]
• HighEdWeb, From Applications & Standards to Technical Propeller Hats [OIT Blog]
  Last week I attended the HighEdWeb Association 2009 Conference held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an annual conference for any higher education web professional…new or maven. Because I attended the conference last year and Sarah Barnes (former OIT Web Coordinator) attended the year before, we found the presentation tr […]
• October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month [OIT News]
  National Cyber Security Awareness Month is an annual effort to increase awareness and prevention of online security issues and events, spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. The WVU Office of Information Security is participating in the campaign with an “Information Security is Everybody’s Busine […]
• Reminder: WV Higher Education Technology Conference [OIT News]
  The West Virginia Higher Education Technology Conference starts on Monday, September 28 through Tuesday, September 29 at the Lakeview Resort & Spa, Morgantown, WV. This year’s theme is weLearn. Technology facilitates learning in higher education every day – every minute. Students, faculty, staff-we are all linked through information technology. Throu […]