Faculty

RESOLVED: Temporary Issue with Lenel Building Access

paul.espinosa@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:44:35 +0000

We are currently investigating a system-wide issue affecting Lenel building access for some students and postdoctoral fellows. Impacted individuals may find their building access is unexpectedly not working. This appears to be an access issue (not a card replacement issue).

Please do not replace your card unless you are specifically advised to do so. We are working to restore access as quickly as possible and will post updates as they become available.

SharePoint "Alert me" is going away

stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:14:08 +0000

Microsoft is currently retiring SharePoint's “alert me”, which will disappear from ��VR��Ƶ’s SharePoint sometime between January and July 2026. ��VR��Ƶ has no control over the exact moment when the feature will be removed within that timeframe.

MUPP: Provisions Refresh Webinar (PEN 102)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:19:09 +0000

Intended for current members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan. Topics will include:

Get Ready for Retirement Webinar (PEN 301)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:28:28 +0000

Intended for all members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan (MUPP) and the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan for Members of the Service Employees' Union, and of particular interest to those members approaching retirement.

MUPP - Part A (hybrid) Webinar (PEN 201)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:23:47 +0000

Intended for members of Part A (hybrid segment) of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan (joined prior to January 1, 2009.

MUPP: Settlement Options Webinar (PEN302)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:31:52 +0000

Intended for members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan who need additional information on the settlement options available to them at retirement or termination of employment. Topics will include:

MUPP: Decumulation Webinar (PEN 303)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:34:25 +0000

Intended for members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan who are approaching retirement and the payout phase of their careers.  It is highly recommended that you attend “Get Ready for Retirement” (PEN 301) and/or “MUPP Settlement Options

Discrimination in Quebec and the Protected Grounds

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:55:55 +0000

The primary objective of this presentation is to raise awareness of discrimination and encourage the creation of an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. This workshop provides introductory level conten

MUPP - Part A (hybrid) Webinar (PEN 201)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:22:53 +0000

Intended for members of Part A (hybrid segment) of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan (joined prior to January 1, 2009.

RESOLVED: Microsoft Teams Phone Issue: Outbound External PSTN Calls Unavailable

jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:27:31 +0000

We are currently experiencing an issue where outbound external calls from Microsoft Teams phone are not functioning. Our team is actively investigating the cause. Incoming calls and internal Teams calls are not impacted at this time.

Upgrade complete: Banner INB and Minerva now available

paul.espinosa@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:29:29 +0000

The required upgrade to Banner INB and Minerva, ��VR��Ƶ’s administrative system for student records and finance, has been successfully completed.

As of Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm, all affected systems are now fully operational, including:

Banner INB
Minerva (including student tax receipts and the ��VR��Ƶ MarketPlace)
myProgress (degree progress tracking)
myThesis (Thesis Examination Management)

Get Ready for Retirement Webinar (PEN 301)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:27:47 +0000

MUPP: Settlement Options Webinar (PEN302)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:31:05 +0000

Intended for members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan who need additional information on the settlement options available to them at retirement or termination of employment. Topics will include:

MUPP: Provisions Refresh Webinar (PEN 102)

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:18:11 +0000

Intended for current members of the ��VR��Ƶ Pension Plan. Topics will include:

Identifying and Reporting Harassment

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:44:47 +0000

This session will provide information on the Office for Mediation and Report (OMR) and the two policies it implements: ��VR��Ƶ's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and ��VR��Ƶ's Policy against Sexual Violence.