Staff /minerva-guests/taxonomy/term/2/all en Microsoft 365 services experiencing disruptions /minerva-guests/channels/news/microsoft-365-services-experiencing-disruptions-370539 <p>Microsoft is reporting a service issue that may affect multiple Microsoft 365 services, including <strong>Exchange Online</strong>, the <strong>Microsoft 365 suite</strong>, <strong>OneDrive</strong>, and <strong>SharePoint Online</strong>.</p> <p><strong>What you may notice:</strong></p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:55:34 +0000 admin 29967 at /minerva-guests Work Your B.A. 2026 Career Events /minerva-guests/channels/event/work-your-ba-2026-career-events-370170 <p>Curious about where your BA can take you? Whether you’re looking for career ideas, helpful information, or a boost of inspiration, CaPS has you covered.</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:13:39 +0000 admin 29894 at /minerva-guests SharePoint "Alert me" is going away /minerva-guests/channels/news/sharepoint-alert-me-going-away-369955 <p>Microsoft is currently retiring SharePoint's “alert me”, which will disappear from VRƵ’s SharePoint sometime <strong>between January and July 2026</strong>. VRƵ has no control over the exact moment when the feature will be removed within that timeframe.</p> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:35:31 +0000 admin 29779 at /minerva-guests Teams update: the Files tab is being renamed Shared /minerva-guests/channels/news/teams-update-files-tab-being-renamed-shared-369826 <p>As part of Microsoft’s latest Teams update, the <strong>Files </strong>tab (in channels and chats) is being renamed <strong>Shared</strong>. This change is being gradually rolled out. Some VRƵ users will see this change before others. For a little while, you may see both <strong>Files </strong>and <strong>Shared </strong>tabs across your Teams. </p> What’s changing?  <p>Previously, there was a <strong>Files </strong>tab in Teams channels and chats.</p> <p>That tab is being renamed <strong>Shared</strong>, and it will bring together: </p> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:31:13 +0000 admin 29730 at /minerva-guests Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections /minerva-guests/channels/news/amazing-brain-science-talks-2025-exploring-brain-heart-connections-369779 <p>On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with <a href="https://braincanada.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Brain Canada Foundation</a> and the <a href="https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/bhi" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Brain-Heart Interconnectome</a>. Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.</p> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:41:49 +0000 admin 29722 at /minerva-guests 3rd installment payment due for Sponsored Residents, Sponsored Research Fellows and Research Fellows /minerva-guests/channels/event/3rd-installment-payment-due-sponsored-residents-sponsored-research-fellows-and-research-fellows-13593 <p>3rd installment payment due for Sponsored Residents, Sponsored Research Fellows and Research Fellows</p> Mon, 14 May 2018 13:06:23 +0000 admin 29721 at /minerva-guests Service Alert Update: Minerva intermittent access issues have been resolved /minerva-guests/channels/news/service-alert-update-minerva-intermittent-access-issues-have-been-resolved-366422 <p><strong>Update - Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Afternoon:</strong></p> <p>Staff and students can now access Minerva without any issues.</p> <p><strong>Original announcement:</strong></p> <p>Staff and students may currently experience difficulties accessing Minerva. Our IT Services team is actively working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.</p> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:28:29 +0000 admin 29719 at /minerva-guests Phishing Alert: Staff and Student Employment /minerva-guests/channels/news/phishing-alert-staff-and-student-employment-369767 <p>A phishing email is circulating among the VRƵ community. See <u>details below</u>. If you receive it, please <b>do not interact with it</b>.</p> <p><b>If you have already filled out the Google Form associated with this email and submitted personal and financial information, including your VRƵ password</b></p> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:43:45 +0000 admin 29717 at /minerva-guests myProgress (Degree Works advising) maintenance - week-end of December 5th-7th /minerva-guests/channels/news/myprogress-degree-works-advising-maintenance-week-end-december-5th-7th-369562 <p>myProgress (DegreeWorks advising) will be unavailable from Friday, December 5th 8:00am to Sunday, December 7th, at 3:00pm.</p> <p><a href="https://mcgill.service-now.com/itportal?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0011444">More information about myProgress</a></p> <p> </p> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:12:26 +0000 admin 29631 at /minerva-guests GEN 300 - Banner Introduction /minerva-guests/channels/event/gen-300-banner-introduction-352477 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:00:39 +0000 admin 29611 at /minerva-guests Introduction to Bookings /minerva-guests/channels/event/introduction-bookings-360940 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:27:54 +0000 admin 29610 at /minerva-guests WMS 301 - Site Management Training /minerva-guests/channels/event/wms-301-site-management-training-328475 <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:32:16 +0000 admin 29612 at /minerva-guests Report suspicious emails from your VRƵ Inbox /minerva-guests/channels/news/report-suspicious-emails-your-mcgill-inbox-366020 <p>You can quickly report a suspicious email using the <b>Report Junk</b> or <b>Report Phishing</b> buttons available in <strong>Microsoft Outlook</strong>, whether you’re using the <strong>desktop app</strong>, <strong>mobile app</strong>, or <strong>Outlook on the web</strong>.</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:06:47 +0000 admin 29579 at /minerva-guests Phishing Alert: Fake file-sharing phishing campaign directing to fake portal sites /minerva-guests/channels/news/phishing-alert-fake-file-sharing-phishing-campaign-directing-fake-portal-sites-368640 <p>A phishing email is circulating among the VRƵ community. See <u>details below</u>. If you receive it, please <b>do not interact with it</b>.</p> <p><b>If you have already interacted with this email (such as clicking a link or submitting personal information, including your VRƵ password):</b></p> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:30:22 +0000 admin 29581 at /minerva-guests Changes to IT Services equipment loans – What you need to know. /minerva-guests/channels/news/changes-it-services-equipment-loans-what-you-need-know-366413 <p>VRƵ’s <b>IT Services equipment loans</b> will be reduced to better reflect current needs and available resources. Starting <b>August 18, 2025</b>, only a limited selection of commonly borrowed equipment will remain available: laptops and wireless microphones.</p> <p>This initiative supports efforts to optimize resources and modernize services in line with <a href="/horizon-mcgill-program/">Horizon VRƵ</a>.</p> <p>During this transition, equipment pick up will continue to be available by appointment.</p> <p><a> </a></p> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:36:03 +0000 admin 29583 at /minerva-guests