News & Updates
News & Updates
Review the resources on this page to stay up-to-date with the latest technology news and find information about upcoming maintenance events, notifications about unplanned outages and warnings about known phishing scams.
Outages
We post unplanned outage notifications to our Twitter account. Follow us; we're @RowanIRT.
Scams
Questions about a "phishy" email? Visit go.rowan.edu/scams for a list of known email scams.
2020
December
November
- Adobe Flash Player to be removed from Rowan devices
- Join macOS Big Sur pilot program for Rowan devices
October
- Update on creating Canvas courses for Spring 2021
- Qualtrics to retire Classic Reports on October 31
- How can you do your part to #BeCyberSmart this October?
September
August
- Zoom is now available for use in Canvas
- Attend a "Getting Started for Fall 2020" faculty session
- Updates on Zoom availability and personal Zoom accounts
- Say hello to RowanWiFi: An easier way to get online at Rowan
July
June
- New service pages now featured on IRT website
- Look out for these common scams this summer
- Upgrade required for macOS High Sierra or older versions
- Update on Blackboard to Canvas transition for Glassboro faculty
May
April
- Get remote access to software for online learning
- External label to be applied to non-Rowan emails on May 18
- Update to Chromebook configuration for Rowan users
- Watch out for these scams amid COVID-19 crisis
- Avoid interruptions during your next video conference
March
- IRT COVID-19 Updates: Prioritizing Rowan technology distribution & Blackboard Collaborate maintenance
- IRT COVID-19 Updates: Blackboard maintenance for Glassboro & Webex scheduling tip
- IRT COVID-19 Updates: Virtual desktops, Adobe Creative Cloud access & Q&A sessions
- Get help with online course transition & remote working tools
February
January
2019
December
- Wawa data breach: What you need to know
- Changes to IRT support hours during winter break
- 5 tips to avoid scams while online holiday shopping
November
- Look out for these common scams as the end of semester nears
- Update on macOS Catalina for personal computers
- 'Sextortion' email scam targeting students
October
- Don't use Windows 10 Mail app to connect to Exchange
- New self-paced, online training available for Banner, Cognos
- Duo now secures access to id.rowan.edu
- New Vulnerability Management Policy adopted at Rowan
- Rowan Network will start blocking Windows 7 in January
- New online affiliate onboarding process now available
- Help prevent survey fatigue: Use the Rowan survey calendar
- Employees must complete annual security awareness training
September
- New hardware & software purchasing process now available
- New employee dashboard now available in Banner
- Streamlined technology purchasing process arrives September 30
- Get Duo Mobile: The fastest way to two step at Rowan
- New employee dashboard launches in Banner this month
August
- Get ready to connect to Rowan WiFi!
- Access to Citrix virtual applications has changed
- Adobe Creative Cloud access changes in computer labs
- Upcoming changes to Citrix virtual application access
- Visitor WiFi available again on all campuses
July
- LinkedIn Learning is now available at Rowan University
- Updates to Rowan University's Cellular Device Policy
- Outlook 2007 will be blocked from accessing Rowan email
- Temporary guest WiFi service available in certain locations
- Are you ready for Blackboard? Get prepared for Fall 2019 courses
- Dive into summer by learning Blackboard, Banner and Kaltura
- Lynda.com becomes LinkedIn Learning on July 29
June
- Read the June 2019 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Introducing Cisco Jabber: A new collaboration tool
- Data Center upgrade scheduled for this summer
- RIMS positions must be renewed starting this summer
- Job offer scams targeting Rowan students
May
April
- Upcoming Blackboard Glassboro course removal deadlines
- Read the April 2019 edition of the IRT Newsletter
- FY19 computer requests must be submitted by May 1
March
- Changing your Network password? You must use id.rowan.edu
- Introducing the Census Retention and Graduation Dashboard
- Read the March 2019 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Want to know how many people viewed your Rowan Announcer messages? Find out with Cognos
- Update regarding Windows 7 computers in Glassboro
- McAfee firewall feature will soon help protect Rowan laptops
February
- Read the February 2019 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Don't put off Duo any longer: Get one-on-one help with IRT
- Outlook address book information to improve, thanks to RIMS
- Update regarding off-campus dialing procedures
- FBI warns of scam targeting student direct deposit information
- Acceptable Use Policy notice to display on Rowan computers
- Changes to anti-virus software for personal use
- Postponed: The Big Tech Event
- IRT now offering technology consultation services
January
2018
December
- Create custom organizational charts using RIMS data
- Read the December 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Duo to secure access to Outlook Web App on 12-30-18
- Duo two-factor authentication required for all students as of 1-2-19
November
- Refresh your Grade Center skills in Blackboard
- Read the November 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Spring 2019 Blackboard (Glassboro) course availability
- Mandatory Duo enrollment starts for students on 11-26-18
- Banner 8 INB will shut down on 12-31-18
- Windows 7 support ends next fiscal year; upgrade now
October
- Read the October 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Upcoming changes to Rowan Network accounts for separating employees
- Warm up your technology skills in Banner, Google and more
- Learn Grade Center in Blackboard with a course designer
- Download the newly-revamped Rowan Mobile app today
- Introducing the Census Enrollment Dashboard
- Cyber security is everyone's responsibility: Learn to stay safe online
September
- Learn how to host a WebEx webinar
- Read the September 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- REMINDER: Wired network update planned in Glassboro, Camden
- Take our new "Navigating Budgets in Banner for Managers" class
- Learn new technology skills in Blackboard, Banner & more this fall
August
- New service for accessing virtual engineering applications
- Read the August 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Get ready for fall 2018 with our student technology checklist
- Need Blackboard help? Register for a training class
- Protecting your information after a data breach
July
- Read the July 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Students may require Duo two-factor access during exams
- Duo two-factor authentication: Volunteer to be more secure today!
- Upcoming changes to Windows workstation screen lock settings
- Register for August classes in Poll Everywhere, Google & more
- Fall 2018 Blackboard (Glassboro) course availability
- Buying technology at Rowan just got easier
June
- Read the June 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Learn Blackboard, Banner and more in July
- New Poll Everywhere & Kaltura training starts next week
- New and improved features for RIMS launch Monday, June 18
- Buying technology at Rowan is about to get easier
- Wired network changes planned in Glassboro, Camden
- Learn how to clean up and back up your Blackboard courses this summer
- Don’t have McAfee on a Rowan-owned computer? Contact us
May
- Read the May 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
- Please ignore SPSS license expiration notices
- Register for free employee training in Banner, Google Drive & Blackboard
- New IRT website launching on May 18
- Upcoming changes to Blackboard Glassboro course removal procedures
- RESOLVED: Office 365 access issues for new users
April
- Need tech help during finals week? Visit Memorial Hall!
- New Teaching with Technology series launches May 22
- Symantec user? Update your anti-virus to McAfee
- Read the April 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
March
- Job offer scam sent to Rowan users
- Update regarding SPSS license
- New anti-virus software for Rowan-owned computers
- Read the March 2018 edition of the IRT newsletter
February
January
2017
News Articles
- Network upgrades boost internet speed, reliability for Rowan University
- Updates to Google Drive: New desktop application and Team Drives
- IRT's new Training and Instructional Support department
- Major hardware upgrade strengthens Banner system
- How to protect your data after Equifax breach
- Windows/Office upgrade planned for classrooms, labs in 2018
- Need IRT support? Click new desktop icon
- Network upgrades planned in 2017
- Update on investigation into Banner issues during fall 2017 registration
- Introducing the IRT support portal
- Online course developed by RowanSOM, IRT featured at national conference
- IRT now installing Windows 10 on Rowan-owned computers
- Rowan University opens new buildings equipped with state-of-the-art technology
- Rowan’s Dr. Chadd explores how technology is reshaping medical education