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.
2020
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
- Update on transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10
- Employees may now upgrade to macOS Mojave on their own
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
- Do not upgrade to macOS Catalina on a personal laptop yet
- 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
- Update on macOS Mojave for personal computers
- 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 how to use Lynda.com this fall
- Important message about macOS Mojave
- 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
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