Slido is now part of Webex
Posted by Gary Barton on December 17, 2021
Webex
Announcement

Slido the software used to create live polls, audience Q&A and quizzes is now part of Webex (Meeting and Webinars).

It’s never been easier to collect ideas, opinions, and feedback from your team. Slido lets you create polls in seconds and interact with everyone directly in your Webex Meetings and Webinars.

Learn more and how to log in:

Learn how to make your meetings come alive:

New phishing attack: Fraudulent COVID test emails targeting WMU addresses
Posted by Dylan Ledbetter on December 1, 2021
Phishing
Announcement

Please be aware that Western Michigan University is currently being targeted by a phishing campaign which may result in you receiving a fraudulent message. Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails to make individuals reveal personal information.

These messages may appear to come from a legitimate source and contain a malicious COVID test result attachment. These messages are not legitimate. Taking any action on messages of this nature may put your Western Michigan University account, as well as your personal and financial information at risk.

What if I've already divulged my personal information?
If you have already clicked the link and divulged your password, change your password as soon as possible and contact the Technology Help Desk at (269) 387-4357 for assistance with ensuring your account is secure.

Visit https://helphub.wmich.edu/hc/en-us/sections/360009672651 to learn more about phishing.

Password/passphrase requirement changes to start Nov. 16
Posted by Gary Barton on November 15, 2021
Security
Announcement

On Nov. 16, the Bronco NetID password/passphrase requirements are getting an update. The next time you change your password, your new password/passphrase will need to be at least 14 characters in length. With this change, employees and students will only need to change their password/passphrase once every two years. Alumni, retirees/emeriti, and affiliates will still be required to change their passwords/passphrases annually.

What do you need to do today?
Review the password/passphrase guidelines to be ready the next time you change your password.

To keep accounts active alumni, retirees/emeriti, and affiliates will still need to change their passwords every year.

Changes to Technology Help Desk phone support hours
Posted by Gary Barton on September 27, 2021
Help Desk
Announcement

The Technology Help Desk phone support hours are changing, starting Monday, Sept. 27. Phone support hours will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m.

Visit https://wmich.edu/helpdesk for more information

The Elearning login page will get a visual update on Sept. 28
Posted by Gary Barton on September 21, 2021
Elearning
Announcement

On Sept. 28, from 7-7:30 a.m., the Elearning login page will be getting a visual update that will bring the look of the page in line with WMU branding initiatives.

What is changing?

  • WMU logo displayed on the page
  • Fonts
  • Colors

This change is only visual. The Elearning login will continue to work as it has in the past.

Image examples:

New Elearning Login Page

Previous Elearning Login Pag