Tax Identity Theft

Reminder: Use caution during tax season to protect yourself against tax identity theft scams!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) wants to warn the Marshall community to be on the look-out for Tax Identity Theft scams. Many federal agencies are offering information and resources to help consumers learn to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposter scams.
MUIT along with the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) and the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) encourage consumers to review IRS publication Taxes.Security.Together. and NCCIC/US-CERT Tip Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft. Users can also participate in a series of free webinars and chats on avoiding tax identity theft, hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, IRS, Department of Veterans Affairs, and others.
For more information about Information Security at Marshall University please visit our website: www.marshall.edu/infosec .

SPSS License Renewal Notification

The IBM/SPSS software starts alerting our campus software users about the upcoming expiration 30-days in advance each time the application is launched.  Marshall University users can ignore these alerts regarding our current SPSS license that has a renewal anniversary date of 2/28/2018.  The annual license renewal requisition process started several weeks ago and should be completed very soon.

MU Alert Test – Spring 2018

Marshall University will be conducting a test of the MU Alert emergency messaging system on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10 a.m.. This is an opt-in service available to MU community members. Subscribers are asked to be sure they receive a message by noon on Wednesday, and if necessary update their contact information via the myMU interface. If the information is correct and no message was received, please email mualert@marshall.edu with details on which method (text, email, and/or voice) did not work and the details for each pertinent method. Please sign up or update your information prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23rd to be included on the test.

Additional information is available on the MU Alert website.

Tech-Up – Spring 2018

All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend a Tech-up Open House at Drinko Library & Information Center on the Huntington campus.

Scheduled dates are:

Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (DL 138)

Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (DL 138)

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Tech-up Open House Wednesday, January 3 or Wednesday, January 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Drinko Library 138 on the Huntington campus.

Brush up on your technology skills in navigating the library’s electronic resources and services and using Blackboard through MUOnLine. IT staff will be on-hand to provide an overview of myMU and assist with other computer or wireless questions.

Learn tips and tricks to help you hit the ground running with research and writing support; accessing online librarians and guides; and maximizing e-books and e-journals. Basic Blackboard tools and utilizing the free 24/7 Blackboard tech support service will also be covered. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.

“Tech Up” was created in response to a request by a Marshall University student. Originally developed for nontraditional students, Tech Up has one purpose—to help all students succeed at Marshall by being technologically up to speed by the time they take their first course.

Students can also self-enroll in the online version of Tech Up through MU OnLine/ Blackboard. Log in, click on the Organization tab, search for “Technology & Non-Traditional Students,” Enroll.

For additional information, visit our TechUp page or contact Tiffany Bowes, bowes1@marshall.edu or call 304-696-4801.

Use Eduroam for secure WiFi at participating institutions when traveling

Marshall University’s Information Technology Department’s continued partnership with Eduroam, a WiFi authentication service, allows Marshall students, faculty and staff to access wireless networks from other participating institutions while they are off-campus.  Eduroam is available at more than 12,000 locations worldwide, including more than 450 colleges and universities. In addition, it provides high speed roaming to over 69 countries.  If you are a student, faculty or staff member who will be traveling over winter break, keep this available service in mind and log into Eduroam at a participating campus near you and have access to a secure WiFi network.

Students, faculty, and staff can use their Marshall University email address and password to access the network. Just as members of Marshall’s community can take advantage of this opportunity while away from campus, individuals visiting Marshall University from a partner Eduroam institution can access WiFi connection without requesting “MU guest “credentials.

For more information visit eduroam-U.S. website or http://www.marshall.edu/it/services/researchcomputing/eduroam/ contact the IT Service Desk.

-Kristin Salustro, MUIT Marketing Intern

 

WiFi Update 5:00 pm

As of 5:00 pm, we have completed Public Safety, Sorrell Maintenance Building, The Child Development Academy and the DewCo building.  We will begin the Weisberg Engineering Laboratories next. The majority of the campus WiFi is functioning normally but there are still a few Access Points we have to replace.  Many of the common areas within the residence halls are not fully covered.  All residence rooms should have service and should have had service all week but the common areas are scheduled to be replaced with new equipment beginning early next week.

WiFi Update 12:00 pm

The WiFi restoration is continuing to move along steadily.  As of Noon today the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, the Rec Center, Gullickson Hall, Chris Cline Athletic Complex and Prichard Hall have all been brought back online.  Crews are currently working in Public Safety and Sorrell Maintenance Building.  We will be focusing on the Weisberg Engineering Laboratories, the Child Development Academy, and the DewCo buildings next.

IMPORTANT – Campus MUNet Wireless Service Currently Unavailable

Marshall University Wireless Network services for the Huntington and Regional Campuses are currently offline. The current issue was reported earlier this morning.  IT staff and management are working alongside Cisco, our wireless vendor, to resolve what is reported to be a technical issue in their product.

We do not have an estimate at this time when services will be back online.  Look for further updates to be posted on the News/Alerts section of the Marshall IT main web page https://www.marshall.edu/IT.

Thank you for your patience and we regret any disruption caused by these technical issues.