Purchase Orders not issuing to suppliers – McGill MarketPlace (MMP)
There is currently a problem with the transmission of Purchase Orders to the McGill MarketPlace (MMP), McGill’s e-procurement system powered by Jaggaer.
As a result, Purchase Orders are not being issued to suppliers at this time. The creation of Purchase Orders is not affected, but they are not being transmitted back to MMP.
IT Services is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
RESOLVED: myProgress Hub is experiencing some issues.
Update - Monday, May 5, 2025 - 10:49 am:
myProgress Hub service has been restored.
Original announcement - Monday, May 5, 2025 - Morning:
We regret to inform you that the myProgress Hub is experiencing some technical issues affecting Grad students and GPS staff. IT Services is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
McGill’s Visual Schedule Builder has a new look!
Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) is a tool that allows students to visually organize their courses into their weekly schedule before registering in Minerva.
The most important change? Classroom locations and class instructors’ information are now available when signed in. The new look will make course information and interface elements more noticeable.
Ban of DeepSeek on McGill devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill
This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.
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Dear members of the McGill community,
Phishing scam: shared "McGill University Appointment Notice"/"McGILL University Report"
A targeted phishing email is circulating, asking you to open an attachment containing a fraudulent link to shared documents.
The message uses a variation on these subject lines:
Password reset for McGill Username - Minerva reset password access ends March 26
As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your McGill username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.
Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.
Changes to Signals Notebook and ChemDraw
Revvity, the vendor of Signals Notebook and ChemDraw, is changing the portal used to access this software package. See below for specifics regarding the changes to each software.
Have you spotted these clues in your McGill email?
Attackers, scammers, marketers: these days they’re all taking advantage of AI to generate polished, typo-free content. Figuring out if an email is legitimate has definitely become more challenging. But when you access your McGill email through Microsoft Outlook, you benefit from several extra features that help protect you from phishing.
Keep an eye out for: phishing safety tips
Learn how to use Copilot AI module now on myCourses
Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI tool that can help you write texts, generate images, translate texts into other languages, and much more. Learn how to access this powerful tool and use its main features with our self-paced introductory online module on myCourses. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, as well as a discussion of ethical AI practices, you’ll be well-equipped to use Copilot productively and responsibly.
Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings
IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.
As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.
Do not use Read.AI for McGill purposes
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We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by McGill faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.
The McGill Classroom A/V Instructions application is getting a makeover and a new home!
The Classroom A/V Instructions application is moving to the Browse Classrooms widget on the McGill IT Support website on December 13th, 2024.
Staff Directory decommissioned – Staff to update/review Workday information
As of January 31, 2025, McGill IT Services has decommissioned the McGill Staff Directory. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve security against phishing attacks, and replace outdated technology.
Updates to MyCreds™: Enhanced eTranscript and document Sharing for students!
We’re excited to share new features to MyCredsTM, the platform accessed through the ES Services (Enrolment Services eStore & MyCredsTM) in Minerva, that allows students to securely share documents such as electronic transcripts, custom letters, documents, and forms.
