ITS Winter Change Summary
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Information Technology ServicesITS Winter Change Summary
ITS accomplished numerous initiatives recently to continue improving the technology, infrastructure, and services supporting you at WPI. Listed below are recent or upcoming changes where you may opt to take action.
For questions or assistance with any of these, or other needs as you begin the academic term, do not hesitate to contact ITS by emailing ITS@wpi.edu or calling 508-831-5888.
Best wishes for a successful 2025 from the entire ITS team!
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Canvas Updates (Jan. 18) |
Instructure will release new Canvas features including:
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View details at Canvas Updates.
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| Workday App for Microsoft Teams (Jan. 8) |
Workday Everywhere gives you the option of performing common tasks via Teams rather than opening Workday separately in a web browser.
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To opt in, add the Workday app to Teams using these instructions (WPI login required). |
| Windows 11 Updates (Jan. 6) | Windows 11 upgrades of ITS-managed computers continue, with over 65% complete. Phase 3 continues this month; ITS will work with individuals to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace hardware that is not compatible. | Please contact the Service Desk if you would like assistance with upgrading your Windows 10 device. |
| ITS News at help.wpi.edu (Dec. 16) |
News now appears on the Help Portal as part of the Halo implementation project.
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Visit help.wpi.edu to view ITS news (bottom left of the homepage). The same items are also visible on the WPI Hub.
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