Archive for 2018
WiFi Upgrades in the Library
We know that one of the busiest times of the year for the library is coming up soon and in preparation for that we have completed an upgrade of the library’s WiFi network. Not only did we swap out the older access points for the latest model but we also added seven additional access points […]
Windows 10 update for Gustavus owned computers
Gustavus Technology Services has applied an update that may require action on your part. If you see the following message after logging into your Gustavus-owned Windows computer, please complete the following steps. Click on the message when it prompts Under Accounts, click Fix now Walk through and accept the DUO two-factor authentication prompt If you […]
Windows 10 1803 Update
Gustavus Technology Services will begin deployment of the Microsoft Windows 10 1803 update that was released in April on your Gustavus owned Windows computer on November 9th. This update from Microsoft will happen automatically and includes several feature updates and security patches to enhance the security of the computer. Due to the large size of […]
Gustavus Office 365 login system upgrade
The login system used to authenticate Gustavus users to Microsoft Office 365 will be upgraded on Tuesday, October 9th. The new system offers several advantages over the previous system including increased reliability. This upgrade will be noticeable by a change to the layout of the page and the url in the address bar. Below is […]
Wireless Upgrades to Confer / Vickner Hall
The WiFi network in Confer / Vickner Hall has received a significant upgrade as part of our ongoing project to improve the WiFi network in the academic buildings on campus. Last year the building had 13 aging WiFi access points. This summer we replaced those access points with 22 of the latest generation WiFi access […]
Outdoor WiFi added to Johns Family Courtyard
A common request we receive at GTS is to expand the WiFi coverage in the outdoor spaces on campus. As part of an effort to improve the WiFi all around Gustavus, we have installed a new outdoor WiFi access point on the wall between the Courtyard Cafe and the Johns Family Courtyard. So this fall […]
DUO Two-factor authentication enrollment required
Gustavus Technology Services’ ongoing relationship with DUO Security offers all employees and students the ability to enhance the security of their Gustavus account by enrolling in two-factor authentication. A username and password are no longer considered a secure mechanism for authentication. Two-Factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to your Gustavus account by requiring […]
GusMail refreshed interface and new features
Google is rolling out a refreshed GusMail interface and new features to all users starting this month. All users will be automatically migrated to this interface within 12 weeks. If you wish to try out the new interface now, please following the instructions below. On your computer, go to GusMail. At the top right, click Settings Try the […]
DUO Two-factor authentication enrollment
Gustavus Technology Services’ ongoing relationship with DUO Security offers all employees the ability to enhance the security of their Gustavus account by enrolling in two-factor authentication. A username and password are no longer considered a secure mechanism for authentication. Two-Factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to your Gustavus account by requiring a supplemental […]
2018 Commencement Time Lapse Video
Congratulations class of 2018! Commencement is over and you are on to whatever comes next. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate this year and commencement was held indoors for the first time since 2014. But don’t worry, there is a camera in the arena that we used to create a time lapse video of the indoor […]