http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml News and service alerts en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:20:02 -0600 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1433 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 9, 2012 3:39 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> On Saturday February 11, 2012 from 5:30AM until NOON ACCC-Telecommunications will perform an upgrade on the Octel Voice Mail System (ext. 3-9500). All Automated Attendants and voice mail boxes will be down during this period. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> If your automated attendant requires coverage during this time please forward your phones to another number. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Procedure to forward your call: </p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Pick up handset dial 107 (cancelling any previous forwarding) wait for the stutter tone then hang up. </p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> Pick up handset and dial 106 to forward to another number (ex. on campus 106 + 5 digit campus number), (ex. off campus 106 +9 +1 +area code + 7 digit number). </p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> This outage does not affect any Cisco VoIP phones. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> ACCC-Telecommunications apologizes for any inconvenience this outage may cause. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> If you experience any problems please contact Pat Jacobs (<a href="mailto:pjacobs@uic.edu">pjacobs@uic.edu</a>) ext. 6-1016. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <br /> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <br /> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> ACCC-Telecommunications </p></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1433::2012-02-12 21:00:00::2012-02-09 15:39:29 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:39:29 -0600 On Saturday February 11, 2012 from 5:30AM until NOON ACCC-Telecommunications will perform an upgrade on the Octel Voice Mail System (ext. 3-9500). All Automated Attendants and voice mail boxes will be down 1 February 09 ongoing bobg 2012-02-09 15:39:33 1 2012-02-09 15:39:29 Octel Voicemail System Upgrade 1 1433 544367 0 2012-02-12 21:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1431 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Feb 9, 2012 12:15 AM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">The netID activation / password issue has been resolved. <br /> <p> <b>If you experience a service outage...</b> </p> <p> Please report service outages to Network Operations Center, <b>312-413-8080, option 2</b>. You can check current system status by visiting the <a href="http://accc.uic.edu/upreport">ACCC UpReport</a> page. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 7, 2012 12:45 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">Problems have been reported with setting passwords during netid activation. We are looking into it. <br /></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1431::2012-02-09 02:00:00::2012-02-07 12:45:56 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:45:56 -0600 Problems have been reported with setting passwords during netid activation. We are looking into 0 February 07 resolved janet 2012-02-09 00:15:36 1 2012-02-07 12:45:56 Problems with netID activation and passwords 2 1431 0 0 2012-02-09 02:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1427 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Feb 3, 2012 5:20 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">This issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. <br /></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 3, 2012 2:26 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">An intermittent Bluestem problem is making it hard to work with many applications that require authentication. It seems to be affecting RT hardest. You may get an &quot;Invalid Referral&quot; response from the Champaign-Urbana campus - even though your application has nothing to do with UIUC. <br /> <br /> We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as we can. <br /></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1427::2012-02-03 23:00:00::2012-02-03 14:26:28 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:26:28 -0600 An intermittent Bluestem problem is making it hard to work with many applications that require authentication. It seems to be affecting RT hardest. You may get an "Invalid Referral" response from the Champaign-Urbana campus - even though 1 February 03 resolved rogerd 2012-02-03 17:20:11 1 2012-02-03 14:26:28 Bluestem intermittent problem, also affects RT 2 1427 542633 1 2012-02-03 23:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1426 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Feb 3, 2012 2:34 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> We have seemed to have resolved the issue, and will continue to monitor. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 3, 2012 1:46 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p> We are experiencing unexpected bluestem errors on helpdesk, which is affecting RT usage. We are currently looking into a resolution. </p></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1426::2012-02-03 17:00:00::2012-02-03 13:46:22 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:22 -0600 We are experiencing unexpected bluestem errors on helpdesk, which is affecting RT usage. We are currently looking into a 0 February 03 resolved esteban 2012-02-03 14:34:30 1 2012-02-03 13:46:22 RT Bluestem Errors 2 1426 0 0 2012-02-03 17:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1425 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Feb 6, 2012 7:56 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">Work completed successfully and ADSM-1 available. <br /></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 2, 2012 3:23 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">The ADSM-1 backup server will be unavailbale for backups this weekend, from 8:00AM Saturday, February 4, until 8:00AM Monday, February 6. This is so it can catch up on vital housekeeping tasks such as deleting obsolete data. Last week's power outage in SEL damaged a power supply in this machine and left it down for 1.5 days. There was no corruption of backed-up data or of its own database and it has now caught up on all missed backups, but it still hasn't caught up with its internal housekeeping chores -- leaving it overflowing with old data it has not had a chance to expire and delete. If it can complete these tasks before 8:00AM Monday, it will be made available again ahead of schedule. <br /> <br /> This will not affect the ADSM-2, ADSM-3, and ADSM-4 servers, which will continue to operate normally. You can tell which server you are using with the nslookup command on the Server Address from your TSM configuration, in any Mac, Windows, or Unix command line window <br /> <br /> If an emergency restore requirement comes up during the weekend, telephone the ACCC Network Operations Center at 312-413-8080 ext 2 and we can arrange for your restore. Otherwise, enjoy Sunday's football game. <br /></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1425::2012-02-06 01:00:00::2012-02-02 15:23:50 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:23:50 -0600 The ADSM-1 backup server will be unavailbale for backups this weekend, from 8:00AM Saturday, February 4, until 8:00AM Monday, February 6. This is so it can catch up on vital housekeeping tasks such as deleting obsolete data. Last week's power 1 February 02 resolved rogerd 2012-02-06 19:56:48 1 2012-02-02 15:23:50 ADSM-1 down Sat 8AM to Mon 8AM 2 1425 542387 1 2012-02-06 01:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1424 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 2, 2012 12:41 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><div style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> ACCC Echo360 Server Maintenance </div> <ul> <li> Expected downtime: 8PM on 2/10/2012 to 6AM 2/13/2012 </li> <li> Services affected: UICast and Echo360 Lecture Capture viewing </li> <li> Actions: Repair corrupt files/drives on server due to power outage </li> </ul></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1424::2012-02-13 08:00:00::2012-02-02 12:41:52 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:41:52 -0600 ACCC Echo360 Server Maintenance * Expected downtime: 8PM on 2/10/2012 to 6AM 2/13/2012 * Services affected: UICast and Echo360 Lecture Capture 1 February 02 ongoing ddd 2012-02-02 12:42:04 1 2012-02-02 12:41:52 Echo360 server maintenance 8PM on 2/10/2012 to 6AM 2/13/2012 1 1424 542303 1 2012-02-13 08:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1422 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 2, 2012 11:18 AM</div> <div class="originalPost">On February 1, UIC Police learned of an off-campus sexual assault of a UIC student that occurred on January 28. On that date, between 2:30 and 3 p.m., the victim was grabbed at knifepoint on Paulina Street just south of Harrison Street. The offenders threatened the victim and placed a dark hat over her head and eyes, led her to a vehicle and pushed her inside, where she was sexually assaulted. The victim was punched and pushed out of the vehicle and later reported that she lost consciousness when she hit the ground. She was treated at UIC Hospital and is receiving survivor support services from the UIC Campus Advocacy Network.<br /><br />*** UIC Police strongly recommend complying with an armed offender's demand for property or valuables, but RESISTING an abduction if possible, which the victim in this case could not do safely. ***<br /><br />Other security tips:<br /><br />-Be aware of your surroundings. Use all five of your senses to be alert for danger, and when walking alone, don't wear headphones or ear-buds.<br />-Avoid displaying electronic devices on the street.<br />-Try to travel in groups when possible, particularly after dark.<br />-Use well-lit walkways.<br />-On campus, look for the location of the nearest emergency call box (there are more than 1,500 across campus.)<br />-The emergency number for UIC Police is 5-5555 or 312-355-5555, which should be set on speed-dial on your cell phone.<br />-Report crime promptly to police.<br /><br />CPD Area Four Detectives are conducting the follow-up investigation. The offenders are described as follows:<br /><br />Offender 1: Black male, 25 to 30 years old, 5-6 to 5-8 in height, 185 pounds, with a medium-dark complexion and wearing a black hoodie.<br /><br />Offender 2: Black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5-6 to 5-8 in height, 160 pounds, with a medium-dark complexion, wearing a black and blue hoodie.<br /><br />Anyone with information is asked to call the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-8353.<br /><br />Approximate crime location mapped: http://g.co/maps/qrjsb<br /></div> consult@uic.edu News 1422::2012-02-03 11:18:13::2012-02-02 11:18:13 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:18:13 -0600 On February 1, UIC Police learned of an off-campus sexual assault of a UIC student that occurred on January 28. On that date, between 2:30 and 3 p.m., the victim was grabbed at knifepoint on Paulina Street just south of Harrison Street. The 0 February 02 resolved burton 2012-02-02 11:18:15 0 2012-02-02 11:18:13 CRIME ALERT 1 1422 0 0 2012-02-03 11:18:13 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1421 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Feb 2, 2012 12:17 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> We will be postponing this downtime till next weekend. Will create another announcement. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Feb 2, 2012 9:45 AM</div> <div class="originalPost"><ul> <li> Expected downtime: 2/4/2012 at 12:01 AM to 2/6/2012 at 6:00 AM </li> <li> Services affected: UICast Lecture Capture Service (Echo360) </li> <li> Actions: Shutdown server for data corruption repair from the power outage last week. </li> <li> Please download your recorded lectures for local viewing (you will be unable to stream content from the server). </li> <li> Questions and comments can be sent to <a href="mailto:uicast@uic.edu">uicast@uic.edu</a> </li> </ul></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1421::2012-02-02 13:00:00::2012-02-02 09:45:42 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:45:42 -0600 * Expected downtime: 2/4/2012 at 12:01 AM to 2/6/2012 at 6:00 AM * Services affected: UICast Lecture Capture Service (Echo360) * Actions: Shutdown server for data corruption repair from the power outage last 1 February 02 resolved ddd 2012-02-02 12:17:49 1 2012-02-02 09:45:42 Echo360 server maintenance this weekend 12/4/2012 to 12/6/2012 2 1421 542218 1 2012-02-02 13:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1419 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 31, 2012 2:07 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">ACCC successfully completed UICalendar database maintenance within the scheduled maintenance window Monday evening. <br /> <p> <b>If you experience a service outage...</b> </p> <p> Please report service outages to Network Operations Center, <b>312-413-8080, option 2</b>. You can check current system status by visiting the <a href="http://accc.uic.edu/upreport">ACCC UpReport</a> page. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 30, 2012 11:25 AM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p> Last week's power failure resulted in some corruption of the calendar database (even though it's not supposed to). </p> <p> Oracle recommended running a DB repair utility, which we successfully ran over the weekend on a copy of the DB (10 hours run time, do to the large DB size). </p> <p> Tonight we will be running the utility against the production database and we're reserving a couple of extra hours of wiggle room, so UICal will be down 8pm-8am. </p> <p> We apologize in advance for any inconveniences caused by this downtime. </p> <p> <br /> </p> <p> </p></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1419::2012-01-31 15:00:00::2012-01-30 11:25:12 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:25:12 -0600 Last week's power failure resulted in some corruption of the calendar database (even though it's not supposed to). Oracle recommended running a DB repair utility, which we successfully ran over the weekend on a copy of the DB (10 1 January 30 resolved joleary 2012-01-31 14:07:43 1 2012-01-30 11:25:12 UICalendar down for DB maint tonight 8pm-8am 2 1419 541233 1 2012-01-31 15:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1411 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 25, 2012 7:48 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">All ACCC services affected by Tuesday's power outage in SEL have now been restored, including ADSM-1. <br /></div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 25, 2012 11:39 AM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> All Mailserv backend servers are now back up. Blackboard service was available again around 6.45 PM. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 24, 2012 6:40 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">Most services have now been restored. <br /> <br /> The ADSM-1 Backup Server will be down until sometime Wednesday. <br /> <br /></div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 24, 2012 6:19 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> 4 out of 8 Mailserv backend servers are still down. Webmail is up for users not on these servers. Bluestem Authentication is up. Exchange services should be fully functional. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 24, 2012 5:58 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> UIC User Identification Service and shibboleth are now up. Google Apps is now accessible. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 24, 2012 5:52 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> Some Mailserv users are now able to access their e-mail. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 24, 2012 3:18 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p> Several Power Circuits in SEL are down. Many ACCC services are currently unavailable including: </p> <ul> <li> Bluestem authentication </li> <li> Blackboard </li> <li> UIC Webmail </li> <li> Exchange </li> <li> www.uic.edu webserver </li> <li> Shibboleth applications (http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/shibboleth/apps/) </li> </ul></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1411::2012-01-26 18:00:00::2012-01-24 15:18:46 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:18:46 -0600 Several Power Circuits in SEL are down. Many ACCC services are currently unavailable including: * Bluestem authentication * Blackboard * UIC Webmail * Exchange * www.uic.edu 1 January 24 resolved nobody 2012-01-25 19:48:16 1 2012-01-24 15:18:46 Power Outage in SEL - Many Services Unavailable 7 1411 0 0 2012-01-26 18:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1409 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 24, 2012 12:06 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">Blackboard course enrollment data were edited this morning to mark an enrollment &quot;not available&quot; for a student who had dropped the course in Banner. <b>If an expected course does not appear in your course list in Blackboard, please contact your instructor.</b> <br /></div> consult@uic.edu News 1409::2012-01-27 17:00:00::2012-01-24 12:06:29 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:06:29 -0600 Blackboard course enrollment data were edited this morning to mark an enrollment "not available" for a student who had dropped the course in Banner. If an expected course does not appear in your course list in Blackboard, please 0 January 24 resolved bobhyman 2012-01-24 12:06:34 0 2012-01-24 12:06:29 Blackboard enrollment edited for dropped students 1 1409 539518 1 2012-01-27 17:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1408 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 25, 2012 12:57 AM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> RAM upgraded in VMS6. No unexpected downtime for any systems was encountered. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 23, 2012 11:28 AM</div> <div class="originalPost"><img alt="accc logo" src="http://lansoft.cc.uic.edu/images/accc.gif" /> <font color="#000080"><font size="6"><b>ACCC ESD VMware Server Maintenance <br /> </b></font> <b> <br /> </b></font> <br /> <ul> <li> <font color="#000000">Expected downtime: 6PM to 8PM on 1/24/2012</font> </li> <li> Services affected: Connectivity to VMS6 </li> <li> Actions: Installation of RAM in VMS6. All currently powered on VMs have been vMotioned to different hosts. There will be no downtime for production servers. The host will be placed into maint. mode and disconnected from the vCenter server. </li> </ul></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1408::2012-01-25 02:00:00::2012-01-23 11:28:27 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:28:27 -0600 accc logo ACCC ESD VMware Server Maintenance * Expected 1 January 23 resolved ddd 2012-01-25 00:58:02 1 2012-01-23 11:28:27 VMware RAM installation 1/24/2012 6-8PM 2 1408 539105 0 2012-01-25 02:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1406 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 23, 2012 10:03 AM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">ACCC has fixed the issues causing inaccessible voicemail for the VoIP system. We apologize for inconveniences caused by issues on our voicemail servers. <p> <b>If you experience a service outage...</b> </p> <p> Please report service outages to Network Operations Center, <b>312-413-8080, option 2</b>. You can check current system status by visiting the <a href="http://accc.uic.edu/upreport">ACCC UpReport</a> page. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 23, 2012 9:39 AM</div> <div class="originalPost">ACCC is investigating issues with voicemail for the VoIP system. Please continue to check this page for updates about this issue. <br /></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1406::2012-01-23 12:00:00::2012-01-23 09:39:58 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:58 -0600 ACCC is investigating issues with voicemail for the VoIP system. Please continue to check this page for updates about this 0 January 23 resolved gkundu2 2012-01-23 10:03:37 1 2012-01-23 09:39:58 Issues with VoIP Voicemail. 2 1406 0 0 2012-01-23 12:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1404 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 23, 2012 9:30 AM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> All Mailserv users should now be able to access their e-mail. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 23, 2012 9:03 AM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p> Two of the backend Mailserv servers were down and had to be rebooted. They should be back up shortly. </p></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1404::2012-01-23 15:00:00::2012-01-23 09:03:17 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:03:17 -0600 Two of the backend Mailserv servers were down and had to be rebooted. They should be back up 1 January 23 resolved rullfig 2012-01-23 09:30:48 1 2012-01-23 09:03:17 Some Mailserv Users Are Unable To Access E-mail 2 1404 538941 1 2012-01-23 15:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1401 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 20, 2012 4:02 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">Netid Activation is now working.</div> <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost"><p> We believe this issue has been fixed but are waiting for a user experiencing the problem to confirm this. </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 20, 2012 2:44 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">Users are unable to activate netids. We suspect the issue is related to an earlier AITS issue but are looking internally as well. <br /></div> consult@uic.edu Unplanned outage 1401::2012-01-23 22:00:00::2012-01-20 14:44:05 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:44:05 -0600 Users are unable to activate netids. We suspect the issue is related to an earlier AITS issue but are looking internally as 1 January 20 resolved rullfig 2012-01-20 16:02:40 1 2012-01-20 14:44:05 Netid Activation Unavailable 3 1401 538600 1 2012-01-23 22:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1399 <div class="timeStamp"> <div class="update">UPDATE</div> <div class="lastUpdated">Posted Jan 16, 2012 1:06 PM</div> </div> <div class="updatePost">Planned downtime for UICalender was completed successfully on Saturday night. Please contact the Network Operation Center, 312-413-8080, option 2, if you experience any problem you think is related to this maintenance. <p> </p></div> <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 12, 2012 3:21 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><p> The UICalendar server will be taken down for maintenance at 10pm Saturday night (1/14/2012) and should be back up by midnight Sunday morning. We are relocating the database for a storage upgrade project. </p></div> consult@uic.edu Planned downtime 1399::2012-01-17 14:00:00::2012-01-12 15:21:47 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:21:47 -0600 The UICalendar server will be taken down for maintenance at 10pm Saturday night (1/14/2012) and should be back up by midnight Sunday morning. We are relocating the database for a storage upgrade 1 January 12 resolved joleary 2012-01-16 13:07:02 1 2012-01-12 15:21:47 UICalendar Service Down for Maintenance Saturday 10pm-midnight 2 1399 536484 1 2012-01-17 14:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1398 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 11, 2012 12:22 PM</div> <div class="originalPost">A change to Exchange we made on December 16 has been backed out of. This change affects these users: <div> <br /> </div> <div> <div> Outlook Web App (OWA) </div> <div> Exchange Active Sync (Affects iPhones, iPads, and Android-based mobile devices; Blackberries not be affected.) </div> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> OWA now has the old look once again. </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> Exchange 2007 users are not affected by this change. </div></div> consult@uic.edu News 1398::2012-01-13 18:00:00::2012-01-11 12:22:14 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:22:14 -0600 A change to Exchange we made on December 16 has been backed out of. This change affects these users: Outlook Web App (OWA) Exchange Active Sync (Affects iPhones, iPads, and Android-based mobile 1 January 11 ongoing rullfig 2012-01-11 12:22:19 0 2012-01-11 12:22:14 Exchange E-Mail Front End Change 1 1398 535959 1 2012-01-13 18:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1396 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 7, 2012 10:02 PM</div> <div class="originalPost"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We are happy to announce that an extensive amount of work was done in numerous East Side UIC classrooms during this winter break.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">These projects were completed by the LETS group of the ACCC and, where noted, by the Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE).</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Below are some details of the projects that were completed this winter break:</span> <p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br /> The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b>UICast Lecture Capture</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> service was expanded to the following locations: Burnham Hall rooms 304, 305, 308, 309, 317, B6, and Lecture Centers B1 and E1. With these additions, <b>UICast</b> is now available in 37 East Side classrooms, including <b>ALL</b> general-use full multimedia (IML) rooms with a capacity of at least 70 students!<b> </b></span> </p> <p> <b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Power Savings</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Work was done in <span class="apple-converted-space">15 classrooms to install power controllers that allow the multimedia lecterns to shut down overnight to save power and extend equipment lifespans. All rooms with modern Integrated Multimedia Lecterns (IMLs) now have this power saving feature installed! A byproduct of this change is that all IMLs have two power outlets on the side of the lecterns for instructor laptops/etc.</span> <br /> <br /> <b>DVD Playback</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>– Three large lecture rooms (Lecture Centers A1, D2, and D5) had DVD/VCR players added to their IMLs<span class="apple-converted-space">, providing standalone DVD playback to all modern IML classrooms. Additionally, all ADA accessible IMLs (7 total) now have the same equipment layout and interface.</span><b> </b></span> </p> <p> <b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Plug and Play Rooms</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– One last classroom (Burnham Hall 208) with an older generation of plug and play control had its equipment upgraded, now providing the same interface in all 26 Plug and Play classrooms!</span> </p> <p> <b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lecture Center B1</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– The last of the large lecture rooms with an older generation multimedia system received an extensive upgrade over the break! With the help of the OCLE, the flooring at the front of the room was replaced, and the chalkboard was replaced with a whiteboard. From the multimedia perspective, the entire system was replaced with a modern IML with the same interface as those in the other large lecture rooms, and lighting control for the room is being integrated into the lectern’s control panel (as was done in Lecture Center E1 last year). </span> </p> <p> <b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Burnham Hall 305</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– The multimedia system in Burnham Hall room 305 was replaced with a full multimedia system that takes up less space, provides a much better projected image, and is much easier to use<span class="apple-converted-space">!</span> </span> </p> <b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Stevenson Hall</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">- Rooms 100, 119, and 120 received a wall-mounted plasma screen with a DVD/VCR player and a connection for a laptop, to enhance the capabilities of these rooms. Only one classroom in Stevenson Hall (312) remains to add multimedia capabilities! <br /> <br /> <span class="apple-converted-space"><b>Taft Hall</b> </span>– Rooms 300, 301, 304, 305, 313, and 317 received a wall-mounted LCD panel with a DVD/VCR player and a connection for a laptop, to enhance the capabilities of these rooms. <br /> <br /> We hope that all of these improvements help to provide enhanced learning environments for UIC faculty and students going forward. Please visit our website at http://classrooms.uic.edu to view details about all of the general-use UIC classroom environments!</span> <br /> <br /> Thank you! <br /> <br /> Learning Environments &amp; Technology Services<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <br /> Academic Computing &amp; Communications Center</span></div> consult@uic.edu Classrooms 1396::2012-01-27 23:00:00::2012-01-07 22:02:07 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:02:07 -0600 We are happy to announce that an extensive amount of work was done in numerous East Side UIC classrooms during this winter 1 January 07 resolved amarino 2012-01-07 22:02:09 0 2012-01-07 22:02:07 UIC General Classrooms - Upgrades, Renovations, and More! 1 1396 0 0 2012-01-27 23:00:00 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1395 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 5, 2012 10:29 AM</div> <div class="originalPost">On January 4, at 3:18 p.m., in an incident very similar to one nearby the day before, a UIC student was the target of an attempted purse-snatching off-campus in the 700 block of South Lytle. The student was walking south when a silver SUV stopped abreast of her. An offender exited the vehicle and attempted to pull her purse from her grasp. The student held firm as witnesses began to yell. The offender fled to his vehicle without the purse and headed west on Lexington. The student was not injured.<br /><br />UIC Police offer the following security tips:<br /><br />-Be aware of your surroundings. Use all five of your senses to be alert for danger, and when walking alone, don't wear headphones or ear-buds.<br />-Avoid displaying electronic devices on the street.<br />-Try to travel in groups when possible, particularly after dark.<br />-Use well-lit walkways.<br />-On campus, look for the location of the nearest emergency call box (there are more than 1,500 across campus.)<br />-The emergency number for UIC Police is 5-5555 or 312-355-5555, which should be set on speed-dial on your cell phone.<br />-Report crime promptly to police.<br /><br />The UICPD/CPD Joint Robbery Task Force and Area Four Detectives are conducting the follow-up investigation. The offender is described as a black male, 18-25 years old, 140-160 pounds, of medium complexion, with short black hair, and wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans. The vehicle was a silver SUV (possibly a Nissan Pathfinder or Armada) with a black front push bar.<br /><br />Anyone with information is asked to call UIC Police at 312-996-2830.<br /><br />Both crime locations mapped: http://g.co/maps/dvpfv<br /></div> consult@uic.edu News 1395::2012-01-06 10:29:57::2012-01-05 10:29:57 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:29:57 -0600 On January 4, at 3:18 p.m., in an incident very similar to one nearby the day before, a UIC student was the target of an attempted purse-snatching off-campus in the 700 block of South Lytle. The student was walking south when a silver SUV stopped 0 January 05 resolved burton 2012-01-05 10:30:00 0 2012-01-05 10:29:57 CRIME ALERT 1 1395 0 0 2012-01-06 10:29:57 http://accc.uic.edu/news/index.shtml#post_1394 <div class="timeStamp">Posted Jan 4, 2012 9:23 AM</div> <div class="originalPost">On January 3, at 5:27 p.m., a UIC student was the victim of a strong-arm robbery off-campus in the 1400 block of West Lexington. The student was standing streetside when a male subject exited a white SUV and demanded her purse. The offender grabbed the purse, knocking the student to the ground, and fled northbound on Loomis in the SUV. The student was not injured.<br /><br />UIC Police offer the following security tips:<br /><br />-Be aware of your surroundings. Use all five of your senses to be alert for danger, and when walking alone, don't wear headphones or ear-buds.<br />-Avoid displaying electronic devices on the street.<br />-Try to travel in groups when possible, particularly after dark.<br />-Use well-lit walkways.<br />-On campus, look for the location of the nearest emergency call box (there are more than 1,500 across campus.)<br />-The emergency number for UIC Police is 5-5555 or 312-355-5555, which should be set on speed-dial on your cell phone.<br />-Report crime promptly to police.<br /><br />The UICPD/CPD Joint Robbery Task Force and Area Four Detectives will conduct the follow-up investigation. The offender is described as follows: black male, 18-23 years old, 5-10 in height, 160 pounds, wearing a black skull-cap and driving a white SUV.<br /><br />Anyone with information is asked to call UIC Police at 312-996-2830.<br /><br />Approximate location mapped: http://g.co/maps/umfbs<br /></div> consult@uic.edu News 1394::2012-01-05 09:23:48::2012-01-04 09:23:48 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:23:48 -0600 On January 3, at 5:27 p.m., a UIC student was the victim of a strong-arm robbery off-campus in the 1400 block of West Lexington. The student was standing streetside when a male subject exited a white SUV and demanded her purse. The offender grabbed 0 January 04 resolved burton 2012-01-04 09:23:50 0 2012-01-04 09:23:48 CRIME ALERT 1 1394 0 0 2012-01-05 09:23:48