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Google Meets Access Issues
We’ve had reports from a handful of users that some Google Meets are suddenly requiring the meeting organizer to grant access to other participants. While we are not entirely sure why some meetings have been affected this way, we do believe it is the result of the “Quick Access” feature being turned off for that […]
Spring Technology Help
Spring semester has arrived and Technology Services is here to help you get off to a great start. We have staff available to assist you from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.*, Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday. During the lay low period (and beyond) we strongly recommend you first try […]
Updated Website Search Results
Recently, Technology Services updated the search feature on the Gustavus website. Search results will now, by default, be prioritized with more recent results displayed at the top. An “advanced settings” option has also been added to allow users to further refine search results by selecting start and/or end dates. It is hoped that these changes […]
Zoom Recordings and Support
As a reminder, starting Wednesday, December 16, Zoom recordings will be subject to a 60-day deletion timer. Video recordings more than 60 days old will automatically be removed, while more recent videos will be displayed with a countdown that indicates when they will be deleted. Videos that have been removed can be retrieved for 30 […]
Website Redesign Listening Sessions
Technology Services and the office of Marketing and Communication will be hosting a pair of listening sessions regarding the upcoming Gustavus website redesign process. You are invited to join for as long as you desire to share feedback, ask questions, or just listen. The sessions will be held on the following dates/times. Make sure you […]
COVIDaware MN app for exposure notification
Today the State of Minnesota, following several other states, launched a COVID-19 exposure notification app called COVIDaware MN that can be installed on your mobile phone. This app will notify you if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. To learn more about how this app works, its […]
Technology Services Updated Hours
Technology Services will have updated availability starting the week of Nov. 23. With an exception for Thanksgiving, our office will be open and staff will be ready to assist you according to the following schedule: November 23-25, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. November 26-27, Closed Nov 30-Dec 15, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. We […]
Supplemental Technology Requests
GTS has updated their technology request process to accommodate the post-Thanksgiving learning transition. If you are in need of a laptop, webcam, MiFi, or something more specific, please submit your request at https://gustavus.edu/techrequest. Contact Us Phone: 507-933-6111 Email: helpline@gustavus.edu Web: https://gustavus.edu/gts Blog: https://gts.blog.gustavus.edu System Status: https://gustavus.freshstatus.io
About the Website Redesign
Technology Services has begun working with the Marketing and Communication team to refresh the College’s website with a goal of relaunching in spring/summer 2021. While we have been through this process many times before, it is always one fraught with anxiety as we scramble to gather and process input from the community before, ultimately, translating […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Phishing and Ransomware
Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from a reputable source in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information such as passwords or credit card information. It is a tool used to try to coerce people into clicking on a malicious site or to download malicious software such as Ransomware. […]