In this month's Canvas Plus, we highlight upcoming workshops, along with updated integrations for PlayPosit and Macmillan, and new tools and features for Copyleaks and Cidi Labs. https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2025/12/11/copy-canvas-plus-december-2025-edition/

As we wrap up the term, we would like to remind you that starting next spring, Microsoft Authenticator will be the primary MFA for SMU, but you don’t have to wait. You can take advantage of the features today! https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2025/12/19/microsoft-authenticator-default-mfa-spring-2026/

We just want to remind you to stay aware during this season as cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to trick busy students, faculty, and staff with too-good-to-be-true deals, fake charity solicitations, and realistic phishing emails. https://ow.ly/fiAm50XMBBp
#SecureTheSeason

Our latest Training Insider has just arrived. We’ve prepared a special holiday QuickTip on using Adobe Express, answered questions in the Staff Mailbag, discussed the basics of Copilot Agents, plus a preview of our Spring training schedule. https://www.smu.edu/oit/training/training-insider/2025-11

Just a reminder. The IT Help Desk will have adjusted hours during the University’s Thanksgiving Break. https://ow.ly/kGaQ50XxRGB

Our latest newsletter highlights our 2025 Progress Report, the new Cyber Champions, opportunities provided for our interns, and an interview with the Microsoft Authenticator Adoption Project team, along with a few other updates. https://www.smu.edu/oit/stayinformed/newsletter/2025-11

Did you know that SMU is among a select group participating in testing Canvas Ignite? We will explore how intelligent AI tools can assist with everyday teaching tasks & provide insight into how AI can enhance learning. https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2025/10/22/faculty-help-shape-future-ai-teaching/

Over the past year, we have made a concerted effort to provide practical, work-ready skill development opportunities for SMU students by investing significant time and mentorship in creating structured graduate internship projects and hands-on technical roles. https://ow.ly/rPgy50Xt6H5

Thank you for everyone that attended our #SMUCyberFair yesterday. Don't forget to have all your activities in the #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Challenge entered before October 31 — every activity counts! https://ow.ly/MnZa50XkFvL #smu

Did you know that SMU is among a select group of institutions testing the new Canvas Ignite Agent? This AI-powered feature is designed to support instructors within the Canvas LMS with everyday teaching tasks. Find out how you can engage with #IgniteAI. https://ow.ly/cAnC50XiOyz #smu

It looks like multiple cloud services are experiencing worldwide issues, including Microsoft Azure and AWS. Most of our services are working normally, but some interruptions may occur.

https://blog.smu.edu/status/2025/10/29/cloud-services-outages-identified/

Today is the day! Join us at 2 p.m. for the SMU Cyber Fair in Moody Atrium for hands-on activities, live demos, food, Wellpower points, and your last chance to earn points and win other small prizes.

✅ Check in at the event to earn points and win prizes!
https://smu360.smu.edu/rsvp?id=389876

The Academic Technology Service Directors are a critical part of SMU OIT's mission to serve faculty in meeting their technology needs. We’ve recently had some changes and exciting news from our ATSDs, and we’d like to share it with the #smu community. https://ow.ly/3VHe50XiNpM

This week's Cybersecurity Awareness Month Challenge is the Cyber Fair — The Grand Finale!

Join us for the #SMU Cyber Fair for hands-on activities, live demos, food, Wellpower points, and your last chance to earn points and win other small prizes.

https://smu360.smu.edu/rsvp?id=389876

Good #cybersecurity isn’t just about spotting scams — it’s about building daily habits that keep you, your family, and the SMU community safe.

Find our how you can carve out time for cyber safety in this week's Cybersecurity Awareness Month update.

https://ow.ly/XJfw50XiM5e #smu

We are pleased to announce the publication of this year’s Progress Report. This report provides an inside look at many of the achievements and collaborations within SMU OIT during the past academic year. https://ow.ly/nZzk50XiBBN #smu

Just a reminder that this week's Cybersecurity Awareness Challenge is Report the Phish.🎣 #challengechallenge" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2025/10/21/cybersecurity-awareness-month-spot-scams/#challenge Can you spot one in your email? If you see one, use the Report button and then select "Report Phishing."

Students, we know your scheduled is busy and things might come up to where you might need to move or cancel your MOS certification exam. Luckily it is pretty easy. Just follow the prompts on https://www.smu.edu/oit/training/certification/cancel-exam and you can reschedule your exam in minutes.

It's not just you this morning! An AWS outage is affecting many services, including our friends at Canvas. https://blog.smu.edu/status/2025/10/20/canvas-aws-outage/

Did you know you can now use Microsoft Authenticator and replace Duo Security for most, if not all, of your multi-factor authentications for @SMU services. Plus, you can even enable passkeys to streamline your sign-in experience. Find out more:
https://ow.ly/7Xxz50Xa5jI #smu

Be sure to join us this Wednesday, October 15, 2025, for the SMU HR Fair on the lower level of Hughes-Trigg Student Center. Find out what is going on with SMU OIT and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
https://ow.ly/p6Gb50Xa4Tf #smuhrfair

We have already enrolled over 185 staff members in our AI Operation Copilot Bootcamp. Find out how they have started completing the challenges and improving their workflow by harnessing the power of #MicrosoftCopilot. https://ow.ly/NYaW50Xa5wm #smu

Our latest newsletter features an invitation to a new 2FA solution, a reminder that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we have games and prizes. We also check in with our Al Bootcamp, meet our Web Application Services team, and explore the new !o! Lab.
https://ow.ly/nEkW50X8T2l

The Internet of Things (IoT) lab has opened a new studio to provide even more resources for serving SMU researchers, faculty, students, artists, and now, our entrepreneurs across campus. Check out how the new IoT Lab expands interdisciplinary creativity. https://ow.ly/3neY50X8O79

This month in Canvas Plus, we'll share two updates to Canvas' grading settings, as well as a Panopto enhancement and some exciting updates for Respondus LockDown Browser. https://ow.ly/bMrn50X8O1e