How to Protect Your Online Data With 2FA
On Jan. 22, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be required for currently enrolled students to gain access to their WMU account and other campus services that require a BroncoNet ID and password. The services will include but are not limited to goWMU, Elearning, and W-Exchange.
Reaching New Heights with 3D Printing
3D-printing at Western Michigan University is changing how students solve real-world problems in the classroom.
Esports Gaming Station Expansion at the University Computing Center
The gaming section of Western Michigan University’s Computing Center Lab recently expanded by four new stations adding up to 20 total stations. This expansion creates more availability for students that regularly practice for competitive tournaments or are actively involved in the gaming community.
Providing Middle School Students with the Digital Toolkit
Last week, the Western Michigan University Office of Information Technology in collaboration with the WMU University Libraries and Department of Geography participated in the 2019 MiCareerQuest Southwest.
The Real-Life Impact of Virtual Reality
In collaboration with Western Michigan University's Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, Kevin Abbott, the director of the virtual reality (VR) development studio and Leah Barton, a student and VR lab manager, successfully helped develop 3D-printed maps that can help people with visual impairments navigate campus.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), celebrated every October, is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that all Americans have the tools they need to be safer and more secure online.
Helping OIT Visualize the Data
Update: Sage Sacket has been featured in Analytics = the future of business, an article in the annual Business magazine.
Learning Glass, a Lecture Capture Alternative
Almost two years have passed since the Office of Information Technology producer director John Mackenzie came across a very interesting lecture capture solution called Learning Glass.
Bronco Review Completes 18th Season
Congratulations to the Office of Information Technology team of Stephen Kettner, Dan Bracken, John MacKenzie, David Evans and Kevin Abbott for recently completing the 18th season of Bronco Review.
WWMT visits Western's Virtual Reality Lab
WWMT's Lora Painter had a chance to stop by Waldo Library and chat with Scott Russell and Kevin Abbott about the one year anniversary of the Virtual Reality Lab. The VR Lab came into being through the collaborative efforts of both the Library and the Office of Information Technology.