Good morning There was an unusually large full moon (blood moon) over the weekend, and in many places around the world a lunar eclipse. It rained in Guelph so no sightings for me – hoping some of you caught a glimpse. What I have been up to since my last update Strategic Planning activities: I […]
Month: July 2018
Happy Sys Admin Appreciation Day!
Today is Systems Administrators (Sys Admin) Appreciation Day. This is a day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the many System Administrators who provide IT support at McMaster. This year to celebrate, McMaster Sys Admins were asked to participate in a fun trivia quiz. Congratulations to Michael Mallon (pictured with Greg Atkinson), a […]
AVP & CTO Update July 23, 2018
Good morning! I returned to work from my week on PEI Wednesday of last week. PEI is an excellent location for a week of relaxation – sunshine, beaches, seafood, music and wonderful sightseeing – if you have not been to PEI I do highly recommend it. My Mom and I stayed in Charlottetown and we […]
NEW! July McMaster IT Strategic Planning Community Session
Did you miss the the June story telling the future event sessions for the McMaster IT Strategic plan? Based on feedback we’ve added a session on July 27 at 10 AM – Noon in LRW 1057! Click here to register for the July 27 event! Background On June 4, 6, 7 and 11 the McMaster IT […]
Save the Date: Connectivity 2018, McMaster IT Forum
Preparations are underway for Connectivity 2018, the McMaster IT Forum. This event will be held on October 11, 2018 and promises be an engaging opportunity for McMaster’s IT professionals to connect and learn about our landscape. I encourage you to save the date in your calendars and share with other IT professionals on campus. As […]
Gayleen, my computer ate my homework!
By Chukky Ibe, MSU President This past year, in addition to other IT-community interactions in my role as MSU President, I had the opportunity to work with the McMaster IT community as a member of the Wireless Network Working Group. I hope it was clear to those who worked with me this year that I am […]
AVP & CTO Update July 9, 2018
Happy Monday everyone! Have you heard of the Big Chute marine railway? I hadn’t before this weekend. I was on a boat in the Port Severn area so able to see this amazing feat of engineering in action – it was really fascinating – check it out! What I learned last week It was a short […]
AVP & CTO Update July 3, 2018
Good morning, everyone Happy belated Canada Day to you all. I hope it was a wonderful weekend. It definitely felt like summer. What I learned last week: I joined in on the University of Guelph presentations on their O365 roll out which Sue McKinlay hosted last Monday. There was really good material about the planning, […]