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Final Reminder: Convert to using OpenVPN for VPN by 11/29

We wrote to you earlier that you should start using OpenVPN and not Cisco AnyConnect. Our SSL certificate expires on November 29th (previously we shared Dec 1). Therefore, AnyConnect will not be available after November 29th, so make this switch … Continue reading

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LTS Support on Thursday, Nov 27th and Friday Nov 28th

LTS staff will be unavailable on Thursday, Nov 27th and Friday Nov 28th for Thanksgiving, a holiday that the College observes.  Please see our Hours page for the full schedule of library hours for Thanksgiving Break. [Faculty and staff can … Continue reading

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License Manager Monthly Server Updates – Every 4th Tuesday of the Month

As part of our data security and risk mitigation efforts we are required to update our servers on a regular basis to ensure critical patches are being applied. We strongly advise that you save your work prior to the update … Continue reading

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Possible scam is circulating!

The HD is getting reports of a new scam.  It’s an email with an embedded image that says it’s part of the 150th anniversary (using the logo!) and that you need to update your Duo 2FA by scanning a QR … Continue reading

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11/10/25 6:00AM to 7:00AM: Some applications will be unavailable due to maintenance.

On Monday, November 10th, between 6:00 AM and 7:00AM we plan to perform required maintenance on the Keyserver that manages some software licenses. As a result, the software listed below provided by Wellesley College on both college and personal computers … Continue reading

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Come join us at the Clapp Open House on November 5th!

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License Manager Monthly Server Updates – Every 4th Tuesday of the Month

As part of our data security and risk mitigation efforts we are required to update our servers on a regular basis to ensure critical patches are being applied. We strongly advise that you save your work prior to the update … Continue reading

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KeyAccess Server Downtime on Monday 10/13 from 6AM – 7AM

KeyAccess is a program that manages licensing for some of the software provided by Wellesley College. We will be taking the server offline to perform maintenance. The Wellesley College software listed below will be unavailable on college and personal computers … Continue reading

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Our VPN is getting an upgrade!

To improve our security and ensure a seamless experience, we are moving our VPN services from Cisco AnyConnect to OpenVPN. This change will make our VPN compatible with Duo, our Two-Factor Authentication solution thereby providing the much needed protection. What … Continue reading

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Email Scam from another Wellesley email

We’ve become aware of an email phishing scam that is currently circulating regarding verifying your account. These emails ask you to fill out a form and ask you to provide an “authentication code” which is your password. Upon providing that, … Continue reading

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