2022: News Archive
Update: Fax Server/AccuRoute Issues
Thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding over the last five weeks. The Document Management Services Team also want you to know that they hear you loud and clear and are doing absolutely everything they can to help resolve the issues the organization is experiencing with the fax server/AccuRoute WebApps.
Paging website upgrade
As of December 7, the internal paging website was upgraded to offer improved access and usability.
For complete information, see the Paging Website upgrade article (Requires login to view content)
Academic Engagement holding in-person office hours December 6,7, & 8
Back by popular demand! The HITS Academic Engagement team is holding in-person/hybrid office hours next week to talk through your IT needs. Join us on the medical campus December 6 & 8 and at NCRC December 7.
Action required for Identity Access Management Oracle database (IDTP) migration from Gold to Platinum Infrastructure by December 10
This message is intended for HITS staff whose applications/processes that use Identity Management Oracle database (IDTP).
Nursing training curriculum mistakenly sent to ALL Michigan Medicine users
Early on November 19, 2022, a Cornerstone Learning assignment for the NURSING - Moderate Sedation and EtCO2 Monitoring - Biennial Recurrence (NURS-C70011) curriculum was accidentally sent to ALL Michigan Medicine users.
Important security advisory–Unexpected confirmation emails
SUMMARY: U-M community members have reported receiving unexpected confirmation emails from email newsletters and listservs for which they did not subscribe.
Cornerstone Learning – A few reminders to help you be more successful
Since MLearning was replaced by Cornerstone Learning on Nov. 7, the new system has welcomed more than 7,000 unique visitors, and users have already successfully completed more than 13,000 online courses.
Cornerstone Learning is now live!
MLearning has been permanently retired to make way for Cornerstone Learning – a more modern, cloud-based platform designed with the needs of Michigan Medicine users in mind.
Reminder: MLearning is now retired! Cornerstone Learning goes live on Monday, November 7
MLearning has been retired. Its replacement – Cornerstone Learning – is scheduled to go live at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, November 7.
ALERT: Patch OpenSSL versions 3.0 or later for critical vulnerability starting Nov. 1
This message is intended for U-M IT staff who are responsible for university systems running OpenSSL 3.0 or later.
So long, MLearning. Hello, Cornerstone Learning! Plan now for blackout period (Nov. 3-7), learn where to find resources + support
MLearning will retire for good on Thursday, November 3. Cornerstone learning will go live on Monday, November 7.
Reminder: "Own Your Upgrade!" Annual Microsoft Windows updates continue through early November
The 2022 cycle of Microsoft Windows updates are underway and will continue through early November.
Reminder: MLearning to be retired, replaced by Cornerstone Learning in early November
Early this November, MLearning — the system Michigan Medicine has long used to manage and deliver required and optional learning opportunities — will be retired and replaced by Cornerstone Learning
ADVISORY: Update Microsoft products for zero-day vulnerability
This message was sent to U-M IT groups on Friday, September 16, 2022. It is intended for U-M IT staff who are responsible for university computers with Microsoft products installed, and it applies to both UM-owned and personally-owned devices.
Profiles in IT: Douglas Adams—Driven problem solver
Doug Adams uses his strong empathy and design skills to create a better experience for HITS users results in a better experience for HITS customers as well as employees.
ALERT: Update Chrome and Edge browsers to fix security vulnerability
Update Chrome and Edge as soon as possible. A Chrome update patches a high-severity vulnerability.
“Own Your Upgrade!” Annual Microsoft Windows updates happening now through early November
It’s that time of year again … the 2022 cycle of Microsoft Windows updates is now underway.
"So long, MLearning." Cornerstone Learning coming this November!
MLearning will be retired this November and replaced with Cornerstone Learning – a more modern, feature-rich platform designed with users in mind.
Help Me Now and UH South Paging Services Offices closed on Labor Day
HITS walk-up support will be closed on Monday, September 5.
NOTICE: Increase in student job scams at start of fall term
Scammers are impersonating faculty, U-M departments or other institutions by using sophisticated-looking emails that offer jobs in return for favors.
Michigan Medicine named one of state's top employers
Forbes and Statista recognize Michigan Medicine as one of the state's top employers.
ADVISORY: Apply Apple security updates for multiple products
This message was sent to U-M IT groups on Friday, 8/19/22. is intended for U-M staff who are responsible for managing or are using any Apple devices, including mobile devices, and it applies to both UM-owned and personally-owned devices.
Michigan Medicine Takes Steps To Bolster Security On CoreImage Devices
CoreImage Windows users will follow a new process when requesting admin rights.
Citrix Workspace upgrade begins Monday, August 10
Starting Wednesday, August 10 through Thursday, August 25 Citrix Workspace (used to access MiChart) will be upgraded to a new version. Citrix Workspace is used to access Michigan Medicine-hosted applications, such as MiChart, on CoreImage computers/devices.
Now accepting applications: Apprenticeship program for aspiring IT professionals
An apprenticeship program created in partnership with the State of Michigan, Michigan Medicine and Washtenaw Community College seeks aspiring information technology professionals.