For many years, Panther Analytics reports have been delivered using two reporting tools: Pyramid for visualizations like charts and summarized tables and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for large, paginated spreadsheets of data. In a few weeks, Microsoft’s Power BI will be replacing Pyramid. This article will explain how this change will impact your experience
We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Summer Software Showcase for Staff and Faculty. This updated showcase highlights the latest in innovative tools and explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity in real-world applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tech, gain hands-on insights, and stay ahead of the curve! Event Details: Date: 7/22/25
IS&T’s Classroom Technology team is working on enhancing the classroom technology experience. As part of this effort, Zoom meetings will be hosted directly from the Classroom PC instead of the Zoom touchpanel. Reason for the Change By centralizing Zoom functionality on the Classroom PC, instructors will benefit from an efficient and seamless experience that aligns more
Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is delighted to announce the forthcoming Summer 2025 Technology Workshops. These workshops are set to offer engaging and valuable learning experiences for our faculty and staff. Why Attend? Expert Guidance: Our experienced IS&T training team will guide you through the latest software updates. Interactive Learning: Participate in
As commencement approaches and our students prepare to take their next steps beyond Chapman, we want to acknowledge the excitement of such a big transition. Our goal is to make this process as smooth and supportive as possible, especially when staying connected and accessing essential digital tools. Alumni Email Access Starting with the Class of
To help improve performance, ensure long-term access to older messages, and manage storage more efficiently, the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team will begin to enable automatic archive mailboxes on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, for all active faculty and staff. You can expect to see the Archive mailbox within 24 hours. This change is part of our continued
Recently, a sophisticated scam involving fake checks has targeted Chapman University students. The scammer poses as a faculty member, such as “Professor Chris Bolduc,” and reaches out to students via text. The email based variant of this scam is detailed on the trending email scams page. Here’s a detailed look at how this scam unfolds
We’re excited to announce an important update that will improve how we access Zoom. To strengthen Chapman University’s security and streamline your login experience, starting 5/28/25, we will require Single Sign-On (SSO) for all Zoom accounts at Chapman University. Why SSO? Security and convenience are crucial in today’s digital workplace. Requiring SSO with Zoom offers several
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the security of our systems, the Information Sytems and Technology team (IS&T) will soon send email reminders for the annual password reset to Chapman University’s faculty and staff. Please keep an eye on your inbox for these notifications, which will provide you with all the necessary details
What is AiTM Phishing? Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing is a sophisticated type of cyberattack where attackers intercept the communication between a user and a legitimate website. This allows them to steal sensitive information like passwords and session cookies, even if the user has enabled multifactor authentication (MFA). How Does It Work? In an AiTM attack, the attacker sets