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Issues Affecting Grade Import from Canvas to SPIRE - Saturday, 2/3

February 3, 2024

Update Sunday, February 4, 7:45 p.m.:

Issues reported on Saturday which affected the grade import function from Canvas to SPIRE should be resolved.
Instructors are advised to carefully double check grades in SPIRE after their imports are complete
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SPIRE Class Schedule Issues Reported - Fri., 2/2

February 2, 2024

Additional SPIRE issues reported affecting Grade Import from Canvas to SPIRE
UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) is aware of issues reported regarding the "Download Class Schedule" function in SPIRE. The Office of the Registrar has confirmed that irregularities with course schedule downloads are only found in the first week of classes.

Planned SPIRE Maintenance - Sat., 01/27, 8 a.m. - noon

January 25, 2024

On Saturday, January 27th, 2024, from 8 a.m. - noon, SPIRE, UMass Amherst's student information system, will be unavailable while Information Technology (IT) performs planned maintenance.

Thank you for your patience. If you experience issues with SPIRE outside of the maintenance window, please contact the IT Service Desk at it@umass.edu or at 413-545-9400.

IMPLEMENTED: Remote Access Software Security Changes - Weds., 01/10/24

January 10, 2024

As of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) reports work has been completed to implement additional security controls impacting remote access to university computers and servers, ultimately requiring users who access Secure Shell Protocol (SSH/SCP) to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) from off-campus, barring any exemptions approved by UMass Information Security.

Planned Maintenance: Network Connectivity Interruption in the Physical Plant, Physical Plant Additions - Wed., 1/17

January 10, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, from 7 to 8 a.m., UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) will perform network reconfiguration in the Physical Plant, Physical Plant Additions.

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