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• New 872 Area Code and 11-Digit Dialing Arrive on November 7

  On November 7, 2009, the City of Chicago will receive a new 872 area code overlaying the existing 773 and 312 area codes. Beginning early Saturday morning, November 7, all calls made within the 773, 312, and 872 area codes must be completed by dialing 1 plus the full 10-digit telephone number.

• Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1

  If you use an electronic calendar, you should check that it accounts for Daylight Saving Time.

• ID & Privileges Office Offers More Than ID Cards

  The ID & Privileges Office (IPO) offers a wide variety of services to members of the University of Chicago community, including University ID cards, library privileges, transportation tickets, passport photos, and library lockers.

• Manage Your Junkmail Account

  Junkmail is the University’s service for filtering spam and viruses for @uchicago.edu email accounts. You can log in to the Junkmail service to manage your account.

• Learn Smart Computing Practices

  Visit our Safe Computing website to learn quick and easy tips for protecting your computer and personal information.

• New and Improved VPN

  The new VPN offers a more user-friendly interface and is compatible with a greater number of operating systems, including OS X 10.6 and 64-bit versions of Windows.

• Learn How to Keep Sensitive Information Safe

  Read NSIT's Sensitive Information tip sheet to learn the safest practices for handling sensitive information.

• Library, Housing, and NSIT Announce New Unified Printing System

  The University of Chicago Library, Housing & Dining Services, and NSIT have deployed a new unified printing system for the residence halls, libraries, and other locations around campus.

• Don't Miss a Beat with RSS Feeds

  RSS feeds allow you to receive personally-delivered updates from your favorite websites as soon as they are published.

• Find the Software You Need

  NSIT's Software tip sheet will help you to navigate the various options for obtaining software for academic or personal use.

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Last updated: 11/16/09