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Blackboard App Outage

At 4:45 p.m., ITS became aware of a Blackboard Learn Ultra authentication outage. This is affecting students’ ability to login to the Blackboard mobile app. ITS is diligently working towards a resolution. Until this is resolved, users on a mobile device will need to switch to a browser, or switch to a laptop or desktop...

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Update on TouchNet Outage

ITS testing indicates that TouchNet is available again, however TouchNet has not yet posted a full resolution. We will keep you posted of progress and will let you know when this outage has been resolved. Thank you for your continued patience. To receive outage notifications by text, opt in by texting DrakeITS2021 to phone number...

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TouchNet Outage

At 2:15 p.m., ITS was notified of a TouchNet outage affecting multiple TouchNet customers. This outage is affecting logins for both students and authorized users. ITS will be monitoring the issue with TouchNet and will post an update once TouchNet releases further information on this outage. To receive outage notifications by text, opt in by...

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Update on Timeouts on Blackboard Learn Ultra

Following the change to Single Sign On (SSO) for Blackboard on November 21, an error was discovered preventing Drake users from remaining logged in. ITS has now resolved this error. To ensure that you have the correct certificate for logging into campus services, like Blackboard, please log out of myDrake (by going to your photo...

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Support Center Phone Outage Resolved

Thank you for your patience. ITS has now resolved the support center phones outage. If you continue to be unable to call the support center at 515-271-3001, please visit service.drake.edu/its to report your issue. To receive outage notifications by text, opt in by texting DrakeITS2021 to phone number 226787. You first need to be signed...

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Support Center Phone Outage

At 7:45 a.m., ITS became aware of Support Center phone outage. This is affecting all calls to the Support Center. Please submit requests for service or technology issues using the support portal at service.drake.edu/its. ITS is diligently working towards a resolution. We will provide updates and will let you know when this outage has been...

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Blackboard change on Sunday– What to do if you see an error message

On Sunday morning, Nov. 21, ITS changed the sign in method for Blackboard Learn, Panopto, and Zoom. You now need to use your myDrake login credentials to access these systems. NOTE: For anyone without a current drake.edu email, you will use your nine-digit Drake ID@drake.edu as a username. Example 123456789@drake.edu. See further instructions at Signing in to Microsoft-connected...

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Sporadic Network Outage Resolved

At 3:25 p.m., ITS learned of an outage resulting in sporadic network access to certain campus services, including some Lexmark printers, some classroom cameras, and the computer checkout Kiosk in Meredith. At 4:00 p.m., ITS staff resolved the issue. If you continue to experience any issues, please contact the support center at 515-271-3001 or visit...