Monthly Archives: February 2021

Don’t get blocked! Update your internet browser today

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Don’t get blocked! Update your internet browser today

Updated: 6/22/2021

Information Security regularly blocks outdated browser versions that expose the UTSW network and computer systems to harmful malware infections and data theft. To ensure our computer systems and data are safe from cyberattacks, the following out-of-date internet browser versions will be blocked, effective June 24 (Safari will not be affected):

  • Chrome – Version 83 and older
  • Firefox – Version 76 and older

Turn on automatic updates for your browser to receive the latest security fixes or learn how to update your browser manually:

For assistance, contact your department tech, ServiceDesk, or Information Security.

UTSW Women & Allies BRG announces March Book Club title and virtual discussion sessions

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“Leadership is not about titles or the corner office. It’s about the willingness to step up, put yourself out there, and lean into courage. The world is desperate for braver leaders. It’s time for all of us to step up.”

—Brené Brown

The UT Southwestern Women & Allies BRG Book Club Subcommittee is excited to announce the Women’s Month Celebration Book Club pick! The book they will be discussing is Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. There will be two hosted book discussion date/time options:

Please click the links above to register in advance for the date/time of your choice. A copy of Dare to Lead can be found at several libraries in the Metroplex, and additional resources (podcast, assessment, workbooks, etc.) may be found on Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead website.

For questions regarding Book Club, please contact Whitley.Anders@UTSouthwestern.edu.

Having trouble accessing an article we subscribe to?

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We have had reports of clients unable to access certain articles available in our collection when using EZproxy and VPN. The EBSCO platform has also had access issues reported. While we are in the process of updating EZproxy, and evaluating the issues reported. Here are some recommendations during this transition:

  • Use Desktop VPN (this link goes to the UTSW Information Resources internal site page) vs. browser-based Pulse Secure Connect, which you initiate when logging into MyUTSW.
  • Make sure your Desktop VPN is the current version. (Older versions have been problematic with some of our resource platforms).
  • Make sure your browser(s) are updated to their current versions. Some platform upgrades do no support earlier browser versions like Internet Explorer.

EBSCO Article Retrieval Issues

EBSCO is going through a security upgrade during the next couple months. Using the “open the page in a new window” yellow bar (see image below) is necessary for accessing these articles. If you are having trouble, look for the yellow bar link in the center at the top of your browser.

Please report any issue with article retrieval to Liberesources@utsouthwestern.edu with the citation information.

We apologize for any inconvenience and are doing our best to fix the issue.