Spring Newsletter

For articles regarding our Windows 7 transition, Chubb Card Access and more, please see our latest newsletter. more »

Moving to Windows 7

Windows XP is reaching the end of its lifecycle so we are moving to Windows 7.  more »

SAS 9.2 and 9.3 License Renewal

The license renewals for SAS 9.2 and 9.3 are now available. The previous license expires June 1st.  more »

IBM SPSS Statistics 21 and AMOS 21

The IBM SPSS and AMOS 20 licenses will expire May 31, 2013. You must upgrade to the new version for continued functionality. more »

Matlab 2012b Now Available

Matlab 2012b is now available for use on the SSC Network from the SSC Network menu. more »

Stata 12.1 Now Available

Stata 12.1 is now available for use on the SSC Network from the SSC Network menu. more »

Social Science Building Card Access

The perimeter doors of the Social Science Centre (SSC) are being converted to the Chubb Card Access system. See more for details and maps of the active doors on each level.   more »

Java Vulnerability

There have been recent news reports about serious vulnerabilities in Java and users have been advised to disable Java in their browsers.  This is not necessary at Western. more »

New Computer Scam

There is a new computer scam that freezes your screen and demands a $100 ransom. more »

SigmaPlot 12.0 Available - Upgrade Recommended

SigmaPlot 12.0 is now available for installation from the SSC Network. The old version of SigmaPlot and SigmaStat will expire shortly. more »

Dropbox Users Important Notice

A new feature in Dropbox is causing excessive traffic on the SSC Network. This feature needs to be disabled. more »