Kategorie: ‘Announcements’
Corona lockdown in NRW also applies to RWTH Aachen University
Germany does not yet have the Corona pandemic under control: the still rising number of new infections require a hard lockdown from December 16, 2020 until initially January 10, 2021. The RWTH Aachen University is also living up to its responsibility as the city’s largest employer and is switching university operations to emergency mode from Wednesday. Employees will work in mandatory home offices from Wednesday at the latest. Nevertheless, the operational capability of the university’s IT services – especially with regard to online teaching – will be ensured in any case.
![„Lockdown" lettering in front of the RWTH skyline.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/12/Skyline-RWTH-Lockdown-1024x425.png)
As of December 16, 2020, RWTH Aachen University will go into emergency operation.
Source: Own illustration
Christmas mood: Check!
This year everything is a bit different than usual. However, a few traditions should still be observed – of course, respecting the current hygiene regulations. Even if no big get-together is possible, the employees of the IT Center will come together next Friday, December 11, 2020, for a virtual Christmas party.
![Ein Weihnachtsbaum mit goldenen und roten Kugeln.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/12/christmas-tree-1149619_1920-1024x683.jpg)
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Welcome to the RWTH, dear students!
We would like to welcome all students at RWTH Aachen University for the winter semester 2020/2021. Since teaching will be offered online until further notice, it is our special concern as IT Center to support you in your start into the new semester.
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Reopening of the IT-ServiceDesk – Personal Support
Only with an appointment and in compliance with the hygiene measures!
From Tuesday, 20.10.2020, it will again be possible to take advantage of the personal support of the IT-ServiceDesk. The prerequisite for this is an appointment and, of course, compliance with the hygiene measures for protection and containment of the corona virus. All information about the special circumstances, the booking of appointments and the updated range of services can be found in this blog post.
![From Tuesday, 20.10.2020, we will again be on site for you in personal support.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/10/james-lee-c0HH4m75jYA-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg)
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Winter is Coming… and With it Completely New Possibilities: The New Plugins in RWTHmoodle
Yesterday we enjoyed 30 degrees in the sun, but now the first gingerbread is smiling at us in the supermarket. An unmistakable sign that we have arrived in the semester with the word “winter”. It is high time to replenish our own stock of thick socks (keyword: brace yourself). But besides cold and darkness, the winter semester has a lot of great new possibilities to offer, like our three new plugins in RWTHmoodle!
![](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/10/forest-2964073_1280-1024x682.jpg)
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Reopening of Printing Service and IT-ServiceDesk
***16.10.2020. Important note! Change of editorial office: The IT-ServiceDeks of the IT Center will open on Tuesday, 20.10.2020. All information can be found in the blog post about the reopening***
Soon it will be time for the IT Center’s print service and IT-ServiceDesk to reopen for personal contact. Although this is only partially and under certain conditions due to Covid-19, we are pleased to inform you that we will soon be able to support you again in personal contact.
Part of the reopening are the Printing Service at Seffenter Weg 23 and the IT-ServiceDesk at the same location.
![Soon on site for you again! The IT-ServiceDesk and the Printing Service open for personal contact at Seffenter Weg 23.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/10/coming-soon-3008776_1280-1-1024x746.png)
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Like a Breath of Fresh Air… in September
At least for RWTHmoodle this is the case, because the first big update this year is coming. RWTHmoodle will be updated to Moodle version 3.9, including some minor and major changes. Improvements in accessibility, the widely used e-tests and the selection dialog when adding activities are just as much a part of this as minor adjustments to the forum, the grading of assignments and the question collection.
![It's time for an update.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/09/update-1672385_1920-1-1024x466.jpg)
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The exact date for the update to version 3.9 is 09.23.2020.
Curtain up and Stage Clear for IT Center Help!
Goodbye doc.itc! Hello IT Center Help!
![IT Center Help - Here you will find answers to your questions. No matter if it is about eduroam or RWTHmoodle. Find instructions and information easily, fast and comfortable.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/07/ITCH_EN-1024x504.png)
IT Center Help – Here you will find answers to your questions. No matter if it is about eduroam or RWTHmoodle. Find instructions and information easily, fast and comfortable. (help.itc.rwth-aachen.de)
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It is time! We have been waiting for this for a long time and could hardly wait. We have designed, developed, tested, optimized and asked for your feedback. IT Center Help is now officially the new documentation platform of the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University. Here you can find all information about the IT Center Services, instructions for applications for study and teaching and much more.
With the Go Live of IT Center Help we also say goodbye to our documentation portal doc.itc.rwth-aachen.de. For more than six years, we have been providing information about IT Center Services and instructions for you here.
Now we want to support you with IT Center Help on a new page with a modern look and a user-friendly interface in the matter of IT services.