Daily News

posted on Dec. 4: Virus Alert: W32.Goner.A@mm

Computing & Information Services advises there is a virus spreading on campus that is slowing down computer systems. Delete any e-mail with the subject line of "Hi" and the body of the message reads: "How are you? When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you. I am in a harry, I promise you will love it!" The attachment will be called "gone.scr". For information on the virus, go to http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.goner.a@mm.html. Information is also available at the McMaster Virus Pages link. If you believe your computer is infected, disconnect your ethernet cable and contact CIS. For further information, please contact the CIS helpline at ext. 24357. (End of story)

posted on Dec. 3: Term 1 classes end today

Today marks the last day of Term 1 classes for the 2001-02 fall/winter session. Final examinations begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 and continue through to Tuesday, Dec. 18. Go to the Office of the Registrar's Web site at registrar.mcmaster.ca/internal/ examt/ for the exam schedule. Paper versions have been posted around campus. As well, students'personal exam schedules are also available on Mugsi. Click on McMaster Libraries' Hours of Operation for a complete listing of opening and closing times for the libraries during December and early January. Classes for Term 2 begin Monday, Jan. 7. (End of story)