Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr, second from left, congratulates Nicolet student James Wertman during a recent graduation ceremony at Nicolet College. The ceremony honored Wertman and four other inmates from the McNaughton Correctional Center who completed the college’s
The Nicolet College Board welcomed four new trustees and also swore in a returning board member at its recent annual organizational meeting.
New to the board are Scott Foster, Eagle River, Rubie Gauthier, Minocqua, Dianne Lazear, Tomahawk, and Ryan Zietlow, Rhinelander. Returning to the board for
Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud under your name. This serious crime can wreak havoc on your finances, credit history, and reputation. Follow these tips if you believe that you are the victim of identity theft:
So you think you're the victim of a cybercrime.. now what?
You should report the situation as soon as you find out about it. We encourage Wisconsin citizens to report cyber incidents to the Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center (WSIC) by emailing cybercrimes@doj.state.wi.us or by calling 888-324
Today’s mobile devices are just as powerful as any personal computer, so it’s important that you take the same online safety precautions with your smartphone and tablet as you do with your computer. If you’re using wireless technology outside of your home, you should know about the security threats
Nicolet College’s most recent Nursing graduates posted a 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt at the national licensing exam to become registered nurses.
“We were absolutely thrilled when we found out that all of our students who finished the Nursing program this past December were
Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are a great way to stay connected with others, but you should be wary about how much personal information you post. Threats commonly found on social networking sites include the following:
Spam and Online Scams
Every email scam has its equivalent
International travel can open your eyes to new ways of living and allow you to think outside of your "normal." Ocie Kilgus, Nicolet Spanish Instructor, shares how even a seemingly small difference between Guatemalan yards and our own bring new considerations, thought, and respect for beauty:
Phishing email messages are crafted to look as if they’ve been sent from a legitimate organization. They often urge you to act quickly because your account has been compromised or someone is trying to send you money. Don’t take the bait! Their purpose is to fool you into visiting unsafe, yet
It’s more important than ever to “Be Cyber Aware.” But what does that really mean? Simply put, it means thinking through your daily interactions with technology whether that’s checking your email, posting to social media, or shopping online. There’s a staggering amount of our personal information
