Hamline account information (including Groupwise, Novell, and Netmail) is now driven by Banner. This allows the account to be created and maintained automatically, with minimal intervention on our part.
The system uses the format yourfirstname middleinitial. lastname to put your name in the directory. For example, if your name is John Watson Smith, your name would be listed as John W. Smith.
If the you set up a nick name, then the system uses nickname lastname. For example, if your nickname was "Johnny", then your name would be listed as Johhny Smith.
If you want to change your preferred first name (nickname), you can do so through Piperline. Go to http://www.hamline.edu/piperline.html
You need to log in to the secure area. If you don't know your user id or pin, you can contact Human Resources if you are a staff member, or Student Administrative Services if you are a student.
Once you log in, click on personal information, then click on directory profile. Towards the bottom of the page there should be a entry for your nickname, and a link to change your nickname (preferred firstname). Go ahead and make the change, and the next day the Groupwise system should be automatically updated with the correct information.
Need more help? Please contact the Help Desk by email or by phone at 651-523.2220
