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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Mar 29 due to spring recess.
March 18, 2024UW grads: Here’s how to make sure your name is correct on your diploma
Visit profile.wisc.edu to check how your name will appear on your diploma and the commencement program, and fix any issues you find.
March 15, 2024Digital Accessibility Policy: implementation plan roadmap
The Digital Accessibility Policy aligns with UW–Madison and Universities of Wisconsin policies that protect people with disabilities against discrimination and honors our institutional statement on diversity. This roadmap tracks the implementation of the new policy over the life of the project.
March 15, 2024Join us for ‘CommunITea’
Thursdays, 3:30pm via Zoom. A weekly event for IT and IT-adjacent folks to socialize with peers and connect in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
March 13, 2024Share your ideas at the 2024 IT Professionals Conference
Submit a proposal today to share your insights with colleagues across campus. Proposals due Mar 29 at 5pm.
March 13, 2024Find gaps & share your ideas through service design
Mar 18, 1:30pm via Zoom. At the next UW Design Community session, learn how to apply the service design concept to improve the product, service or experience you want to create.
March 13, 2024Help Desk hours for spring break
The DoIT Help Desk has reduced hours over UW–Madison’s spring recess. Please make note of these changes—and enjoy your break!
March 13, 2024New default access settings for Box shared links
Starting Apr 17, when sharing files or folders in Box, the default setting will be set to “Invited people only.” This change will enhance data security.
March 12, 2024Recycle your old computers and electronics (for free!)
Don’t just throw your old computers, monitors, printers or even power adapters in your household trash. Recycle them safely and securely by bringing them to the DoIT Help Desk.
March 6, 2024DoIT operations core monthly report
The monthly reports offer a broad view of Division of Information Technology operations, intended to enhance transparency and continuously improve our services through data-informed decision-making.
March 5, 2024Preventing internet & phone scams
Scams can on take many forms. The UW–Madison Police Department shares a few of the most common scams reported on campus—and tips to protect yourself.
March 4, 2024What happens to your email & other IT services after graduation?
Graduating this spring? Congrats! Take a moment to walk through the steps you should take before your access to things like email, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Box and Qualtrics changes.
February 21, 2024Enhancing usability with the Digital Accessibility Policy
At UW, we have a legal and ethical obligation to provide equal access to university resources for all. One way we can do this is by ensuring our digital resources are accessible. Accessibility is everyone's responsibility: Learn about the latest efforts in our shared journey.
February 20, 2024Learn to build your resume with Canva
Looking for a summer internship? Have your eye on a dream job? In this free Mar 12 workshop for students, get help creating an attractive resume that will catch recruiters' attention. Registration opens Feb 27.
February 20, 2024Understand & improve the student experience with EDUCAUSE
How can higher education leaders define student experience, and take action to sustain and improve it? Take advantage of UW–Madison's EDUCAUSE membership to dive into these topics—and much more.
February 20, 2024- More IT News posts
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Mar 29 due to spring recess.
March 18, 2024Making hybrid work a great experience for everyone
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: Our IT community has some great, innovative ideas to make our various work modes more engaging and rewarding.
February 6, 2024Looking ahead with optimism to 2024
From Lois Brooks, CIO: The IT community at UW–Madison has much to look forward to in 2024.
December 5, 2023Lois Brooks earns national IT leadership award
CIO Lois Brooks was named one of the Higher Education IT Executives of the Year in the EdScoop 50 Awards for 2023. This award recognizes her work defining the future of technology in higher education institutions.
November 8, 2023Lois Brooks nominated for Higher Education IT Executive of the Year
Voting is open now through Oct 27 in the 2023 EdScoop 50 Awards, where UW‘s Lois Brooks has been nominated for the Higher Education IT Executive of the Year award.
October 2, 2023- More CIO Blog posts