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End your password struggles: Use 1Password

Keeping track of passwords doesn’t have to be a chore. 1Password can help you lasso your current passwords and generate new ones — allowing you time to do things besides banging your head on your keyboard.

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IT never sleeps. There’s always news to share. Here’s the latest from our digital campus and beyond.

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Graduating or leaving UW? Take action before you lose access to your email

Keep in mind: You’ll lose access to your netid@wisc.edu email and other Microsoft 365 data 9 months after you leave the university. Take note of things to do to prepare for this change and preserve your data.

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Level up your finals prep with InfoLabs services

Make the most of your study sessions with InfoLabs. From equipment checkout and printing to specialized software and ample study spaces, find all the tools you need to finish the semester strong.

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Watch for scams targeting faculty

The scammer starts by asking to discuss your work. Then, once a relationship is established, they try to convince you to “invest” or transfer money. Learn what these scams look like — and what to do if you are targeted.

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Meet Google Workspace Studio

This free tool helps you design AI-powered “agents” that can perform tasks for you in apps like Google Drive, Docs and Sheets — no coding required.

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Recycle your old computers & electronics (for free!)

Don’t just throw your old computers, monitors, printers or power adapters in your household trash. Recycle them safely and securely by bringing them to the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) Help Desk.

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FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE

Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include digital accessibility tools, spending smarter in IT, and streamlining video learning across learning management systems.

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Nominate your exceptional colleagues for the 2026 IT Recognition Awards

We work with excellent people who do awesome things. Help your colleagues get the recognition they deserve. Nominate them by May 1.

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UW grads: Make sure your name is correct for spring commencement

Graduating in May 2026? Confirm your diploma name in MyUW Student Center before May 10 — and if you’re in the Friday ceremony, record your name pronunciation in NameCoach by May 5.

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Quick survey: What motivates you to attend IT events?

IT professionals: We want to learn more about the factors that influence you to attend IT events at UW–‍Madison. Is it the content? Cost? Time of year? Take our brief survey to share your thoughts. Your insights will help shape future events. Deadline: May 1.

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Microsoft OneDrive storage quotas coming soon

Beginning April 16, your OneDrive account will have a defined limit on the amount of data you can store. No action needed right now, but you can request more storage if you need it.

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Microsoft will remove Copilot AI from Word, Excel, PowerPoint on April 15

Beginning April 15 Microsoft will stop offering direct access to Copilot Chat within Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. The change will affect a small number of users at UW–‍Madison.

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Learn@UW newsletter, week of Apr 10

What’s happening Top Hat – New Pages Editor released April 7 On April 7, Top Hat transitioned UW–‍Madison to its New Pages Editor. The New Pages Editor empowers …

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