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News
IT never sleeps. There’s always news to share. Here’s the latest from our digital campus and beyond.
Get help with end-of-semester assignments
Software Training for Students provides 1-on-1 help for class assignments, personal projects or anything in between!
Virtual Office Hours with Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Nov 29 due to Thanksgiving. The next guest is Dec 6: Cara Streekstra, living collections manager, Botany Garden & Greenhouse.
Digital marketing trends: Will ChatGPT steal your design job?
Whether you’re a designer, a marketer, or you’re simply interested in how generative AI is transforming the workplace, this UW Design Community talk is for you. Dec 5: 1pm via Zoom.
Stay informed about IT outages & planned maintenance
Is Zoom dragging? Can’t get into Canvas? Check the Outages page for helpful information when services are down.
Join the EDUCAUSE ‘Adapting to the Future’ webinar
In this Dec 9 webinar, explore how higher education leaders can adapt more rapidly to change, opportunities and crises. Also: Build your artificial intelligence literacy with the EDUCAUSE AI series.
Help Desk hours over Thanksgiving break
The DoIT Help Desk will have reduced hours around Thanksgiving, and we’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please make note of these changes.
Winter 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 winter commencement program—and fix any issues. Deadline to update your name for your diploma: Dec 22.
Qualtrics default survey layout changing to improve accessibility
In early January, we’ll change the Qualtrics default survey layout to the “simple layout.” It’s designed for improved usability on mobile devices and enhanced accessibility when using assistive technologies.
Why you should consider being an IT mentor in 2025
Become an IT mentor to make a real difference in someone’s career—while strengthening your leadership skills and expanding your network. Apply by Dec 9 to join the 2025 cohort.
UW–Madison blocks 3rd party AI services for enhanced security
This proactive move aims to reduce risks from unapproved AI bots, like otter.ai and meetrecord.com. If you need an artificial intelligence meeting assistant, please consider Zoom’s built-in AI Companion, which is approved for university use.
Transition to 1Password begins Dec 2
Do you use LastPass? A new recommended password manager is coming, with an excellent track record in safeguarding sensitive data. Current LastPass users will be migrated to 1Password starting the 1st week of December.
I&TLC 2024 deep dive: From cybersecurity to student leadership
Check out some of the engaging sessions and learning opportunities that await you at this year’s free hybrid Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Dec 3.
Campus IT Events
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- December
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- December 18Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCI) Cloud community meetingGain and share valuable cloud computing skills3:30 PM, Online
- December 19