Moving IT Forward: Insights from the 2025 CIO Listening Sessions

IT community shares vision for UW’s technology future

A new report presents insights from hundreds of verbal and written comments shared by university IT professionals during during listening sessions with UW–‍Madison’s Chief Information Officer last fall.

News

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

i2i Program: empowering educators through data-informed teaching

Turn Insights into Impact, apply to the i2i Program today

The Insights to Impact (i2i) Program helps instructors transform data into actionable strategies. Apply today and join a community of like-minded and committed educators. Early-bird deadline is Monday, April 6.

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Mid-semester training opportunities from Learn@UW

Instructors are invited to attend two mid-semester training courses in Canvas: final grading and preparing for next semester. Both presentations are free and offered online.

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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis

Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our Chief Information Officer.

i2i Program: empowering educators through data-informed teaching

From data to teaching and learning impact: How i2i empowers instructors to elevate learning

The Insight to Impact (i2i) Program will start taking applications soon for the 2026-2027 season. Learn more about this important program and how it can impact your work in higher education.

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Finding ‘Meaning in the Metrics’

The 7th annual Data Science Research Bazaar is for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or just starting your journey. Can’t make the Mar 19 bazaar? Additional events take place throughout March and April.

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Help 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!

Learn@UW

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Feb 27

What’s happening Canvas – Emerging AI features You may be hearing about new Canvas features released under the umbrella name IgniteAI. IgniteAI is a new Canvas feature line …

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Device compliance data update: what we’re seeing in VPN Audit Mode

Read time: 3–4 minutes Earlier this year, Smart Access shared that we would begin reviewing VPN device data to better understand the security posture of devices connecting to …

IT Support Symposium

Register now for the 2026 IT Support Symposium

Build the connections that make your work easier at our annual half-day event for staff in IT support roles. Registration closes Mar 20 and space is limited, so grab your spot today!

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Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot & Google Gemini

Get AI basics with Learn@UW in these one-hour virtual workshops: Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 16 & Apr 30.

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Honor a colleague who raises the bar

Do you know someone who continually goes above and beyond in the intelligent use of technology in higher education? Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize changemakers in the 2026 EDUCAUSE Awards. Nomination deadline: Mar 27.

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FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE

Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include building a personal brand, collaborative cybersecurity, and strategies to foster cooperation: “People Usually Don’t Get Along, and What IT Leaders Can Do About It.”

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