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Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.

  • The words "IT Federation" appear on top of a background of puzzle pieces, some scattered and others fitting together.

    Insights from recent IT Federation discussions

    IT staff from across campus recently participated in discussions about IT Federation. You shared, and we listened. Here are key themes of what we heard.

  • Zoom symbol sending out signals across Madison area

    Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis

    Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.

  • Half of an open book merged with half of an open laptop

    Enhancing Online Education summer programs

    Do you teach online or hybrid courses? Learn how to cultivate inclusivity and adopt strategies to create relationships in course learning communities. Webinars: July 22 & Aug. 4.

  • Educause, cyber graduation cap, human working on a computer with a robot nearby

    FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE

    Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include “The Human Edge of AI,” a demo day exploring chatbots and virtual assistants, and how teams are adapting to AI and external pressures.

  • People holding hands with the acronym I&TLC

    Help plan the next Information & Technology Leadership Conference

    We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic IT professionals to help plan our next conference. Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the committee and planning process.

  • 10th Anniversary IT Professionals Conference. Brought to you by and for IT Professionals at UW–Madison.

    Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2026 IT Professionals Conference

    Now available on our YouTube page. Browse the recordings to catch a session you missed or revisit a favorite.

  • Less maintenance, more science

    A workflow built on three toolero functions that address drift structurally: a scaffold that doubles as a maintained source, a context-detection utility that replaces informal path patches, and a post-render hook that…

  • The word "Bauhaus" in the Bauhaus design style and colors - red, blue and yellow

    The Bauhaus & the beauty of useful things

    In the June UW Design Community session, explore the idea of “functional beauty” with a philosopher’s take geared toward designers, developers and writers.

  • A white internet router with four antennas sits on a table amid home security icons.

    Secure your router, secure your data

    Your home’s router poses a vulnerability threat to your network, connected devices and smart home cameras. Learn how to update your router’s password.

  • People forming the shape of a secured lock with tech icons

    Changes coming to Elastic Logging Service

    Elastic, the Office of Cybersecurity’s log management system, is moving from on-premises to Elastic Cloud. Stay up to date on key information and timing.

  • Learn@UW and a sculpture of Bucky Badger

    Learn@UW Newsletter, week of June 12

    What’s happening Honorlock – New LTI version 1.3 Early this morning (June 12), Honorlock rolled out the new 1.3 version of its Canvas integration, which introduces enhanced security features. We delivered notification emails to…

  • UW crest with the word "Communications" in red

    Lauren Bruce named DoIT Communications Director

    With over 25 years of digital communications experience, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. She’ll start her new role June 15.

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