A faster & more secure wireless network: eduroam
When you use “open” networks like UWNet or free Wi-Fi in public places, others can view or steal your wireless traffic. Set up an account to use eduroam — UW–Madison’s secure wireless network.
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News
Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.
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Tricks, treats & traps: Avoiding nightmare patterns in UX
Learn from professor Leah Ujda as she unmasks the world of dark patterns — from corporate maneuvering to unintentional “grey patterns” hiding in campus software. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
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Introducing the UW–Madison Zero Trust Framework
The Zero Trust Framework illustrates how the Smart Access program will advance cybersecurity capabilities at UW–Madison.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Improving security: Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN
Starting November 11, people using WiscVPN will receive device compliance notifications if their connected device is not in compliance with WiscVPN standards. Learn more.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 9
Canvas Learning Continuity tests, Atomic Assessments updates, Honorlock improvements, Engage ordering period
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Digital Scholarship Hub events: Guest speakers, workshops & more
Featured topics include data mishap stories for an upcoming zine, AI’s impact on society, how text becomes computational data, and artists expanding technological boundaries through augmented reality.
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Join the conversation on AI in academia
More than 80 students, faculty and staff joined the first AI in Academia Coffee Hour. Register for upcoming sessions for peer discussions about how AI is changing scholarship, research and teaching.
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Qualtrics retiring Legacy Results-Reports — act before March 17
If you built a custom results page in a Qualtrics report, you must save it or rebuild it in Results Dashboards before March 17, 2027.
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Todd Shechter to become Vice Chancellor for IT at CU Boulder
After seven years building the CTO office, Todd Shechter will leave UW–Madison on Nov. 13. Join us in wishing him well as he takes on his new leadership role in Colorado.
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Save the date: Finalist interviews for ETSM director
University employees are invited to attend hybrid presentations on Oct. 14 and 16 featuring two finalists for the Enterprise Technology Services Management director role. Feedback deadline: Oct. 20, 11:30 p.m.
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Find your way around the redesigned DTS Portal
The Departmental Tech Support Portal launched July 29 with a new design. Update your bookmark if needed and find out where to get help.
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Get involved in IT Federation efforts
Phase 2 offers more opportunities to shape discovery and design. Complete our interest survey to get started, and join us for office hours. First session: Sept. 28, 3 p.m. via Teams.
Campus IT events
October
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October 16
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October 19
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October 20Active Listening as a Leadership Strengthpresented by IT Leadership Development in partnership with the Campus Supervisors Network10:00 AM, Online
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October 29
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October 29
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October 30
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October 30
November
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November 2Smart Access Office Hours: Device Compliance NotificationsOffice hours for better understanding device compliance notifications, which will be enabled for WiscVPN users on Nov. 111:00 PM, Online