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Get AI basics with Learn@UW

Are you curious about AI tools, but just don’t know how to get started—or which tools are safe to use? We’ve got you covered in this hands-on workshop. Nov 12, noon via Zoom.

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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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AI at work: A practical guide to using UW’s tools safely

Artificial intelligence tools can help you work smarter — drafting emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas. But choosing the right AI tool matters. Here’s what you need to know to use AI responsibly at UW–‍Madison.

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DesignPLUS: coming November 2025

Beginning November 4, DesignPLUS will be available in Canvas through the Learn@UW teaching and learning suite of tools. What is DesignPLUS? DesignPLUS is a time-saving tool that allows …

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Device Data Analysis: Building the foundation for Smart Access decisions

The Smart Access program is focused on fortifying university cybersecurity. The foundation of this work is understanding the devices that are connecting to the university network. Learn more about the important work and what's to come.

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Your guide to printing on campus

In a (paper) jam and need to print that study guide or poster? 18 InfoLab locations across campus offer convenient evening and weekend hours. With wireless printing now available at most locations, printing your work has never been easier.

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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 10

What’s happening? Engage – Spring ordering period begins October 20 At UW–‍Madison, instructors use Engage to manage and deliver eTexts and digital learning tools (DLTs) for their courses. …

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Strategies & tools to implement a yearlong outreach campaign

Join us at the next UW Design Community session: Guests from the La Follette School of Public Affairs will discuss the Main Street Agenda project, an effort to promote civil dialogue across Wisconsin. Oct 21, 1pm via Zoom.

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Virtual Office Hours with Didier Contis

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

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Strategic design: Building trust through student-centered change

Free EDUCAUSE webinar: UC Santa Cruz Associate Vice Chancellor of Experience Strategy & Design Phyllis Treige shares how strategic design provides a powerful framework for navigating institutional change. Nov 12, noon.

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Microsoft Copilot Chat now available in M365 applications

Copilot, Microsoft’s AI tool, is now available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Learn about the new features that come with Copilot’s expansion.

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Learn@UW tools bring engagement & cost savings to students

Did you know Top Hat saved students more than $1 million last year, and savings from Engage eTexts total $21.4 million? Learn@UW’s academic technology tools lower costs for our students—all while helping them engage with their instructors and course work.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Research Day 2025

Join the Research Cyberinfrastructure team for Amazon web services (AWS) research day on October 21. Attendees can join virtually or in person.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Join us all month to learn tips and tricks on how to protect your online privacy and data.

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