Improving security: Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN
Starting Nov. 11, WiscVPN users will receive device compliance notifications if their connected device does not meet WiscVPN standards. Learn about the change and what to do if you get a notification.
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News
Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.
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DoIT Help Desk hours over Thanksgiving recess
The DoIT Help Desk has reduced hours Nov. 26 to 29. Check the schedule to plan ahead.
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Getting a new smartphone, tablet or laptop?
It’s the season for big sales and deep discounts. If you’re scoping out good deals for a shiny new device, follow these steps to enroll it in Duo.
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Box Sync to reach end of life Dec. 1
Users should switch to Box Drive, which offers a faster, smarter and more secure way to access your cloud content — directly from your desktop.
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NetID Login now available in Claude — what it means for your account
Choose “Continue with SSO” to sign in to Claude with your UW–Madison NetID. Your existing account, chat history and subscription stay the same.
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Digital accessibility & purchasing processes
If you’re purchasing digital tools or electronic resources, they must undergo an accessibility review. Learn more about the change and what you need to do.
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FREE webinars & info from EDUCAUSE
Webinar topics include a framework to strengthen campus security awareness; top issues facing higher education; key trends and opportunities for higher ed IT staff; and sustainable accessibility best practices.
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Microsoft Copilot Premium now available for departments to purchase
Departments can buy licenses that add Microsoft’s AI assistant to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams and connect it to your email, files and calendar.
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Students: shoot your shot with Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge
Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge provides a platform for UW–Madison students and staff to showcase their creative data visualization skills.
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Digital accessibility update: Kaltura
English-language videos now have auto-applied human-generated captions and computer-generated audio descriptions in Kaltura.
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Registration is open for the 2026 Information & Technology Leadership Conference
The conference will be on Dec. 7 at the Health Sciences Learning Center and streamed online. Register by Nov. 23 to attend in person.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Next office hours: Nov. 20, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Promoting resilience in you & your team
Nov. 18, 3 p.m. via Zoom. Join facilitators Rich Gassen and Theresa Kim for a virtual workshop exploring strategies to build personal resilience and foster it across your team.
Campus IT events
November
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November 16
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November 16
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November 17
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November 18Promoting Resilience in You and Your Teampresented by IT Leadership Development in partnership with the Campus Supervisors Network3:00 PM, Online
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November 19
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November 19
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December
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December 10
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December 11