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Avoid Workday phishing scams

Now that Workday is here, we expect to be targeted by phishing attacks. We are counting on you to help keep UW secure by detecting and reporting phishing attempts. Brush up on some reminders to help you identify red flags.

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The most frequently viewed service pages for the calendar year to date, ordered by number of views per Google Analytics.

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News

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

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Learn & grow with EDUCAUSE

From a chatbots demo day to a symposium about centering accessibility in teaching and learning, take advantage of professional development opportunities from EDUCAUSE.

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Virtual Office Hours With CIO Didier Contis

Stop by Office Hours to meet our new chief information officer! Didier will join Chief Technology Officer Todd Shechter to chat about his first official weeks at UW, and much more. July 18, 9:15am via Zoom.

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Creative strategies for compelling storytelling in academic research

Aug 12, 1pm via Zoom. In this UW Design Community session, presenters from the College of Engineering will share how they turn complex research into compelling stories that connect with audiences.

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Windows 10 support ending Oct 14

After Oct 14, Microsoft will no longer release security updates or bug fixes for Windows 10, and support will end. Still using Windows 10? Learn about upgrade options.

How to avoid becoming a ‘money mule’

Never accept money from strangers. Learn why.

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Gradescope: coming August 2025

Gradescope allows for faster and more consistent grading while also helping instructors give students detailed feedback. Learn@UW will offer training sessions for instructors next month.

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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 11

What’s happening? Learn@UW – Training Schedule set for Fall 2025 In late-August and early-September, Learn@UW is hosting a large array of training sessions focusing on several of our …

Addressing recent name changes in campus services

Some users may have noticed changes to how their name is displayed across several campus services. Users should see this issue resolved by Monday, July 7.

Phishing scam

Is that text message real—or is it smishing?

“Smishing” is a version of phishing, but the message arrives via text instead of email. Find out how you can protect yourself.

IT Professionals Conference. Brought to you by and for IT professionals at UW–Madison.

Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2025 IT Professionals Conference

Now available on our YouTube page. Spend some time revisiting your favorite session or watching a session you missed.

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A heartfelt thank you

A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: Thank you for 7 incredible years of partnership, growth and friendship.

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A secure password is as easy as one_two_three

The difference between a weak password and a strong one may just be a turn of phrase. Learn more about how to select, manage and protect your passwords.

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