University of Wisconsin–Madison
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News

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

  • VitalSource

    Engage eReader has transitioned to VitalSource

    This transition comes with some changes. Exploring the VitalSource eReader before classes start can help ensure a smooth experience for both faculty and students!

  • Distance learning

    Learn@UW pre-semester training opportunities

    Join Learn@UW for a series of pre-semester training sessions on topics such as Canvas, Gradescope, Top Hat and more.

  • Zoom symbol sending out signals across Madison area

    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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    Save the date & get connected: events for the IT community

    Mark your calendars for an exciting year with IT Connects! Explore upcoming events, key dates and deadlines. From panels and Communities of Practice to conferences and leadership development, there’s something for everyone.

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    Design Community User Experience Research panel discussion

    Join us for a panel with User Experience Researchers from industry and UW–Madison. You’ll hear about career paths, industry challenges and opportunities, and more. Aug. 27, 11 a.m. via Zoom.

  • Learn@UW and a sculpture of Bucky Badger

    Teaching Tools registration now open

    Learn@UW is holding two sessions designed to help instructors leverage Canvas, Piazza, TopHat, and other teaching tools in their upcoming courses.

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

    FREE webinars & info from EDUCAUSE

    Topics include AI teaching and learning tools; how remote, hybrid and in-person work models impact productivity and collaboration; and insights from the largest AI survey conducted in higher education.

  • UW Crest banner on Bascom Hill in the summer

    Help Desk summer hours

    The Help Desk has adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.

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    Getting started with class email groups

    Instructors and teaching assistants: Class groups let you easily email an entire course section with a single email address. Learn how to activate groups, modify roles, change group settings and more.

  • Online scam

    NEW email scam targeting faculty

    UW–Madison faculty members are being targeted by a new phishing scam. Please be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.

  • Digital Accessibility logo

    Automated accessibility testing: capabilities, limitations & responsible use

    Automated accessibility testing tools are excellent at catching some problems, but creating accessible digital environments also requires human judgment, thoughtful processes and a genuine commitment from everyone.

  • Learn@UW

    Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Aug 14

    What’s happening Canvas – Customizable learner Dashboard On August 15, we will enable a feature which allows learners to customize their Canvas dashboard, by adding, rearranging, or deleting certain widgets. For more,…

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