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Help plan the next Information & Technology Leadership Conference
We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic IT professionals to help plan our next conference. Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the committee and planning process.
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Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2026 IT Professionals Conference
Now available on our YouTube page. Browse the recordings to catch a session you missed or revisit a favorite.
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The Bauhaus & the beauty of useful things
In the June UW Design Community session, explore the idea of “functional beauty” with a philosopher’s take geared toward designers, developers and writers.
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Secure your router, secure your data
Your home’s router poses a vulnerability threat to your network, connected devices, and smart home cameras. Learn how to update your router’s password to mitigate this risk.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of June 12
What’s happening Honorlock – New LTI version 1.3 Early this morning (June 12), Honorlock rolled out the new 1.3 version of its Canvas integration, which introduces enhanced security features. We delivered notification emails to…
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Lauren Bruce named DoIT Communications Director
With over 25 years of digital communications experience, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. She’ll start her new role June 15.
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Upcoming changes to Data Classification at UW–Madison
Beginning on January 1, 2027, UW–Madison will adopt the Universities of Wisconsin policy on data classification, bringing clarity and compliance to the way risk is classified.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Recap, recordings & more! 2026 IT Professionals Conference
Catch up on highlights from this year’s conference, then visit our YouTube channel to browse the captioned session recordings.
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Celebrating 2026 ITA graduates
37 Wisconsin high school students will graduate from the Information Technology Academy on June 6. Congrats to this year’s class!
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Let’s talk about IT Federation: Clearing up common misconceptions
It’s natural to have questions or preconceived ideas about a new program or initiative. See what’s actually changing — and what isn’t — as we head into Phase 2.
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Learn@UW newsletter, week of May 29
Cidi Labs summer training for UDOIT and DesignPLUS, updated information on Engage’s new eReader, and several events hosted by CTLM.
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MyUW Forward project update: Phased rollout starts fall 2026
The new MyUW experience will be available to select groups starting in November 2026, with full transition planned for summer 2027.
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UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness & Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
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Notes from the CIO
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What last fall’s listening sessions showed me
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: The CIO Listening Sessions gave me a lot of things: candid feedback, a clearer sense of our challenges and genuine confidence in our community…
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Cultivating resilience: Reflections on tending our IT garden
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: Many of us in IT are shaped and strengthened by the stress of the job. But the most resilient teams are not forged with…
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Connections are the heart of our work
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: My first 4 months at UW–Madison have reinforced something important: People need connections to do their best work. And those connections can come from…
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A month of listening, learning & ice cream
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: As I pass my 1-month mark at UW–Madison, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve discovered about our IT community. And I’m excited to share…
