University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: Didier Contis

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.

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 of IT professionals. I’m grateful for all of it.

Didier’s family recipe: Cherry clafoutis traditional French tart

From Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: Cherry clafoutis is a delicious French tart made with fruit covered with a crêpe-like batter. This is our family’s favorite version of the recipe, based on how my wife, Francoise, learned to make it while growing up in Metz, France.

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 hammer and tongs — they are nurtured and grown through mindfulness, care and intentionality.

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 unexpected places.

In memory of Luke Tonstad

We’re sorry to share that Luke Tonstad, a member of our Research Cyberinfrastructure Team, passed away Nov 7 after a tough battle against a rare illness. In addition to being a wonderful coworker, he was a thoughtful individual who brought creative ideas and problem-solving approaches to his work.

IT community: Join CIO listening sessions this fall

Share your insights and perspectives with Chief Information Officer Didier Contis. Your participation will help strengthen the university’s digital innovation and technology services landscape—and build connections across our IT community.

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 info about our upcoming listening sessions this fall.