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Strategies & tools to implement a yearlong outreach campaign

In case you missed the last UW Design Community session: Guests from the La Follette School of Public Affairs discussed their Main Street Agenda project, an effort to promote civil dialogue across Wisconsin. Check out the recording and resources.

Getting a new smartphone, tablet or laptop?

It’s the season for big sales and deep discounts. So if you’re scoping out good deals for a shiny new device, follow these steps to enroll it in Duo. Don’t forget: Generate a list of backup passcodes, too!

Change to student access tokens in Canvas

If you wish to use an access token, you’ll now need to request one.

AI at work: A practical guide to using UW’s tools safely

Artificial intelligence tools can help you work smarter—drafting emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas. But when you’re working with university data, choosing the right AI tool matters.

Active Directory Migrations: September project update

A summary of recent updates and milestones, plus a look ahead at what’s on the horizon for the Active Directory Migrations project.

Join our Help Desk team as a support specialist

Looking for a rewarding student gig? If you’re inquisitive and like learning new things, join our Help Desk team as a support specialist. No prior technical experience necessary. Apply by Sep 24!

Active Directory Migrations: August project update

A summary of recent updates and milestones, plus a look ahead at what’s on the horizon for the Active Directory Migrations project.

Beware of scams involving job offers, fake checks

Job scams like this one are on the rise: You respond to an email job offer. Your “employer” sends you a (fraudulent) check that’s too much money, with instructions about how to send back the difference. Take these steps to protect yourself.

DoIT Help Desk resumes normal hours

Starting Aug 24: The Division of Information Technology Help Desk will switch to fall semester hours. On Labor Day, you can reach the Help Desk via phone, chat or email.

Options for using AI in your teaching & course design

Aug 25, noon via Zoom. This Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring session will introduce practical ways you might choose to use AI tools in teaching and course design tasks.