Author: Nick Heynen

Register for ’Coded Bias’ documentary screening Nov. 19

Facial recognition often fails to detect dark-skinned faces and women. Join us on Nov. 19 to see how one researcher pushed for change.

Complete your WiscWeb migration to UW Theme 2.0 by Dec. 31

WiscWeb website managers have less than three months left to migrate to UW Theme 2.0. Check your site’s status and protect your content in the meantime.

Todd Shechter to become Vice Chancellor for IT at CU Boulder

After seven years building the CTO office, Todd Shechter will leave UW–Madison on Nov. 13. Join us in wishing him well as he takes on his new leadership role in Colorado.

Qualtrics retiring Legacy Results⁠-⁠Reports — act before March 17

If you built a custom results page in a Qualtrics report, you must save it or rebuild it in Results Dashboards before March 17, 2027.

Join the conversation on AI in academia

More than 80 students, faculty and staff joined the first AI in Academia Coffee Hour. Register for upcoming sessions for peer discussions about how AI is changing scholarship, research and teaching.

Active Directory Migrations: fall 2026 project update

The Active Directory Migrations Project Team has been working to help UW–‍Madison departments migrate to Campus Active Directory. Here are some recent updates and milestones, plus a look ahead at what’s next.

Find your way around the redesigned DTS Portal

The Departmental Tech Support Portal launched July 29 with a new design. Update your bookmark if needed and find out where to get help.

Call for proposals: Information & Technology Leadership Conference 2026

Share your leadership insights at UW⁠–⁠Madison's annual IT leadership conference this fall. Submit your proposal by Oct. 4.

Join the conversation on AI’s role in academia

Join students, instructors, researchers and staff for AI in Academia Coffee Hour, a five-session discussion series running Oct. 5 to Dec. 3.

Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family

You're already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.