University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: CIO Updates

News, announcements and other updates from the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Vice Provost for Information Technology.

IT community shares vision for UW’s technology future

A new report presents insights from hundreds of verbal and written comments shared by university IT professionals during during listening sessions with UW–‍Madison’s Chief Information Officer last fall.

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.

Don’t miss your chance to shape IT’s future

Listening sessions give you an opportunity to influence the direction of IT at UW–‍Madison. Insights gathered will help shape Didier’s priorities for the coming year—and you’ll connect with colleagues from across campus who share your commitment to excellence in technology.

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.

Welcome to Madison: IT community’s recommendations for UW’s new CIO

The UW–‍Madison IT community gave incoming CIO Didier Contis a fantastic primer on things to do and places to eat in the campus area as he and his family prepare to move to Madison.

Didier Contis named UW–‍Madison chief information officer

As CIO, Didier Contis will provide strategic vision and leadership for UW–‍Madison’s IT services and infrastructure, aligning IT resources with the university’s mission and goals. He starts July 7.

CIO Lois Brooks to retire

Brooks’ 6-year tenure as chief information officer and vice provost for information technology follows an impressive 40-year career in higher education IT.

CIO Lois Brooks on how UW breaks down IT silos

Lois Brooks, vice provost for information technology and chief information officer, spoke with EdTech Magazine about IT Connects and creating a vibrant, collegial IT community at the university.