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IT News
SpectrumU going away for faculty, staff & students
Effective Jul 1, UW–Madison will no longer offer SpectrumU to all faculty, staff and students on campus.
Vishing be vanquished
Vishing scams (phishing over the phone) cost Americans millions every year. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself against these convincing scams.
Planned Event Management Service outage: Jun 24
The UW–Madison Event Management Service will undergo a 1-day service outage as part of a planned upgrade. The EMS application underlies everything from Today in the Union (T.I.T.U) to study room reservations at UW–Madison’s libraries.
Sign up for 2024-25 IT leadership programs
Applications are now open for the IT Leaders Program and Lead From Where You Are for 2024‑25. Apply by Jun 21. Have questions about the programs or application process? Stop by virtual office hours to speak with a steering committee member. Office hours: Jun 17, 2pm via Teams.
Reshaping the Google Workspace service roadmap
Get the latest on changes to My Drive, shared drives and service accounts.
Meet the 2024 IT Recognition Awards winners
Now in their 5th year, IT Recognition Awards recognize the dedication, innovation and impact of the university’s information technology staff.
Next-gen UW Theme will bring modern editing experience to campus websites
Starting in 2025, the new UW Theme will introduce the user-friendly WordPress Gutenberg editor to UW websites.
Watch recordings from the IT Professionals Conference
The hybrid conference on May 30 and 31 featured thought-provoking IT-focused sessions, the IT Recognition Awards, and a keynote address by Joe Sanfelippo.
Take a look inside UW’s 175th anniversary campaign
Join the next UW Design Community session to learn about UW’s 175th anniversary campaign—including branding strategy, a comprehensive website rollout and representing rich history. Jun 13, 11am via Zoom.