2024 winners of the university-wide Administrative Improvement Awards include a centralized service model for Student Information Systems, redesigned advising for new student orientation, an affordable student housing access initiative and more.
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Complete your 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Learn how to be more cyber secure at work and at home. This is a mandatory annual training for all UW employees.
Sign up to make new IT connections this summer
Sign up by Apr 19 to be paired with a colleague from UW’s IT community for informal 1-on-1 meetups.
Share your ideas at the 2024 IT Professionals Conference
Submit a proposal today to share your insights with colleagues across campus. Proposals due Mar 29 at 5pm.
Have you checked out the new Teams?
The “classic” version of Microsoft Teams will be retired at the end of March. In April, anyone still using classic Teams will be automatically updated to the new version. Learn more about the change and find out how to give new Teams a try.
Microgrants in support of student success in online course content
Apply for a microgrant to explore how engagement with online course content impacts student performance. Deadline: Apr 21.
Virtual training on Git basics & GitLab for researchers
Enhance your version control and code collaboration skills with our free, virtual training sessions. 1st training: Git basics. Apr 4, 11:55am via Zoom.
New default access settings for Box shared links
Starting Apr 17, when sharing files or folders in Box, the default setting will be set to “Invited people only.” This change will enhance data security.
Shape the future at UW–Madison’s Teaching & Learning Symposium
May 16 at Union South. Don’t miss the biggest annual event dedicated to teaching and learning. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future,” highlighting innovative teaching practices and technologies.
Reshaping the Google Workspace service: office hours
Next session: Apr 9, 11am via Zoom. Have questions about managing storage in your Google My Drive or shared drive? Stop by office hours to talk with the project team.