Category: IT News

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.

Save the date: Finalist interviews for ETSM director

University employees are invited to attend hybrid presentations on Oct. 14 and 16 featuring two finalists for the Enterprise Technology Services Management director role. Feedback deadline: Oct. 20, 11:30 p.m.

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.

Get involved in IT Federation efforts

Phase 2 offers more opportunities to shape discovery and design. Complete our interest survey to get started, and join us for office hours. First session: Sept. 28, 3 p.m. via Teams.

Paul Benedict named DoIT Chief Financial Officer

Paul brings an exceptional combination of executive finance experience, deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of data-driven decision-making to this role. His first day will be Nov. 16.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security is everyone’s job

Join us during the month of October to learn tips and tricks on how to protect your online privacy and data.

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.

Strengthen cybersecurity skills this October with LinkedIn Learning

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, LinkedIn Learning has created a new resource that helps to build practical cybersecurity skills.

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.

Sign up to make a new IT connection this year

Join I&T Coffee Connections to be matched with new colleagues each quarter for relaxed, no-pressure conversations in whatever format you prefer.