Category: IT News

UW IT professionals take top spot in university-wide satisfaction rankings

With a stellar 4.08 rating on a 5-point scale, IT not only topped the charts but also showed steady improvement from its already strong performance of 3.98 in 2022.

Cybersecurity Awareness Training registration closes June 14

Cybersecurity Awareness Training will be unavailable between June 14 and Aug 15. If your annual training requirement falls within that window, plan to take the training now.

New Webex service: Webex Events

Whether you’re organizing a workshop, a conference, or a student event, Webex Events offers the tools you need to deliver professional and engaging experiences. Learn more about the new service and its key features.

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.

Register now for the 2025 IT Professionals Conference

Register by May 14 to attend the conference in person at the Pyle Center on May 29 and virtually on Zoom on May 30. Virtual-only registration will remain open throughout the conference.

UW–‍Madison’s 1st IT Support Symposium connects tech professionals

83 IT professionals from 38 departments across the university descended on the Memorial Union last week for a half-day of collaborative discussions and networking opportunities focused on creating new connections between departments.

4/22 Phishing alert: subject line “URGENT: All Staff Meeting Invitation”

Another Zoom phishing scam targeting UW–‍Madison: The email resembles an invitation to a meeting with the chancellor. Learn how to protect yourself from this and similar phishing attempts.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of April 18

What’s happening? HelioCampus AC – Evaluations have begun Earlier this morning, most HelioCampus AC course evaluations began. They will run for two weeks, ending at 11:59pm on Friday, May 2. HelioCampus AC departmental administrators can monitor the response rates of the course evaluations in their department. For suggestions on how to improve the response rates, …

Innovation at work: Celebrating the 2025 Administrative Improvement Award recipients

Through efforts like the 2025 Administrative Improvement Award, the University of Wisconsin–Madison continues demonstrating its commitment to administrative excellence. These awards recognize outstanding work in enhanced service delivery, process development and redesign, improved efficiency, cost savings, and overall operational excellence.

Register for the 2025 IT Professionals Conference

This year’s hybrid conference will feature 25+ thought-provoking sessions and a keynote by UW–‍Madison Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks. May 29 & 30. Hybrid registration closes May 14. Virtual registration will remain open throughout the conference.