Graduating this December? Let’s make sure your name records are ready for the commencement ceremony and your diploma.
IT News
The ‘Human Edge’ of AI: Top 10 list explores turbulent times for higher ed
2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 panelist and UW–Madison Chief Information Officer Didier Contis shared his insights to help create this must-read list. Find out what technology leaders will focus on in the year ahead—and join a Dec 3 webinar to dive deeper.
Help Desk hours over Thanksgiving recess
The DoIT Help Desk will have reduced hours, and we’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please make note of these changes.
Strategies & tools to implement a yearlong outreach campaign
In case you missed the last UW Design Community session: Guests from the La Follette School of Public Affairs discussed their Main Street Agenda project, an effort to promote civil dialogue across Wisconsin. Check out the recording and resources.
Mid-semester Canvas training
It’s never too early to start preparing your Canvas courses for the spring semester. Check out these 2 upcoming trainings to learn best practices and time-saving strategies for instructors.
Connections are the heart of our work
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: My first 4 months at UW–Madison have reinforced something important: People need connections to do their best work. And those connections can come from unexpected places.
In memory of Luke Tonstad
We’re sorry to share that Luke Tonstad, a member of our Research Cyberinfrastructure Team, passed away Nov 7 after a tough battle against a rare illness. In addition to being a wonderful coworker, he was a thoughtful individual who brought creative ideas and problem-solving approaches to his work.
Getting a new smartphone, tablet or laptop?
It’s the season for big sales and deep discounts. So if you’re scoping out good deals for a shiny new device, follow these steps to enroll it in Duo. Don’t forget: Generate a list of backup passcodes, too!
Change to student access tokens in Canvas
If you wish to use an access token, you’ll now need to request one.
Applications open for IT Mentoring Program 2026
Enhance your skills, share knowledge and tackle goals by becoming a mentor or mentee. Apply by Dec 10.