Category: IT News

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.

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.

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.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Sep 25

What’s happening Learn@UW – Checking for and reporting tool outages Unfortunately, technology outages and service interruptions happen. As a reminder: Engage – Ordering period for spring 2027 Instructors can use Engage to deliver eTexts and digital learning tools (DLTs) in their courses. The window for selecting these digital resources for spring 2027 courses is October …

Join Top Hat representatives for a hands-on workshop

Top Hat representatives will be on campus in early October to provide a hands-on workshop and drop-in office hours. Learn more about Top Hat's latest features and capabilities.

Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family

You're already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.

Smart Access: September 2026 progress update

Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.

Let’s win the Big Ten Online Cyber Championship!

Join your peers for an online game to test your cybersecurity abilities. Sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Oct. 1., noon via Zoom.