Category: IT News

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 9

Canvas Learning Continuity tests, Atomic Assessments updates, Honorlock improvements, Engage ordering period

Join the conversation on AI in academia

More than 80 students, faculty and staff joined the first AI in Academia Coffee Hour. Register for upcoming sessions for peer discussions about how AI is changing scholarship, research and teaching.

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.

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.