In addition to the chance to learn about innovations and successes across the university, this year’s Showcase celebrated some key IT projects in the annual Administrative Improvement Awards.
IT News
Take control of your digital campus experience with UW–Madison Profile
UW–Madison Profile is a new, growing service that makes it simple and easy for students and employees to review and update their personal information at the university.
Give each other the space to take time off
From Lois Brooks, CIO: Taking vacations is essential not only for our physical and mental health, but also for our productivity. I encourage you to use your paid time off and help each other have restorative, work-free vacations.
Nominate your outstanding IT colleagues by May 12
We work with excellent people who do awesome things. It’s time we tell their stories and recognize them for how amazing they are! Submit your nominations for the 2023 IT Recognition Awards.
New technology shows how busy campus spaces are in real time
UW Libraries and University Housing are testing a new, privacy-friendly service from Occuspace that measures how crowded campus spaces are and presents that info on an easy-to-use app called Waitz.
Billing changes due to the AIMS & DoIT unification
Beginning Jul 1, all DoIT contract partners utilizing Departmental Tech Support will be moving to a monthly node rate.
Ellen La Luzerne remembered for her tireless advocacy
With sadness, we share that Ellen La Luzerne died from cancer on Apr 14 at age 66. In the 5 years she spent with us in DoIT, she approached her work in the same earnest and tireless way she worked for anyone who needed her help.
Learn with EDUCAUSE in May
Take advantage of UW–Madison’s EDUCAUSE membership for professional development. Topics include maximizing IT teams and solutions, enterprise resource planning and more.
Meet Maria Dahman, Center for User Experience
A user experience architect, researcher and designer, Dahman received a Forward in Access Award for her work to improve the accessibility of eText technology.
Recording from AIMS/DoIT unification forum now available
For contract partners: Watch the recording and check out resources from the Apr 12 forum.