A message from Academic Technology Director Tamara Walker: Will brings his passion for inclusive design from the University of Michigan, where he led digital user experience.
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Changes coming soon to your email inbox
We are transitioning to Proofpoint, the university’s new spam prevention and antivirus solution for email security. The next phase in the rollout will bring several changes to your inbox.
Wisconsin Digital Symposium: Explore approaches to digital transformation
May 25, virtual: The free symposium will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities for those interested in digital innovation.
4/7 phishing alert! Subject: “Alert: Possible Exposure to Monkeypox Virus at the University”
In an active phishing campaign to UW email addresses, scammers prompt you to enter your NetID and password on a fake profile page. The scammers then use this information to change your direct deposit information.
Design trends and metrics inspire the new face of TechNews
DoIT Communications joined the Design Community to discuss the TechNews newsletter transition from a 2- to a new 1-column design and trends regarding open- and click-through rates.
Learn with EDUCAUSE in April
Take advantage of UW–Madison’s EDUCAUSE membership for professional development. Topics include mentoring, digital learning tools and more. And check out the annual conference in Chicago this fall.
Panel discussion: salary negotiation strategies & best practices
Watch the recording: Co-hosted by UW–Madison Women in IT, the panel features individual experiences and advice about salary negotiation.
Google Workspace storage quotas start Jun 1
Google is phasing out its free, unlimited storage model—which means changes are coming soon for UW–Madison Google accounts.
Deadline extended for IT Professionals Conference proposals
Have a lesson learned to share? A tool to demo? A case study to review? Submit a proposal for this year’s IT Professionals Conference. Deadline extended to Mar 31.
LastPass update & recommendations
LastPass is a password manager available to faculty, staff and students. Though LastPass experienced a security incident late last year, we believe using it continues to be low risk.