University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of March 27

What’s happening Canvas – Summer and fall courses coming soon The new Canvas course shells for summer 2026 and fall 2026 will be created soon. Remember to allow a couple hours for all courses to appear on instructors’ dashboards. Canvas – SCORM updates in April Instructure has scheduled two dates for maintenance on the Canvas SCORM component. …

IT Federation Program: Phase 1 updates

Since launching in January 2026, the IT Federation Program has been establishing its initial foundations. Get an inside look at the work completed during phase 1 and a preview of what to expect as we move into phase 2.

Actualice su aplicación de Duo Mobile antes del 31 de marzo

Todos los estudiantes y empleados de la UW–‍Madison deben actualizar su aplicación de Duo Mobile antes del 31 de marzo. Actualice ya su aplicación móvil para mantener su acceso a sistemas universitarios esenciales, como su correo electrónico de UW–‍Madison, los cursos de Canvas, las reuniones de Zoom, las planillas de horas (timesheets), la nómina, etc.

Register now for the 2026 IT Support Symposium

Build the connections that make your work easier at our annual half-day event for staff in IT support roles. Registration closes March 20 and space is limited, so grab your spot today!

InfoLabs: Equipment checkout made easy

In a crunch and need a laptop? Or maybe you need a ring light or video camera for an upcoming class assignment. Take advantage of the InfoLabs equipment checkout service.

Smart Access 2026 priorities: device compliance & log management

Smart Access is moving from evaluation to execution with two initial priorities for 2026: device compliance and log management.

Update your Duo Mobile app by March 31

Older versions of the Duo Mobile app will not work for NetID login anymore after March 31. Update your app to ensure you keep access to essential university systems like email, Canvas, Zoom, timesheets and VPN.

Help Desk hours for spring break

The DoIT Help Desk has reduced hours over UW–‍Madison’s spring recess. Please make note of these changes—and enjoy your break!

How to reactivate Duo on a new phone if you drop it in the ocean (or Lake Mendota)

Accidents happen — whether you plan to be near or far this spring break. Find out how to reactivate Duo on a new device. And it’s always a good idea to generate a list of backup codes, just in case.

Update your Duo Mobile app by Mar 31

Older versions of the Duo Mobile app will not work for NetID login anymore after March 31. Update your app to ensure you keep access to essential university systems like email, Canvas, Zoom, timesheets and VPN.