Category: UW IT Connects

UW–Madison IT Connects recognizes that people are the highest value of a successful information and technology organization, and given that the information and technology community at UW–Madison is highly distributed, UW–Madison IT Connects and the individual groups therein provide diverse engagement, leadership, relationship building, and professional development opportunities for our community to learn and grow together. Learn more at https://it.wisc.edu/it-community/committees-groups/uw-madison-it-connects/

Join us: A conversation on confidence & growth in IT

UW–‍Madison information technology employees are invited to join an engaging discussion by a panel of IT colleagues about navigating self-doubt in their professional journeys. March 18, 11am to 1pm via Zoom.

Building the UW Theme 2.0

How do you design a scalable, accessible and branded WordPress theme for thousands of creators with widely varying needs? The UW Theme Team will share insights behind their process and approach. Feb 26, 3pm via Zoom.

Help plan the 2026 IT Professionals Conference

We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic people like you to help plan our next conference. Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the committee and planning process. Jan 22, 1pm via Teams.

Driving brand consistency with Adobe Express

Learn how the Wisconsin School of Business empowers users across the school to create branded materials with confidence. Dec 12, 1pm via Zoom.

Strategies & tools to implement a yearlong outreach campaign

In case you missed the last UW Design Community session: Guests from the La Follette School of Public Affairs discussed their Main Street Agenda project, an effort to promote civil dialogue across Wisconsin. Check out the recording and resources.

Applications open for IT Mentoring Program 2026

Enhance your skills, share knowledge and tackle goals by becoming a mentor or mentee. Apply by Dec 10.

Register now: Information & Technology Leadership Conference

Join your IT colleagues on Dec 9 for a day focused on developing your leadership skills and connecting with peers from across the university. Registration deadline to attend in person: Nov 25.

Call for proposals: Information & Technology Leadership Conference 2025

Have an idea to share insights and tools that will help university IT leaders make a positive impact? Submit a proposal for the Dec 9 I&TLC. Proposals due Oct 5.

Creative strategies for compelling storytelling in academic research

Presenters from the Research Impact & Outreach Team in the College of Engineering shared the unique challenges and opportunities they’ve experienced with creative storytelling in academic research.

Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2025 IT Professionals Conference

Now available on our YouTube page. Spend some time revisiting your favorite session or watching a session you missed.