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.
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/
Will Burns named Center for User Experience director
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some women who inspire me, in IT and beyond
From Lois Brooks, vice provost for information technology and chief information officer: I encourage you to explore the history of women in STEM this Women’s History Month (and all months).
“Presenting with skill & confidence” series starts Mar 2
IT professionals often must share their knowledge in public settings. IT Connects is hosting a 3-part series to help you develop and enhance this important skill.
UW brand font transition explained
University Marketing talked about the new university typefaces, their timeline and plans for transitioning to the new fonts, and helpful resources and templates.
Share your ideas for the 2023 UW–Madison IT Professionals Conference
Complete a brief survey to share your ideas about session topics, keynote speakers and conference format. Deadline: Feb 23.
Best practices for inclusive, diverse photography in higher education
The visual representation of inclusion and diversity on college campuses is an essential part of telling a university’s story. University Photographers’ Association of America shared their guidance.