UW–⁠Madison Information Technology
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CommunITea

Socialize with IT peers in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere

CommunITea is a weekly virtual event for IT and IT-adjacent folks at UW–‍Madison to socialize with peers and connect in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We offer a space for connection, learning and support in a welcoming and safe environment. You can join with your camera on or off – whatever makes you most comfortable.

What we do

We host informal weekly online sessions during the fall and spring semesters featuring:


Guided presentations on relevant topics


Learning experiences and knowledge sharing


Community conversations in breakout rooms


Opportunities for informal networking and socializing

Join CommunITea on Zoom

Join us on Zoom every Thursday at 3:30pm CT during the fall and spring semesters.

News & events

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Join us on Zoom every Thursday at 3:30pm CT during the fall and spring semesters.

Join CommunITea on Zoom

Mission, values and history

Our mission is to foster a strong, connected IT community at UW–‍Madison. We value:

  • Inclusivity and respect for all participants
  • Open and honest communication
  • Continuous learning and growth
  • Work-life balance and well-being

UW–‍Madison IT Connects launched CommunITea in April 2020 in response to the challenges of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first session, “Adjusting and adapting your work-life balance during remote work,” set the tone for future gatherings focused on community support and shared experiences.

Who we are

Co-leads

Portrait of Mandy Morrow

Mandy Morrow

Position title: Associate Director, DesignLab/UW Libraries

Portrait of Amanda Thornton

Amanda Thornton

Position title: Space Science & Engineering, Vice Chancellor for Research

UW-IT Connects

CommunITea is part of UW-IT Connects, a coalition of volunteer IT professionals from across the university dedicated to breaking down silos by providing resources and opportunities for UW’s IT community to learn and grow together.

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