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Information Technology (IT) never sleeps. IT news happens regularly across campus and beyond. Here’s the latest from IT@UW–Madison.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Learn@UW pre-semester training opportunities
Join Learn@UW for a series of pre-semester training sessions on topics such as Canvas, Gradescope, Top Hat and more.
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Enhancing Online Education summer programs
Do you teach online or hybrid courses? Learn how to cultivate inclusivity and adopt strategies to create relationships in course learning communities. Webinars: July 22 & Aug. 4.
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New Teams group connects administrative staff exploring AI at work
The Administrative AI Exchange is a new Microsoft Teams space for HR, finance, facilities and other administrative staff to share experiences, ask questions and connect with colleagues — no expertise required.
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FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE
Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include “The Human Edge of AI,” a demo day exploring chatbots and virtual assistants, and how teams are adapting to AI and external pressures.
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Help Desk summer hours
The Help Desk has adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.
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New features help you manage your Google Gemini chats
Declutter your Gemini workspace with these new features. Start temporary chats for quick tasks and delete individual conversations to keep your chat history organized.
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Introducing the new Zoom AI web app
Access Zoom AI tools to help you draft text, create meeting agendas and more — all directly from your web browser.
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Scam posing as faculty & staff recognition awards
Please be aware of a current phishing scam that poses as a year-end financial recognition award. Be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.
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IT Leaders Program applications open through July 13
Applications for the 2026–27 IT Leaders Program are open through July 13. Learn about both cohorts and how to apply.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of June 26
An Honorlock update, two Canvas updates, and a lot of Learn@UW training sessions.
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Summary of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) workshop
On March 31, 2026, a research compliance scoping workshop was help to discuss new federal compliance requirements for CMMC. Read about what was heard and what will come next.
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Help plan the next Information & Technology Leadership Conference
We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic IT professionals to help plan our next conference. Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the committee and planning process.
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Insights from recent IT Federation discussions
IT staff from across campus recently participated in discussions about IT Federation. You shared, and we listened. Here are key themes of what we heard.
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Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2026 IT Professionals Conference
Now available on our YouTube page. Browse the recordings to catch a session you missed or revisit a favorite.
Notes from the CIO
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What last fall’s listening sessions showed me
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: The CIO Listening Sessions gave me a lot of things: candid feedback, a clearer sense of our challenges and genuine confidence in our community…
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Cultivating resilience: Reflections on tending our IT garden
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: Many of us in IT are shaped and strengthened by the stress of the job. But the most resilient teams are not forged with…
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Connections are the heart of our work
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: My first 4 months at UW–Madison have reinforced something important: People need connections to do their best work. And those connections can come from…
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A month of listening, learning & ice cream
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: As I pass my 1-month mark at UW–Madison, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve discovered about our IT community. And I’m excited to share…
