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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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Register for Coded Bias documentary screening Nov. 19
Facial recognition often fails to detect dark-skinned faces and women. Join us on Nov. 19 to see how one researcher pushed for change.
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How to clear your cache & cookies
Clearing your cache and cookies from time to time is good “tech hygiene.” It can also help you troubleshoot when your device is running slowly or you’re having trouble with an app.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Complete your WiscWeb migration to UW Theme 2.0 by Dec. 31
WiscWeb website managers have less than three months left to migrate to UW Theme 2.0. Check your site’s status and protect your content in the meantime.
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Todd Shechter to become Vice Chancellor for IT at CU Boulder
After seven years building the CTO office, Todd Shechter will leave UW–Madison on Nov. 13. Join us in wishing him well as he takes on his new leadership role in Colorado.
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Save the date & get connected: Events for the IT community
Explore upcoming events, key dates and deadlines. From panels and Communities of Practice to conferences and leadership development, there’s something for everyone.
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Qualtrics retiring Legacy Results-Reports — act before March 17
If you built a custom results page in a Qualtrics report, you must save it or rebuild it in Results Dashboards before March 17, 2027.
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Apply for the 2027 IT Mentoring Program
Ready to grow your career or support a colleague? The IT Mentoring Program pairs IT staff to help you expand skills, share knowledge and reach your goals. Apply by Nov. 25.
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Tricks, treats & traps: Avoiding nightmare patterns in UX
Learn from professor Leah Ujda as she unmasks the world of dark patterns — from corporate maneuvering to unintentional “grey patterns” hiding in campus software. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
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Your guide to printing on campus
In a (paper) jam and need to print that study guide or poster? With wireless printing now available at most InfoLabs, printing your work has never been easier.
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Digital Scholarship Hub events: Guest speakers, workshops & more
Featured offerings include a Wisconsin Public Radio program on AI’s impact on society and a session exploring how artists push tech boundaries before guiding you to create your own augmented reality project.
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Protect yourself from phishing scams
Phishing scams are on the rise. Learn to spot the signs of a phishing attempt and how to report suspicious emails.
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Box Sync to reach end of life Dec. 1
Users should switch to Box Drive, which offers a faster, smarter and more secure way to access your cloud content — directly from your desktop.
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Having tech trouble? Contact the DoIT Help Desk
Are you experiencing issues with your network connection? Not able to log into a system? Need general tech support? The Help Desk is here for you.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security is everyone’s job
Join us during the month of October to learn tips and tricks on how to protect your online privacy and data.
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…
