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Scams targeting faculty
The Office of Cybersecurity has identified hundreds of emails attempting to scam faculty. The goal of these emails is for the scammer to build trust with the victim over time for the purpose of financial gain. Learn what these scams look like and what to do if you are the victim of one.
March 26, 2026Register now for the 2026 IT Support Symposium
Build the connections that make your work easier at our annual half-day event for staff in IT support roles. Registration closes March 20 and space is limited, so grab your spot today!
March 19, 2026Workshop: Building Better Research Software in R
Join research computing colleagues to discover the value of software development for researchers with this hands-on workshop. March 30 to April 2 at the Discovery Building.
March 17, 2026Submit your proposal for the 2026 IT Professionals Conference
Have you solved a tricky problem with a creative solution? Implemented an innovative new tool or process? Share your insights with colleagues across campus. Deadline: Mar 27 at 5pm.
March 17, 2026How to reactivate Duo on a new phone if you drop it in the ocean (or Lake Mendota)
Accidents happen — whether you plan to be near or far this spring break. Find out how to reactivate Duo on a new device. And it’s always a good idea to generate a list of backup codes, just in case.
March 17, 2026Update your Duo Mobile app by March 31
Older versions of the Duo Mobile app will not work for NetID login anymore after March 31. Update your app to ensure you keep access to essential university systems like email, Canvas, Zoom, timesheets and VPN.
March 17, 2026Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our Chief Information Officer.
March 17, 2026Smart Access 2026 priorities: device compliance & log management
Smart Access is moving from evaluation to execution with two initial priorities for 2026: device compliance and log management.
March 17, 2026InfoLabs: Equipment checkout made easy
In a crunch and need a laptop? Or maybe you need a ring light or video camera for an upcoming class assignment. Take advantage of the InfoLabs equipment checkout service.
March 17, 2026Help Desk hours for spring break
The DoIT Help Desk has reduced hours over UW–Madison’s spring recess. Please make note of these changes — and enjoy your break!
March 17, 2026FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE
Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include digital accessibility tools; identity verification and fraud services; and the strategic era of data and analytics.
March 17, 2026Workshop: Enabling research while meeting federal requirements for compliance
Involved in research under a Department of Defense contract? Join this scoping workshop to discuss the new mandatory federal cybersecurity certification program and its impact on universities. March 31 at Morgridge Hall.
March 16, 2026What 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 of IT professionals. I’m grateful for all of it.
March 16, 2026
Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Mar 13
What’s happening Top Hat – Release note highlights Top Hat is expecting to deliver several upgrades and improvements in coming weeks: Video Questions – This new assessment type enables students to record a video response …
March 13, 2026Day of the Badger: Help create life-changing opportunities for ITA students
For more than 25 years, the Information Technology Academy has empowered more than 700 first-generation and low-income pre-college students to achieve. On UW–Madison’s 7th annual Day of the Badger, invest in our next generation of innovators, leaders and problem-solvers.
March 13, 2026- More IT News posts
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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 of IT professionals. I’m grateful for all of it.
March 16, 2026Cultivating 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 hammer and tongs — they are nurtured and grown through mindfulness, care and intentionality.
December 8, 2025Connections 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 unexpected places.
November 17, 2025A 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 info about our upcoming listening sessions this fall.
August 15, 2025- More Notes from the CIO posts
