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Get help with end-of-semester assignments
Software Training for Students provides 1-on-1 help for class assignments, personal projects or anything in between!
November 20, 2024
Virtual Office Hours with Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Nov 29 due to Thanksgiving. The next guest is Dec 6: Cara Streekstra, living collections manager, Botany Garden & Greenhouse.
November 19, 2024Digital marketing trends: Will ChatGPT steal your design job?
Whether you’re a designer, a marketer, or you’re simply interested in how generative AI is transforming the workplace, this UW Design Community talk is for you. Dec 5: 1pm via Zoom.
November 18, 2024Stay informed about IT outages & planned maintenance
Is Zoom dragging? Can’t get into Canvas? Check the Outages page for helpful information when services are down.
November 18, 2024Join the EDUCAUSE ‘Adapting to the Future’ webinar
In this Dec 9 webinar, explore how higher education leaders can adapt more rapidly to change, opportunities and crises. Also: Build your artificial intelligence literacy with the EDUCAUSE AI series.
November 18, 2024Help Desk hours over Thanksgiving break
The DoIT Help Desk will have reduced hours around Thanksgiving, and we’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please make note of these changes.
November 18, 2024Winter grads: Here’s how to make sure your name is correct on your diploma
Visit profile.wisc.edu to check how your name will appear on your diploma and the winter commencement program—and fix any issues. Deadline to update your name for your diploma: Dec 22.
November 15, 2024Qualtrics default survey layout changing to improve accessibility
In early January, we’ll change the Qualtrics default survey layout to the “simple layout.” It’s designed for improved usability on mobile devices and enhanced accessibility when using assistive technologies.
November 14, 2024Why you should consider being an IT mentor in 2025
Become an IT mentor to make a real difference in someone’s career—while strengthening your leadership skills and expanding your network. Apply by Dec 9 to join the 2025 cohort.
November 14, 2024UW–Madison blocks 3rd party AI services for enhanced security
This proactive move aims to reduce risks from unapproved AI bots, like otter.ai and meetrecord.com. If you need an artificial intelligence meeting assistant, please consider Zoom’s built-in AI Companion, which is approved for university use.
November 14, 2024Transition to 1Password begins Dec 2
Do you use LastPass? A new recommended password manager is coming, with an excellent track record in safeguarding sensitive data. Current LastPass users will be migrated to 1Password starting the 1st week of December.
November 13, 2024I&TLC 2024 deep dive: From cybersecurity to student leadership
Check out some of the engaging sessions and learning opportunities that await you at this year’s free hybrid Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Dec 3.
November 13, 2024Congrats to this year’s cybersecurity meme contest winners!
Cybersecurity is no laughing matter—but the 2 winning meme contest selections sure are.
November 11, 2024Registration open: Information & Technology Leadership Conference
Registration is open for the 2024 I&TLC. Join your colleagues in person or online for a day focused on developing leadership skills and connecting with peers. Dec 3, 8:30am to 4pm, Discovery Building and on Zoom.
November 7, 2024UW–Madison prepares for compliance with new federal rule on digital accessibility
Universities must make digital resources accessible by Apr 24, 2026, under a new Justice Department rule. Learn about the committee tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance.
November 6, 2024- More IT News posts
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Virtual Office Hours with Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Nov 29 due to Thanksgiving. The next guest is Dec 6: Cara Streekstra, living collections manager, Botany Garden & Greenhouse.
November 19, 2024Celebrating the people of UW–Madison’s IT community
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: As we recognize IT Professionals Day, please join me in expressing gratitude for the top-notch individuals who make up UW–Madison’s IT community.
September 17, 2024Stopping IT burnout before it starts
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: As we move forward with major university IT initiatives, we must ensure the added stress doesn’t lead to burnout. Here’s what to watch for—and how to prevent it.
August 14, 2024Marking 10 years of empowering women in IT at UW–Madison
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: UW Women in IT was founded 10 years ago by a dedicated group of IT professionals who set out to improve the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in technology roles at the university.
June 18, 2024CIO Lois Brooks on how UW breaks down IT silos
Lois Brooks, vice provost for information technology and chief information officer, spoke with EdTech Magazine about IT Connects and creating a vibrant, collegial IT community at the university.
May 1, 2024- More CIO Blog posts
