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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, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Save the date: Finalist interviews for ETSM director position
University employees are invited to attend hybrid presentations on Oct. 14 and 16 featuring two finalists for the Enterprise Technology Services Management director role. Feedback deadline: Oct. 23, 11:30 p.m.
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Find your way around the redesigned DTS Portal
The Departmental Tech Support Portal launched July 29 with a new design. Update your bookmark if needed and find out where to get help.
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Get involved in IT Federation efforts
Phase 2 offers more opportunities to shape discovery and design. Complete our interest survey to get started, and join us for office hours. First session: Sept. 28, 3 p.m. via Teams.
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Paul Benedict named DoIT Chief Financial Officer
Paul brings an exceptional combination of executive finance experience, deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of data-driven decision-making to this role. His first day will be Nov. 16.
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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.
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Call for proposals: Information & Technology Leadership Conference 2026
Share your leadership insights at UW–Madison’s annual IT leadership conference this fall. Submit your proposal by Oct. 4.
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Strengthen cybersecurity skills this October with LinkedIn Learning
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, LinkedIn Learning has created a new resource that helps to build practical cybersecurity skills.
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Join the conversation on AI’s role in academia
Join students, instructors, researchers and staff for AI in Academia Coffee Hour, a five-session discussion series running Oct. 5 to Dec. 3.
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Sign up to make a new IT connection this year
Join I&T Coffee Connections to be matched with new colleagues each quarter for relaxed, no-pressure conversations in whatever format you prefer.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Sep 25
What’s happening Learn@UW – Checking for and reporting tool outages Unfortunately, technology outages and service interruptions happen. As a reminder: Engage – Ordering period for spring 2027 Instructors can use Engage to…
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Data Classification Initiative: Quarterly update, Sept. 2026
UW–Madison will retire its data classification policy (UW-504) on January 1, 2027. The Data Classification Initiative is preparing campus for that transition. Here is what happened and what is coming.
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Join Top Hat representatives for a hands-on workshop
Top Hat representatives will be on campus in early October to provide a hands-on workshop and drop-in office hours. Learn more about Top Hat’s latest features and capabilities.
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Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family
You’re already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.
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Smart Access: September 2026 progress update
Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.
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…
