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Share your ideas at the 2024 IT Professionals Conference
Submit a proposal today to share your insights with colleagues across campus. Proposals due Mar 29 at 5pm.
March 21, 2024Virtual Office Hours with CIO Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Mar 29 due to spring recess.
March 21, 2024Have you checked out the new Teams?
The “classic” version of Microsoft Teams will be retired at the end of March. In April, anyone still using classic Teams will be automatically updated to the new version. Learn more about the change and find out how to give new Teams a try.
March 20, 2024Join us for ‘CommunITea’
Thursdays, 3:30pm via Zoom. A weekly event for IT and IT-adjacent folks to socialize with peers and connect in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
March 20, 2024Microgrants in support of student success in online course content
Apply for a microgrant to explore how engagement with online course content impacts student performance. Deadline: Apr 21.
March 20, 2024Virtual training on Git basics & GitLab for researchers
Enhance your version control and code collaboration skills with our free, virtual training sessions. 1st training: Git basics. Apr 4, 11:55am via Zoom.
March 19, 2024Check out the Enhancing Online Education spring & summer lineup
Do you teach or design online and hybrid courses? Enhancing Online Education can help you apply evidence-based practices to promote engagement and learning.
March 19, 2024New default access settings for Box shared links
Starting Apr 17, when sharing files or folders in Box, the default setting will be set to “Invited people only.” This change will enhance data security.
March 19, 2024Learn & grow with EDUCAUSE
Oct 21 to 24 in San Antonio & Nov 13 to 14 online. Don't miss your chance to participate in the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. Learn how to create a winning conference proposal or sign up to be a proposal reviewer.
March 19, 2024How 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 19, 2024Shape the future at UW–Madison’s Teaching & Learning Symposium
May 16 at Union South. Don’t miss the biggest annual event dedicated to teaching and learning. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future,” highlighting innovative teaching practices and technologies.
March 19, 2024Reshaping the Google Workspace service: office hours
Next session: Apr 9, 11am via Zoom. Have questions about managing storage in your Google My Drive or shared drive? Stop by office hours to talk with the project team.
March 19, 2024Instructors: Order your digital course materials by Mar 25
Save money and unlock learning experiences. Instructors must order eTexts and digital learning tools in Engage before the deadline to ensure they’re available in the upcoming summer term.
March 19, 2024Join colleagues for coffee & Copilot
Instructors: As you explore generative AI in teaching, drop into this series of informal Friday gatherings. Next session: Apr 26 via Zoom.
March 19, 2024Help 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 18, 2024- More IT News posts
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Lois Brooks
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our chief information officer. No Office Hours Mar 29 due to spring recess.
March 21, 2024Making hybrid work a great experience for everyone
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: Our IT community has some great, innovative ideas to make our various work modes more engaging and rewarding.
February 6, 2024Looking ahead with optimism to 2024
From Lois Brooks, CIO: The IT community at UW–Madison has much to look forward to in 2024.
December 5, 2023Lois Brooks earns national IT leadership award
CIO Lois Brooks was named one of the Higher Education IT Executives of the Year in the EdScoop 50 Awards for 2023. This award recognizes her work defining the future of technology in higher education institutions.
November 8, 2023Lois Brooks nominated for Higher Education IT Executive of the Year
Voting is open now through Oct 27 in the 2023 EdScoop 50 Awards, where UW‘s Lois Brooks has been nominated for the Higher Education IT Executive of the Year award.
October 2, 2023- More CIO Blog posts