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InfoLabs: Software at your fingertips

You voted, and we heard you! We’re back with another article about InfoLabs. This month, we’re diving into the standard and special software offered in labs across campus.

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    InfoLabs: Software at your fingertips

    You voted, and we heard you! We’re back with another article about InfoLabs. This month, we’re diving into the standard and special software offered in labs across campus.

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    Google Research Day

    This workshop will highlight GCP services for managing infrastructure, machine learning, and Generative AI.

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    Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis

    Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our Chief Information Officer.

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    ITSM Tool Replacement Project update: Sprint 21

    Get the latest on the IT Service Management Tool Replacement Project. The team has successfully delivered key improvements across several functional areas.

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    Building the UW Theme 2.0

    How do you design a scalable, accessible and branded WordPress theme for thousands of creators with widely varying needs? The UW Theme Team will share insights behind their process and approach. Feb…

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    New guide clarifies which tools UW employees may use with student data

    The Registrar’s new guide helps employees choose the right productivity tools when working with FERPA-protected student data.

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    Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Jan 30

    What’s happening? Zoom in Canvas – Known issue: Non-Students in a course affect “Auto Record” Setting Learn@UW has become aware of a known issue with the Zoom integration in Canvas. In short,…

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    Smart Access January 2026 update

    Smart Access work is active, focused on advancing Zero Trust with the tools we already have. Learn more about the current work and what’s next.

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    Update your Duo Mobile app by Mar 31

    Older versions of the Duo Mobile app will not work for NetID login anymore after Mar 31. Update your app to ensure you keep access to essential university systems like email, Canvas,…

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    Inaugural World Usability Day celebration reaches across campus

    From MyChart usability testing to “accessibility empathy stations,” learn how an interactive day at Morgridge Hall showcased the global movement for human-centered design.

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    Learn how to safeguard data during Data Privacy Week

    You can‘t always control how information is gathered or shared, but you can control how you treat and protect information — at work and at home.

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    Enhancing Online Education spring programs

    Designed for instructors teaching online and hybrid courses, this series explores foundational topics to promote student engagement and success.

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