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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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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with our Chief Information Officer.
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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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For students: Mark your calendars for Love Data Week
Love Data Week is a celebration held yearly during the week of Valentine’s Day. Learn how to make well-designed visualizations, protect your personal data, archive public datasets, and more.
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For faculty & staff: Mark your calendars for Love Data Week
Love Data Week is a celebration held yearly during the week of Valentine’s Day. Join online and hybrid events to learn best practices for creating accessible charts, archiving public datasets, using protected…
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Getting started with class email groups
Class groups make it easy for an instructor or teaching assistant to contact students using a single email address. Learn how to create a group, how to add and remove students, and…
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‘AI for the Everyday Higher Ed Employee’
Join this EDUCAUSE webinar for a practical conversation and real-world tips. Jan 29, 11am via Zoom.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Jan 16
What’s happening? Honorlock – Update, January 22 On Thursday, January 22, from 7:00 a.m. (CST) until approximately 8:00 a.m., Honorlock will release a new update. This update includes the following enhancements. Cleaner…
From the CIO
The CIO’s presentations, articles and thought leadership
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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…