Scoops & smiles: IT pros gather for campus ice cream social
More than 150 IT professionals from across the university gathered for a sweet treat and even sweeter company at UW–Madison’s first IT Ice Cream Social on Thursday.
University IT leaders were on hand to serve up scoops of delicious Babcock Dairy ice cream and non-dairy alternatives. By the end of the event, they had scooped out more than 13 gallons of ice cream. It was a great opportunity for everyone to chat informally and put faces to names often only seen in email threads and virtual calls.
While the frozen treats were a hit, the real star of the show was the chance to connect with fellow IT professionals.
Attendees also enjoyed university IT trivia slides, party games like bags and Connect 4, and a selfie photo booth area with backdrop and props.
Representatives from IT Connects were on hand to tell attendees about volunteering opportunities to make a difference in the university IT community.
IT professionals from across the university gathered in the Health Sciences Learning Center on Thursday, August 15, 2024, for an ice cream social. (Photo by Rich Gassen)
A scoop of fun
The Health Sciences Learning Center was buzzing with energy as colleagues from various departments came together. The room was filled with lively conversations, laughter and the occasional brain freeze.(Photo by Rich Gassen)
From right: Rob Kohlhepp, chief information officer at the College of Engineering; Todd Shechter, university chief technology officer; and Laurel Belman, DoIT events manager, serve ice cream. (Photo by Rich Gassen)
“(It was) great to see IT folks across campus. I got to meet people I work with remotely but haven’t met in person yet. It was awesome!”
(Photo by Rich Gassen)
(Photo by Rich Gassen)
“I was pleasantly surprised by how many people from different groups were there. People didn’t just grab and go, everyone had a reason to stick around and chat. I liked that it featured UW’s own Babcock Dairy ice cream.”
(Photo by Rich Gassen)
(Photo by Rich Gassen)
UW IT Connects members talk about volunteer opportunities. (Photo by Rich Gassen)
Dominic Ledesma, DoIT assistant vice provost for culture, climate and engagement, serves ice cream. (Photo by Rich Gassen)