Author: Bethany

The pronunciation recording tool used by the university, NameCoach, will be retired on Jan. 31, 2026. At that time any integrations with Outlook and Canvas will no longer apply.  Those with questions about the product retirement are encouraged to complete a General Service Request in ServiceNow. 

WashU Medicine employees who work on campus or in a hybrid role at any WashU Medicine location must comply with this year’s influenza policy and be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. This list of employees includes faculty, staff, trainees, select employees on the Danforth Campus, the […]

The IT All Hands meeting on Wednesday, October 22 is being extended by 15 minutes to accommodate a packed agenda. WashU Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton will kick off the monthly meeting with a welcome and opening remarks, followed by a presentation on the recent WashU IT Reorganization effort. A question-and-answer session will follow.  Next, […]

Software Asset Management (EUX SAM) and Software Licensing (EUS SL) collaborated and began the renewal process for software titles expiring in December 2025.  BioRender and Parallels renewals began Oct. 6, and managers or renewal points of contact must complete their actions by 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Budgetary approvals will close at 2 p.m. […]

The IT Portfolio and Project Management Office (PPMO) now offers a Fast Track option for qualifying new project requests.  This new option is designed to streamline the intake process for low-risk, recurring maintenance, and operational projects, significantly reducing administrative overhead and enhancing our overall efficiency.  Key Benefits:  To find out if a project qualifies for […]

Madison Bartkoski, senior project manager with the CyBear program, was surprised by the number of times she was nominated as a 2024 WashU IT Person of ImpacT. She was one of 12 individuals who received multiple nominations. A Person of ImpacT is an individual who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT. “You don’t realize how […]

Mid-year check-ins are now underway as part of the Annual Performance Management cycle. The mid-year check-in is a structured opportunity for both employees and managers to assess performance goals and development items. All employees should have self-evaluations completed in Workday by no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19.   Starting on Monday, Sept. 22, […]

A new enterprise architecture platform, Ardoq, and Epic Electronic Health Record enhancements, will be the focus for the next IT All Hands meeting, set to take place from 3-4 pm CT on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Members of the Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ESS) Solution Architecture Team, Melinda Nadler, Business Analyst III, Jason Clevenger, IT Architect, […]

Washington University in St. Louis proudly announces that Jessie Minton, Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer, has received a prestigious award from the HMG Strategy Global Leadership Institute during the organization’s recent Summit.  Established in 2012, this award is part of HMG Strategy’s recognition program, which honors elite leaders in business and global […]

Recognized as one of 12 people who received more than one nomination in 2024 as a Person of ImpacT, Kevin Peppers, the Application Developer Lead on Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ESS) ServiceNow Delivery team, was honored for his commitment to supporting his colleagues and enhancing the efficiency of WashU IT projects. Individuals honored as a […]