Cameras are on. Out of office messages are in place. Work hours are shared. WashU IT’s Cultural Norms are now in place. If you have not yet adopted these norms, or if you have questions, refer to the WashU IT Cultural Norms that were shared with teams in numerous ways in September and October. If […]
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Information Security Policy Library Update
In support of ImpacT and the call to provide the university community with tools and the knowledge to safeguard and sustain our systems, data, and reputation, the Office of Information Security (OIS) has initiated a complete revision and expansion of the OIS policy library. The goal is to foster a strong security culture at WashU […]
WashU School of Medicine hybrid and on-site employees have until Nov. 18 to comply with flu shot policy
Don’t ignore those daily Workday reminders to get your annual flu shot. All employees working on or visiting the WashU School of Medicine campus have until 5 pm Monday, Nov. 18 to comply with the university’s mandatory flu vaccination policy. Proof of vaccination is required and must be uploaded in Workday. While the vaccine is […]
Flu shot reminder for hybrid and on-site employees; don’t forget to upload your documentation in Workday
University policy requires all on-site and hybrid employees working on the WashU School of Medicine campus, including anyone employees coming to the campus during the flu season, to get vaccinated and provide proof through Workday by 5 pm Monday, Nov. 18th. The flu season runs through March 31, 2025. Those planning to file for a medical […]
Nominate peers for 2024 ImpacT Awards through November 1st
Now through Friday, November 1st is the time to recognize the hard work and collaborative spirit of your coworkers by nominating them for a 2024 ImpacT award. Those identified as People of ImpacT personify the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and have a significant and positive influence on the people, the institution, and the community around […]
October IT All Hands featured organizational updates, employee milestones, and more
Important organizational updates, employee milestones, and more were the focus of this month’s IT All Hands meeting. The materials and recording for the meeting are now available. Important topics were explored during last week’s meeting, which embraced the theme of Cybersecurity Awareness month. A timely Cybersecurity Awareness Month and InfoSec update was delivered by Quint […]
Enterprise Systems & Solutions: Q1 2025 Highlights and Milestones
Enterprise Systems and Solutions is working on a variety of projects. Below is a list of the projects they have completed in Q1 2025. Domain Title Summary Project Team Integrations T3 -EA-14070 – INT834 –McDonnell Genome Institute Daily PO ExtractOutbound McDonnell Genome had been clicking each PO/PDF file to print individually. This project implemented a […]
WashU Network Modernization Begins in November 2024
Washington University in St. Louis is starting a major network upgrade in November 2024. The project will replace older equipment, like routers and switches, with new, faster technology. This will help the WashU network handle more data, run quicker, and be more reliable for everyone on campus. This modernization effort will enable a 10-fold increase […]
Secure Email Migration to Microsoft Purview
WashU IT will migrate the university’s Cisco email encryption service to Microsoft Purview. The migration will simplify access and improve communication clarity. This migration will occur on Monday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM CT. After the change, continue to include “Secure” in the subject line of the email to send secure encrypted messages. The Benefits […]
WashU Data Management & Analytics introduces Data Dives
WashU Data Management & Analytics would like to introduce you to Data Dives! This brand-new, easy-to-use tool lets you explore and visualize summarized data. See executive-level insights within seconds as you click through the interactive dashboards, or create your own custom report or dashboard based on the same aggregated dataset. Data Dives are specially designed […]