Jessie Minton, Washington University in St. Louis’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network on December 5. The awards are given annually through Inspire in 25 chapters represented in 30 markets across the country. They recognize outstanding […]
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Eligible employees have until Friday to choose 2025 WashU health and insurance benefits
Open enrollment for WashU health and insurance benefits runs through Friday, November 15. Now is the time to enroll or make changes to your current plans through Workday. Selected coverage will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. During open enrollment, employees should review their health, vision, dental and life insurance options, verify eligibility for any dependents, […]
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 […]
Sustainable Growth: A New Collaborative Project on Campus
After the success of the Project GreenLight initiative, an interactive electricity awareness campaign, the STS department and the Office of Sustainability have partnered once again for a new, tech-driven, exciting sustainability project. With support from a generous Sustainability Fund grant, two Rise Garden indoor smart hydroponic gardens that can grow up to 36 plants at a […]
Curating, organizing, viewing and sharing is easier with Box Hubs
On November 12th, WashU IT launched Box Hubs. The Box Hubs content portal allows you to curate, organize, view, and share content internally and externally. With Box Hubs, you can: Use Box Hub’s three models to make your collaborations easier and more efficient.
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 […]
Copilot for M365 now available
An innovative tool designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows within Microsoft 365 applications, Copilot is now available at WashU. Whether you’re trying to capture accurate meeting minutes or create an email or report, Copilot can save you time, allowing you to get more accomplished throughout the workday. Those interested in purchasing a license for […]
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 […]
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 […]