As we greet the new spring season and warmer temperatures, we also offer a warm welcome to the newest members of the WashU IT team. January 2023 Jessica Haas, IT Project Manager I – End User Services Tammy Wickware, IT Project Manager II – Enterprise Applications Hannu Turri, Information Security Architect – Information Security Madeline […]
Category: Announcements
Message from CIO Jessie Minton: Join Us Wednesday for the Unveiling of IMPACT
At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow we will launch our highly anticipated new IT Strategic Plan, IMPACT, during our monthly IT All Hands meeting. I hope you will join us for this historic occasion. Before that meeting, I invite you to explore our new webpages showcasing this plan and what it means to each one of you. […]
Privileged Access Management (PAM): PM Guard to be Retired – User Action Requested
As part of our Privileged Access Management (PAM) cybersecurity strategy, WashU IT is implementing CyberArk, a patented vault technology used for managing and recording both credential storage and remote desktop access. As part of this plan, WashU IT will migrate its Identity Access Management (IAM) security tool from PMGuard to CyberArk. PMGuard will then be […]
April 3: Atlassian Cloud Migration
The first migration to the Atlassian Cloud will be underway in less than two weeks. IT-related Confluence spaces and Jira projects are scheduled to migrate March 30-April 2. (Business-related spaces and projects and RIS will migrate in late Spring.) The new cloud environment will be available Monday, April 3. Please note that any edits made […]
IT Asset Management Program moves forward in 2023
In July 2022 a new program was launched to create an IT Asset Management (ITAM) program at WashU. IT asset management (ITAM) provides an accurate account of technology asset lifecycle costs, risks, and performance to maximize the benefits from our technology investments. The Asset Management program will provide proficient, enterprise class IT Asset Management as a […]
WashU IT Enterprise Applications Announces New Interim Leader
Craig Named Interim Executive Director of Enterprise Applications for WashU IT I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of an interim change in our WashU IT Enterprise Applications (EA) structure. I’m excited to share that effective immediately, Mark Craig has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director of EA reporting directly […]
Message from the Chief Information Officer Announcing Interim EA Leadership Changes
Earlier this month Amy Walter was selected from a nationwide search for the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Clinical, and Medical Education Technologies within WashU IT. This appointment leaves a key leadership position open within Enterprise Applications. Effective immediately, Mark Craig, Senior Director, will serve as the Interim […]
Student Tech Services (STS): 3D Printing, the Virtual Experience and Gaming Advances Among Tech Trends Tracked at Annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
From Sony to Samsung, LG to Amazon, Tesla to BMW and more, companies introduced the latest and greatest emerging tech trends during the recent Annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Tech Den and Student Technology Services (STS) managers, Peeti Sithiyopasakul and Scott Markovich, returned to WashU with insights into what is new and exciting, […]
Walter Named New DCIO/AVC for Research, Clinical, and Medical Education Technologies
Following a nationwide search, WashU IT’s Amy Walter has been named Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Clinical and Medical Education Technologies. She assumed the responsibilities of the inaugural position Feb. 1. Selected for the role following a national search, Walter will continue working closely with Jessie Minton, Vice Chancellor for […]
What’s Happening in EUS: Systems and Procedures Changing Name to Systems Support
Effective Monday, February 13th, WashU IT Systems and Procedures will be renamed to WashU IT Systems Support. “The name WashU IT Systems Support better aligns with the specialized phone support we provide for applications such as Workday, ADIS, RMS, and Learn@Work,” says Lisa Jordan, Assistant Director End User Services, Service Desk. Systems Support’s functions will remain […]