The theme of November is ‘Gratitude: Making Lives Better.’ Practicing gratitude is fairly simple, really. Look for the good things that surround you and take note. The opportunity to give to the 100 Neediest Cases is here. I invite you to learn more about the families who will be helped through your generosity this year. […]
Category: Announcements
Enterprise Applications (EA): Craig named Executive Director of Enterprise Applications
We are pleased to announce that Mark Craig has been named Executive Director of Enterprise Applications, reporting to Jen Stedelin, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Administrative Technologies. “As I lead EA, I am looking to continue to build upon the foundation put in place under Amy Walter’s leadership,” Craig […]
WashU IT welcomes new hires
As we move through the fall semester at WashU IT, we are joined by some new faces. The growth of our team at WashU IT builds upon our collective expertise and creativity. Each new member brings a unique set of skills and experiences that we believe will enhance our collaborative efforts and contribute to the […]
Gartner Office Hours and generative AI discussion kickoff this Friday.
You are encouraged to attend a special kickoff event from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, to learn about Washington University’s Gartner account and how you can leverage resources to make informed decisions about your work. Hosted by Justin Harris, Senior Account Executive from Gartner, the topic of the first office hours session is Overview and Generative […]
November 20: DUO 2FA Changes
The DUO Two-Factor Authentication (DUO 2FA) system will be changed on November 20 to enhance the university’s information security posture. This change will impact all systems and services which require DUO 2FA. Why is DUO 2FA Changing? The current standard DUO 2FA authentication methods, DUO Push and Call Me, prompt us to approve login attempts by […]
Finding your fit within the university and IT strategic plans and being a trusted strategic partner: A WashU IT Director’s perspective
We recently had a very successful “ImpacT” launch event on the Danforth campus, and I felt that I should take this opportunity to talk to you about how you play a vital role in that plan. It was fantastic to see so many of our colleagues, business partners, and schools in person. When I had […]
Elevating self-care: WashU IT’s commitment to employee well-being
As we approach the end of the year, it’s that time again when many of us reflect on the past and start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Interestingly, health-related goals were among the top three resolutions identified by people in the United States in 2023, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey. This trend […]
WashU Generative AI Environment Rollout Update
The Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator – part of the Here & Next Digital Transformation initiative – is working in collaboration with WashU IT to empower faculty, staff and students to effectively and responsibly evaluate and adopt AI tools and platforms, including generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT. Over the next several weeks, we […]
Tech Team Career Crossover Program Update
It’s been an exciting journey since the Tech Team Career Crossover Program launched in July 2023. The program, designed to increase collaboration and enhance troubleshooting efficiency, has exceeded expectations. In its initial phase, the program brought together the WashU IT Service Desk and Danforth Deskside teams. The technicians trained, shadowed, and then walked in each […]
CHIME Award hails BJC and WashU as digital health leaders
BJC HealthCare and Washington University recently achieved recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for exceptional dedication to excellence in digital health in the levels of acute and ambulatory care. This acknowledgement is the result of participation in the 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, which factors in the commitment of time, […]