Exciting news – starting May 12, staff can easily reserve shared cubicles at 4480 Clayton through Outlook Calendar, whether on a Desktop or via Web Access. Just a heads-up, more guidance is coming soon, and the WashU IT Reservations option will no longer be available in the EMS Web App after this date. For our […]
Category: Announcements
Thank you for a successful Maestro/ListServ Server retirement
In a strategic move to enhance mass communication capabilities and migrate to a vended cloud-based solution, the transition from the Maestro/ListServ email communication system to the Emma mass emailing application has been successfully completed. Kudos to the Emma project team, which includes Janet Deyarmin, IT Project Managers III; Matt Gerst, Lead Communications Specialist; Michele Harashe, […]
Enhance your research: CryoSPARC now available on WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services platform
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is excited to announce that CryoSPARC, the leading software for cryo-EM data processing, is now available on the RIS platform. Why it matters: Researchers can now seamlessly access CryoSPARC to accelerate high-resolution structure determination and streamline workflows. This integration ensures enhanced accessibility, performance, and support for all users. Enhance your research […]
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) to launch enhanced customer onboarding experience with website and portal upgrades in May
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an enhanced customer onboarding experience for users later in May. To enhance this experience, RIS is restructuring and improving its website with more straightforward navigation. Furthermore, the Jira customer portal will be updated to provide a more intuitive customer experience. News updates […]
Student Tech Services (STS) collaborates with College Prep for STEM workshops
The partnership between Student Technology Services (STS) and WashU’s College Prep Program (CPP) continues to spark curiosity and excitement for technology among local high school students through a series of hands-on workshops. The high school sophomore cohort was offered opportunities to learn about key technology concepts and work on skills that were outlined as a […]
Introducing our new WashU IT email signature – now available
In line with the new WashU brand, and to emphasize that we are all WashU IT, a new mail signature line is being made available for you to add within Outlook. Consistent use of a uniform email signature line across all of WashU IT aids information security efforts by helping our customers spot and report […]
The WUSTL Key is now WashU Key
The WUSTL Key is changing names to WashU Key on March 18. While getting a new name and new look, rest assured that your login process will remain unchanged.
Network Modernization Project: May 2025 Update
The Network Modernization Project is improving connectivity across all university campuses in 2025. Launched in November 2024, this initiative aims to replace outdated network equipment with cutting-edge technology to meet the institution’s evolving digital needs. The project features a tenfold increase in bandwidth to improve network performance, enhance security through segmentation, and simplify network management […]
New WashU IT framework a focus of April IT All Hands
Join us for the April IT All Hands meeting from 3-4 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 16 as WashU IT Chief of Staff Melinda Schmidt introduces WashU IT’s new Operating Model; a framework for how we work that will directly support the important progress teams are making to align with the ImpacT and Here and […]
Person of ImpacT: Celebrating Julie Szaj, Director, PPMO Organizational Change Management
Central to WashU IT’s Organizational Change Management (OCM) team is an individual whose leadership transcends the professional realm and touches people’s lives in ways that are profound, lasting, and deeply meaningful. Julie Szaj, Director, PPMO OCM team, was nominated by multiple peers as a 2024 Person of ImpacT. The nominations are a tribute to Szaj’s […]