WashU launched a new self-service portal on July 29 to submit service requests for your IT, Central HR (Operations, Benefits, Leaves, and Employee Engagement), Central Financial Operations, and Workday issues and needs. The new portal is part of an upgrade and expansion of ServiceNow, the university’s current service management system. Here are some handy tips to […]
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Meet the Tech Den’s Service Desk Team: Steve, Samantha, Rachel, Benny, and Delali
Tech Den’s Service Desk Team is the backbone of student tech support at WashU, ensuring the graduate/professional and non-residential students get the help they need. Meet the dedicated professional team consisting of full-time and student employees: Samantha, Steve, Rachel, Benny, and Delali. At the heart of Tech Den’s success is a team dedicated to ensuring […]
WashU IT enhances customer experience with new phone system implementation
On August 1, WashU IT successfully implemented a new phone system that enhances the customer experience for both the Network Operations Command Center (314-935-7048) and the Service Desk (314-933-3333). For the Network Operations Command Center, callers now encounter new call selection options with the added ability to speak their selections.: 1 – Major Incident 2 […]
ImpacT Spotlight: Learn about the recent WashU IT and BJC joint CrowdStrike response
When cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike deployed a flawed software update in the early morning hours of July 19, WashU IT’s internal processes led to early detection. Quick action initiated via Teams and our distributed IT partners minimized the campus wide impact. Members of our IT teams then worked side-by-side with BJC IT teams to implement mitigation […]
Welcome Back from STS and Tech Den
Welcome back, WashU Bears! Student Technology Services (STS) and Tech Den are thrilled to have everyone on campus for another exciting year of learning and growth. We are here to ensure that all your technology needs are met, from maintaining smooth network connectivity and fulfilling your 3D printing requests to assisting with any WashU IT […]
Message from the CIO: Thank you for your quick, coordinated CrowdStrike response
Last week, a global technology outage created widespread issues with airlines, financial industries, hospitals, and others. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you in WashU IT and our distributed IT partners for your quick, coordinated response in implementing mitigation measures. Neither WashU, nor our BJC partners, were immune from this outage, […]
What’s Happening in End User Services (EUS) – Tech News Spotlight: Gary Sonnenberg
Hello everyone! My name is Gary Sonnenberg, and I am the new Operations Supervisor for the End User Services/Service Desk team. I am excited to join the WashU community and bring years of operational excellence to the team. I look forward to the impact that our team will make this year and into the future! […]
Employee learning management system (LMS) to transition to Workday Learning
Recently, WashU leadership approved a full transition to Workday Learning, leveraging existing technology that can assign, access and track training, by June 2026. Currently, WashU uses Learn@Work as the primary learning management system. Over the next 2 years, content will be transferred in phases to Workday Learning. This new LMS will improve the employee experience […]
Wrapping up a successful year: Final report on FY24 goals
The WashU IT Senior Leadership Team delivered an exciting update on FY24 goals, wrapping up a successful year of making a powerful impact through the important work being done in support of the university’s Here and Next and the IT ImpacT Strategic Plans. Check out the final report on FY24 Goals.
Seeking more 2024 ImpacT nominations now through November 1st
The first round of 2024 ImpacT awardees was announced during the June IT All Hands meeting. But it’s not too late to nominate a “Person of ImpacT” on your team. We are seeking nominations now through November 1st for individuals who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and have a significant and positive influence on […]