May 17: Maestro user access removal  

As part of the Maestro retirement, Maestro user access will be removed on May 17th, 2024. Please transition to Emma or another application for mass emailing prior to May 17. Visit the  Mass Emailing page  for more information.  Have questions? Submit a ServiceNow ticket  and include  Attention: Enabling Applications in your request.  We appreciate your patience as we […]

The last STS All-Staff Meeting of the year: Celebrating Student Techs 

As the academic year ends, STS celebrated the final STS all-staff meeting on April 19th. This last meeting acknowledged the contributions of the student techs who have dedicated their time and skills throughout the year. It was also a chance to gather all the student techs who’ve worked with STS this year, including the soon-to-be […]

Launch of Student Data Program enhances the student journey at WashU

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Student Data Program at Washington University in St. Louis!  This initiative, led by the WashU IT Data & Analytics team in collaboration with key university partners, is designed to bring student-related data from a variety of source systems into the WashU Data Warehouse, offering a comprehensive […]

Our future is shaped by our past: Recognizing years of service 

Several employees marked anniversaries this month. Whether celebrating 1 year or 25, WashU IT employees are devoted to the success of the institution and their colleagues, and delivering a superior customer experience.  Congratulations to those celebrating milestone work anniversaries, and thank you for all you do to support ImpacT, our IT Strategic Plan, each other, […]

Empowering St. Louis Through the WashU IT Apprentice Program   

WashU IT’s Apprenticeship Program is addressing St. Louis’ dual challenge: supporting non-traditional candidates and fulfilling unmet IT positions, as well as embracing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.   The program, which began with its’ first cohort of 5 apprentices in March of 2022, was started by a partnership between AT&T and WashU IT. The 18-month […]

Cisco AnyConnect is now Cisco Secure Client

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, the application used to connect to WashU VPN, was updated between March 18 and April 4. As part of this update the application’s name and icon both changed. The new name on both Windows and Mac computers is Cisco Secure Client and the new icon shown to the right. […]

Protecting Our Community Through Security Awareness Training

Written collaboratively by the Security Awareness Training Program Team As WashU continues to grow and evolve, so does our technology and our need for training. Our continuous technological advancement brings new challenges—none more pressing than cybersecurity. We must stay a step ahead of cybercriminals, who are increasingly creative and skilled in gaining access to private […]

Student Technology Services (STS): April Fool’s Event: A Playful Twist on “Free Apple”

 April Fool’s Day at WashU often brings a playful spirit, and this year, Student Technology Services (STS) took the opportunity to join in the fun with a creative prank that left students both amused and delighted.  STS decided to host a giveaway advertised as offering “free apple products” to students. The announcement sparked curiosity and […]

March IT All Hands recording and materials now available

The meeting recording and the presentation materials from the March IT All Hands meeting are now available for review. If you were unable to attend last month’s meeting, or if you just want a recap, please explore the materials from the last meeting, or any of the past meetings from the last several years.