The Learn@Work Compliance Profile, a survey that assigns required job safety and research compliance training, will be updated in September 2023. The new version will provide an updated look and feel, help text, and a streamlined way to answer questions. Release of the new Compliance Profile will be announced on the Learn@Work Home Page. WashU […]
Category: End User Services
Strengthening the Partnership Between the WashU IT Service Desk and Deskside Teams
Walking a mile in another’s shoes just became more than a metaphor with the IT Service Desk and Deskside teams. In July, the Tech Team Career Crossover program launched. This initiative aspires to build stronger relationships, bridge knowledge gaps, and better facilitate department collaboration in order to deliver better IT services to our WashU community. […]
Software Licensing transitions to End User Services in July 2023
As of Monday, July 3rd, the Software Licensing team, formerly under WashU IT Admin, has transitioned to the WashU IT Depot. This transition aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our services while better aligning our teams with the evolving needs of our organization. The Software Licensing team has been an integral part of […]
Multiple Winners Identified in InfoSec Roadmap Project Naming
The Information Security Roadmap Team and I would like to thank everyone for their patience as we figured out a solution to the tie that resulted from our Information Security 5-Year Roadmap naming contest. As stated previously in Tuesday Tech, your suggestions were incredible. We appreciate the input that was put forth toward this effort. […]
June 12: PaperCut Mobility Printing Now Available
Washington University in St. Louis uses a print management system called PaperCut to allow students to print from their own laptops to locations across campus. PaperCut Mobility Printing simplifies printing from bring your own device (BYOD) and other end-user managed devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops. WashU users can easily find and set up printers independently, […]
Fuertes Named Executive Director for IT Digital Transformation
Digital Strategy and Optimized Execution Plan among Top PrioritiesMichelle Fuertes has been named Washington University in St. Louis’ first executive director for Information Technology Digital Transformation (IT-DT). Fuertes’ position dually reports to Chief Technology Officer Greg Hart and professor, and founding Director of the Institute for Informatics (I2), Dr. Philip Payne. Fuertes began her role […]
Splunk and CrowdStrike Server Installation Initiative
A campus wide initiative is underway to improve computer security, namely by installing the Splunk Forwarder and CrowdStrike on all servers by the end of June, as required by InfoSec Policy. The Splunk Forwarder is used to gather real-time log data from servers into a searchable repository. This log data can then be used to […]
Box and DocuSign integrate to streamline work at WashU
The Box DocuSign integration is a powerful tool that benefits our team in various ways. This integration allows users to securely and efficiently sign, send, and manage important documents directly from the Box platform. One of the primary benefits of the Box DocuSign integration is its convenience. It eliminates the need for physical document delivery […]
Addressing Meeting Overload: What You Can Do
Submitted by Jennie Franke I’ve been having various conversations (on and off-line) with coworkers, colleagues, friends, and family about meeting overload. It’s in the media because it’s a challenge that a lot of us are having. I wanted to have a pointed discussion with the EA Management team to ensure we were aligned (more or […]
Farewell Diane Gentile, Retiring Manager of Quality Assurance
A gallon of gas was $0.91, the average cost of a new car was $10,400 and the Cold War and the Berlin Wall were on the verge of collapse. It was 1988; the year Diane Gentile started her career at WashU. As Diane says, she did not intend or choose to have a life-long career […]