The holiday travel season is here, and I want to make sure you are aware of some resources that are available to keep WashU information, as well as your personal information, safe. Traveling introduces security risks. Those risks can be mitigated through advanced planning and preparation. If you are traveling internationally, please visit the Trip Registration […]
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Research Data Center Tours hosted by WashU IT enhance the student experience
Thanks to recent tours of the Research Data Center on the Medical School campus, nearly 40 WashU students from an infrastructure architecture class had a valuable practical learning experience. The student tours were led by Craig Hager, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Tim Flynn, IT Critical Infrastructure Technician III. Saeed Akbani, Professor of Practice […]
Empowering excellence and making an ImpacT: The WashU IT Depot’s evolutionary process continues.
It has been 18-months since our last update, that time has tested our resilience, fostered innovation, and brought forth numerous impactful transformations. In the relentless pursuit of operational excellence, we’ve not merely weathered the supply-chain storm that was outlined in our last update, but we emerged stronger, charting an audacious course toward unprecedented efficiency and […]
At-a-Glance Team Documents 2023 Updates
Newly updated team-focused IT at-a-glance documents are here, offering an introduction for new and existing IT staff who want to learn about WashU IT. These materials are quick references about services each team provides, offer background about how to request work, as well as information about team leadership, and how to view active work different teams have […]
WashU IT teams and area nonprofits celebrated another successful Thinksgiving event hosted by Filament
WashU IT teams celebrated another successful Thinksgiving event with area nonprofits and other businesses and organizations, hosted by Filament. Filament is a company that designs and organizes meetings and other types of forums for area corporations and organizations. Four teams with representatives from across WashU IT and Workday Support helped area nonprofit organizations design solutions. […]
The power of gratitude and making lives better: Sarah Grantham introduces the 100 Neediest Cases campaign
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]