In the Spotlight: Navigating funding uncertainty, ways to get involved, and well-being resources 

Times of uncertainty can create stress, but WashU has resources available to help employees navigate current potential concerns.   Explore the latest updates on the financial picture at the university and national levels, learn ways to get involved as a WashU advocate, and find mind and body resources to help with coping.  The Chancellor’s website includes […]

Join the June IT All Hands meeting tomorrow 

An update on WashU IT’s new branding, news about capacity planning efforts, and employee recognitions are the focus for Wednesday’s IT All Hands meeting.  Matt Gerst, Lead Communications Specialist from Organizational Change Management, will walk attendees through newly created IT templates for meeting materials, emails, and more, reflecting the new WashU brand that was introduced […]

New ServiceNow Firewall request form streamlines process

WashU IT has implemented a new ServiceNow Firewall Form. This new initiative aims to streamline the process of submitting and managing firewall requests.  Click here for more information on how to use the Firewall Form.  Questions can be sent by email or for urgent issues, call (314) 933-3333.  Visit the Status Page for current status and planned […]

Meet some of WashU IT’s “People of ImpacT”

WashU IT is highlighting some special employees who received multiple nominations as People of ImpacT in 2024. Employees are nominated by their peers, managers, and customers.   WashU IT is highlighting some special employees who received multiple nominations as People of ImpacT in 2024. Employees are nominated by their peers, managers, and customers. While 93 employees were […]

Tying service and experience together: University Services new website launches July 1

The Parking & Transportation and Campus Card websites will become part of the new University Services division website this summer. With a greater focus on customers, these enhancements will make it easier to find the information you need when you need it. The new face will be unveiled on July 1.  A group of about […]

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) to enhance customer onboarding experience with website and portal upgrades 

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an enhanced customer onboarding experience for users.    Enhancements will be made starting in late May to elevate the customer experience. After May 30, you can go to the RIS website to explore the updates. Some of these upgrades will include a […]

Check out the latest content moved from Learn@Work to Workday Learning 

As of April 14, 2025, another round of learning content has been moved from Learn@Work to Workday Learning.   This group includes LinkedIn Learning, University Advancement, WashU Information Technology, the Brown School, WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology, and more. View which courses moved and learn more about the project at Workday@WashU.   This move is part of the […]

Person of ImpacT: Tahnee Alves personifies “team” 

One of 12 people who received multiple nominations in 2024 as a WashU IT Person of ImpacT, Tahnee Alves is an IT Marketing and Creative Strategist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. A “Person of ImpacT” is an individual who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and has a significant and positive influence […]

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, […]

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 […]