Open enrollment for WashU health and insurance benefits runs through Friday, November 15. Now is the time to enroll or make changes to your current plans through Workday. Selected coverage will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. During open enrollment, employees should review their health, vision, dental and life insurance options, verify eligibility for any dependents, […]
Category: IT Staff Event
Network Modernization, Holiday donation and engagement drive, and more are focus of November IT All Hands
A Network Modernization update, news about WashU IT’s holiday donation and engagement drive, and more are the focus of this month’s IT All Hands meeting, which is set to take place from 3-4 pm CT Wednesday, Nov. 20. The first item on the agenda will be a report from David Gomez, IT Learning and Development […]
Introducing Karen Schilli as the New Director of IT Governance, Portfolio, Capacity & Demand Management at WashU IT
As the new Director of IT Governance, Portfolio, and Capacity and Demand Management, Karen Schilli brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of WashU’s unique IT landscape. In her new role, she will lead key initiatives in IT governance, strategic portfolio alignment, and capacity planning across our organization. This critical role places Schilli […]
Copilot for M365 now available
An innovative tool designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows within Microsoft 365 applications, Copilot is now available at WashU. Whether you’re trying to capture accurate meeting minutes or create an email or report, Copilot can save you time, allowing you to get more accomplished throughout the workday. Those interested in purchasing a license for […]
WashU School of Medicine hybrid and on-site employees have until Nov. 18 to comply with flu shot policy
Don’t ignore those daily Workday reminders to get your annual flu shot. All employees working on or visiting the WashU School of Medicine campus have until 5 pm Monday, Nov. 18 to comply with the university’s mandatory flu vaccination policy. Proof of vaccination is required and must be uploaded in Workday. While the vaccine is […]
WashU IT Cultural Norms are now the norm – ask your manager if you have questions
Cameras are on. Out of office messages are in place. Work hours are shared. WashU IT’s Cultural Norms are now in place. If you have not yet adopted these norms, or if you have questions, refer to the WashU IT Cultural Norms that were shared with teams in numerous ways in September and October. If […]
Flu shot reminder for hybrid and on-site employees; don’t forget to upload your documentation in Workday
University policy requires all on-site and hybrid employees working on the WashU School of Medicine campus, including anyone employees coming to the campus during the flu season, to get vaccinated and provide proof through Workday by 5 pm Monday, Nov. 18th. The flu season runs through March 31, 2025. Those planning to file for a medical […]
Nominate peers for 2024 ImpacT Awards through November 1st
Now through Friday, November 1st is the time to recognize the hard work and collaborative spirit of your coworkers by nominating them for a 2024 ImpacT award. Those identified as People of ImpacT personify the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and have a significant and positive influence on the people, the institution, and the community around […]
October IT All Hands featured organizational updates, employee milestones, and more
Important organizational updates, employee milestones, and more were the focus of this month’s IT All Hands meeting. The materials and recording for the meeting are now available. Important topics were explored during last week’s meeting, which embraced the theme of Cybersecurity Awareness month. A timely Cybersecurity Awareness Month and InfoSec update was delivered by Quint […]
Enterprise Systems & Solutions: Q1 2025 Highlights and Milestones
Enterprise Systems and Solutions is working on a variety of projects. Below is a list of the projects they have completed in Q1 2025. Domain Title Summary Project Team Integrations T3 -EA-14070 – INT834 –McDonnell Genome Institute Daily PO ExtractOutbound McDonnell Genome had been clicking each PO/PDF file to print individually. This project implemented a […]