WashU IT and Workday Support Thinksgiving teams forming now 

Those in WashU IT and Workday Support interested in taking part in the annual Thinksgiving day of collaboration and problem solving to benefit local non-profits should complete a survey by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 20th to be considered. Teams will form fast, so act now.  Thinksgiving connects St. Louis nonprofits with innovative teams […]

WashU IT leadership shares FY25 Goals at recent All Hands meeting 

WashU IT’s FY25 Goals inspired the conversation at the IT All Hands meeting held this week. The Senior Leadership Team, led by Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton, walked through the exciting hi WashU IT’s FY25 Goals inspired the conversation at the IT All Hands meeting held this week. The Senior Leadership Team, led by Chief […]

Building Connections: Tech Den Welcomes Back Students to WashU

At WashU IT, we’re dedicated to meeting students where they are—and for new students, that means being present from day one. That’s why Tech Den proactively reached out to all Washington University in St. Louis schools to participate in their student orientation events. “It’s essential for us to connect with students face-to-face, creating a welcoming […]

WashU IT Chief of Staff Teams Align on FY25 Goals at Saint Louis Zoo Event  

Recently, areas reporting under the WashU IT Chief of Staff attended an on-site meeting to ensure FY25 goals alignment. Our IT Portfolio and Project Management Office, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, and Vendor Management teams came together for an inspiring meeting at the Saint Louis Zoo.  The event was led by Melinda Schmidt, Assistant Vice […]

FY25 Goals update, employee news, and more at August IT All Hands 

An overview of WashU IT’s FY25 Goals, an introduction to new employees and contractors, recognition of work anniversaries and retirements, and some special stories that will connect us to our mission are on tap for the August IT All Hands meeting set for Wednesday, Aug. 28th.  While FY25 goals have been broadly shared within WashU […]

Message from the CIO: Welcoming a new year to make an impact 

Last week, WashU unveiled a new brand. This rebrand formally ties us to the identity we have embraced for quite some time. We are WashU; and we in IT are WashU IT. The purpose of the university rebrand is to tell the amazing stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni far and wide. We have […]

Welcome to WashU’s New Self-Service Portal  

WashU launched a new self-service portal on July 29 to submit service requests for your IT, Central HR (Operations, Benefits, Leaves, and Employee Engagement), Central Financial Operations, and Workday issues and needs. The new portal is part of an upgrade and expansion of ServiceNow, the university’s current service management system. Here are some handy tips to […]

WashU IT to serve as a pilot group for Workday HR’s new performance management experience

We are excited to introduce WashU’s new way of capturing employee performance. Starting Monday, August 12th, WashU IT will join a select group of campus partners piloting our new process in Workday. The pilot program is available for full- and part-time WashU IT employees. For those eligible to participate in the pilot, please check your […]

Planview for Project Management eLearning series ready in Learn@Work 

The PPMO is pleased to announce the launch of the Planview for Project Management eLearning series. This series comprises 8 modules, which delve into essential topics such as:  The modules prioritize assisting with the most crucial information and topics. You can access the eLearning series on the Planview webpage under the Training & Resources section. Most […]