Employee milestones and diversity were among the main topics of the September IT All Hands meeting. Nearly 450 employees from across IT at WashU tuned in recently to hear important updates about the Student Data Program and the End User Experience (EUX.) Individuals were also encouraged to join teams for the upcoming Thinksgiving Day for […]
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Being the trusted strategic partner; WashU IT adopting Cultural Norms
To build trust, foster accountability, promote an enhanced spirit of collaboration and commitment, and align teams with the tenets of the IT ImpacT and the university’s Here and Next strategic plans, teams across WashU IT recently adopted Cultural Norms. This will mean our teammates, customers, partners, and stakeholders will experience the same level of engagement […]
WashU Elevates Educational Experiences with Secure and Modern Networks
In April 2024, Washington University in St. Louis selected Extreme Networks to modernize its network infrastructure and create a strategic foundation for delivering innovative and secure technology-based learning. The move to an end-to-end network fabric helps the university enhance security and simplify network complexity for student and staff productivity and campus operations. This network upgrade simplifies network […]
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 […]