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 […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seeking more 2024 ImpacT nominations now through November 1st
The first round of 2024 ImpacT awardees was announced during the June IT All Hands meeting. But it’s not too late to nominate a “Person of ImpacT” on your team. We are seeking nominations now through November 1st for individuals who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and have a significant and positive influence on […]
Congratulations to WashU IT employees with work anniversaries
Several WashU IT employees are celebrating work anniversaries in the month of June. Celebrating 1 year Samuel Baalman, Network Engineer II Ayush Chaturvedi, HPC Research Facilitator III Rob Dowell, Desktop Engineer II Darci Kardell, Computer Assembly and Logistics Assistant Christian Lawrence, Technical Support Specialist I Pete Nowikow, Information Security Analyst III Hayden Patterson, Application Support Specialist I Matthew Reid, […]
From Award to Adventure: Josh Kelahan Celebrates 2023 Person of ImpacT Award with a Team Escape Room Challenge
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to WashU IT and the university community, Josh Kelahan, a Systems Engineer III for Enterprise Applications since 2019, was nominated as a 2023 Person of ImpacT. He won a drawing held by WashU IT for all the nominees at the January IT All Hands meeting and got to choose […]
Welcome new WashU IT contractors and employees
In May, WashU IT welcomed some new contractors and employees to our amazing teams of professionals. Welcome to our new contractors Steven Force, Technical Support Specialist I Ruma Ikram, Application Developer IV Dan Omer, Application Developer IV Hayden Smith, Technical Support Specialist I Timothy Smith, Network Systems Analyst Welcome to our new employees Nicole Bedwell, […]
May 17: Maestro user access removal
As part of the Maestro retirement, Maestro user access will be removed on May 17th, 2024. Please transition to Emma or another application for mass emailing prior to May 17. Visit the Mass Emailing page for more information. Have questions? Submit a ServiceNow ticket and include Attention: Enabling Applications in your request. We appreciate your patience as we […]