Celebrating WashU IT promotions between January-April 2024

When employees are promoted, it is a time for teams to celebrate their internal talent and recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments exhibited by individuals. Since January, there have been some promotions that help position WashU IT for future success.  Congratulations are in order to recognize some talented professionals who have exemplified the tenets of […]

Tuition assistance helps WashU IT employees plan for the future 

WashU offers many ways for employees to benefit from tuition assistance programs. Pursing available WashU degrees can help you and your dependents build your career, expand your prospects, and plan for the future.  Qualified full-time employees who have met necessary service requirements can benefit from university assistance to complete degree programs. The benefit available to […]

March IT All Hands recording and materials now available

The meeting recording and the presentation materials from the March IT All Hands meeting are now available for review. If you were unable to attend last month’s meeting, or if you just want a recap, please explore the materials from the last meeting, or any of the past meetings from the last several years.

Public university directory being phased out

The Washington University in St. Louis online directory, which includes faculty, staff and student names, phone numbers and email addresses, is being phased out.  University leaders decided to remove the directory to protect WashU community members’ privacy and security, helping to prevent cold calls, phishing campaigns and other data security threats.  The online directory will […]

Check out the well-being resources available to WashU employees

 Our mission is deeply rooted in serving others. To do that well, prioritizing self-care is vital. The employee experience at WashU embraces a culture that places emphasis on nurturing well-being.   Whether you are interested in joining a team of your peers in the Spring Well-Being Challenge or would like to recognize a colleague for their […]

E-Waste Recycling and Confidential Paper Shredding event at Knight Center successful 

The WashU Office of Sustainability and the WashU IT Office of Information Security hosted a successful e-waste recycling and confidential paper shredding event last week at the Knight Center on the Danforth campus. About 2,500 pounds of electronic waste was collected and six totes of confidential documents were shredded during the two-and-a-half hour event.  Sustainability Coordinator […]

WashU IT hosts St. LouisCIO monthly meeting at EPNEC 

WashU CIO Jessie Minton recently engaged in a morning of thought-provoking discussion on Generative AI with WashU’s Digital Intelligence and Innovation Accelerator’s Dr. Philip Payne and Jerry Fox, Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at BJC Health System. Check out the LinkedIn post with more information about photos from the event.  WashU IT […]

The importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in the workplace 

As I have been re-reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable” by Patrick Lencioni, well listening to the audio book, it has had me thinking about self-awareness. The book is tale about reasons that teams fail to function effectively and how we can work to correct course.  Self-awareness is not one of the […]