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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
WashU Network Modernization Begins in November 2024
Washington University in St. Louis is starting a major network upgrade in November 2024. The project will replace older equipment, like routers and switches, with new, faster technology. This will help the WashU network handle more data, run quicker, and be more reliable for everyone on campus. This modernization effort will enable a 10-fold increase […]
Secure Email Migration to Microsoft Purview
WashU IT will migrate the university’s Cisco email encryption service to Microsoft Purview. The migration will simplify access and improve communication clarity. This migration will occur on Monday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM CT. After the change, continue to include “Secure” in the subject line of the email to send secure encrypted messages. The Benefits […]
WashU Data Management & Analytics introduces Data Dives
WashU Data Management & Analytics would like to introduce you to Data Dives! This brand-new, easy-to-use tool lets you explore and visualize summarized data. See executive-level insights within seconds as you click through the interactive dashboards, or create your own custom report or dashboard based on the same aggregated dataset. Data Dives are specially designed […]
Important InfoSec and BJC Updates, recognition of staff milestones and more are focus of October IT All Hands
Join WashU IT on Wednesday, October 16 for some Cybersecurity Awareness and InfoSec updates, news on BJC and the WashU School of Medicine partnership, recognition of staff milestones, and more. Here’s a preview of the agenda and what you can expect: During the meeting, several staff members will receive recognition for joining our teams as new […]