Thanks to recent tours of the Research Data Center on the Medical School campus, nearly 40 WashU students from an infrastructure architecture class had a valuable practical learning experience. The student tours were led by Craig Hager, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Tim Flynn, IT Critical Infrastructure Technician III. Saeed Akbani, Professor of Practice […]
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WashU IT Promotions – Fall 2023
As we embrace the Fall 2023 semester, WashU IT is excited to announce the outstanding achievements within our organization. Below, we list our internal employee promotions for WashU IT. Join us in celebrating some well-deserved advancements as we applaud the hard work and contributions to our shared success. Name Title Effective Date Hannu Turri Assistant […]
At-a-Glance Team Documents 2023 Updates
Newly updated team-focused IT at-a-glance documents are here, offering an introduction for new and existing IT staff who want to learn about WashU IT. These materials are quick references about services each team provides, offer background about how to request work, as well as information about team leadership, and how to view active work different teams have […]
A heartfelt thank you to our IT teams for their hard work on upcoming DUO 2FA change
As we gear up for an important change in our DUO 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) security protocols on November 20th, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible IT teams for their tireless efforts and dedication. The upgraded DUO 2FA process is a significant step forward in securing our university against […]
WashU IT teams and area nonprofits celebrated another successful Thinksgiving event hosted by Filament
WashU IT teams celebrated another successful Thinksgiving event with area nonprofits and other businesses and organizations, hosted by Filament. Filament is a company that designs and organizes meetings and other types of forums for area corporations and organizations. Four teams with representatives from across WashU IT and Workday Support helped area nonprofit organizations design solutions. […]
Enterprise Applications (EA): Craig named Executive Director of Enterprise Applications
We are pleased to announce that Mark Craig has been named Executive Director of Enterprise Applications, reporting to Jen Stedelin, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Administrative Technologies. “As I lead EA, I am looking to continue to build upon the foundation put in place under Amy Walter’s leadership,” Craig […]
ImpacT Spotlight: Welcome new WashU IT Accounting Assistant Brittany Boyd
Accounting Assistant Brittany Boyd said while she is learning a great deal, she feels “heavily supported for success” in her new role within WashU IT Finance and Business Operations. Boyd replaces Nikki Addison who was promoted to Financial Analyst I. “I really like the group of people I’m working with,” she said. “I like to […]
WashU IT welcomes new hires
As we move through the fall semester at WashU IT, we are joined by some new faces. The growth of our team at WashU IT builds upon our collective expertise and creativity. Each new member brings a unique set of skills and experiences that we believe will enhance our collaborative efforts and contribute to the […]
Gartner Office Hours and generative AI discussion kickoff this Friday.
You are encouraged to attend a special kickoff event from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, to learn about Washington University’s Gartner account and how you can leverage resources to make informed decisions about your work. Hosted by Justin Harris, Senior Account Executive from Gartner, the topic of the first office hours session is Overview and Generative […]
November 20: DUO 2FA Changes
The DUO Two-Factor Authentication (DUO 2FA) system will be changed on November 20 to enhance the university’s information security posture. This change will impact all systems and services which require DUO 2FA. Why is DUO 2FA Changing? The current standard DUO 2FA authentication methods, DUO Push and Call Me, prompt us to approve login attempts by […]