Category: STS

Student Tech Services (STS): Looking back on Tech Den’s Fall – advancing innovation, collaboration and community at WashU

This fall has been an exciting time for Tech Den, filled with milestones that showcase the team’s hard work, collaboration, and alignment with WashU IT’s ImpacT Strategic Plan. From a successful orientation season to meeting rising demands for services, Fall 2024 was all about progress, innovation, and supporting the university’s mission.  In August, Tech Den’s […]

WashU Maker Resource Fair 2025

The WashU Maker Resource Fair is an annual dynamic event designed to showcase the wealth of maker and technology resources available to the WashU community for bringing their innovative ideas to life. This fair will feature interactive demonstrations highlighting cutting-edge tools and facilities ranging from various 3D technologies and advanced software to creative workshops and collaborative spaces. Food, games, prizes, and lots […]

Sustainable Growth: A New Collaborative Project on Campus

After the success of the Project GreenLight initiative, an interactive electricity awareness campaign, the STS department and the Office of Sustainability have partnered once again for a new, tech-driven, exciting sustainability project. With support from a generous Sustainability Fund grant, two Rise Garden indoor smart hydroponic gardens that can grow up to 36 plants at a […]

Meet the Tech Den’s Service Desk Team: Steve, Samantha, Rachel, Benny, and Delali 

Tech Den’s Service Desk Team is the backbone of student tech support at WashU, ensuring the graduate/professional and non-residential students get the help they need. Meet the dedicated professional team consisting of full-time and student employees: Samantha, Steve, Rachel, Benny, and Delali.  At the heart of Tech Den’s success is a team dedicated to ensuring […]

Welcome Back from STS and Tech Den

Welcome back, WashU Bears! Student Technology Services (STS) and Tech Den are thrilled to have everyone on campus for another exciting year of learning and growth. We are here to ensure that all your technology needs are met, from maintaining smooth network connectivity and fulfilling your 3D printing requests to assisting with any WashU IT […]

Check out the June IT All Hands recording and materials 

Explore the recording and materials from the June IT All Hands meeting. Watch as the Senior Leadership Team, led by WashU IT CIO Jessie Minton, recap FY24 goals. Hear about professional development opportunities through the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering. Learn more about WashU IT’s apprentice program and gain insights from a presentation on behalf […]

The last STS All-Staff Meeting of the year: Celebrating Student Techs 

As the academic year ends, STS celebrated the final STS all-staff meeting on April 19th. This last meeting acknowledged the contributions of the student techs who have dedicated their time and skills throughout the year. It was also a chance to gather all the student techs who’ve worked with STS this year, including the soon-to-be […]

Student Technology Services (STS): April Fool’s Event: A Playful Twist on “Free Apple”

 April Fool’s Day at WashU often brings a playful spirit, and this year, Student Technology Services (STS) took the opportunity to join in the fun with a creative prank that left students both amused and delighted.  STS decided to host a giveaway advertised as offering “free apple products” to students. The announcement sparked curiosity and […]

Pause to technology purchases and projects involving student data

As we approach the start of the complicated go-live year for  Workday Student, we are asking that schools and units pause the purchase of new technologies or the start of new technical projects that involve student data. This pause is temporary but necessary to ensure no negative impacts to our transition to Workday Student. Further, we […]