We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with the WashU community; we have officially launched our presence on LinkedIn! This initiative marks an exciting leap toward achieving several strategic objectives. It is not just about creating an online presence; it’s about fostering meaningful connections, facilitating knowledge-sharing, and expanding our horizons in the world of information […]
Category: STS
Congratulations to 2023 STS Graduates
Student employees represent a major part of the Student Technology Services family. Through providing excellent technology support to the WashU student population, the 14 recent graduates are well prepared to embark on their next endeavors. Each year, STS creates a yearbook to highlight some of the memorable moments throughout the year.
Student Tech Services (STS): Meet The STS Techs
Name: Daniel Unah Grade: First Year Major: Computer Science + Economics Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC Position: incoming Village East/Millbrook STC What made you want to join STS? Because I like helping people, and it’s a job that’s relevant to my interests. What have you learned here so far? I have learned about how WashU’s IT […]
WUPD Therapy Pup Visits STS
One of WashU Police Department’s two future therapy dogs made a recent visit to Student Technology Services. Brookie, one of two Labrador mixes sponsored by Stray Rescue of St. Louis, received some love and cuddles from the student techs and a few of their friends. Brookie and her counterpart, Bear, have forever homes and will serve as […]
Student Tech Services (STS): Meet The STS Techs
Name: Dorian Marr Grade: Class of 2026 Major: Computer Science Major, Anthropology Minor Hometown: Columbia, Missouri Position: incoming Park Mudd Student Technology Coordinator What made you want to join STS? Transitioning to living and learning at a university is a daunting task for anyone. Technology can be one of the biggest stressors in this, as […]
Student Tech Services (STS): 3D Printing, the Virtual Experience and Gaming Advances Among Tech Trends Tracked at Annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
From Sony to Samsung, LG to Amazon, Tesla to BMW and more, companies introduced the latest and greatest emerging tech trends during the recent Annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Tech Den and Student Technology Services (STS) managers, Peeti Sithiyopasakul and Scott Markovich, returned to WashU with insights into what is new and exciting, […]
Student Tech Services (STS): Meet Your STS Techs – Gabe Squitieri
Name: Gabe Squitieri Grade: Senior Major: History Hometown: New York, New York Position: Rosedale STC How long have you work at STS? Since Spring 2021 What do you enjoy most about working at STS? Opening laptops for maintenance, talking to my lovely coworkers, and doing my impression of Peeti. What has been your favorite class […]
Student Tech Services (STS): 3D Printing at WashU
Zach O’Connor, a former Student Tech Services (STS) student employee who studied Biomechanical Engineering at both Elon and WashU, is one of the newest hires for Student Technology Services and Tech Den. As the full time 3D Print Technical Specialist for the two service desks Zach is the de facto subject matter expert in all […]
Hibernate, Sleep, or Shut Down. What Should I Use?
Should I hibernate, sleep, or shut down my computer? Whether you are concerned about efficiency, your device’s health, or energy consumption, this is something most of us have wondered before. Perhaps you have even consulted with multiple professionals and received mixed feedback on what is best. While each of these power-down options appears to shut […]
WashU Tech Den hosts Open House
WashU Tech Den hosted its official open house on May 31st, 2022. A homecoming event was hosted to welcome all back to campus as well as give graduates, professional, and non-residential students an opportunity to engage with the staff, space, and resources provided by Tech Den. The showcase included a WashU-themed 3D putt-putt course, tours […]