The 3D printing service provided by Tech Den, serving both Danforth and medical students, has proven to be an invaluable and needed service that enhances and advances the student experience. With the growing demand for inclusive, expanded, and discipline-agnostic student exposure to this resource, it is essential to have a knowledgeable and driven leader in […]
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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. […]
The power of gratitude and making lives better: Sarah Grantham introduces the 100 Neediest Cases campaign
The theme of November is ‘Gratitude: Making Lives Better.’ Practicing gratitude is fairly simple, really. Look for the good things that surround you and take note. The opportunity to give to the 100 Neediest Cases is here. I invite you to learn more about the families who will be helped through your generosity this year. […]
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 […]
Finding your fit within the university and IT strategic plans and being a trusted strategic partner: A WashU IT Director’s perspective
We recently had a very successful “ImpacT” launch event on the Danforth campus, and I felt that I should take this opportunity to talk to you about how you play a vital role in that plan. It was fantastic to see so many of our colleagues, business partners, and schools in person. When I had […]
Artificial Intelligence: Recent Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Summit was a success: Featuring speakers including CTO Greg Hart, as well as, panel discussions and more
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Health Summit held at Washington University earlier this month brought a mix of people to campus to learn about ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects. AI’s impact on patient care and the quality of health care was an important topic covered, with presentations by subject matter experts and featured keynote […]
Portfolio and Project Management Office (PPMO): Program Managers – An essential component to IT success
From understanding and managing the overall program budget to resource planning and forecasting and more, program managers are an essential component to IT success. They manage risks and dependencies, prioritize projects within their programs, and develop strategic roadmaps to ensure alignment is achieved. “Program managers are responsible for collaborating with IT leadership to provide effective planning, […]