On November 12th, WashU IT launched Box Hubs. The Box Hubs content portal allows you to curate, organize, view, and share content internally and externally. With Box Hubs, you can: Use Box Hub’s three models to make your collaborations easier and more efficient.
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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 […]
Information Security Policy Library Update
In support of ImpacT and the call to provide the university community with tools and the knowledge to safeguard and sustain our systems, data, and reputation, the Office of Information Security (OIS) has initiated a complete revision and expansion of the OIS policy library. The goal is to foster a strong security culture at WashU […]
WashU School of Medicine hybrid and on-site employees have until Nov. 18 to comply with flu shot policy
Don’t ignore those daily Workday reminders to get your annual flu shot. All employees working on or visiting the WashU School of Medicine campus have until 5 pm Monday, Nov. 18 to comply with the university’s mandatory flu vaccination policy. Proof of vaccination is required and must be uploaded in Workday. While the vaccine is […]
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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 IT Plays Key Role in Launching High-Tech Siteman Cancer Center Facility
The WashU IT team is proud to have contributed to the development and opening of the new Siteman Cancer Center (SCC). This high-tech, state-of-the-art facility is nine stories, 657,250 square feet, and located at Forest Park and Taylor Avenue. With an emphasis on multi-disciplinary care and enhanced connections between research and clinical, the SCC consolidates […]
Access a resource to explain commonly used WashU IT acronyms
Whether you have been in WashU IT for 10 days or 10 years, sometimes there is confusion concerning the use of acronyms and terms. A Knowledge Base article through ServiceNow provides a quick reference to some commonly used acronyms and what they stand for. (Click “log in” on the right side of the red Knowledge Bases banner […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month around the world
This month marks a global initiative aimed at helping everyone stay safe and secure when using technology. At WashU, the Office of Information Security is proud to support this effort, promoting a full month of essential cybersecurity practices. We’re encouraging the WashU community to adopt these key behaviors to strengthen your online security. While there […]