Welcome new WashU IT contractors and employees 

In May, WashU IT welcomed some new contractors and employees to our amazing teams of professionals. Welcome to our new contractors Steven Force, Technical Support Specialist I  Ruma Ikram, Application Developer IV  Dan Omer, Application Developer IV  Hayden Smith, Technical Support Specialist I  Timothy Smith, Network Systems Analyst  Welcome to our new employees Nicole Bedwell, […]

Schedule your Microsoft Teams message to be sent later 

If you want to send a message while its fresh in your mind but the timing isn’t quite right, you can schedule your chat messages in Teams!  You can also edit your content, re-schedule the message, or delete it before it has been sent. For more information,  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/schedule-chat-messages-in-microsoft-teams-2fc5ea77-7bb4-4511-8f59-e62bac1c0f6a 

What if we don’t have all the answers? The wisdom of uncertainty 

Submitted by Lisa Jordan  In our fast-paced, information-driven world, we often feel compelled to have all the answers. We’re conditioned to believe that knowledge is power, and uncertainty is a sign of weakness. But what if I told you that it’s okay not to know? What if the answer you seek is already in the […]

WashU IT’s Data Transfers Success with Beyond Compare

Beyond Compare has proven to be a highly effective tool for WashU IT, especially in bridging the gap between Filezilla and Box Shuttle for data migrations. This tool excels in comparing similarities and differences between source and target locations through a user-friendly graphical interface. Its robust capabilities ensure seamless data transfers and generate visual reports […]

May 17: Maestro user access removal  

As part of the Maestro retirement, Maestro user access will be removed on May 17th, 2024. Please transition to Emma or another application for mass emailing prior to May 17. Visit the  Mass Emailing page  for more information.  Have questions? Submit a ServiceNow ticket  and include  Attention: Enabling Applications in your request.  We appreciate your patience as we […]

Celebrating WashU IT promotions between January-April 2024

When employees are promoted, it is a time for teams to celebrate their internal talent and recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments exhibited by individuals. Since January, there have been some promotions that help position WashU IT for future success.  Congratulations are in order to recognize some talented professionals who have exemplified the tenets of […]

Tuition assistance helps WashU IT employees plan for the future 

WashU offers many ways for employees to benefit from tuition assistance programs. Pursing available WashU degrees can help you and your dependents build your career, expand your prospects, and plan for the future.  Qualified full-time employees who have met necessary service requirements can benefit from university assistance to complete degree programs. The benefit available to […]

Our future is shaped by our past: Recognizing years of service 

Several employees marked anniversaries this month. Whether celebrating 1 year or 25, WashU IT employees are devoted to the success of the institution and their colleagues, and delivering a superior customer experience.  Congratulations to those celebrating milestone work anniversaries, and thank you for all you do to support ImpacT, our IT Strategic Plan, each other, […]