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Alternative to NameCoach coming in late January

NameCoach, the name pronunciation recording tool used by the university, will be retired on January 31, 2026. At that time, any integrations with Outlook and Canvas will no longer apply. Workday offers a name pronunciation feature that WashU is planning to implement in late January 2026. More information will be shared by WashU’s Workday Support Team […]

Tech Den welcomes Forsyth School students and colleagues for Halloween open house 

Tech Den recently welcomed a few dozen sixth graders from the Forsyth School for a Halloween-themed open house that brought together hands-on activities, plenty of curiosity and a closer look at the technologies shaping life on campus. Throughout the tour, the students, joined by their Innovation and Design teacher Melissa Leuthardt and a few school […]

IT All Hands recording and materials from November meeting now available

The November IT All Hands meeting recording and materials are now available in the archives, through the IT website. Presentations capturing the latest on the WashU IT Operating Model priority for Demand and Capacity Management, as well as an update on the Medical Applications team were shared. Special guest Lisa Weingarth, Executive Director of the […]

WashU IT’s Stegeman honored as Person of ImpacT for servant leadership

As the Assistant Director for Enabling Applications, Melanie Stegeman spends her days leading a team of subject matter experts who provide tools for the WashU community. Applications within her portfolio include Emma, Qualtrics, KnowledgeLake and DocuSign, along with others that equip people to do their jobs better.   Stegeman is honored and humbled to receive recognition […]

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