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Streamlining the day: A guide to Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do serves as a versatile task management application designed to help users organize, prioritize and manage daily responsibilities across various platforms. Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and the web, the app automatically syncs with Outlook Tasks and Microsoft Planner, allowing users to view and manage flagged emails, project tasks and personal errands as actionable items in one centralized […]

ITSM Roundtable: Change Enablement at WashU 

April launched IT Service Management (ITSM) new roundtable discussions. The inaugural session was a great success with nearly 200 attendees. This month, ITSM looks forward to continuing the momentum by hosting an interactive conversation regarding Change Enablement at WashU.   The WashU community is impacted by change each and every day. From small configuration updates to campuswide initiatives, change is everywhere. In this month’s session, attendees will step back from tools and process […]

Reminder: Complete annual HIPAA Refresher Training before June 30 

As the end of the fiscal year approaches, employees are reminded to complete the mandatory HIPAA Refresher Training requirement. Assigned July 1, 2025, all staff members should verify whether they have completed the training by checking their status in Workday.   Those who have not yet completed the module can do so via Workday or attend a live […]

Enhance knowledge with the upcoming Introduction to HPC Training Series  

Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is excited to announce an upcoming Introduction to HPC (High Performance Computing) Training Series. These workshops are designed for those with little to no HPC knowledge, as well as beginners looking to improve their HPC skills.  Training sessions available:  • Introduction to Open OnDemand (OOD) Best for: Researchers just starting out with HPC and with no command-line knowledge. Topic covered: How […]

Securing the foundation: WashU IT retires 114,000 inactive WashU keys 

In a landmark effort to bolster the university’s cyber defenses, WashU IT recently completed a massive initiative to disable inactive WashU Keys—the first project of its kind in the university’s history.   Roughly one-third of all existing WashU Keys were recently retired in this project under CyBear, marking a significant milestone in how the university manages identity and access. Identity and Access Management had the […]

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