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WashU Canned Food Drive open now through Dec. 20

WashU is coordinating a food drive to help respond to the growing food crisis in the region. This initiative is to support neighbors in need. The following items are identified as high-priority needs: To get involved or inquire about establishing a drop-off site for donations, contact Maggie Brockmeyer, brockmeyer@wustl.edu. Collected items are being delivered weekly […]

Update from CIO Jessie Minton: WashU IT’s recent reorganization

Nearly two years ago, WashU IT leaders began carefully and intentionally planning for the future. Recognizing some duplication and inefficiencies, and the opportunity to streamline processes, reduce costs, and reconfigure teams, the decision was made to develop an Operating Model to guide our next steps. Following months of discussion and the evaluation of current practices, […]

Reorganization, Planview, CyBear are topics for extended October IT All Hands 

The IT All Hands meeting on Wednesday, October 22 is being extended by 15 minutes to accommodate a packed agenda. WashU Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton will kick off the monthly meeting with a welcome and opening remarks, followed by a presentation on the recent WashU IT Reorganization effort. A question-and-answer session will follow.  Next, […]

Software Renewal Process for three titles expiring in December 2025 

Software Asset Management (EUX SAM) and Software Licensing (EUS SL) collaborated and began the renewal process for software titles expiring in December 2025.  BioRender and Parallels renewals began Oct. 6, and managers or renewal points of contact must complete their actions by 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Budgetary approvals will close at 2 p.m. […]

New fast track option for project requests 

The IT Portfolio and Project Management Office (PPMO) now offers a Fast Track option for qualifying new project requests.  This new option is designed to streamline the intake process for low-risk, recurring maintenance, and operational projects, significantly reducing administrative overhead and enhancing our overall efficiency.  Key Benefits:  To find out if a project qualifies for […]

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