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Save the date: July Virtual Lunch & Learn series announced 

Software Asset Management (SAM) will host four Virtual Lunch & Learn sessions this July, providing the WashU community with an opportunity to learn about key software updates directly from manufacturer subject matter experts (SMEs).  The July schedule includes:  Each session will highlight recent software changes, best practices, and upcoming developments, while giving attendees the opportunity to […]

WashU IT Team successfully manages recent Canvas incident 

Washington University in St. Louis Information Technology and distributed IT partners successfully navigated a global service incident in May affecting the university’s Canvas instance. A cybersecurity breach of Canvas created challenges for schools, colleges and universities around the world.  Thanks to swift coordination, standout individual efforts within the team and the university’s business continuity plan, the global […]

June IT All Hands: CAO vision, Canvas cybersecurity response and recognizing employee milestones 

The upcoming WashU IT All Hands meeting on June 24 will feature Nichol Luoma, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer at Washington University in St. Louis. Luoma will deliver an update on strategic university initiatives, recognizing WashU IT’s presence in the St. Louis IT community for maintaining strong operational stability and collaboration while supporting core university priorities.   Luoma’s remarks will highlight a strategic evolution toward true enterprise alignment, user-centered service delivery and […]

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 […]

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