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Gartner Office Hours and generative AI discussion kickoff this Friday.
You are encouraged to attend a special kickoff event from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, to learn about Washington University’s Gartner account and how you can leverage resources to make informed decisions about your work. Hosted by Justin Harris, Senior Account Executive from Gartner, the topic of the first office hours session is Overview and Generative […]
November 20: DUO 2FA Changes
The DUO Two-Factor Authentication (DUO 2FA) system will be changed on November 20 to enhance the university’s information security posture. This change will impact all systems and services which require DUO 2FA. Why is DUO 2FA Changing? The current standard DUO 2FA authentication methods, DUO Push and Call Me, prompt us to approve login attempts by […]
Finding your fit within the university and IT strategic plans and being a trusted strategic partner: A WashU IT Director’s perspective
We recently had a very successful “ImpacT” launch event on the Danforth campus, and I felt that I should take this opportunity to talk to you about how you play a vital role in that plan. It was fantastic to see so many of our colleagues, business partners, and schools in person. When I had […]
Elevating self-care: WashU IT’s commitment to employee well-being
As we approach the end of the year, it’s that time again when many of us reflect on the past and start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Interestingly, health-related goals were among the top three resolutions identified by people in the United States in 2023, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey. This trend […]
WashU Generative AI Environment Rollout Update
The Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator – part of the Here & Next Digital Transformation initiative – is working in collaboration with WashU IT to empower faculty, staff and students to effectively and responsibly evaluate and adopt AI tools and platforms, including generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT. Over the next several weeks, we […]
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