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Tech Team Career Crossover Program Update

It’s been an exciting journey since the Tech Team Career Crossover Program launched in July 2023. The program, designed to increase collaboration and enhance troubleshooting efficiency, has exceeded expectations. In its initial phase, the program brought together the WashU IT Service Desk and Danforth Deskside teams. The technicians trained, shadowed, and then walked in each […]

CHIME Award hails BJC and WashU as digital health leaders

BJC HealthCare and Washington University recently achieved recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for exceptional dedication to excellence in digital health in the levels of acute and ambulatory care.  This acknowledgement is the result of participation in the 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, which factors in the commitment of time, […]

WashU IT teams celebrate second year as part of Filament’s Thinksgiving event to help area nonprofits 

Teams from WashU will again come to the table with ideas to tackle challenges during an annual Thinksgiving event hosted by Filament. The event allows partnering organizations such as WashU to assist area nonprofits as they seek solutions for complex problems.   Filament is a company that designs and organizes meetings, including workshops, creative training sessions, […]

Student Tech Services welcomes Tech Specialist Tai Huynh

WashU IT welcomes Tech Specialist, Tai Huynh! Tai previously held a previous role as Sr. Tech and 3D Tech Lead for Student Tech Services prior to his 2023 WashU graduation in Computer Science. What is your previous work experience? “My two previous work experiences were both at Washington University in STL! The initial one was […]

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO): Reminder from Chief of Staff Russell Sharp to upload flu vaccine documentation and complete ReadySet survey 

To comply with the School of Medicineʼs mandatory influenza vaccination policy, you are required to receive the influenza vaccination if you either work on or may visit the medical school campus this flu season.  While it is not mandated, all other employees are strongly encouraged to take this proactive step in protecting themselves and their community.   Please see […]

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