Information technology tools and resources at the UW
June 27, 2017
Workday is live! Where to go for help
Workday, your new portal for HR, benefits and payroll, is now live. Get help online, by phone or in-person at the new Integrated Service Center (ISC). Visit the ISC website to view instructional videos and user guides or to contact the help desk. Remember to enroll in two-factor authentication in order to access your personal…
June 7, 2017
Review checklist, user guides to prepare for Workday go-live on June 27
Go to the Integrated Service Center website to view the “Get Ready for Workday” section, now featuring go-live checklists for employees. You can also see instructional videos and user guides. Remember to enroll in 2FA through Duo in order to be able to use Workday, starting June 27.
June 6, 2017
Learn to catch the phish: Protect your information and University data
Find out how to recognize deceptive emails called phishing; don’t be fooled by references to Workday and two-factor authentication. Learn to recognize scams that try to trick you into providing account names and passwords to gain access valuable personal and institutional data and resources. Phishing emails often use email links and attachments and try to…
May 24, 2017
One month to go: Enroll in 2FA and make sure you’re ready for Workday
Get ready for Workday, the UW’s new human resources, payroll and benefits system launching on June 27, by enrolling in two-factor authentication (2FA) with Duo today. Using 2FA protects your personal information and UW data by adding a second layer of security beyond a password, and is required for Workday. Choose the device to use…
May 11, 2017
Workday training underway for HR and payroll staff
In-person training for Workday, the UW’s new, modern human resources, payroll and benefits system, has begun for HR and payroll staff. More information for all employees is coming soon. Get ready for Workday by enrolling in Duo, the UW’s new two-factor authentication system, which protects your personal information by adding a second layer of security…
April 19, 2017
Enroll now in 2FA. Needed to access Workday in June
Secure your personal information with two-factor authentication (2FA) by enrolling today in Duo. UW faculty, staff and student employees will need Duo to access Workday, the UW’s new HR/Payroll system, which launches in June. Duo uses a mobile app, a phone call or a hardware token as a second layer of security to prove it’s…
March 16, 2017
2FA safeguards your information online, adds a layer of security beyond a password
Protect your personal information from unauthorized access by enrolling in Duo, the University’s new two-factor authentication (2FA) system, beginning in April. 2FA adds a layer of security beyond a password when signing in with your UW NetID. With Duo you can use an app on your phone to sign in. The new Workday HR/Payroll system…
January 13, 2017
Students can use a “preferred name” in Canvas, class rosters and more
Did you know that as of autumn quarter UW students can go by a preferred name — a nickname, middle name, etc. — for class and photo rosters and the UW Directory? Respecting students’ wishes on how they are addressed is part of making UW more welcoming and inclusive. And this quarter, use of preferred…
December 21, 2016
Husky OnNet expands to Sponsored UW NetIDs, for a monthly fee
The encrypted connection to the UW network that UW students, faculty and staff use for secure access to UW resources from remote locations — Husky OnNet — is expanding its reach. Now UW departments who require Husky OnNet access for their Sponsored UW NetID holders can use the online self-service Assign Computing Services form to…
November 8, 2016
Sign up for the free Computer Vet “Clinic” on Nov. 29
Bring your laptop and learn how to keep it running smoothly at UW-IT’s free Computer Vet Clinic on November 29, 3 – 4 p.m. at UW Seattle’s Odegaard Undergraduate Library. You’ll scan for viruses and set up virus protection, and learn how to back-up your computer and use cloud storage. The workshop is free to…
