June 21, 2019
Outdoor Wi-Fi expanded to include new Life Sciences Building
The UW’s new Life Sciences Building added outdoor Wi-Fi on its deck overlooking the Burke-Gilman Trail, at the West Plaza and stairs, along Stevens Way and on the east side. This and other planned expansions of outdoor Wi-Fi aim to meet the ever-increasing demand for fast, seamless performance at all UW campuses and UW Medicine…
June 5, 2019
Take your UW Wi-Fi connectivity with you this summer
Whether you’re enjoying a much deserved break or a study-abroad program this summer, make sure to connect your devices to eduroam. This secure, global Wi-Fi service offers seamless connectivity at thousands of locations around the world. It’s also the UW’s preferred Wi-Fi connection method for students, faculty and staff. Get online with eduroam at onboard.wifi.uw.edu.
March 12, 2019
Snow didn’t slow down IT tools or the Service Center
During the UW’s eight days of suspended operations in February, UW students, faculty and staff were still able to connect remotely to resources on UW campuses, hold virtual meetings and classes online, and get the IT help they needed, thanks robust IT systems and tools such as Husky OnNet, UW Zoom, UW Panopto, and 24x7x365 support provided by UW-IT’s Technology Service Center.
October 10, 2018
Major upgrades improve Wi-Fi at the UW Tower, libraries
Read how UW Information Technology significantly increased Wi-Fi service for UW Libraries, Padelford Hall, UW Tower and 30 other buildings throughout the UW. The goal – provide the best wireless experience to all students, faculty and staff.
August 29, 2018
Wi-Fi use surges at UW with growth in connected devices
To keep pace with rising demand and an escalating number of devices connecting to Wi-Fi at the UW, UW-IT has undertaken a multi-year effort to upgrade the UW’s Wi-Fi network at all of its facilities and campuses — with the goal of a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.
July 13, 2018
Teams compete in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Finals, stay on UW campus
This month forty-nine teams from 35 countries will compete in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Finals in Redmond for a chance to win up to $100,000 and a consultation with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Teams will stay in Alder Hall on the University campus where they will have access to the UW’s high-speed wired and Wi-Fi…
June 29, 2018
Special Olympics USA Games come to the UW this July
More than 4,000 athletes and coaches from all 50 states will visit Seattle and the surrounding region to participate in the Special Olympics USA Games kicking off July 1. The UW will be the primary venue, and athletes will stay in Seattle campus residence halls, including Willow Hall, a new residence building on north campus…
