{"id":16051,"date":"2026-02-02T09:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/?p=16051"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:50:56","slug":"spring-26-employee-technology-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/spring-26-employee-technology-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 26 Employee Technology Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below are key technology updates for UWM employees, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/\">uwm.edu\/information-technology<\/a> for more information on these topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-microsoft-ai-copilot-chat\">Microsoft AI: Copilot Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is available to all faculty and staff at UWM. Copilot Chat can be used for getting quick answers to questions, drafting content and so much more. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/have-you-tried-copilot-chat\/\">review this article<\/a> for more information on Copilot Chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-wifi\">UWM WiFi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three&nbsp;WiFi&nbsp;networks at UWM, are you using the best one?&nbsp;UWM faculty&nbsp;and staff&nbsp;should&nbsp;use&nbsp;UWM&nbsp;WiFi.&nbsp;WiFi&nbsp;networks typically automatically connect after setup;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/what-wifi-are-you-connected-to\/\">review&nbsp;our&nbsp;WiFi&nbsp;information<\/a>&nbsp;to make&nbsp;sure you&nbsp;are&nbsp;connected to the&nbsp;right&nbsp;network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-linkedin-learning-in-workday\">LinkedIn Learning in Workday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All UWM students and employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. It offers over 15,000 courses and is designed for easy online learning across all devices. For UWM employees, access to LinkedIn Learning has recently transitioned to Workday. Please review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/linkedin-learning\/\">LinkedIn Learning webpage<\/a>&nbsp;for the best way to access LinkedIn Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology-spring-cleaning\">Technology Spring Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a university-owned computer or laptop that is no longer working? Submit a UWM Help Desk&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/request-support\/\">Support Request<\/a>&nbsp;to have it picked up, wiped and sent to surplus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-training-opportunities\">Free Training Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM TechTraining offers free virtual courses to UWM employees. Learn more and register by clicking a course name below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/eeb4430d-41a8-43e8-bfc3-c0a688cf363f@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\">Collaborating with Teams: Feb. 18, 10-11 a.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/d0a92923-ec7f-40f3-ba56-dd622b2f050e@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\">Teams Calls: March 3, 10-11 a.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/1fa6aefd-ec64-4f68-b769-b55bbe5d4093@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\">Teams Calls: Shared Phone Numbers: March 18, 10-11 a.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/d66d5375-f242-4c3d-b436-4e9d86d98a8d@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\">File Storage &amp; Sharing: April 2, 10-11 a.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/85251432-7963-4f18-be06-6522c733fdd4@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\">Excel Fundamentals: April 28, 10-11:30 a.m.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All course&nbsp;information&nbsp;and registration can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/techtraining\/online-training\/\">TechTraining webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staying-safe-online\">Staying Safe Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep yourself safe online is to become more familiar with the signs of phishing scams, common scam types and how to handle a phishing email. 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Digital accessibility creates an inclusive learning and working environment that advances student success, closes equity gaps and promotes employee well-being. 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