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2024 Summer Picnic
On Thursday, September 5, Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston to enjoy barbecue, ice cream, and outdoor games.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Sean Reynolds, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, welcomes the staff.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT Gives Back
Purple Pantry Ice Cream Social
On Wednesday, June 5, members of Northwestern IT enjoyed a sunny afternoon and ice cream while donating to Purple Pantry, a resource for students facing food insecurity.
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The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
Praveena Narisetty, Sarah Cross, and Aditi Singru soak up the afternoon sun.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
Jarrod Routh, Suilan Rong, and Ramya Sivasubramanian, catch up over ice cream.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
Uno and other card games were available on the patio so staff could relax during the event and take advantage of the shade.
The Northwestern IT community members gathered at 1800 Sherman Avenue to donate to Purple Pantry. Depidy Dawg Ice Cream offered colleagues multiple options to enjoy the afternoon as part of the event.
Enjoying some friendly competition, members of the Technology Support Services team test their throwing skills during a game of bags.
Over 1,050 items were collected for the Northwestern IT Purple Pantry donation.
Northwestern IT's generosity required three trips to Purple Pantry to deliver all the items.
Kudos to Paul Geigler, Mariana Aldaba, Praveena Narisetty, and Kate Leech for pulling the event together and delivering three car loads of collected items.
CoDEx 2024
The inaugural Computation and Data Exchange (CoDEx) symposium was held on Tuesday, April 2, at Norris University Center. Sponsored by Northwestern IT's Research Computing and Data Services and the Office of the Provost, CoDEx showcased innovative approaches to research computing and data-using technology. Photography by Rob Hart.
CoDEx attendees pick up their name tags to prepare for the morning workshop sessions hosted by Research Computing and Data Services at Norris University Center.
Christina Maimone, associate director of research data services, welcomes CoDEx attendees to her morning workshop, “Beyond Defaults: Elevating Your Data Visualizations in the Louis Room.”
Attendees take notes during the “Beyond Defaults: Elevating Your Data Visualizations” morning workshop in the Louis Room.
Held in McCormick Auditorium, the morning workshop, “How to Code with ChatGBT,” introduced participants to the capabilities of language models for coding-related tasks. Aaron Geller, senior data visualization specialist, was available to help troubleshoot.
Jackie Milhans, director of research computing and data, gives the opening address and kicks off the CoDEx symposium.
Sumit Dhar, associate provost for faculty and Office of the Provost, introduces the morning keynote speaker.
Beth A. Plale, PhD, begins her keynote address, “Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of Computational Research: Artificial Intelligence, Open Science, and Reproducibility.”
After the morning keynote, time allowed for questions from the audience.
Beth A. Plale, PhD, Michael A., and Laurie Burns McRobbie bicentennial, professor of computer engineering and executive director, Pervasive Technology Institute, Indiana University, answers a question after her keynote address.
Su Burtner, scientific director of the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS), presents her findings during the parallel session, "Understanding and addressing gun violence with a data-driven and community-engaged approach."
Wen-fai Fong, associate professor of physics and astronomy, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, presents “Following Data from Telescopes to Publication: Observing our Colorful and Transient Universe.”
Silvan Baier, research fellow, Kellogg School of Management, presents “Paradigms and Hierarchies: Linking Knowledge Structures and Social Order in Science.”
Lightning Talks allowed the CoDEx audience to listen to undergraduate and graduate students highlight their work’s computational and data-intensive parts through a five-minute talk.
Lightning Talks allowed the CoDEx audience to listen to undergraduate and graduate students highlight their work’s computational and data-intensive parts through a five-minute talk.
Students from all domains presented their posters featuring computational and data-intensive work. First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen from the seventeen posters presented.
Students from all domains presented their posters featuring computational and data-intensive work. First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen from the seventeen posters presented.
Students from all domains presented their posters featuring computational and data-intensive work. First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen from the seventeen posters presented.
CoDEx brought together three distinguished Northwestern researchers specializing in distinct realms of intelligent systems: artificial, cognitive, and collective. From Left to right: Christina Maimone, moderator; Elizabeth Gerber, professor of mechanical engineering and (by courtesy) computer science, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; professor of communication studies, School of Communications; co-director of the Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design; Ken Forbus, Walter P. Murphy professor of computer science and professor of education, director of the Qualitative Reasoning Group; Kristian Hammond, Bill and Cathy Osborn professor of computer science, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; director, Center for Advancing Safety for Machine Intelligence; director, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Postdocs, graduate, and undergraduate students accepted the visualization challenge and submitted visualizations in static, animation, or interactive types.
Joe Paris, senior director of Research Computing and Technology Support Services, introduces the afternoon keynote speaker.
Afternoon Keynote Thomas McDade begins his address, “Illuminating the Determinants of Health at the Interface of the Social and Biological Sciences,” to the McCormick Auditorium crowd.
After the afternoon keynote, time allowed for questions from the audience.
Thomas McDade, Carlos Montezuma professor and faculty fellow at the Institute for Policy Research, Department of Anthropology, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, answers questions after his keynote address.
Following the afternoon keynote address, the director of research computing and data, Jackie Milhans, presented the poster and visualization challenge winners and extended thanks to all who attended.
CoDEx attendees catch up on the day’s events with a social gathering in the Louis Room.
CoDEx attendees catch up on the day’s events with a social gathering in the Louis Room.
CoDEx attendees catch up on the day’s events with a social gathering in the Louis Room.
2024 Winter Luncheon
Northwestern IT celebrated together at the Winter Luncheon on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Colleagues across the organization gathered at The Woman's Club of Evanston for lunch, trivia, and a scavenger hunt. Photography by Rob Hart.
Northwestern IT Special Events Committee members welcome their colleagues to the annual winter luncheon held at The Woman’s Club of Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Kate Leech, coordinator of special events, welcomes everyone to the luncheon and explains the schedule for the afternoon.
Lara Johnson, user support specialist, emcees the “How Well Do You Know Northwestern IT” trivia game and keeps the crowd entertained.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
The trivia contest had staff engaged, sometimes stumped, and laughing.
Trivia Question 8: “Josephine Williams, accounting specialist, is our longest serving Northwestern IT employee. She has been with our organization for…” as her table looks to Josephine for the answer!
Answer: 37 years! Congratulations, Josephine!
Sean Reynolds, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, addresses the staff.
Northwestern IT staff enjoy the many dessert options.
Northwestern IT staff enjoy the many dessert options.
During the dessert hour, tables with cards and other games were set up on the first floor for colleagues to continue the fun of the afternoon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the annual Winter Luncheon.
During the dessert hour, a room was set aside to create cards for local senior living housing facilities.
A scavenger hunt allowed participants to explore The Woman’s Club of Evanston and have a chance to win prizes.
A scavenger hunt allowed participants to explore The Woman’s Club of Evanston and have a chance to win prizes.
Strike a Pose
Pets of Northwestern IT
We met many Northwestern IT pets when joining meetings during the pandemic, and we wanted to check in on and celebrate these hard-working overachievers in recognition of National Pet Day (April 11). No keyboards were harmed, scratched, or chewed during the making of this gallery!
Winnie (left) is a very sweet multipoo and loves to cuddle. She also loves to pose for the camera. Skye (right) is a pomsky that is very full of energy. She uses her eyes to get what she wants. –Amy Siemers, technical support specialist, Technology Support Services
Meet Joey! –Annie Speicher, senior digital media specialist, Media and Technology Innovation
Meepo (she/her) loves attending meetings when possible. –Ashley Xu, developer, Application Development and Operations
Meet Caruso! –Casey Colby, developer lead, Application Development and Operations
Meet Annabelle! –Deirdre Lee, project manager lead, IT Services and Support
Berland's an incredibly smart and kind pet and also an introvert who values quiet time. –Jonathan Diehl, manager, Technology Support Services
Winnie just turned four years old and loves to snuggle...but hates walks! –Kate Leech, coordinator of special events, IT Communications
Boscoe's got fur that makes it appear as if he's wearing white socks on his back legs! He's also a bit of a maniac between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 a.m. –Kevin Kowalski, developer, Application Development and Operations, PeopleSoft
Congri is a six year-old shih-poo (shih-tzu poodle mix). –Letty Vega, IT business manager, Research Computing and Data Services
Meet KiKi! -Natalie Gillespie, senior AV specialist, Media and Technology Innovation
LeBron is a friendly dog who's affectionate and loves to play with children. –Regina Bailey, technical support specialist, Technology Support Services
Bruno is a girl. Her pronouns are she/her/madam. She enjoys sunbathing, cuddling, sprinting, and wrestling. Her favorite foods are salmon and sweet potato. She's a lover not a fighter. –Serena Simpson, communications specialist, IT Communications
Meet Yikes! –Spencer Colton, identity and access management senior engineer, Identity and Access Management
Meet Una Maru, my Australian Shepherd. –Vicky Getis, senior director, Teaching Learning and Technologies
Meet Lola, the beagle/hound mix that has just as much energy at six as the day we adopted her from Wright-Way Rescue in Morton Grove! –Steve Christensen, director of IT communications and engagement, IT Communications
My two canine colleagues: the pawsitively efficient assistants who specialize in barking up the right tree, fetching supplies, and providing endless support. Zara is the small black pup and Coda has the white face. –L Dahline, learning engineer, Teaching and Learning Technologies
2023 Summer Picnic
On Thursday, September 7, Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston to enjoy barbecue, ice cream, and outdoor games. Photography by Northwestern IT Media and Technology Innovation staff.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Sean Reynolds, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, welcomes the staff.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
Northwestern IT staff gathered on the front lawn of the John Evans Center in Evanston.
TEACHx 2023
The 2023 conference again occurred on Northwestern's Evanston campus. It spanned two days, with a half-day of workshops on May 17, followed by a full day of interactive presentations, panels, and digital posters, as well as the keynote presentation and the Canvas Hall of Fame ceremony on May 18, 2023. Photography by Northwestern IT Media and Technology Innovation staff.
TEACHx attendees gather in Norris University Center on the Evanston campus to discuss the day's activities.
Thomas J. Tobin engaged attendees in the featured workshop, Scaling Up with Universal Design for Learning … and How to Get Colleagues to Join You.
Thomas J. Tobin engaged attendees in the featured workshop, Scaling Up with Universal Design for Learning … and How to Get Colleagues to Join You.
Keynote speaker Bryan Dewsbury, PhD, engaged attendees in his featured workshop, On the Evaluation of Equity-Minded Experiences.
Keynote speaker Bryan Dewsbury, PhD, engaged attendees in his featured workshop, On the Evaluation of Equity-Minded Experiences.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
TEACHx attendees gather in Norris University Center on the Evanston campus to discuss the day's activities.
A Reality Room with innovators from Northwestern IT featuring AV/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality) was a popular spot at TEACHX23.
A Reality Room with innovators from Northwestern IT featuring AV/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality) was a popular spot at TEACHX23.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
TEACHx keynote, Bryan Dewsbury, PhD begins his address, Beyond Inclusion: Education for Civic Engagement and Participation
TEACHx keynote, Bryan Dewsbury, PhD begins his address, Beyond Inclusion: Education for Civic Engagement and Participation
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
Teaching and Learning Technologies led an engaged and informative student panel sharing perspectives on topics ranging from well-designed and accessible courses to chatGBT.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussions surrounding accessibility, universal design, inclusive teaching, and innovation through technology.
Vicky Getis, Senior Director, Teaching and Learning Technologies, and Ilya Mikhelson, Associate Professor of Instruction, and 2022 Canvas Hall of Fame winner, kick of this year's ceremony.
Aude Raymond and Patricia Scarampi, professors of instruction in French, accept the 2023 award for Most Innovative Course Site.
2023 Winter Extended Staff Meeting
On Thursday, February 16, in the James Allen Center on the Evanston Campus, Northwestern IT celebrated employee and project team excellence at its first Extended Staff Meeting of 2023. Photography by Northwestern IT Media and Technology Innovation staff.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Michael Dice, senior learning engineer, and Sean Reynolds, Northwestern IT vice president and chief information officer, kick off the meeting.
Sean Reynolds, Northwestern IT vice president and chief information officer, introduces the guest speaker.
Xuemao Wang, dean of libraries and Charles Deering McCormick university librarian, addresses the Northwestern IT staff.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff gather for the year’s first Extended Staff Meeting.
Xuemao Wang, dean of libraries and Charles Deering McCormick university librarian, addresses the Northwestern IT staff.
Alan Garbarino, director of Data Management and Analytics, introduces the FY22 Annual Project Team Excellence Award winner, Action for COVID-19 Response.
The Action for COVID-19 Response team is recognized as the FY22 Annual Project Team Excellence Award winner.
Sean Reynolds, Northwestern IT vice president and chief information officer, reads the 2022 Employee Excellence Award nominations.
Serena Simpson, communications specialist in IT Communications, is named the 2022 Employee Excellence Award winner.
Serena Simpson, communications specialist in IT Communications, is named the 2022 Employee Excellence Award winner.
2023 Winter Luncheon
Northwestern IT celebrated together at the Winter Luncheon on Wednesday, February 1. Colleagues across the organization gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for lunch and to tour the museum’s impressive clock and stained-glass exhibits. Photography by Northwestern IT Media and Technology Innovation staff.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Jonathan Diehl welcomes everyone to the 2023 Winter Luncheon.
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Sean Reynolds addresses the staff.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Sean Reynolds addresses the staff.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Sean Reynolds visiting with Dan Hoefler (right) and other colleagues.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Northwestern IT gathered at the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston for its annual winter celebration.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Following lunch, attendees spent time enjoying the Halim Time & Glass Museum's multi-room exhibits.
Fall 2022 Extended Staff Meeting
On November 10, Northwestern IT gathered for a hybrid extended staff meeting. Those attending in person met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus. Christopher Watson, the associate vice president for student outreach and dean of undergraduate enrollment, attended and spoke on the admissions department, the admissions process, current enrollment data, and more. Photography by Annie Speicher.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
IT staff met in the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus.
Michael Dice, Learning Engineer Lead, Teaching and Learning Technologies, welcomes virtual and in-person staff and kicks of the meeting.
Virtual IT staff join the extended staff meeting.
New colleagues are introduced to the Northwestern IT community.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Northwestern University, welcomes staff and introduces the guest speaker.
Christopher Watson, Associate Vice President for Student Outreach and Dean of Undergraduate Enrollment, offered background on the admissions department, the admissions process, and current enrollment data.
Attendees participate in a Q&A session with guest speaker, Christopher Watson, Associate Vice President for Student Outreach and Dean of Undergraduate Enrollment.
Maureen Knight-Burrell, Associate Director, Application Development and Operations, and Ken Panko, Director, Media and Technology Innovation present the findings of the DE&I climate survey.
Sean Reynolds introduces the Project Team Excellence Award.
Julian Koh, Director of Telecommunications and Network Services, announces the winner of the Project Team Excellence Award for FY22 Q2.
The winning team, Northwestern SSID Retirement, is displayed.
Sean Reynolds delivers his CIO update before closing the meeting.
Northwestern IT staff mingle after the Extended Staff Meeting.
Northwestern IT staff mingle after the Extended Staff Meeting.
Services and Support Lunch and Learn
The IT Services and Support lunch and learn event was held on November 9 at Mudd Library. Staff received updates on the ITSM Platform Replacement and the Northwestern IT Website Refresh projects. Everyone enjoyed lunch and fellowship with their colleagues. Photography by Krista Burris.
Services and Support staff gathered in Mudd Library to hear about the Northwestern IT Website Refresh and ITSM Platform Replacement projects.
Services and Support staff gathered in Mudd Library to hear about the Northwestern IT Website Refresh and ITSM Platform Replacement projects.
Joe Paris, Senior Director, Research Computing and Technology Support Services, welcome staff to the first Lunch and Learn event after a two-year hiatus.
Chris Ganjani, Communications Specialist in IT Communications, walks the crowd through the refreshed IT website.
Staff learn about the changes and improvements to the updated Northwestern IT website during the Lunch and Learn presentation.
Staff learn about the changes and improvements to the Northwestern IT website during the presentation.
Joseph Kurtin, Director of Technology Support Services, reviews the ITSM Platform Replacement project.
Joseph Kurtin, Director of Technology Support Services, reviews the ITSM Platform Replacement project.
Services and Support staff listen to the changes happening with the ITSM Platform Replacement project.
Services and Support staff listen to the changes happening with the ITSM Platform Replacement project.
2022 Summer Picnic
After a three-year hiatus, Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building on the Evanston campus on August 4, 2022. Photography by Jackson Grischeau.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, welcomes the staff.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, welcomes the staff.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, welcomes the staff.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Dessert was provided by C & W Market Ice Cream Parlor of Evanston.
Dessert was provided by C & W Market Ice Cream Parlor of Evanston.
Dessert was provided by C & W Market Ice Cream Parlor of Evanston.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Staff enjoy the afternoon at the summer picnic.
Winter 2020 Extended Staff Meeting
On February 5, 2020, Northwestern IT staff gathered in McCormick Auditorium in Norris University Center for a panel discussion with the organization's three associate vice presidents and an update from Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Sean Reynolds, who also presented awards for employee and project team excellence. Photography by Northwestern IT Media and Technology Innovation staff.
Associate Vice President discussion panel monitored by Joseph Kurtin, interim director for Technology Support Services. Pictured: (L to R) Peggy McCready, IT Services and Support; David Carr, Cyberinfrastructure; Kris O'Brien, Administrative Systems; and Joseph Kurtin.
The Northwestern IT staff gather at McCormick Auditorium in Norris University Center.
Peggy McCready, Associate Vice President of IT Services and Support.
David Carr, Associate Vice President of Cyberinfrastructure; Kris O'Brien, Associate Vice President of Administrative Systems; and Joseph Kurtin, moderator.
Northwestern IT AVP panel discussion.
Northwestern IT AVP panel discussion.
2019 Employee Excellence Award Finalists: Kathi Dal Santo, Chris Fowler, Aditi Singru. Not pictured: Brian Daly.
Kathi Dal Santo, 2019 Employee Excellence Award winner, with Sean Reynolds, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
FY19 Q3 Project Team Award Winners: Aquiire Implementation Project–XiaoXia Dong, Patrick Sweeney, Carol Prokop, Moses Phenany, Randall Henry, Steve Wohlfrom.
FY19 Q4 Project Team Award Winners: Quest Scheduler Transition Project–Kazi Anwar, Alex Mamach, Alper Kinaci, Janna Nugent, and Matthew Rich.
Accepting the award for the FY19 Project Team Excellence Award: Quest Scheduler Transition Project–Alper Kinaci, Janna Nugent, Matthew Rich, and Alex Mamach with Sean Reynolds (at left).
2019 Employee Excellence Award Winner Kathi Dal Santo with Sean Reynolds.
FY20 Q1 Project Team Award Winners: KIS Data Center Hardware Relocation Project: Dan Daly, Jerry Hakl, Manuel Riveron, Michael Korby, and RuthAnn Ostrowski (award presenter) with Sean Reynolds (at left). Not pictured: Chris Fabri, Ryan Kelly, Chris Hart, and Kellogg Information Systems team.
Award winning staff with Sean Reynolds.
Annual Northwestern IT Holiday Party
On December 17, 2019, the Northwestern IT staff gathered at Norris Student Center to celebrate the holidays before the beginning of Winter Recess. The afternoon event featured lively conversation, a scavenger hunt, a competitive game of "Cards Against Technology," a card-making station for children at the Ronald McDonald House and veterans at the VA hospital, and more. Photography by Michael Goss.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Sean Reynolds welcomes the staff.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Sean Reynolds welcomes the staff.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
Let the games begin–judging panel for "Cards Against Technology"
Let the games begin–judging panel for "Cards Against Technology."
Let the games begin–judging panel for "Cards Against Technology" winners.
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Sean Reynolds welcomes the staff.
Let the games begin–raffle drawing winner.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams receive instructions.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams compete.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams compete.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams compete.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams compete.
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt teams compete.
Let the games begin–snowball fight!
Let the games begin–snowball fight!
Let the games begin–snowball fight!
Let the games begin–scavenger hunt winners.
Let the games begin–card-making session.
Let the games begin–card-making session.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
The Northwestern IT holiday party in the Louis Room at Norris Student Center.
EDUCAUSE
From October 14–17, 2019, professionals and technology providers from around the world gathered at McCormick Place West to share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges. Several Northwestern IT staff members presented on a variety of topics ranging from artificial intelligence to organizational capacity to team building.
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Enhancing Support with AI: Building a Canvas Chatbot."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Enhancing Support with AI: Building a Canvas Chatbot."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Supporting Research Software and Research Software Engineers."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Custom Support Solutions at Scale."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Discussion Hero: Saving Students from Boring Discussions."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"Discussion Hero: Saving Students from Boring Discussions."
EDUCAUSE poster session–"The Wild Midwest: How Northwestern Built Organizational Capacity for ITSM."
Social media was used to promote Northwestern IT speakers and poster sessions and engage with the EDUCAUSE attendees.
Social media was used to promote Northwestern IT speakers and poster sessions and engage with the EDUCAUSE attendees.
The closing keynote speaker was Reshma Saujani, author, founder, and CEO of Girls Who Code.
Learn more about EDUCAUSE and a see a full list of Northwestern IT presenters.
Wildcat Welcome
Northwestern IT's Technology Support Center students blanketed the Evanston campus on Monday, September 16, 2019, to meet their peers and offer tech assistance on the first day of Wildcat Welcome, while our Media and Technology Innovation team captured the week's excitement. Photography by Nate Bartlett.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Technology Support Center student staff help incoming students during Wildcat Welcome.
Northwestern IT's Media and Technology Innovation team photographs the Class of 2023.
Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of the Class of 2023 forming the Northwestern "N" during Wildcat Welcome.
2019 Summer Picnic
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building on the Evanston campus on August 1, 2019. Photography by Nate Bartlett and Stephen Poon.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, welcomes the staff.
Sean Reynolds, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, welcomes the staff.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Northwestern IT held its annual summer picnic on the front lawn of the Alumni Association building.
Feinberg School of Medicine
The McGaw Medical Center offers exceptional training experiences at nationally ranked hospitals and fosters a culture of diversity, innovation and excellence. Northwestern IT was instrumental in launching their new active learning classroom.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
Opening day of Feinberg's new active learning classroom in the McGaw Medical Center.
TEACHx 2019
TEACHx, Northwestern’s annual celebration of experiments in teaching and learning through technology, returned to the Norris University Center May 22-23 for a packed day and a half of inspiring presentations and insightful discussion focusing on this year’s theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx was held at the Norris University Center.
TEACHx was held at the Norris University Center.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx keynote speaker, Dr. Ruha Benjamin
TEACHx keynote speaker, Dr. Ruha Benjamin
TEACHx keynote speaker, Dr. Ruha Benjamin
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.
TEACHx focused on inspiring presentations and insightful discussion surrounding the theme of student-centered learning.