Take 5 Newsletter

The Northwestern IT Take 5 newsletter is distributed approximately every month to IT staff. Each issue highlights topics relevant to our organization as well as opportunities to connect with colleagues. IT staff are always  welcome to share their idea for future topics.

Missed one in your inbox? Check out our past issues below. 

2024

April

• CoDEx 2024 – A Celebration of Research Achievement and Discovery
• Colleague Connection: Navigators of Northwestern’s Digital Landscape
• Save the Date
• PEX Season is Here – Tips to Help Prepare
  • HR Performance Excellence Process
• IT Pets Strike a Pose

March

• Chris Fowler Named Northwestern IT Employee of the Year
• Colleague Connection: Guardians of Connectivity
• Save the Date
• Alumni Transformation Discovery Project Finds Wins in Support and Project Excellence
• Join or Create a Community of Practice

February

• DEI Steering Committee Leadership Updates and Programming Opportunities
• Colleague Connection: Keeping the Campus Connected
• Save the Date
• In Photos: Celebrating Another Successful Year in IT
• Meet the University’s Ombudsperson

January

• Take Care of Yourself (and Others)–Become a Volunteer
• Project Complete? Submit It for Recognition!
• Save the Date
• Serving Servers–Get to Know the Service Operation Center
• Tool Tips: We Asked, You Answered

2023

December

• Holiday Wishes and Winter Break Details
• Project Spotlight: CORE—Advancing Alumni Fundraising and Engagement Activities 
• Save the Date
• New IT Communications Web Presence
• Learn from Your Peers – What Tool Do You Use, and How? 

November

• The Power of Collaboration and Connection
• Who's Top on Your List? Employee Excellence Award Nomination Window Closing Soon
• Save the Date
• A Picture Perfect Gathering
• Colleague Connection–Jackie Milhans