Include the code chunk option fig-alt in the code chunk that generates a plot to give the plot an alt-text attribute, like so:
#| fig-alt: the alt-text goes here
IT News
Virtual Office Hours With CIO Didier Contis
Stop by Office Hours to meet our new chief information officer! Didier will join Chief Technology Officer Todd Shechter to chat about his first official week at UW, and much more. July 11, 9:15am via Zoom.
Addressing recent name changes in campus services
Some users may have noticed changes to how their name is displayed across several campus services. Users should see this issue resolved by Monday, July 7.
Is that text message real—or is it smishing?
“Smishing” is a version of phishing, but the message arrives via text instead of email. Find out how you can protect yourself.
Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2025 IT Professionals Conference
Now available on our YouTube page. Spend some time revisiting your favorite session or watching a session you missed.
A heartfelt thank you
A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: Thank you for 7 incredible years of partnership, growth and friendship.
A secure password is as easy as one_two_three
The difference between a weak password and a strong one may just be a turn of phrase. Learn more about how to select, manage and protect your passwords.
Welcome to Madison: IT community’s recommendations for UW’s new CIO
The UW–Madison IT community gave incoming CIO Didier Contis a fantastic primer on things to do and places to eat in the campus area as he and his family prepare to move to Madison.
Learn & grow with EDUCAUSE
From a chatbots demo day to a symposium about centering accessibility in teaching and learning, take advantage of professional development opportunities from EDUCAUSE.
Enhancing Online Education summer programs
Designed specially for instructors teaching online and hybrid courses, this series explores 6 foundational topics to promote student engagement and success. In July, check out sessions on fostering community and course management.