News @ ICS

Connecting Ideas with ICS

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:05:55 -0600

You’re cordially invited to a special Connecting Ideas Open House at The Pyle Center.

When: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI
Why: See what’s new in instructional communications systems. Meet new colleagues. Learn about new initiatives. Enjoy food and drink. Network. Have an opportunity for door prizes. And more...

ICS Closed November 26, 2010 for Furlough Day

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:38:55 -0600

Instructional Communications Systems (ICS) will be closed for business on Friday, November 26, 2010, due to a state-mandated furlough day. Customers can still use the self-service options on the ICS web site (www.uwex.edu/ics) to submit scheduling requests, and view other information. We apologize for any inconvenience. ICS staff looks forward to working with you when we re-open for business on Monday, November 29.

The Pyle Center to be Closed in the Afternoon on September 28

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:51:59 -0500

The Pyle Center will be closed at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, ICS-supported programs and events will operate as usual and be supported off-site. The ICS helpdesk will be available, as usual, and reservations and event management services will also be available with staff working remotely.

ICS to be Closed for Holiday on July 5

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:12 -0500

ICS will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the State holiday in observance of the Fourth of July. We'll be back on Tuesday, July 6.

WisLine Web Has Another Banner Year

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:13 -0500

UW-Extension's Instructional Communications Systems reports significant increases in the use of its WisLine Web service, a web conferencing and collaboration service that allows UW institutions and State Agencies to conduct real-time, interactive presentations, training, and meetings over the Internet.

Important Announcement from WisLine Audio

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:43:28 -0500

Instructional Communications Systems (ICS) is pleased to announce that the WisLine Audio teleconference service will soon undergo major updates, additions, and changes to its services and features. We’re excited about these changes and want to take this opportunity to share some of them with you, and to thank you for using WisLine Audio for your educational programs, training, and meetings. We hope you’ll find these changes as exciting as we do.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet welcomes game-day guests

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:57:03 -0500

ICS provided the videoconference connection for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Video Conference 2009. We thought this was a great story and wanted to share this with you. This is another example of how ICS works behind the scenes to help people connect.

Web conferences help transcend time and travel limitations

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:11:05 -0500

When the New South Wales Nurses' Association (NSWNA), a 51,000-plus member nursing union in Australia, needed help in determining how to provide effective professional in-service and other training, collective-bargaining representation, and legal and other services to its rapidly growing membership, it reached across 15 time zones for the expertise of John Lund.

Another Customer Success Story: The Wisconsin Idea Forum

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:59:10 -0500

Take a major problem in Wisconsin; mix in a hefty portion of public policy; blend a diverse mix of state lawmakers, community leaders, business people, and students; stir in the resources of the University of Wisconsin System; add Continuing Education’s specialized help; offer a nice-and-easy technology option; and “the Wisconsin Idea” continues to serve us all.

ICS Presents: Immersed in a Digital World

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:54:41 -0500

UW-Extension Instructional Communications Systems (ICS) is hosting a new series of informative presentations - ICS Presents - in May and June exclusively for employees of UW-Extension and UW Colleges.