How to tag IT Connects events in today.wisc.edu

Proper tagging of IT Connects group events ensures consistency and that your events appear on IT Connects group pages. This article explains how to correctly tag your event when posting to today.wisc.edu.

Tagging an IT Connects event

  1. Log in to the today.wisc.edu event submission portal with your NetID.
  2. Fill out the required event information fields.
  3. In the “Tags” section of the form, add the following tags:
    • IT Connects to display your event on the main IT Connects events list.
    • IT Event to display your event on the university IT homepage.
    • Your specific group tag from the list below.
  4. Select Save to submit your event.

Available IT Connects group tags

Use the exact spelling and capitalization for each tag:

  • Computer Lab Administrator's Community
  • DataWonks
  • Digital Accessibility Community
  • Information & Technology Leadership Conference
  • IT Bridge Builders
  • IT Leaders Program
  • IT Leadership Development
  • IT Mentoring
  • IT Professionals Conference
  • IT Recognition Awards
  • Lead From Where You Are
  • Leadership Improv
  • UW Design Community
  • UW Women in IT

Setting event visibility

When submitting your event, choose whether to share it university-wide:

  • Check the “Share event with campus?” box to make your event public to the university community and include it in university event feeds.
  • Leave unchecked to keep your event private or restricted to specific group members.

Submitting private events to group pages on it.wisc.edu

If you want a private event to appear on your group web page on it.wisc.edu, email your event details to DoIT Communications. We will create the event to ensure it appears on your IT Connects group page while maintaining your privacy settings.

Why can't I find my event?

It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours for new and updated events to appear in the today.wisc.edu feed and on event widgets on other wisc.edu websites. Here are some factors that could delay your event from appearing on your site.

  • Browser cache: Your browser cache may prevent you from being able to see live changes. Try clearing your cache.
  • Server caching: The today.wisc.edu server cache clears every 15 minutes. WiscWeb websites can have caching delays up to 30 minutes.
  • Moderation step: The Strategic Communication office reviews event submissions and edits before allowing them to appear in public feeds. The office has a list of communicators who are allowed to bypass moderation. Email web.strategiccommunication@wisc.edu to inquire about being added to the list.

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Doc ID:
149248
Owned by:
Nick H. in DoIT Communications KB
Created:
2025-03-20
Updated:
2026-09-09
Sites:
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