Monthly Archives: February 2016
TED O’clock on February 19, 2016 – The Power of Introverts
In this edition of TED O’clock, we watched Susan Cain discuss “The Power of Introverts.” Here were a few takeaways from the discussion that followed: 1) We need to make sure we are accommodating a wide range of needs when designing spaces or scheduling meetings (not just for introverts, but for all people) and that … Continue reading
Congratulations, Jessica!
Jessica Badgeley, our GIS paraprofessional, has some exciting news to share: The University of Washington in Seattle accepted me to be a graduate student in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) on a PhD track. As one of the most prestigious programs for studying the cryosphere (the world of ice), ESS collaborates closely … Continue reading
Minutes from the January 27, 2016 ITS:Division Meeting
Below are the notes from the January 27, 2016 division meeting: Agenda Paul Kuerbis – Ombudsperson to introduce himself and talk a little about the ombuds office Budget – Brian ITS: Interview – Angie will be sharing her summary about Randy Babb Negotiation Training Overview – Vish will share what he learned at a recent … Continue reading
TED O’clock on January 22, 2016 – Dare to Disagree
On January 22, 2016, ITS: gathered once again for TED O’clock, this time watching Margaret Heffernan’s talk, “Dare to Disagree.” Here were some of the comments from the discussion that followed: 1) We need to become more afraid of silence than conflict. 2) Creating an open, safe environment is just the beginning. 3) People that … Continue reading
