Author Archives: Linda
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
A place to call home
After many months of planning and organizing (and waiting!), 818 N. Tejon is now occupied by the following ITS: residents: Angie Bardsley, Dave Armstrong, David White, Eric Raczkowski, Matt Gottfried, Linda Petro, and Brian Young. The furniture was installed on Thursday, January 14, and while work on the building continues, everything was basically ready for folks to move in. And so we … Continue reading
That’s absurd, but really fun!
Today’s TED O’clock focused on the absurd, but in a really fun way: Charlie Todd: The Shared Experience of Absurdity Here are some of the comments that were shared after the group watched the talk: 1) We all need to look up more and take notice of the things going on around us. 2) The … Continue reading
Time out for ITS:
All work and no play makes people cranky, so several ITS: folks got together, along with Max Henry, to relax and enjoy some time together at the Wild Goose Meeting House. Jim Schulz shared a photo: Looks like it was a fun time! Thanks, Jim, for the photo! ITS:Always fun, never boring Respectfully submitted, Linda … Continue reading
TED O’clock on November 20, 2015
Thank you to everyone who attended our second “TED O’clock” event on November 20, 2015! We had another great turnout! This time, we watched Tim Harford’s “Trial, Error, and the God Complex.” Here were a few of the thoughts shared afterward: 1) Focus, but don’t get hung up on one idea, especially if it doesn’t … Continue reading
