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Author Archives: Linda

A staycation for Mama T and Baby T

Mama T and Baby T are normally good office mates.  They keep to themselves, don’t share any of the confidential information they learn from time to time, and do not make a mess.  I’m happy to have them with me.  Normally.  Lately, they have been grumbling because no one has taken them on vacation and … Continue reading »

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Division Meeting Notes from Thursday, July 16, 2015

The ITS:Division meet on Thursday, July 16, 2015, and discussed the following (please let me know if you have any updates/changes): Matt introduced new employees Beth Scaffidi (GIS Administrator, started May 1) and Danna Duncan (Instructional Technologist, started June 1).  Welcome Beth and Danna…we are glad you are here! Individual kudos were shared. Linda stated … Continue reading »

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Round table discussion about communication on July 14

Don’t forget that Max Henry is sponsoring a round table discussion about communication on Tuesday, July 14, at 2:00 (Armstrong Hall Board Room).  A few spots remain, so please contact Linda at lpetro@coloradocollege.edu or x6250 to ask about getting a place at what promises to be a good discussion.  As always, please come with three … Continue reading »

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Have fun and be safe for the holiday weekend!

Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone! ITS:Always fun, never boring Respectfully submitted, Linda Petro    

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Administrative Calendar for 2015-2016

Have you seen the new Administrative Calendar for 2015-2016?  If not, here it is: Colorado College Administrative Calendar July 1, 2015- June 30, 2016 The college recognizes the following holidays and events: HOLIDAY/EVENT DATE (s) observed Independence Day –  Friday, July 3, 2015 Return from Summer Schedule ** –  Monday, August 17, 2015 Fall Conference … Continue reading »

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What is hope?

Need a bit of inspiration?  Take a look at this video with Brene Brown…it will make you think differently about what hope is and what failure is not. Thanks, Max, for sharing the link! ITS:Always fun, never boring Respectfully submitted, Linda Petro

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Life is like coffee.

Here’s your daily dose of inspiration today…I hope you enjoy it! Life is like coffee. ITS:Always fun, never boring Respectfully submitted, Linda Petro

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The good ol’ hockey game: ITS: vs. Admission!

ITS: and the Admission Office squared off in a our first-ever hockey game on Wednesday, May 20.  Roving reporter Gerald Mondragon stated that while Admission had the upper hand early-on, ITS:, specifically Katharina (who scored most all of ITS:’s goals!), came roaring back to make it a close game. While we ended up losing by … Continue reading »

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Commencement 2015

For the first time in many years, Colorado College had to move Commencement to the World Arena because of the soggy weather.  Our ITS: Frontline Services and Innovative Technology folks (Dave McCann, Don Herbst, Mike Smargie, Evan Cole, Dan Wiencek, Zachary Snyder, Randy Babb, and Sean Roberts) jumped right in and made the move appear … Continue reading »

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Interview with: Katharina Groves, Server Applications Specialist

My latest interviewee was Katharina Groves:   1) What brought you to CC? I moved back to Colorado Springs a few months before the CC website started it’s makeover.  Because I grew up in the Colorado College community and because I had web experience, it was an offer I couldn’t refuse. 2) How long have … Continue reading »

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