Author: Kim Comstock
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Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off needs you
Last week, we announced the date for the LITS Annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off. Held this year on Thursday, October 30 (with a rain date of Friday, October 31), the Cook-off/Bake-off is one of the most anticipated events of the year. We would love for you to participate as a contestant or just as our guest…
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LITS runs to beat cancer!
Saturday, September 27 started out misty and cool, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the LITS employees, retirees, ex-employees, spouses, kids and friends who turned out for the Winship Win the Fight 5K. It was a record-setting crowd with over 3,000 participants; the event has raised over $595,000 to date. Over 30 LITS staff, family…
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New Employee Council representatives named
The Library and Information Technology Division recently solicited volunteers and nominations of staff interested in serving on the University’s Employee Council. Members serve two-year terms and in addition may serve on University Senate Committees. This is an exciting opportunity to meet staff from across campus, visit buildings and areas of campus not normally visited and…
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Huge Crowd for Chili and Dessert Cook-off
On a gorgeous and unseasonably warm Fall afternoon, this year’s Annual Chili and Dessert Cook-off was a tremendous success, with the largest crowd to ever attend the event. Nearly 200 LITS employees attended the festivities, held in the parking lot of 1762, including members of the University Library staff. The food included 19 chilies and…
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Books, Bytes and Beyond: Running to Win the Fight Against Cancer!
Twenty LITS staff and friends participated in the Winship 5K run/walk on Saturday October 5. It was a beautiful morning for a run around campus and it was a pleasure to meet coworkers across the Division. The division was represented by staff from UTS, R-WIT, IT F&A, the Libraries and our CIO. And we were…
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Winship Win the Fight 5K
Join your LITS coworkers, friends, family, neighbors on Saturday, October 5 at McDonough Field on Emory’s campus in the Run to “Win the Fight” against Cancer. Cancer has touched our lives in one way or another. Either through family, friends, or even you may have been diagnosed with some form of cancer. Here is your…
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Substation Project to Affect NDB Staff
Georgia Power is beginning construction of a new substation at the north end of Burlington Road (closest to Emory). This area substation is needed to serve growth and increase reliability in the Clifton Corridor. Below is a link to some information and photos. http://www.georgiapower.com/about-energy/delivering-energy/building-for-the-future/houston-chapel.cshtml In terms of impact to OIT staff, there will be no parking…