As employees finalize plans for the Thanksgiving holiday, two areas in LITS took time to celebrate the season and enjoy some fellowship by holding holiday luncheons. While nearly every department enjoyed some form of team lunch this week, the Call Center Thanksgiving Dinner and the NDB 3rd Floor Feast are holiday traditions. The two potlucks […]
Caspian Zwemer Koeser was born at 5:37 a.m. on September 14, 2014 at Northside Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 23 inches long. He is the first child of Rebecca Sutton Koeser (UIT) and her husband Greg. According to Rebecca, “We picked the middle name first, to remember and honor Greg’s mother Jane who […]
Gabrielle Dudley (MARBL) was recently featured in Essence magazine’s online edition. According to Amber Moore (Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library), “Gabby discusses her job at MARBL, her experiences, and how to preserve one’s legacy.” “As a teen, I was frustrated with the lack of information in school curriculums about the contributions of African Americans,” said […]
I recently told Susan Henschen (UIT) that it is never too late to celebrate baby announcements so join me in celebrating the birth of Spencer Ellis Henschen. Born on May 22, 2013, to Susan and her husband Josef, Spencer is their first child. Born at Piedmont Hospital, Spencer was tiny – 6 lbs, 5 oz, but […]
We had a great turn-out for the 1st Annual Class Tech Halloween Costume contest. Eleven students and staff competed and BeAnka Tate from Security even came down to show off her awesome witch costume and get in on the fun. Three judges selected a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place costume, with 3 points going to a […]
Cade Wayne Robinson was born on May 7, 2014 at 5:28 pm. He is the son of Jessica Robinson (Oxford College Library) and her husband Jimmy. Cade was born at Newton Medical Center in Covington, GA. He is the couple’s first child. Cade’s grandfather, Dr. Homer F. Sharp, Jr., was a biology professor at Oxford […]
The following stories were submitted by various member of LITS: Peter Day (Identity Management) – When I was a kid I put an intercom speaker in a jack-o’-lantern on our front stoop. I surreptitiously watched through a window and when a trick-or-treater came to the door I would say something to them and the sound would come […]