When the hot sticky air gives way to falling leaves, you know what that means. It’s back to school, so whether you are on campus or remote, keep an eye out for the yellow buses with flashing red lights. As we start the second school year in this new normal, we invite you to reflect on what you are looking forward to during this time. Maybe it’s looking for bald eagles while crossing the Mississippi, like Susan McKinnell (WIT Finance Chair), or meeting new students in IT and watching them grow like Alona McCreary (WIT Exec Chair). If mindful reflection isn’t for you and you need a little levity in your life, here are some things to try if you:
Also, our WIT Exec Chair - Laura Farvour is leaving the University. We are sad to see her go. On behalf of the WIT community, we thank you for your leadership.
Something to Do
- BTAA Coffee Hour BTAA WIT Coffee Catch Up - via Zoom
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 9- 9:30 a.m. - And of course, stay safe:
Someone to Congratulate
Alona McCreary has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Women in Technology Executive Committee!
If you or a WIT member you know has won an award or has an achievement that you would like to highlight please email [email protected] so we can share your accomplishment(s) in our next newsletter.
Something to Listen To, Read, or Watch
- When Do We Actually Need to Meet in Person?
- Return to Campus Pointers
- How To Host Inclusive Hybrid Meetings
- What It Takes to Run a Great Hybrid Meeting
- How to Run Effective Hybrid Meetings
- Women in Computer Science: Getting Involved in STEM
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