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June 4, 2020
On Wednesday, June 3, senior leaders from DTMB issued a joint statement on unity in response to the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor and the subsequent turmoil unfolding in cities and communities across the U.S. In the statement, senior leaders said the racial injustices being peacefully protested in our state and others need to be acknowledged and addressed and called for all of us to pull together – not through violence and destruction – but through the hard work of building a community that is inclusive of everyone.
To view the full statement, visit Inside DTMB. Gov. Whitmer also issued a message to state employees June 3. That content of that email is available on Inside Michigan.
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Virtual meetings and videoconferencing have become a way of life for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. A May 27 article on vitalsmarts.com provides quick, practical tips for how we can all make virtual meeting more engaging and effective. Be sure to check it out! And thanks to Pam Kenney, Office of Performance Management, for sharing this article.
If you come across an article that would be relevant and timely to share with others in DTMB, send it to DTMB-Communications@michigan.gov for consideration in sharing in a future issue of DTMB Weekly.
After two successful sessions, the DTMB Mentoring Program is set to kick-off again for 2020. The program pairs DTMB employees who wish to explore growth and development opportunities with experienced mentors for the six-month program.
The program is currently seeking mentors. Employees interested in serving as mentors are encouraged to complete and submit an application by the end of the day Friday, June 12. For more information, visit the DTMB Mentoring Program webpage. Questions? Contact Jamie Hernandez, Office of Performance Management, at Hernandezj15@michigan.gov.
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This is the time of year our students and families typically gather to celebrate graduations. However, with many high schools, colleges, and universities, as well as families, having to alter graduation plans and celebrations this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to do something special to honor our graduates and the DTMB parents, grandparents, and other family members who have helped our young people to reach this milestone.
To participate, please email the following information to DTMB-Communications@michigan.gov:
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Graduate's name.
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School name and diploma or degree.
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Course of study, if appropriate.
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Future plans, notable accomplishments, or other relevant information.
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Photo of your graduate (optional).
Thank you to those who have participated so far! If you have any questions, please contact Laura Wotruba, DTMB Communications, at wotrubal@michigan.gov.
Microsoft is offering all Michigan state employees live online training on how to use Microsoft Teams. This a great opportunity to boost your knowledge of Teams, which is the hub for teamwork in Office 365 that combines video meetings, persistent conversations, file storage, and applications together in one place. Teams allows you to communicate more effectively and work better together.
There are two trainings available – introductory and advanced, Additional information, including session times, dates, and registration links, are available on Inside Michigan.
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The DTMB Building Operations division has prepared a list of frequently asked questions to help address employee questions about parking fees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs are currently available on Inside Michigan and also available online as a PDF.
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr, also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. For those DTMB employees who celebrated Eid Al-Fitr this year, which was observed from the evening of May 23 to the evening of May 24, we wish you much peace and blessings this coming year.
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