Speaker series returns hosting disability rights advocate
The Ralph J. Bunche Library held its first virtual speaker series via WebEx, Sept. 22. The series hosted former-Department of State Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Judith Heumann, who discussed her...
Retirements | November 2020
Civil Service
Bethune-King, ElizaCintron, Josephine Fink, Alvin K.Greene, Lisa B.Happ, Denise A.Parker, CarltonPierce, Johnny W.Sabino, Zaldy N.Stephens, Christopher N.Tarnowka, Andrew H.Walch, Tammy F.Wu, Elaine...
Global Maritime Advisory aims to create compliance standards across industry
By Kacie E. Yearout
Following several months of drafting, incorporating private sector feedback and interagency contributions, the Department of State published the Global Maritime Advisory in May, which addressed...
NDEAM panel event highlights access and opportunity
By Opal Blackmon and Amanda J. Richard
Each October, employers in the public and private sectors are encouraged to recognize employees with disabilities’ varied contributions by celebrating National Disability...
Bishkek pivots to virtual outreach amid pandemic
By Ryan S. Bartlett
As a wave of COVID-19 spread through Kyrgyzstan in late March, the way that people consumed information changed. Kyrgyz people, many stuck inside Soviet-style apartments...
Email Service Management
By Trey Jammes and Robert Choy
The introduction of email and instant messaging (IM) services brought welcome enhancements to the workplace. Both have become highly utilized productivity and communication...
Using blockchains for enhanced voting and electoral systems
By David Houston
Election results should be reliable and transparent, while voting should be user friendly and encourage participation. This is in keeping with the highest principles of democracy...
Embassy staff joins Estonians in World Cleanup Day
Staff at Embassy Tallinn participated in World Cleanup Day, Sept. 18. Participation was about more than just being good neighbors—it was a way to be a part of a local tradition. The...
One Mission
By Chris Meade, Merlyn Schultz, Fany Colon de Hayes, and Clarece Polke Videos courtesy of the Operations Center's Office of Crisis Management and Strategy
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