Ohio STC will hold elections for officers for the 2022 – 2023 year on Thursday June 14 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm Eastern Daylight time. Elections will be held for the positions of: Vice President: Candidate Paulette Tiggs, Senior Member Secretary Treasurer Our current Vice President, Lisa Adair, will advance to office of President for the … Continue reading…
This is the time of year when birds are coursing along the Mississippi flyway. Some of the birds will stop here to settle in and breed, while others cross Lake Erie and continue on to the boreal forests in northern Canada. Northwest Ohio in May is the best place to witness spring songbird migration in … Continue reading…
Join the CAC (Community Affairs Committee) at STC’s annual virtual Leadership Program as we take a deep dive into building vibrant STC communities and celebrate STC’s true treasure: our dedicated leaders and volunteers. The CAC invites all STC leaders, volunteers, and members who are interested in becoming more active in STC communities. Join us as … Continue reading…
A thank you goes out to Lisa Adair for providing us with this graphic.
It’s been a couple of years, but the STC Summit was back to an in-person event this year. Admittedly, attendance seemed a bit lower than the previous Summits that I’ve attended. But that’s understandable – many people are still reluctant to attend large events. The smaller numbers didn’t diminish the feeling of excitement that you … Continue reading…
Matt Reiner from K15t Software GmBH gave a virtual presentation on Thursday, April 28 to discuss the rapid creation and delivery of high-quality technical video content. Matt began by noting the advantages of technical videos, emphasizing the support time that can be saved by referring customers to a video that can quickly convey a number … Continue reading…
Ageism in the workplace is as much a diversity concern as other issues. It goes both ways. Younger and older employees may feel disrespected or devalued because of the age bracket they fit in. Older workers may feel they are treated like they are irrelevant. Younger workers may feel as if they are not taken … Continue reading…
If you have thought of getting your M.S. in technical communication, consider the program at Mercer University where you would work with Dr. Jennifer Goode. Goode is Director of the M.S. in Technical Communication Management Program at Mercer. As explained at the Mercer site: The M.S. in Technical Communication Management was recently ranked 4th of … Continue reading…
Our February 24, 2022 virtual social meeting included about a dozen people via Zoom as we spent some of the time discussing what is best to put into a resume for optimal results and what keywords to include. We also discussed how best to handle in today’s work world a gap in employment as … Continue reading…
Paulette Tiggs and Angie Dianetti were the winners of our drawing for a contributor to our March and January newsletters. Each won a $20 gift certificate. Stay tuned as we announce details for future drawings.
Welcome to the Circular Economy: The next step in sustainable living Claire Potter. 2021. Lawrence King Publishing. [ISBN 978-1-91394-712-5. 192 pages. US$19.00 (hardcover). Claire Potter owns what she calls a circular economy design studio. With this award-winning studio located in Brighton, United Kingdom, and her design work, Potter helps to save CO2 and create value … Continue reading…
