Some R&R
I’ve finally had the chance to catch some well deserved rest and relaxation. You may be thinking to yourself, “He works at a school, he must have the summer off. Right?” Wrong. University staff members are twelve month employees, so we don’t get the summer off (unfortunately). However, in the Admissions Office, I have about a month each year that I’d consider to be much quieter than the rest of the year. Right now.
Once Commencement was over, I began to use some of my vacation time. I don’t use much throughout the rest of the year, so I had a lot remaining which means I’m in the office only 6 full days this month. Sounds pretty good, huh? Well the problem is that the work and the Web don’t stop, so I am still writing this post on a day off and I’m still monitoring Twitter and Facebook. I disconnect for a day here and there and on the weekends, but with an extended amount of time away I can’t help but stay connected.
So, what will keep us busy for the rest of the summer before we begin traveling again? The Frontiers and Launch summer programs begin in mid-July; we have a few summer planning days for the Admissions staff; we’re open every day for visitors including some special visit options; and I have some other projects that I’m spending some of my time completing.
What I mean to say is that yes, I’m still here. Just taking some time away to relax before we come back full swing later this month. How is your summer going?
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