Digital This Week

This document is the December 21, 1981, issue of "Digital This Week," an internal corporate newsletter for Digital Equipment Corporation. The newsletter covers a variety of company news, initiatives, and administrative updates:

• Corporate Philanthropy: Digital highlights its charitable efforts, including a first annual contributions report, support for the "International Year of the Disabled," and the company's involvement with the Junior Achievement program to teach high school students about business.
• Company News: The newsletter notes that Digital’s United Way campaign is approaching its million-dollar goal and announces the formation of a new "Small Systems Group" led by Andy Knowles. It also provides guidance on password security and announces an Electronics group award for President Ken Olsen.
• Educational Opportunities: Details are provided for employees regarding graduate courses offered by WPI, an M.B.A. program through Clark University, and extension courses through UMass-Amherst.
• Operational Updates: The newsletter includes schedule information for company aircraft, updates on employee benefits (such as an expanded second mortgage loan program and increased dividend rates for the credit union), and various administrative announcements regarding tax forms and building news.
• Community and Recognition: The publication features a "Marketplace" section for employee classified ads, commute/vanpool information, and an "Employee Kudos" section celebrating staff achievements and community involvement.