Digital This Week

This edition of the internal Digital newsletter from September 10, 1984, covers a variety of company news, initiatives, and community engagements:

• Diversity and Inclusion: The cover feature explores the role of "Core Groups" at Digital, which were formed to help employees better understand and value cultural and individual differences.
• Technical Innovations: The issue details a new chilled water cooling method being developed at MIT for VAX 11/750 systems and discusses Digital’s expansion into the agricultural market by providing computer solutions for farmers.
• Corporate Citizenship: Digital sponsored a Job Opportunity Showcase at the Urban League convention, continued its minority education support programs, and highlighted various charitable efforts, including donations to the Nazareth Home for Children.
• Education and Training: The document highlights partnerships with Prince George’s Community College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, alongside updates on "Network Northeastern" (a high-tech training approach for employees) and various technical seminars offered by the company.
• Administrative and Employee News: Includes updates on internal services, such as changes to registry services, health and wellness programs like "SHAPE" in Shrewsbury, and the "Marketplace" classifieds section for employees.