Digital This Week

This document is the March 17, 1986, edition of "Digital This Week," the internal publication for Digital Equipment Corporation employees in the Greater Maynard area.

Key highlights from this issue include:

• Awards and Recognition: Ken Olsen was honored by the New England Engineering Societies and the IEEE. Additionally, Bill Strecker received the IEEE Computer Society’s 1985 W.W. McDowell Award for his contributions to VAX architecture.
• Company News: Digital hosted "DECWORLD '86," a major computer exhibition. Other developments include the opening of a new electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test facility in Marlboro, a Terminals Business Unit career fair, and the appointment of Donna Taylor as the new Affirmative Action/Valuing Differences manager.
• Programs and Services: The document highlights the expansion of the Employee Purchase Program, the introduction of a new auto loan program by the Digital Credit Union (DCU), and details on the upcoming Spring 1986 Internal DECUS Symposium.
• Educational Opportunities: Extensive sections are dedicated to "Network Northeastern" (televised university courses), various technical seminars, and software services training.
• Marketplace and Community: The newsletter features classified ads for employees, information on commuter resources (vanpools/carpools), upcoming community events, and a report on an efficacy workshop for minority professionals.