Digital This Week

This document is the October 3, 1988, edition of Digital Equipment Corporation's internal newsletter, "Digital This Week." It provides corporate updates, employee announcements, and educational schedules for staff.

Key Highlights:

• Corporate News: The company was recognized for its leadership in AIDS education. Other updates include the opening of a VAX historical exhibit in Boxboro, progress on the 1988 United Way campaign, and news regarding Hispanic Heritage Week.
• Personnel Announcements: The newsletter highlights several management appointments, including Mike Connor (Corporate Information Services), Norman Goldberg (Financial Industry Systems), and Pat Travers (Occupational Health Programs). Additionally, Bill Abrams was named Digital’s first Consulting Layout Designer.
• Training and Education: Extensive sections are dedicated to upcoming employee training schedules for FY89, including Corporate Employment Training, DIS Operator Training, and new VMS System Architecture courses.
• Employee Services: The publication features a classified "Marketplace" section for employee ads (covering appliances, cars, and real estate), notices for employee activities (discounts for theater and sports), and updates on running club achievements and local office closures.