WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 04.19.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
New Look for Getty.edu
Last week the website redesign team launched the new Visit section of Getty.edu. It provides visitors with full details on our COVID-19 safety measures and emphasizes that we are free and have two locations with unique experiences. Take a look! Small enhancements are underway; if you encounter any difficulties with the new pages, please contact the Help Desk.
PeopleSoft Financials: Upgrade Delayed
Please note that the scheduled PeopleSoft upgrade will be delayed one week, and will occur April 23–April 25. The application will be back online and available for use on April 26.
NEWS
New Publication on Civic Memory in L.A.
Last week the City of Los Angeles released a final report from the Mayor’s Office Civic Memory Working Group, which features 18 key recommendations for ways that Los Angeles can more honestly and effectively engage with its past history, including fraught moments that have too often been ignored. Published with grant support from the Foundation, the report is available in print and online and was produced in collaboration with the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West. Getty has a long history of working with the city to identify and examine local heritage, most recently through the GCI’s announcement of the Los Angeles African American Historic Places Project. To read the report, visit Civic Memory L.A.
EVENTS
May Opportunities to Meet with Jim
Jim Cuno invites any staff member who has a topic they would like to discuss in one-on-one meetings to sign up for informal 10-minute conversations. His availability for the month of May is listed below. The 10-minute meetings will be filled first-come, first-served, and will be conducted via Zoom. In May, Jim will be available:
- May 6, 2-3 p.m.
- May 19, 9-10 a.m.
Please contact Piedad Garcia to schedule.
Dangerous Rhetoric: Blood Libel in the Middle Ages and Today
A manuscript in the collection of the Getty Museum contains the only image of Little Robert of Bury to survive from the Middle Ages. Promoted as a Christian martyr murdered by Jews, the story of Little Robert was likely invented by an abbot looking to garner support in an election year. Blood libel is the false and incendiary claim that Jews kill Christian children for use in rituals that mock the crucifixion. In this conversation, a panel of experts discusses the medieval origins of blood libel mythology and its pervasive reverberations in today’s visual and political landscape. Sign up in advance for this free online event.
Reminder: April Is Financial Literacy Month
The next My Secure Advantage (MSA) webinar will be a live forum on April 22, offering a panel of financial coaches who will answer participants’ questions on any financial topic, including debt, savings, mortgages, retirement, and more. Register for the MSA webinar.
Recently, employees have had good things to say about their work with MSA: “I’ve had a couple of calls with reps at My Secure Advantage and both were incredibly helpful in answering my questions.” “They have been terrific. I have talked to them about several different topics.” For personalized attention after the forum or any time, speak to a money coach over the phone. Call 888-724-2326 or visit My Secure Advantage to learn more.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
Five Years
- Jennifer Gallegos, Security Operations
- Virginia Farrell, Assoc. Dir., Digital Initiatives, GRI
- Stephanie Auffret, GCI Collections
- Kaleena Horning, Visitor Services
- Kelly Smith-Fatten, Education, Museum
10 Years
- Elizabeth Nicholson, Publications Editorial
20 Years
- Paula Carlson, Digital Content Strategy, Trust Communications
- Jonathan Furmanski, Conservation and Preservation, GRI
25 Years
- Eric Phillips, Security Operations and Support
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