WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 03.29.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
COVID-19 Testing Reminder
All staff and contractors must continue to follow Getty’s COVID testing protocols when they are working on site—even if you have already received the COVID vaccine. Everyone working on site must get a weekly test, regardless of vaccination status.
Listening Forums for Asian Employees
The JONES consultants will facilitate listening forums on Zoom to give Getty’s Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) staff opportunities to join in heartfelt discussions about the impact of increased violence and hate incidents targeting Asians in Los Angeles and throughout the country. These forums will allow participants to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences and increase connection and support.
Below are the dates and times of the sessions and a link to register. When you register, you will be asked to indicate your preferred choice and will receive an email once your attendance is confirmed. If sessions are full, we will add additional dates.
- Thursday, April 15, 3:30-5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 22, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Register for the JONES sponsored Listening Forums for Asian Employees
eAppraisal Open Now
The self-assessment and annual appraisal process opened today and will remain open until Friday, May 28. You can access eAppraisal from any computer; a Getty computer or connection to the Getty network is not required to write your appraisals. Although the self-assessment and annual appraisal process will not officially close until May 28, your supervisor and/or program administrator may ask you to complete your tasks before that date. Please consult with your supervisor regarding their specific expectations.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION (DEAI)
DEAI Progress Report and Q&A Session
Attached is a summary of progress on DEAI priorities. Senior leadership will hold an open Q&A session for any staff interested in discussing the DEAI Plan and our progress. The meeting will be on Thursday, April 1, 9-10 a.m. Please use this Zoom link to join the DEAI meeting, or see attached for dial-in instructions.
Safe and Welcoming Environments Committee Formed
The Safe and Welcoming Environments committee has now been formed with the intent to fulfill Goal #5, Strategy A of Getty’s DEAI Plan. The work of the committee will focus on ensuring that our campuses are safe and welcoming environments for all Getty communities. The committee will be co-chaired by Nicole Urquidi, Manager of Visitor Services; and Jessica Harden, Head of Design, Museum. Tim Whalen will serve as staff liaison. The committee members are: Jennifer Morales, Visitor Services; Felecia Bryant, Security; DaNetta Rizzo, Volunteer Program; Rocio Villarruel, Security; Carl Gordon, Security; Keishia Gu, Museum; Erin Hauer, Museum; Naomi Neville, Facilities; Erik Blaine, Facilities; Ramon Tapales, Communications; Yasmine Vatere, Communications; Christina Aube, GRI; Stephanie Karos, GRI; Kimberly Uyttewaal, Development; and Donna Liermann, Retail. The committee looks forward to working together to make Getty a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone.
NEWS
How the Blue Bed Tells a Woman’s Story
Parisian singer, stage actress, and art collector, Gilda Darthy was an alluring figure in her time, and once the owner of the much-beloved blue bed at Getty. Her prowess as an art collector was almost overlooked because she was a woman. Read more on how we pieced together a fuller story of Darthy's legacy on the Iris.
EVENTS
All-Staff Update March 30, 2021
Getty staff, docents, and volunteers are invited to join an all-staff update (agenda attached) on Tuesday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time via Zoom webinar. Please use this Zoom link to join the All-Staff meeting, or see attached for dial-in instructions. This link is intended for current Getty staff, docents, and volunteers only—please do not share this link. Closed Captioning will be available. A link to automated translation subtitles will be provided at the beginning of the session. A recording of the update will be posted on GO for those who can’t attend.
Hostile Terrain 94: Reflections on Immigration and Public-Facing Anthropology
In this online event, on March 31, 4-5 p.m., Jason De León will discuss the origins of the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP), a nonprofit research, arts, and education collective that raises awareness of the plight of Latin American migrants attempting to enter the United States. De León shares some of his team's ongoing projects including Hostile Terrain 94, a global participatory exhibition focused on migrant death that launches in 130 locations in 2021. He also highlights his career trajectory from a Getty Marrow intern in 1999 to professor of anthropology and Chicana/o and Central American studies at UCLA. Register in advance to receive the Zoom information for the Hostile Terrain 94 talk. The program will be offered in English and Spanish.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
Five Years
- Mariana Cobian, A.P. and Payroll Services
30 Years
- Martha Demas, GCI Building and Sites
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