CLIENT STORIES
Centre Foundation’s 13th annual 36-hour online giving event brought in $2,493,819 through 16,577 gifts to more than 200 participating nonprofits.
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At the 2024 Internet2 Community Exchange, Netta Caligari led a workshop that used human-centered design to align the student journey with current technology, providing IT leaders with tools to implement innovative solutions for student success.
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Community Lead Netta Caligari answers the question "What is the greatest pitfall you’ve observed in executing IAM projects/implementations effectively?"
Catalyst to Catalyst is a quarterly, virtual advice panel providing perspectives on key identity and access management (IAM) topics for the InCommon community.
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Community Lead Netta Caligari answers the question "When assessing an identity and access management implementation, an important question that higher ed institutions should ask is: How might this solution bridge the gap between data silos within our various systems?"
Catalyst to Catalyst is a quarterly, virtual advice panel providing perspectives on key identity and access management (IAM) topics for the InCommon community.
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Community Lead Netta Caligari answers the question "What IAM resource do you find to be particularly valuable?"
Catalyst to Catalyst is a quarterly, virtual advice panel providing perspectives on key identity and access management (IAM) topics for the InCommon community.
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CEO Scott Woods answers the question "What is one seemingly 'far out' trend that you think it’s important for the research and education community to pay more attention to sooner rather than later?"
Catalyst to Catalyst is a quarterly, virtual advice panel providing perspectives on key identity and access management (IAM) topics for the InCommon community.
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COO Natalie Simonson answers the question "How is your organization supporting employees during what remains a difficult time for many people, particularly in terms of balancing personal and professional responsibilities?"
Catalyst to Catalyst is a quarterly, virtual advice panel providing perspectives on key identity and access management (IAM) topics for the InCommon community.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
Discover how Happy Valley, Pennsylvania's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities enhance workers' well-being and make the region a prime location for attracting top talent.
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CLIENT STORIES
For the 12th consecutive year, the Centre County community came together to raise funds benefiting local nonprofits through Centre Gives. This year, a record-breaking $2,316,315 was raised via 15,213 total gifts in 36 hours as part of this annual online fundraiser.
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CLIENT STORIES
Centre Foundation’s 11th annual 36-hour online giving event concluded at 9 p.m. Wednesday with a total of $2,180,591 raised through 15,577 gifts to 200 participating nonprofit organizations. "The organizations that benefit from Centre Gives are able to do so much good, and we are blown away by our community’s continued support of these nonprofits.” Molly Kunkel, executive director of Centre Foundation, said in a statement.
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This is the story of how [Internet2 Catalyst Partner] Netta Caligari collaborated with CAMP sponsor and community champion company, West Arete, to create the CAMPfire app, a fully accessible, inclusive, and camp-themed social app … in less than one month!
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
If you're a leader who is contemplating a sabbatical policy at your organization - come listen to CEO Scott and Natalie (West Arete's Director of Outreach) talk about what they've learned through rolling out a company-wide policy at a small and growing business.
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Scott Woods of West Arete shares how his team developed and deployed a fully accessible social app to support the CAMP and ACAMP events.
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Internet2 launched the InCommon Catalyst Program to support higher education institutions, research organizations, and sponsored partners.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
Did you know that a sabbatical can make an employee 72% more productive? Find out the what, when and why of sabbatical leaves in this blog.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
Six strategies to boost employee motivation and foster a high-performance culture, including West Arete's unique extended leave program. West Arete offers employees a three-week fully paid sabbatical each year, in addition to standard vacation, holidays, and sick time, allowing them to completely unplug and pursue personal passions, showcasing the company's commitment to preserving employee motivation.
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CLIENT STORIES
Corporations and nonprofits are applying the popular MIT online tool to shape policy and set wages.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
West Arete was honored as a top workplace for its exceptional impact on employees, achieving a top 10 percent score in the B Impact Assessment among Certified B Corporations.
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CLIENT STORIES
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CLIENT STORIES
Every year, the Centre Foundation rallies the Centre County community to raise funds for local organizations and nonprofits during Centre Gives, which provides an online platform for the public to give direct donations.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County’s Excellence in Business Awards recognizes the best of Centre County’s business and entrepreneurial community. “The Excellence in Business Awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the strength and diversity of Centre County’s business community,” said Vern Squier, 2016 CBICC President and CEO.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
How do rock climbing and socially conscious software development converge? It began in Hopewell Junction, New York, where Woods’ IBM-employed dad taught him and his sister to use computers.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
Hacky Hour in State College, PA, fosters community among computer programmers. Started by Scott Woods, the weekly meetup encourages local developers to socialize, share ideas, and learn from one another. Woods and his wife returned to State College for its supportive community, abundant outdoor activities, and minimal commutes, making it an ideal place to live and start a business.
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COMPANY VALUES & CULTURE
What if you and every other employee in your company were paid to take an entire month off of work off every year, in order to pursue your dreams? How would that impact your company? How would that impact your life? Scott Woods’ company West Arete tried exactly this experiment, and the results are amazing.
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Interested in elevating the way that the information at your institution can serve your people and your mission? Contact us to explore how West Arete’s solutions can help.