RQT Update

by Zach Luther

Spring is a season of change and new beginnings, and a new RQT term is peering over the horizon. The current team is preparing to pass on its duties to a new team in May, but don’t think that we’ve stopped in our efforts to promote recognition in Financial Management! We’re still dedicated to this goal, and you’ve probably seen a few award announcements arrive in your email inbox. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their good work, don’t forget that anyone and everyone can write an award nomination!

The second Person-to-Person Gathering was a great success, with many attendees praising our guest speaker Harlan Patterson (Vice Provost of Planning & Budgeting) for his speech. The RQT is currently working on the next gathering, which will be a breakfast. A survey we conducted last year indicated that approximately one quarter of FM staff prefer a morning gathering over a lunchtime one. Taking this into account, we plan to hold three lunches and one breakfast each year. For the upcoming breakfast, we’ll be displaying a humorous motivational video and will have time for attendees to chat and get to know other FM employees.

The search is underway for new volunteers to take over as RQT representatives. We have a few eager recruits, but we’re still looking for more people interested in joining this fun and dynamic team. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact your RQT representative.

As a last hurrah for the current team, Traveling Treats will be returning on May 6th from 1:00–4:00. Our theme this year is FMonopoly, and the team is ironing out the details and getting preparations started. For more information about this event, please see the FMonopoly: Traveling Treats Passes Go article in this issue of New Directions.

On behalf of the RQT, have a great spring!