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On the cover of the LOC Gazette

The December 1st issue of the Library of Congress Gazette (Volume 34, No. 46), a weekly
publication for Library staff and other interested readers, featured members of MIL’s Library IT
support services staff at the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The Gazette article
focused on the successful deployment of two recent upgrades to the Library’s IT ecosystem:
the launch of a new Cisco virtual private network (VPN) and the migration to Microsoft 365
(M365). MIL staff members working on the Tier 3/Packaging / M365 hypercare team—one
of the two successful enhancements discussed in the article—were pictured on the cover
and again in the feature article included below. Those team members include Xavier Parada,
Marcus Powell, Zachary McCray, Adryan Wright, Jackson Penate, and Laura Polzin.
Click above to read Congratulations and well done to MIL’s hardworking teams getting the job done right for the
the article! Library of Congress!

Kala Bowling to receive Master’s in
Executive Leadership

REPS Sector staffer Kala Bowling will be graduating from Liberty University with a Master of
Arts degree in Executive Leadership on May 10th, 2024. The degree focuses on the soft skills
of business, such as organizational change, problem-solving, analysis, and communication.
In addition to her masters, Kala holds a Graduate Certificate in General Business from
Liberty University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Mary
Washington. After graduation, Kala plans on continuing her professional development by
obtaining a project management certificate and using her acquired knowledge and training
to further her career at MIL. Kala looks forward to bringing her advanced education and
experience to MIL. And we look forward to watching her excel!
Congratulations Kala!!

Upcoming Events

Summer/Fall Celebrations MIL Mingle (New Hire Celebrations):
Southern MD Stennis:
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 4-8 pm, St. Mary’s Tuesday, May 14, North Beach Restaurant,
City – Margaret Brent Pavilion BSL Lounge, 6-9 pm.
Charleston
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1-5:30pm, Park
Circle Cultural Arts Community Building
DMV Area
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 12-4pm,
Smoky Glen Farm

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