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Recap: Spring IT Day 2012

Spring IT Day brings together IT specialists from across campus to discuss IT trends, issues and opportunities to share knowledge. Hosted by the Information Technology Special Interest Group (ITSIG), this annual event was held on May 3 and was attended by approximately 60 ITSIG and CCS members, including those who subscribed to the presentations via online streaming.

Saying Farewell to Drew MacPherson

After a successful 20 year career with the University of Guelph, with mixed emotions, CCS says farewell to Drew MacPherson.

Hundreds of High School Students To Compete in Science Olympics

On May 10, 2012, 780 high school students from 25 different Ontario high schools will gather to compete in the fourth annual Guelph Science Olympics. The event is intended to increase students’ interest in math, science, and technology and approximately 160 faculty, staff, and students volunteer to help run this event. Let the games begin!

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Angela Spenceley

Wed, 10/27/2010 - 11:06 — Abbey Thompson

Angela Spenceley has shown her commitment to the University by working with the Storage and Backup cluster as well as the CCS Events Committee. Although she has experience in the corporate world, Angela prefers the calm atmosphere of the University and she enjoys working with students, especially as vice chair of ITSAC. Angela also keeps herself busy with repairs on her new farm and she hopes to purchase horses in the near future. Read more about her interview.

Full Name
Angela Spenceley

Where did you go to school?
I received my honours BA in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Waterloo in 1990.

Tell us about your work history.
I worked in disability claims for several large insurance companies for 10 years. I received IT training before transitioning to a smaller, but rapidly growing organization where I worked with desktop support. I then took a position with GE in the IT field where I helped develop the support organization unit for clients.

When did you join CCS?
I have worked in the Storage and Backup cluster for two and a half years.

What aspects of CCS do you appreciate?
I respect the team spirit everyone displays; from a social perspective, employees get along very well. I’m also challenged technically and I have the opportunity to grow professionally in my position.

How does a university environment differ from a corporate environment?
I chose to work at the University of Guelph because it offered opportunities both professionally and personally. The people I work with in CCS are more caring and don’t simply focus on the bottom line. In general, I enjoy knowing the fact that the University services the community and I am a part of that role.

What else are you involved with on campus?
I am a member of the Events Committee for CCS. We seem to have a great turnout every summer at the barbeque and baseball tournament and we hope to plan more events in the near future. I am also vice chair of ITSAC (Information Technology Student Advisory Committee), a group that gives student representatives from various colleges the chance to discuss IT initiatives.

What do you do in your free time?
I have played women’s flag football for over 15 years and I currently play on a recreational league. I also play recreational softball. My husband and I just bought a farm north of Guelph and we have been busy repairing the barns. We hope to buy horses in the near future.

Do you enjoy reading?
When I have spare time, I enjoy reading novels by Stephen King and Ken Follett, author of Pillars of the Earth.

What is an original talent you possess?
Not sure it is original, but I think I have a talent for organizing whether it be people, activities or things.