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Keeping busy these past few months doesn't have to mean filling a house with sourdough starter or keeping up with other trendy baking projects. For many, like Senior Associate Director in Creative Services Kelly Milligan, it's also been a time to revisit long-time hobbies. "I wouldn’t say that quarantine has increased how often I knit — I’ve always been a big knitter," said Kelly. "I taught myself while pregnant with my first child and I’ve never stopped."

From socks and dresses to blankets and coats, Kelly has knit quite the arsenal of garments since picking up the craft. "My favorite item is the hat. They're quick and creative and make a perfect gift. The joy for me is in the giving." Before moving to the remote office, Kelly led an open house lunchtime knitting group twice a month, where she taught her colleagues the art of knitting.

In addition to her passion for knitting, Kelly is also an avid illustrator (she's one of the talented designers on the creative services team in the Marketing and Communications division). "I started journaling about the pandemic lockdown when I suddenly found my two older children (18 + 21) back home full-time with me," explained Kelly. Her creative work caught the eye of the LA Times, which was working on a story about journaling during the pandemic. Read about Kelly's journaling as featured in their article.

Follow Kelly on Instagram to keep up with her creative workings! 

Kelly's Knitting          Kelly's COVID Journaling

Have you discovered an interesting new hobby while working remotely? Started breeding lizards? Entertaining your kids with puppet shows? We want to share it in the next issue!

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Did you know that October is LGBTQ+ History Month? In recognition of the month, each year the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and Bentley P.R.I.D.E. hosts the Rainbow Lunch to bring together Bentley lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities and allies to celebrate the accomplishments and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. The theme of this year's remote Rainbow Lunch is A Call to Action and Activism, and will take place on Monday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 p.m. The event will feature a keynote address from Rev. Irene Monroe, a celebrated writer, theologian and LGBTQ+ activist. 

In addition to Rev. Monroe's keynote, this year's Rainbow Awards will be announced during the Rainbow Lunch, given each year to individuals who have made specific contributions to the cause of LGBTQ welfare at Bentley and have shown courage by taking a public stand in support of the LGBTQ+ population.

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As October is also Security Awareness Month, Bentley's cybersecurity team is hosting a series of exciting speakers to present on important ways to keep your information and technology secure. Be sure to register for one of the informative virtual events below!

• Cybercrime and You- Oct. 20
• Cybersecurity Threats to Remote Workers- Oct. 28