Get Involved

ABCD has been much less active since the pandemic. We expect this is due to:

• Persistent remote work, limiting participation in lunch meetings
• Layoffs leading to increased workload and less time for volunteer activity
• Hiring freezes resulting in fewer new employees

However this state of things is not inevitable or necessarily permanent. The key to an active organization is your participation! Here are some possible ways you can make an impact:

Suggest/Organize an ABCD Meeting

Meetings of the Main ABCD Group have always been a great way to meet people, make connections and figure out how the university works. Is there a topic you would like to hear more about? Is there a topic you know about and would like to share? Why not make a suggestion to the Steering Committee? They can work with you to make your idea a reality.

Volunteer to Chair or Start a Group

ABCD Sub Groups are a great way to keep up on developments in a particular area of interest. Of course those areas tend to change over time, so it stands to reason that these groups might come and go. A new group could start as a new mailing list and then advance to regular meetings with the right leadership. Share your idea with the Steering Committee, and find out how!

Join the ABCD Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is always on the lookout for new folks interested in supporting and growing the community. Let them know you're interested.