So, I'm going to brag about my husband a teeny tiny bit.  He's been working super hard as of late, pratically non-stop since mid-August, and I'm not exaggerating.  First it was to get ready for the trip to South Africa, then to get things move to the new EMC location, and right now it's been getting the EMC in working order for their big opening tonight!

I know Ray has posted some of his thoughts about his job and how hard he's been working on this blog.  I just want to share with everyone how amazing my husband is.  I can think of only one day since August 16th when he hasn't been working.  He goes in early, stays late and works weekends.  He does this partly because it's his job, but mostly because he cares.  In my MBA program we've discussed the intangibles that make up a business, one of those is the corporate culture, which is set by upper management, but the other is the workforce.  These intangibles are the heartbeat and breathe of a company and influence everything from top to bottom.  I know that Ray feels inspired by the goals of the EMC and the things they have already accomplished.  I also know that what he loves is to help the students succeed: it's the conversations, projects and difference that he gets to have with all of them that make his job worthwhile to him.  He feels fortunate to have a great boss and co-workers who are equally dedicated to these tasks (I know for a fact I'm not the only work-widow).

But I just wanted to take a minute to celebrate Ray!  Today, starting at 4:00, the EMC is having their big open house and fancy dinner.  CEOs of many companies will be in attendance, as will the Governor and likely a Congressman and a Senator (or two).  The EMC even made the cover of The Burlington Free Press today.  I couldn't be prouder of how dedicated to his work he is, how he gives 150% of himself to the center and how he's making a difference both at the Champlain community and in the world.  So as Champlain College and Vermont celebrate the Emergent Media Center today, I want to celebrate Ray, and thank him for everything he does.  I feel both lucky and privileged to be his partner!