Diana Mivelli

Movie theaters: 'Communal experience'

Re: "Dinner at a Movie: The sweet return of Seattle's beloved Cinerama - aka SIFFerama" : I enjoyed the repartee between Seattle Times film critic Moira Macdonald and food critic Bethany Jean Clement. It's a great reminder...

Champions, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and Campeones teach us to navigate tough moments

Young adults with intellectual disabilities don't often star on the big screen, which is why the trailer for Champions caught my eye.

Just Three Questions: Extended Sports Edition

I interviewed Khalif El-Salaam, decorated Ultimate athlete about his accomplishments and what they mean to him and the sport.

Día de los Muertos

I spoke with colleagues in Mexico to learn the history, customs, and traditions behind Día de los Muertos and how and why they celebrate.

Big Families, Togetherness, Karaoke, and Tattoos

In honor of Filipino American History Month, I spoke with two Filipina colleagues to learn what makes Filipino culture unique.

National Guide Dog Month

I detail the differences between guide and service dogs and share best practices for interacting with working dogs.

Content: How it can support or impair your DEI efforts

This recap covers a Confab presentation delving into the ways admissions departments aren't optimizing content to attract the students that DEI efforts aim to entice.

Just Three Questions

I created this column to spotlight colleagues. This edition focuses on one of the original member of the onboarding buddy program.

Beyond Blue and Pink

This recap details the Catalyst Queer Collective's first event led by transgender educator Jess Clark who covered the differences between gender identity, expression, and roles; the importance of pronouns, and how to navigate evolving terms.

Data Loss Prevention: From on-premises to cloud

Sub-head: How solutions have evolved and why you should too (I co-authored this white paper.)

Global aquaculture feed producer uses Microsoft Project to gain efficiencies, improve collaboration

Microsoft Project helps Danish skylight manufacturer unify data systems and remote employees...

Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger...

I co-wrote this white paper.

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey maker saves thousands of work hours using RPA functionality in...

UK-based Wesleyan completes finance system transformation using Dynamics 365 Finance

Progressive harnesses fusion development using Power Virtual Agents to build "Cloudie"

Microsoft Project helps Dutch indoor climate system provider streamline its processes, increase...

EY teams build a VAT web application to increase efficiency, business value in tax return data

EY teams turn to Microsoft for automation solution that speeds up processes, saves money

Action Apps empowers sports teams with apps, Power BI-run data platform

Membership organization acts quickly on changing data needs, adopts Power BI

Standard Bank uses AI, AutoML to retain clients, target customers, and staff branches

Eaton's Vehicle Group uses Dynamics 365 mixed reality to drive savings, efficiencies

T-Mobile adopts Power BI to transform reporting and support retail frontline

Nonprofit organization for students uses Microsoft Power Platform to expand its reach

University of Washington Writing Center Remains Open During Pandemic

When pandemic lockdowns threatened to close a UW writing center, a quick-thinking instructor adopted Zoom. Written as a companion piece to the 21st Century Remote Workplace white paper.

The 21st Century Remote Workplace Handbook

This white paper details 10 best practices for a successful and productive virtual team. It’s targeted to enterprise clients looking to move to the work-from-home (WFH) model.

Recycling 101 - From tossin' it to bossin' it: A how-to guide

This manual educates Seattle residents on sorting to keep viable recyclables and compostables out of landfills. (I created this guide while working on a Professional Technical Writing Certificate at the UW.)

Step-by-step instructional and training topics for Sitecore

I wrote training and how-to articles for internal marketers to create new sites in Sitecore following a site migration. (Samples available upon request.)

Special Needs Animals

Special needs animals don't notice any difference.

PAWS Provides a Helping Flipper for Harbor Seal Pups

The Ultimate Bucket List for Canines and Their Owners

Cobber's Pet Supply

A neighborhood shop connects with animal lovers

Animal Heroes in Action

What does it take to be a superhero?

Spay Today, Gone Tomorrow

(Unwanted feral kittens, that is)

No Pet Left Behind

Make a plan to reunite following a natural disaster

Pets on Film

Movie reviews

Have Dog, Should Travel

The choice is no longer the dog OR the trip

Wolf Haven

Aiding wolves, wolf dogs, and coyotes for 35 years

Mutual Rescue: Tracy & Jack

She had to learn to walk again.

AHELP - A Group to Know

Palliative care for pets

Seal Sitters Protect Pups

How a volunteer network comes to the rescue

SAS Unveils Remodeling

Seattle Animal Shelter unveils new rooms

Cannabis Confusion - Marijuana Policy Staggers Toward a New Normal

Marijuana policy staggers toward a new normal The march toward marijuana legalization in America is a misnomer. It's more like an intoxicated ramble.

Intoxicating Practice: UF Law Grads Team Up to Defend Northwest Winery, Find Spirited Perks

"The disputes in Washington remind me of what was happening in Napa and Sonoma in the '90s."

Weep Worthy: The Unfailing Onion

Their recognizable pungency and ability to make us cry have given onions a bad rap

Celebrating Cilantro

If you've tried Mexican salsa, you've tried cilantro, the signature ingredient in most authentic salsas

The Charms of Chervil

If you are versed in French cuisine, you are no stranger to the anise-like fragrance of chervil

The Banana Revisited

The yellow Cavendish variety is a popular banana but don't overlook the other varieties

Healthy Snacks Threaten Oral Hygiene

Sugar is not the only culprit. Watch out for starches found in "good-for-you" foods

Winsome Winter Pears

Perhaps the last time you purchased a pear, it was too hard or too mushy

Going Meatless? Balance Your Proteins

Know your amino acids if you're cutting back on meat and worried about working enough protein into your diet

How to Preserve Gourds

Explore the world of gourds and add a twist to holiday decorating