A River Runs through IT

Intrepid ITS rafters, right side, back to front, Jessica Perry, Phil Sheehan, McKenzie Rathbone, and left side, back to front, Paul Penager, Will Rathbone, Darin Rathbone.

The Information Technology Services group had an exciting day on August 24, rafting down the Deschutes River outside of Maupin, Oregon, as part of a team-building exercise. Several of the IT Services department employees, their families, and student lab assistants braved the cold and turbulent waters of the Deschutes in eastern Oregon. The half-day trip, which was paid for by the employees themselves, involved Class Four rapids and plenty of time for swimming and relaxing. Over the course of three hours, they floated 13 miles down the river–plenty of time to develop teamwork techniques. (Story submitted by Gracie White.)