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  • 1.  Let’s Take a Break! What Do You Enjoy Outside of OR and Analytics?

    Posted 11-13-2025 11:34

    We spend so much time thinking about models, data, and optimization, but what about when you’re off the clock?

    How do you recharge and enjoy your free time?

    • Do you have a favorite hobby?
    • Spend time with family or friends?
    • Love to exercise or explore the outdoors?
    • Maybe you’re into cooking, trivia, or something totally unique?

    Share what helps you relax and stay balanced. Bonus points for including photos!



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    Garrett Johnston
    Membership Engagement Coordinator
    gjohnston@informs.org
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  • 2.  RE: Let's Take a Break! What Do You Enjoy Outside of OR and Analytics?

    Posted 11-14-2025 14:12

    Thanks for asking that question!

    I am the editor of a directory of churches and other places of worship in or near St. John's, NL, Canada. It can be downloaded from https://queenscollegenl.ca/links/. I also sing bass in the choir of the Anglican Cathedral (entry 2.1 in the directory). 

    David Tulett



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    David Tulett
    Retired
    St. John's
    Canada
    dtulett@mun.ca
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  • 3.  RE: Let's Take a Break! What Do You Enjoy Outside of OR and Analytics?

    Posted 11-15-2025 13:59

    Thanks for starting this great discussion, Garrett!

    What a coincidence - I just saw this thread early this morning while checking my emails, and it couldn't be more timely! I'm a amateur orchestra percussionist and I'm performing tonight at Anime Destiny 2025 with The Intermission Orchestra @ Berkeley. Music has been an incredible way for me to recharge and connect with the community here at Berkeley.

    Looking forward to hearing what everyone else enjoys doing outside of work!

    Best,

    Yijun Gu

    Master of Analytics '26

    yijun_gu@berkeley.edu



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    Yijun Gu
    Albany CA
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  • 4.  RE: Let's Take a Break! What Do You Enjoy Outside of OR and Analytics?

    Posted 11-17-2025 14:36

    Yijun, it's so cool you play percussion! I play the viola in two community orchestras.



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    Anna Saez de Tejada Cuenca
    Assistant Professor
    IESE Business School
    BARCELONA
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