Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003

Los Alamos Little Theatre auditions on Jan. 4

Audition call for two one act plays to be performed in March are Saturday, Jan. 4, at the LALT. Female ages: two roles 17-25. Male age: three roles 18-24, one 30-50 and one for late 40’s to mid 50’s. For scripts, important additional information and to setup audition time, please call 663-1062 or 660-6888 or write to filmzealot@filmzealot.com by electronic mail. A professional casting director will run the auditions. Beginners are encouraged to inquire.

Updated 12/18/02

Wellness Center Winter class registration

The Wellness Center will begin accepting registrations for Winter 2003 classes (January - March) beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18. Exercise classes are open to all authorized clients of the Wellness Center. Please visit the Wellness Center's website at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/events.htm#classreg online for more information on class registration and the procedure in the event of a Laboratory announced weather delay.

Updated 12/13/02

TIG news

Technology Integration Group now has Dell PDA’s. The new Dell AXIM X5 PDA’s are now available. TIG has machines in stock available for immediate delivery. Visit our updated Web page at www.tig.com/lanl online for current pricing on new systems and monitors. These systems are also available on the ESD Web page. Need servers and storage. Chose from the many options available from Dell. Get the price you want and the support you need.

For more information, call Jimmy Armijo at 800-856-8199 x 8286 or write to Jimmy.Armijo@TIG.com by electronic mail.

Updated 12/6/02

Nominations being accepted for Lab’s next Management Institute

The Leadership Center is accepting nominations for any Laboratory employee who supervises others for its next Management Institute.

The Management Institute is a series of two-day workshops that provide current management information from leading experts, practical and Lab-tested tools and techniques to help participants apply new knowledge. Participants also have the opportunity to share lessons learned and develop a network of support. The next series begins Jan. 22, 2003.

The topics scheduled for the next Management Institute include:

• The Management of Creative Professionals – how to deal with technically creative people who don’t work well in teams;
• The Mechanics of Money and People -– how money flows from Washington to the Laboratory;
• Integrated Planning;
• Coaching Skills for managers with an emphasis on performance improvement;
• Managing Change.
  

Group leaders, team leaders, project leaders, program managers and all levels of supervisors have benefited from attending the Management Institute.

A complete description of the Management Institute, including the application form and schedule, can be found on the Leadership Center Web site at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/Leadership/ online.

Updated 12/5/02

Computer Corner news

New JIT for parts, monitors, drives, memory, software and more from Computer Corner. PALM M515 Color Display Handheld Organizer - $314.28, 40Gb Maxtor EIDE UDMA-133 7200 RPM Hard Drives - $82.17, 80Gb Maxtor EIDE UDMA-133 7200 RPM Hard Drives - $132.82, CTX 19" (18" Viewable) Flat Screen CRT-type Monitor, 1600x1200 Resolution, .25mm dot pitch - $211.92.

MATHCAD and AXUM Software by Mathsoft - upgrades, full versions and license packs - call. For more products and information go to http://www.compcorner.com/ online or call Dennis Barnes at 505-228-2005 or write to dbarnes@compcorner.com by electronic mail. Computer Corner is New Mexico owned and operated for 20 years.

Updated 12/2/02

Fellowships available through American Institute of Physics

The American Institute of Physics is accepting applications for fellowships from scientists with doctoral degrees in physics or a related field and an interest in national or foreign policy.

Through the fellowship programs, doctoral scientists spend a year working in a congressional office or at the State Department to contribute much-needed scientific expertise to the federal government, according to the institute.

Scientists can apply for either the Science Fellowship program or the Congressional Science Fellowship program. Applicants must be United States citizens and a member of one of the 10 American Institute of Physics member societies. Applications should be submitted to the institute by Jan. 15, 2003.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the American Institute of Physics at (301) 209-3089. Specific information on the Science Fellowship program is available by writing to Audrey Leath at One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3843. Applications materials should be submitted to Erika Ridgway, APS Executive Office, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3844.

Updated 11/08/02

Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation

Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Benefits (HR-B).

The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist.

The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://www.lanl.gov/internal/training/training.html one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation.

Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from Staffing (HR-S) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online.

At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds.

Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD).

Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service.

Updated 10/25/02

Found: key ring with all government keys near Pajarito School. Call 7-0842 to identify and claim.

Lost: six-inch, Figaro link,, 14k gold bracelet between SM-410 and the Otowi Building. Call Michelle at 7-1737.

Found: silver necklace with cross in sub-basement, D-Wing, Administration Building. Call 5-9685 to describe.

Lost: set of keys (about five) at TA-55. If found, please call 5-3822 or 699-1251.

Lost: car key on Subaru key chain on Dec 5. If found, please contact andreas@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 7-6683.

Lost: white and yellow gold loop earring lost in Otowi Building. If found, please call 7-8422 or write to mmmartin@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: four keys on a ring and keyless opener for Chevy truck. Please page Fidel Valdez at 104-7606, if found.

Found: pair of reading glasses, red hearts on white background, at S-Site, TA-16 parking lot on Nov. 19. Call ESA-WMM at 7-6867 to claim glasses.

Lost: pair of glasses in black case. Light blue wire rim, Rodenstock. Please call Rebecca at 7-7436.

Found: two single car keys at TA-3, SM-31 after the fun run on Tuesday (Nov. 12). To claim, call Michael at 7-9967.

Found: pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Call 7-4005 to describe and claim.

Lost: pair of lined black leather gloves in front of the Otowi Building passenger drop off area on Friday (Nov. 8). If found, call Debby at 5-6457.

Found: cell phone in SM-40 conference room. To claim, call 7-4005.

Found: pair of wire-rimmed, rectangular-shaped prescription glasses at TA-3, SM-28. To claim, call Connie at 7-2871.

Lost: several keys on flexible wire key ring. Has tag that says "D&C Service, Calhan, Colorado" and small screwdriver/pliers tool. Call 661-5917, 7-8837 or write to email craigm@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: black leather gloves lined with fur at the Wellness Center parking lot. If found, please call Susie Martinez at 5-6129.

Found: black Windstopper right hand glove in lower Research Park parking lot. Call Gary at 5-9465 to claim.

Found: six week old kitten on LA Canyon Bridge on Oct. 17. Call 455-7034 to identify and claim.

Found: leather necklace with stone in Otowi Building, 2nd floor lobby. To claim, call 7-0920.

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