Tuesday, March 2, 2004

Food to Work by program begins this month at Wellness Center

Challenge yourself and your coworkers to a healthier way of eating during the workday. Register today for Food to Work By, a motivational program celebrating National Nutrition Month® in March. Join with a buddy, team or go solo. Choose from activities like Lunch Swaps, Take the Break Room Challenge, and more ideas for workday meals, potlucks and snacks. Prizes in several categories.

Program runs from March 8 - 26. No registration fee; the entire Laboratory workforce is eligible to participate.

Register at the Wellness Center page at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/olreg.htm online or contact Marta Gentry Munger at 7-7166 for more information.

Updated 3/2/04

Los Alamos Arts Council performances on Friday

The Los Alamos Arts Council's free Brown Bag Performance Series will continue its 2004 season with a noon program featuring a preview of the Light Opera performance of "The Music Man." This preview is at noon, Friday at Fuller Lodge.

Pianist Frank Iogha also will perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday at Fuller Lodge. His performance will include works from Mendelssohn, Chopin, Brahms, H. Villa-Lobos and Earl Wild. Tickets are $15/adults and $8/seniors and students and can be purchased through the Arts Council or at the door.

For more information, call 663-0477.

Updated 3/2/04

SWE sponsoring Web seminar today

The Society of Women Engineers are sponsoring a Web seminar on career advancement for women in engineering and technology. Hear how Deb Grubbe, DuPont Corporate Director and SWE member, has progressed from the cubicle to the corporate office through communication, positive perception, and embracing diversity and change.

This Web seminar is scheduled to air at noon today at Merrick (DP Road and Trinity). Bring a lunch and join the local SWE members.

For more information, contact Jessica Clark at jclark@merrick.com by electronic mail.

Updated 3/2/04

Women Leaders 2004 conference

The University of California, San Francisco, Center for Gender Equity is hosting a conference titled "Women Leaders 2004: A Symposium for Women in University Settings." The conference is May 10 - 11 in San Francisco. Complete program information is available at http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/ online.

For more information, contact Victoria Auer at (415) 476.5222 or write to vauer@genderequity.ucsf.edu by electronic mail.

Updated 2/27/04

Stanford University registration

Stanford Center for Professional Development has begun registration for the Spring 2004 Quarter. SCPD will close registration on March 21. Summer Quarter registration opens on April 25 and closes on June 11.

Select from graduate courses in engineering, computer science, management science and engineering, bioscience, international security and more. For detailed course information, go to http://scpd.stanford.edu/scpd/default.htm online.

For information and registration, contact Michelle Aguino of Training & Development (HR-TD) at 7-9074 or write to Stanford-contact@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 2/27/04

Estate planning seminar March 24 at Research Park

Los Alamos National Bank's financial management department is hosting an estate planning seminar for Laboratory employees on March 24. Titled "Estate Planning Dilemmas and Solutions for LANL Employees," the seminar is free but attendance is limited to 100 participants per session.

The seminar is in the Los Alamos Research Park, located at 4200 West Jemez Road across from the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3.

The half-day event is broken up into a beginning level from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.; an advanced level is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Scheduled speakers include Asenath Kepler, Christopher Schreur, John Hickey, an estate planning attorney, and Mark Napolin.

The event is designed for Lab employees over age 50, but it is open to employees under age 50 contingent on space availability.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Gayle Wood of Los Alamos National Bank at 662-1060 or write to gaylew@lanb.com by electronic mail.

Updated 2/27/04

Ixia seminar on March 16

Ixia is sponsoring a free hands on seminar on March 16 at the Best Western Hilltop. Please join us for hands on demonstrations on IPv6, VoIP, and WLAN.

For a complete agenda and to register, go to http://www.ixiacom.com/news_and_events/us_gov_series/nextgen_ip.php online

For more information, contact Paul Kersse at (703) 499-4082.

Updated 2/27/04

Skolnik training class

Skolnik Technical Training Institute will be hosting a three day "Basics of Electricity (DC Circuits)" training seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 9 - March 11 at the Howard Johnson East Hotel and Conference Center, 15 Hotel Circle Dr. NE, in Albuquerque. This course is designed for technicians, assemblers, engineers, managers and anyone who would like to learn more about electricity and the related components. The tuition fee is $999.

For more information, go to http://www.skolnik-tech.com/ online or to register call (505) 299-1157.

Updated 3/1/04

FSN news

• Toddler Support Group - Join our informal group of parents and toddlers as they gather to network and play. 10:30 to noon, Wednesday, March 3
• Infant Support Group - Join Joyce Richins, Registered Nurse at Los Alamos Medical Center, for a discussion of nutrition for infants. Come for networking and support. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 4
• Parenting with a Purpose - This program is designed to build on family strengths and helps parents develop a strong support network. Topics include: Taking Care of Ourselves, Understanding and Managing Stress, Understanding and Managing Anger, Nonverbal Communication, Verbal Communication and Listening Skills, Basics of Child Development, Foundations of Discipline, Parents Toolbox and Discipline for Challenging Behaviors. You may attend one session for $10 or the entire series of eight sessions for $50. Fee includes refreshments and course materials. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 26 - March 31

Family Strengths Network is located in the Pueblo Complex, 1990 Diamond Drive. For more information or to register, call 662-4515 or go to http://www.losalamos.com/familystrengths online.

Updated 2/27/04

Daffodils for Hospice

The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service are hosting their annual Daffodils for Hospice sale. The daffodils are cut flowers; 10 stems to a bunch for $5 or two bunches in a vase for $15. The location sale will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, March 12, at the Hot Rocks Java Cafe.

Sales of these daffodils support the Hospice Programs, the LAVNS and Los Rios Home Health Care in Española.

For more information, call the LAVNS at 662-2525.

Updated 2/26/04

Wellness Center offers diabetes class

BASICS for Type 2 Diabetes - Featuring highlights from the International Diabetes Center curriculum, this course will provide participants the tools to understand and take care of their diabetes day to day. Immediate family members also are encouraged to register. Minimum enrollment: 8; maximum enrollment: 10. Each participant will receive a free booklet covering the management of Type 2 diabetes. Taught by Wellness Center registered dietitian and nurse/fitness specialist. Register at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/hp/hp_sch.htm online or call the Wellness Center at 7-7166 for more information. Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday's, March 3 - April 7 (6 weeks), Wellness Center Room 106.

Health Promotion classes are open to the entire Laboratory work force.

Updated 2/26/04

Vacuum seminar in October

Varian Vacuum Technologies will present a seminar on vacuum technology from 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 13 at the Physics Building Auditorium. The non-commercial presentation is about vacuum technology in general and is applicable to all brands of vacuum equipment.

Workbooks and refreshments will be provided by Varian. Subjects covered include: Brief introduction to vacuum technology, system pressure, total gas load, materials selection, sstem pumping speed, gauging, system operation, Troubleshooting and a question and answer session.

To register, send name and telephone number to tom.mathers@varianinc.com by electronic mail.

Updated 2/26/04

Mesa Public Library film series continues on Thursday

Movies Made in and around Los Alamos

The latest film in our fun, free film series at the Library will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday (March 4) in the upstairs meeting rooms. The "theater" is complete with a large screen, surround sound and of course, free popcorn for a great movie experience.

The March offering, a 1985 film, is a modern western... Director/co-scripter Lawrence Kasdan's rollicking salute to the Hollywood Westerns of yesteryear stars Kevin Costner, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover and Kevin Kline as the good guys, out to free the wild town of Silverado from crooked sheriff Brian Dennehy and his cohorts. Location: Cook Ranch/Silverado Set, Eaves Movie Ranch, Ghost Ranch, Santa Ana Pueblo, Tent Rocks and White Rock Overlook. Rated PG-13. 132 minutes.

Due to licensing restrictions, the title of the movie can not be used outside of the library, the rationale being that our free showings would conflict with commercial theaters, so limiting advertising is one way to address that. However, there are some very heavy clues in the film description or stop by the libraries to pick up a film series brochure which has all the details-including the titles.

For more information, call Mesa Public Library at 662-8247.

Updated 3/1/04

Work assignments needed for homeland security student fellowships at Lab

The Laboratory wants to bring as many as 10 undergraduate and graduate students to Los Alamos this summer to work under a new Department of Homeland Security fellowship program.

The students positions are funded by the Department of Homeland Security and the students would work at Los Alamos for 10 weeks. All placements must be approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

Lab organizations interested in taking on a Department of Homeland Security fellowship student this summer should contact Rick Alexander of the Education Program Office at 5-4373 or write to alexander_rick@lanl.gov by electronic mail. More information also is available at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/ online.

Updated 2/19/04

Certified Quality Auditor examination

The Northern New Mexico Subsection of the American Society for Quality is offering classes to candidates for the Certified Quality Auditor examination. The classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 18 and every Wednesday at the same time through May 26 in room one of the Mesa Public Library.

The cost is free and all persons interested in the certification are welcome to attend. A text (see instructor) is highly recommended but not required. For more information, contact Dick Danforth at 661-7109 after 6 p.m.

Updated 2/19/04

Pacific Nanotechnology seminar on Thursday

Pacific Nanotechnology is hosting a free seminar presenting the Nano-Rú Atomic Force Microscope and its applications to nanotechnology. The seminar will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (March 4) at the Los Alamos Inn.

The format for the workshop will be two presentations in the morning, a complimentary lunch and then a hands-on demonstration of the NanoRú Atomic Force Microscope.

If interested in attending this workshop, RSVP to Pacific Nanotechnology, Inc. at 1-800-246-3704 or write to Rhoda Becker at Rhbecker@pacificnanotech.com by electronic mail.

Updated 3/1/04

Competitive climbing class offered through Los Alamos YMCA

The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is offering a competitive climbing class beginning Wednesday (March 3). The class will instruct participants on new skills geared toward competitive climbing.

The class meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Friday at the Los Alamos Family YMCA. The class costs $80 for YMCA members, $115 for nonmembers and registration ends Feb. 27.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St., downtown.

For more information, contact Jennifer Witt at 662-3100.

Updated 2/11/04

Project Management toolbox scheduled for March 16-18

A three-day project management toolbox course is scheduled for March 16-18 at the Laboratory. The workshop focuses upon individual skill building, and addresses the essential elements of project management, including

• building high performing teams;
• establishing project definitions that are clear and realistic;
• understanding the detailed steps in project planning;
• optimizing trade-offs;
• developing a baseline plan and monitoring procedures;
• tracking progress and fixing problems;
• closing out the project.

The course is customized for the Laboratory and presented by Erika Jones and Associates. For more information and registration, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=196920020 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002.

Updated 2/10/04

Volunteer awards nominations sought by Family YMCA

The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is seeking nominations for its annual volunteer awards to thank those who have donated time during 2003. Nominations are due by Friday (March 5).

Nominating forms are available at the YMCA, 1450 Iris Street.

Individuals who have volunteered time, energy and expertise to benefit the community through YMCA activities are eligible for nomination. Character Awards are given for the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. A Volunteer of the Year award also is given.

Nominations should be submitted to Diana Martinez. For more information call the YMCA at 662-3100.

Updated 3/1/04

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://hrcluster.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=21013 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

Lost and found

Lost: cell phone in the Los Alamos Research Park area on Feb. 25. If found, please call 7-9614 or write to elarson@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Found: silver butterfly earring at Otowi cafeteria. Ccontact Stella at 7-4889 to identify.

Lost: thick silver choker with in lay black and mother of pearl between Otowi and down the canyon. If found, call 7-8517 or write to dubois@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: black wallet, wool material with rainbow stripes and a zipper across the top. If found, contact Tara at 7-3308.

Found: sunglasses, gray wrap-around style. To claim, call 5-2443.

Lost: ring of keys on a blue carabiner, near Pueblo Complex or on Diamond in the vicinity of the Pueblo Complex. Includes several keys and two keyless entry devices. If found, call 5-5011 or write to becky_cr@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Found: one key on ring with remote control for vehicle. Call 7-3946 to claim or come by room B115 of the Administration Building.

Lost: necklace with a cluster of black pearls possibly near the Central Park Square. Contact Karen at 5-6610.

Found: Silver toned ring with cross and hearts design in parking area between new Occupational Medical Building and Physics Building Auditorium. Contact pwh@lanl.gov.

Found: tinted prescription glasses in a hard black case on pedestrian walk near parking garage at TA-3. Call 5-5758 or send e-mail to jgerken@lanl.gov to claim.

Lost: ladies black gloves at Otowi Building or Otowi west parking lot on Jan. 20. If found, contact Coleen at 5-1201 or write to coleen@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: earring - dangling black bear stone earring for pierced ear approximately an inch in length. Lost in TA-3, Bldg. 261 area. If found, call 7-0874 or write to lafave@lanl.gov by electronic mail

Found: gold ring at the Otowi Building. Contact nelda@lanl.gov or daltonj@lanl.gov. Must provide ring description.

Found: key ring with one key and name of Melton on keychain at SM-30. To claim, call 7-0037.

Lost: sterling silver hoop earring (3/16" w) for pierced ears either near TA-43, HRL or TA-35, Building 2. If found, contact susanc@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

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