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Suitcase Fitness includes a demonstration of portable exercise equipment that packs easily into even the smallest of carry-on luggage, along with ideas for "sneaking" exercise into a busy travel or vacation schedule. On-the-go snack suggestions also included. Noon to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, Occupational Medicine Conference Room. Fee: $18, for participants who wish to purchase a Xertube and Xercise Band travel pack. Bring check payable to the University of California on the day of class. There are just a few spaces left in Introduction to Meditation (Noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 8 and June 15) and Stress Management to Relax the Mind and Body (2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 10). 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. Taught by Wellness Center registered dietitian and nurse/fitness specialist. Minimum enrollment: 8; Maximum: 10. No fee. Each participant will receive a free booklet covering the management of Type 2 diabetes. Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, June 2 - July 7 (6 weeks) For class details and registration, go to http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/hp/hp_sch.htm online or call the Wellness Center at 7-7166. These health promotion classes are open to the entire Laboratory work force. Updated 6/2/04
The Nuclear Nonproliferation (N) Division is hosting a talk today by Eric Haseltine, Associate Director of Research for the National Security Agency. The title of his talk is "How to Win a Nobel Prize." The talk begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Physics Building Auditorium. For more information, contact Celine Apodaca at 5-9145. Updated 6/2/04
The second week of the 10 K-A-Day Walking Program is in full swing, and participants are invited to join Wellness Center staff for a group walk, as part of the weekly "Walking Wednesdays." Walkers should meet at noon today outside of the MSL building (corner of Diamond Drive and Pajarito Road) for a trail walk in the south Technical Area 3 area. Good walk/hike footwear recommended. For more information, contact Gina Koehler at 7-7166 or write to glkoehler@lanl.gov by electronic mail. 10 K-A-Day Walkers: Remember to report your weekly steps by Tuesday of each week to be entered into a weekly drawing for some great prizes. Also check out the Week 2 Activity: All Walks of Life Trivia Puzzler online. Updated 6/2/04 Parking area near old medical clinic building closing The parking lot north of the former Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) clinic is closing to parking beginning June 1, as part of a decommissioning and decontamination of the former health clinic. Occupational Medicine has relocated within Technical Area 3 off Pajarito Road and west of the Diamond Drive-Pajarito Road intersection. Workers who will be decommissioning the former HSR-2 building need to use the north parking lot as a staging area and to access the site, necessitating the closure. Signs will be posted to alert Laboratory personnel that this parking lot will no longer be available for parking. The work is scheduled to be completed the week of July 12. For more information, contact Peter Stilwell of Infrastructure Projects (FWO-IP) at 5-3497. Updated 6/2/04 Sign language classes at Lab American Sign Language classes are being offered at the Lab this summer. The classes are from noon to 1 p.m. in the Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) conference room. The dates are
These classes are sponsored by the Deaf Awareness Group and the Diversity Office. For more information or to register, contact Donna Leshne of HSR-2 at 5-0198. Updated 5/27/04 Firecracker Family Fun Run July 3 in Los Alamos The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is accepting registrations for its annual Independence Day Firecracker Family fun run. The run begins at 8:30 a.m., July 3, at the YMCA downtown. The 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) run includes prizes for winners in men's and women's and age categories, said John Marble of the Los Alamos Family YMCA. There also is race-day registration from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. The cost is $10 for the first YMCA family member; $8 for the second; and $6 for each subsequent family member. All family members must be registered at the YMCA to receive family rates for the run. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 entrants. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. For more information, contact Marble at 662-3100. Updated 5/27/04 Procession planned Thursday Motorists should watch for walkers About 40 people are taking part in a procession on Thursday (June 3) near Technical Area 3. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is sponsoring the procession. Walkers will be in the area of West Jemez Road and Diamond Drive between 11 a.m. and noon before proceeding to Rendija Canyon, according to the Security and Safeguards (S) Division, which is aware of the event. Laboratory workers and other motorists should use caution in the area of the pilgrimage. For more information, call the Security Help Desk at 5-2002 or write to security@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 6/1/04 Skolnik training Skolnik Technical Training Institute will host a "Solder, Hands-On" training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 8 and 9, at the Skolnik Solder Training Center in Albuquerque. This class is designed for anyone who would like to learn how to solder or to obtain a refresher in soldering. The tuition fee is $599. Skolnik also will host a "Basics of Electricity (DC Circuits)" training seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 - 17, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Albuquerque. The seminar targets technicians, assemblers, engineers, managers and anyone who would like to learn about electricity and components. The tuition fee is $999. Skolnik will be holding the “Advanced General RF & µWave Measurement, Theory and Practice” training seminar from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 23 - June 25, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Albuquerque, NM. The “Advanced RF” course is
designed to provide the practical RF design and troubleshooting skills for engineers & technicians. The tuition fee is For more information, go to http://www.skolnik-tech.com/ online or call Jay at (505) 299-1157. Updated 6/2/04 Volunteers needed for Senior Appreciation Night Volunteers are needed to help with the community-sponsored graduation party known as Senior Appreciation Night. The event will be from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m., beginning Saturday (June 5). Volunteer shifts include a two to three hour position either punching tickets, monitoring the soft toy usage, helping at the BBQ, belaying at the Climbing Wall, monitoring the Walkup Center, counting money at the auction, picking up litter, chaperoning the dance, roller skating or late movies, sharing a talent at the Carnival or helping clean up after the breakfast. To volunteer, call Sharon Jewett during the day at 662-3100, in the evenings at 662-5867 or write to ymcamaven@mindspring.com by electronic mail. Updated 6/1/04 Mesa Public Library film series continues Thursday A great new series of movies has started at Mesa Public Library on the first Thursday of each month. Science fiction is a very popular literary genre and has been the basis for some great movies. The next feature is at 6 p.m., Thursday (June 3), written by Michael Crichton, filmed in 1971, Rated G. (Sorry, we cannot advertise the title outside the library.) Film description - A U.S. Army satellite (Scoop VII) falls to earth near Piedmont, New Mexico. The recovery team experiences difficulties as it becomes clear that the satellite has performed its intended function all too well, and has brought back something from space. A team of scientists is assembled in a high-tech, underground facility to identify and defeat the "enemy" before it is too late. Updated 6/1/04 MathWorks seminar on June 7 Project management toolbox scheduled in June A project management toolbox class is scheduled for June 15-17 at the Lab. The three-day workshop focuses upon individual skill building, and addresses the following elements of project management:
Learning is reinforced by application case studies throughout the workshop. 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=196920021 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002. Updated 5/13/04 Franklin Covey workshops in June Two, half-day Franklin Covey workshops are scheduled for June 8 and 15 in Los Alamos. The workshops are from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Pajarito Room of Fuller Lodge downtown. Leadership Development Association of Los Alamos is conducting the workshop; the fee is $299, which includes the Franklin Planner Starter kit ($259 without the starter kit). To register before May 28, contact Sunel Page: (505) 662-8958 or pages@lac.losalamos.nm.us by electronic mail. For more information, contact Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002. Updated 5/12/04 National Technological University summer courses Registrations are now being accepted for summer 2004 courses offered through National Technological University. Deadlines vary depending on the university selected. The following master's degree programs offered through the National Technological University. NTU offers 12 master's degrees from a consortium of universities.
For detailed course information, go to www.ntu.edu online. For registration and information, contact Michelle Aguino of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-9074 or write to ntu@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 5/6/04 Registration ongoing for Stanford University professional development courses The Stanford University Center for Professional Development is now accepting registrations for its summer 2004 quarter. Registration ends on June 11 and courses begin June 22. Graduate courses in engineering, computer science, management science and engineering, bioscience, international security and more are available. Go to http://scpd.stanford.edu online for detailed course information. Program schedules have been distributed throughout the Laboratory. For information and registration contact Michelle Aguino of HR Training & Development at 667-9074 or write to Stanford-contact@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 5/6/04 Local concerns classes Register for the popular "local concerns" classes held at the PS-13 Training Center in White Rock.
To enroll, call the registrar office at 7-0059 or register online. For more information, click here. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) Updated 5/10/04 Golf Course pool memberships available Golf Course pool memberships are available for the summer. For more information, contact Louis at 661-2568 or 7-1458. The Golf Course pool is a Laboratory-sanctioned organization. Updated 4/12/04 Registration underway for summer camp at Los Alamos Family YMCA The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is now registering youths for its annual summer camp. The camp runs from June 7 through Aug. 20. The "Day Camp Down Under" is for children between ages 5 and 12 and is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at Mountain Elementary School. Activities include field trips, guest speakers, rock climbing, racquetball, library and aquatic center trips and arts and crafts activities. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown. For more information, contact Michelle Hennigar at 662-3100. Updated 5/10/04 Cognitive systems workshop in June Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico are co-hosting the Second Annual Workshop on Cognitive Systems: Human Cognitive Models in System Design workshop. The workshop will explore current thinking and activities with regard to the understanding of cognitive systems. Topics to be addressed in the workshop include:
The workshop is June 29 - July 1 in Santa Fe. It will combine presentations from leaders in the field and breakout sessions in which selected issues will be considered at some depth. For more information, go to http://www.sandia.gov/cog.systems/cognitive_workshop/index.htm online. Updated 3/23/04 Lattice 2004 Symposium in June The XXII International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory (Lattice 2004) is June 21-26 at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Il. For more information, go to http://lqcd.fnal.gov/lattice2004/ online or write to lattice04@fnal.gov by electronic mail. Updated 3/12/04 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 noncommercial 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 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: silver dangle-earring with two black pearls with glass bead between pearls. If found, call Debbie at 7-9005. Lost: key ring with silver medal of St. Francis (great sentimental value), three brass "house keys," other small keys, scanner tags for Smith's and Curves fitness center, possibly in Physics Auditorium area or parking lot south of Physics Building. If found, call Sally at 5-2463. Lost: HOV parking permit #0131. If found, contact Jo Anne at 5-5805 or write to joroybal@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: silver hoop-earring with two square black stones. Call 7-4189 to claim. Lost: gold and silver bracelet in TA-3 area. If found, call Michelle at 4-0013 or write to mcantu@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: key ring with four keys, black alarm control and a Smith's rewards card found in the road near the ARTIC center, TA-55 on April 15. To claim, call 7-2556. Found: automatic car opener (key ring type) in back parking lot of UNM (Mesa Complex). To claim, call 7-6068. Lost: a set of keys to Chevrolet GSA pickup between TA-63 and TA-3, Bldg. 38. If found, call Carl at 699-0317. Found: set of keys at Quemazon by the water tower. Call 7-2701 to identify. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103. |
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