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Barn Dance April 14
Dance your socks off with Can I Get an Amen! The Fermilab Folk Club presents a Barn Dance on Sunday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kuhn Village Barn with music by Can I Get an Amen and calling by Lynn Garren. Everyone is welcome. You don't need to know anything, just come and have fun! Admission is $6, children under 12 are free, 12 to 18 year olds and people over 65 are $3. More info and directions:http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/.
The World According to Higgs - Chris Quigg - today
New developments in particle physics offers a new and radically simple conception of the
universe. Fundamental particles called quarks and leptons make up everyday matter, and the
two new laws of nature rule their interactions. Until July 4, 2012, our neat story was missing
one piece, a particle called the Higgs boson. Without it, there would be no atoms, no
chemistry, no liquids or solids, and no basis for life. Why did thousands of physicists devote
decades to the hunt, and how does the "discovery of the century"¯ change the way we see the
world? Chris Quigg addresses these issues in his talk on Friday, April 12. Tix- $7, available
at 840.ARTS, @www.fnal.gov/culture, or in WH Box Office.
Wonders of Science - April 14
On Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m., Fermilab will host Wonders of Science - a fast-paced series of demonstrations on chemical and physical phenomena that will involve you and your young scientists mentally and at times, physically! Wonders of Science is an annual program provided by the Education Office at Fermilab. Each family with at least one child will receive a kit of materials that will enable them to continue their science explorations at home or in the classroom. Recommended for families with children ages 7 through 12. Registration Fee: $4.00/person (non-refundable). Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit http://ed.fnal.gov/events/wos/.
Fermilab Golf League
The Fermilab Golf League is looking for golfers of all abilities and genders to play in friendly, but structured, four-person team competitions using a handicapped format. We play at either Bliss Creek on Tuesday or Fox Valley on Wednesday evenings during the summer. Membership is open to all current and former Fermilab employees (including immediate family members), users, and contractors doing business with the Lab. We have openings for full-time and part-time golfers and even some teams. Contact Mike Matulik at x4091 or matulik@fnal.gov for more information.
Indian Creek Riding Club
Always had an interest in horses? Fermilab’s Indian Creek Riding Club is looking for new members who love horses or are interested in learning more about them. We are accepting new applications for membership and for those who are looking for a new place to board, we have stall availability! Please visit us at the Fermilab Club Fair Thursday April 11, from 11:30-1:00, or send us an email at egads@fnal.gov or tope@fnal.gov.
Snowmass Young Survey
The Snowmass Young survey is now online. It will take about 10-20 min to complete the questionnaire. If you know people who were at one time in HEP and are now elsewhere in their careers, we are very interested in having their input, too. The structure is such that if you are currently outside of HEP you will see a set of questions that differs slightly. The survey can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/snowmassyoung.
Chicago Fire Discount Tickets
To order tickets, simply go to http://www.chicago-fire.com/tickets/group/fermilab and enter the special offer code "Fire". Tickets for select games which are regularly priced at $40 are available for only $30, and tickets regularly priced at $28 are available for only $20. Please note that tickets are subject to availability. Tickets can be e-mailed directly to you upon ordering. Due to high demand, we encourage you to order your tickets as soon as possible. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.
Engineering Group To Hold Seminars At Fermilab
The Institute for Engineering Career Development is holding a meet-up at Fermilab on April 26, open to all Fermilab engineers looking to enhance their careers. The meet-up will include seminars to develop career-enhancing skills and tools such as public speaking, obtaining professional licenses and earning a graduate degree, among other topics. Fermilab employees can join the meet-up day at no charge by registering at http://engineeringcareerdevelopment.com/landing/iecd-fermilab-registration. For more general information about the meetup and the IECD, go the article in Fermilab Today at http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive/archive_2013/today13-04-05.html.
Fermilab-CERN Hadron Collider Physics Summer School 2013 open for applications
The eighth annual Joint Fermilab-CERN Hadron Collider Physics Summer School will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6 at CERN. The school targets postdocs in experimental high-energy physics as well as senior Ph.D. students in HEP phenomenology who are working towards the completion of their thesis projects. Applications are due on Tuesday, April 30. More information is available online, at: http://hcpss.web.cern.ch/hcpss/2013.
Indoor soccer
Indoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the gym in the Village. Gym membership is required. Please contact O'Sheg Oshinowo at Oshinowo@fnal.gov for more information.
UChicago presents Willy Wonka - movie and delicious science demos - April 21
The University of Chicago is hosting its first Science on the Screen program for kids on Sunday, April 21, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Kersten Physics Teaching Laboratory. The film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder will be shown, followed by hands-on activities related to food science, chemistry and physics. The program is free and open to all, but specifically geared toward kids in grades K-6. Free Wonka candy and drinks will be provided. RSVP required. Visit http://scienceonthescreen.uchicago.edu/page/willy-wonka-and-chocolate-factory-movie-and-delicious-science-demos
April - Fermi Heartland Blood Drive April 15-16
Heartland Blood Centers will hold a “Walk-In” Fermilab Blood Drive on April 15 and 16, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the Wilson Hall Ground Floor NE Training Room. No appointment required. Double Red Cell Donations will be available on a First Come/First Served basis.
Web queries security changes April 3
The FNAL Reporting Services system “Web Queries” is being updated to enhance its security capabilities on April 3. After the update, only employees will be able to access the system using their “Services” account. All web query pages will have this security feature added, and only Fermilab employees will be accepted as authorized users. See this knowledge article for an example: https://fermi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010902.
Reminder - FSA Debit Card PIN Required
As a part of the Consumer Protection Act of 2010, on or after April 1st employees will need to set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to use their PayFlex Card® for payment. Currently, when consumers swipe the PayFlex Card® for payment, they must choose "credit." Under this new law, merchants and consumers have the choice of how they use debit cards. As a result, each employee in the plan will need to obtain a PIN for the debit card. For further details review this pdf: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/benefits/PayflexPINFAQ.pdf. You can also visit the employee benefits website at http://wdrs.fnal.gov/benefits/index.html.
Fermilab Arts Series Presents Barynya: Music & Dance of Russia-April 20
"One of America's top traditional Russian song and dance troupes, NY based Barynya performed...once again clearly the festival favorite. 7 Dancers and musicians made the trip from NY to perform songs and dances of Russian, Ukrainian and Cossack heritage." - Register Guard, Eugene, OR. Barynya performs Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan, Gypsy guitars, domra, violin. Barynya has performed at some of the most prestigious cultural venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall in NY. For more information visit http://www.fnal.gov/culture.
International folk dancing meets Thursday evenings in Kuhn Barn
Fermilab International Folk Dancing meets every Thursday evening in Kuhn Village Barn from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There are dances for children and teaching early in the evening and request dancing later on. Newcomers are always welcome. More info at 630-584-0825 or 630-840-8194 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/.
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