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Lecture: Big Science, Big Challenges - May 16
“Big Science: Big Challenges” is the seventh in a series of joint speaker events for University of Chicago faculty and Argonne and Fermilab scientists, researchers and engineers. It takes place Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Science and Industry. Panelists are Eric Isaacs, director, Argonne National Laboratory; Pier Oddone, director, Fermilab; Trudy Vincent, associate VP of federal relations, University of Chicago; and Robert Zimmer, president, University of Chicago. Steve Edwards, deputy director of programming at the UChicago Institute of Politics will moderate. RSVP by May 9: http://reply.uchicago.edu/jointspeakerseries/2013may-rsvp.html.

Barn Dance April 21
The Fermilab Folk Club presents a Barn Dance on Sunday, April 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Kuhn Village Barn with music by the Cosmic Otters. Paul Watkins calls. 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 at http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/.

Lawyers Discuss Permanent Residence Process, Thursday, April 18
On Thursday, April 18, there will be a presentation by two Chicago immigration lawyers on “Self-Sponsored Permanent Residence” in Wilson Hall, One West, at 11:30 am. Learn about the process by which you might be able to apply for permanent residence without a US employer or without a “permanent” job offer, and how to evaluate your chances for success based on your own unique circumstances. Following the one-hour presentation there will be a half hour for questions and answers. The presentation is sponsored by Fermilab’s International Services Office (WDRS) in collaboration with the User’s Executive Committee. For more information or if you have questions, email visaoffice@fnal.gov.

Changes to US Visa Procedures - PLEASE READ
Beginning April 30, the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection will eliminate the Form I-94 Card that has been stapled into passports to show admission and visa status. This could have a big impact on visa holders at Fermilab. To prevent problems from arising, Fermilab’s Visa Office recommends that visa holders: -Access an online database after admission to print/download the electronic record. -Hand in a copy of the electronic record printout when departing the U.S. -Verify departures are recorded accurately by accessing the online system from outside the U.S. For full information and recommendations, see http://wdrs.fnal.gov/visas/I94Elimination.html.

Lunch & Learn: 10 Quick Steps for Fitness Goals
Thursday, April 18, Noon - 1pm, Wilson Hall, 2nd Floor, Curia II. Presented by Delnor Health & Wellness Center. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Hubbard Street 2 Dance - Fermilab Arts Series - May 11 - 8 p.m.
“...a tremendous show of virtuosity, beauty, and intimacy...[HS2] has its own tremendous vitality and power....analogous to a top-notch chamber music ensemble.” - The Juilliard Journal Online. HS2 provides talented young dancers with a chance to develop their professional experience, fast becoming dynamic and bold dancers. The company’s vibrant environment gives dancers the experiences necessary to develop strong technique and an individual voice. HS2 dancers are notorious for their athleticism and fearless dancing. HS2’s six dancers reach over 60,000 people annually by appealing to a wide variety of venues. Tickets are $30/$15 for ages 18 and under. Call 840.ARTS or go to fnal.gov/culture

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.

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

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.