May 27 - May 31, 2013

Fermilab Today Announcements

Fermilab Lecture Series Presents Particles, Fields & The Future - Lecture by Dr. Sean Carroll
With the recent discovery of the Higgs boson, particle physicists have completed the Standard Model, a towering accomplishment. But we know that the Standard Model can't be the whole story - there must be other particles. New particles can hide from us in two ways: they cost a lot of energy to produce, or they interact very rarely with ordinary matter. Physicists are pushing forward on both frontiers in order to construct a more complete picture of reality. Dr. Carroll will be speaking as part of the Annual Users Meeting, and as part of the ILC's "From Design to Reality" event. Lecture starts at 8 pm in Ramsey Aud. Tickets - $7 - call 840.ARTS or go to www.fnal.gov/culture to order online

10K Steps Participation Winner
This week's participation winner of the 10,000 Steps-A-Day program is Joseph Syu. Joseph won a Stability Exercise Ball. If you haven't signed up yet, stop by the Wellness Office at Wilson Hall, 15 West to pick up your pedometer and start logging your steps at http://www.cornerstonefitness.com/fermi/10ksteps.html. We currently have 66 participants that have walked a total of 3,459,384 steps, burned 183,123 calories and and walked a total of 1,615 miles. Keep up the good work. For more information call Jeanne at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

June 10 and 11 Fermilab Heartland Blood Drive w Oberweis gift certificates
Heartland Blood Centers will hold a "Walk-In" Fermilab Blood Drive on Monday, June 10 and Tuesday the 11th, 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 First Come / First Served basis. Give Blood and Receive $7 in Oberweis purchases!

Volunteer Opportunity - Coat Drive 2013
The Diversity Council will sponsor a coat drive beginning in the fall and is looking for volunteers to serve on the organizing committee. Many circumstances may cause a member of the Fermilab community to need winter apparel. Unprepared students and visitors from warm weather climates or those impacted by recent flooding may welcome assistance with winter clothing. The drive will fill this need free of charge to recipients. Gently used and new coats, new hats, scarves, and mittens will gladly be accepted. Apparel not selected will be donated to a local charity. To become involved with this project, contact Barb Hehner at bhehner@fnal.gov or Sandra Charles at scharles@fnal.gov.

International folk dancing cancelled May 30, then moves to Wilson Hall for the summer
International Folk Dancing is cancelled for Thursday, May 30, but beginning June 6 will meet every Thursday starting at 8 p.m. in the lobby of Ramsey Auditorium, moving to the stage for dancing from 8:30 to 11 p.m.. There is instruction and dances for children and newer dancers early 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 check www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/

Scottish country dancing meets Tuesday evenings in Ramsey Auditorium
Silk and Thistle Scottish Country Dancing will meet in Ramsey Auditorium in Wilson hall for the summer, beginning Tuesday, May 28. The group dances every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and is taught by Doug Jensen. Most dances are walked through and newcomers are always welcome. More info at 630-840-8194 or 630-584-0825 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/scottishdance/.

Windows legacy print server, fermi-wprt, will be retired on June 3
The fermi-wprt Windows print server will be decommissioned on Monday, June 3 at 8:00 a.m. (Most users have already been migrated to the new fermi-wprtb print server, so they should have no interruption of service.) For questions or assistance, please contact the Service Desk. For more information, please see: https://fermi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010923

Children's Art Show
NALWO is excited that your child(ren) is(are) considering participating in the upcoming Fermilab Children's Art Exhibit that will coincide with DASTOW (Daughters and Sons to Work) on Friday, June 21, 2013! For more information about how to sign up to showcase your child's or children's artwork, visit the art show Web page, http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/nalwo/childrens_art_show_2013.html. We look forward to a successful Art Exhibit and should you have any questions please email: childrensart@fnal.gov

46th Fermilab Users Meeting registration now open
46th Fermilab Users Meeting registration now open Registration for the 46th Annual Fermilab Users Meeting is now open. The meeting will take place from June 12-13. Please visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/fermilab_users_org/users_mtg/2013/. The meeting will also feature a Public Leacture on June 12 by Sean Carroll of the California Institute of Technology. For more information, visit the Users Meeting Web page. You can also view the meeting agenda.

Raging Waves Water Park Discount
Purchase and print discounted tickets online for Raging Waves Water Park in Yorkville at https://tickets.ragingwaves.com/ Enter Store Name: Fermilab. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Water Fitness at Fermi Pool
This class will focus on strengthening of the core and back muscles, as well as, providing a low impact workout in the water. Class participants will utilize dumbbells to enhance the class. Classes run Monday and Wednesday, no class the week of July 4. Session Dates: Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, July 17. Session Times: 11:30am - 12:15pm. Registration Cut Off Date: Monday, June 10. Class Capacity: 15. Price: $65.00. A second session will begin July 22. Register at https://jeffellismanagement.com/. For more info contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Pool Memberships On Sale Now
Fermilab Pool will open Tuesday, June 4 - Sunday, August 25, Tuesday-Friday Noon-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-6 pm, closed Mondays. Pool membership is open to Fermilab employees, retirees, visiting researchers, contractors, employees of DOE at Fermilab, and immediate family in same household. Single Membership: $105.00, Family Membership: $245.00 (Up to 4 family members), Additional Family Members are $45.00. Children age 2 and under free. Memberships are sold in the Wellness Office, WH15W between 8:30am - 4:30pm. Lifeguards do not sell pool memberships. Daily rate $8/person or $6/person after 4pm. http://wdrs.fnal.gov/wellness/pool.html. For info call Jeanne at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Swim Lessons for Children
All registrations for swim lessons will be taken online by the swim lesson contractor, Jeff Ellis Management. Registration will only be taken online. Please note registration deadlines. Register for preschool and beginner swim lessons at https://jeffellismanagement.com/. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

English country dancing Sunday afternoon, May 19, at Kuhn Barn
English country dancing will meet Sunday, May 19, at Kuhn Village Barn. There will be live music by Old Fezziwig's Band. The program starts with dances for experienced dancers at 1 p.m., and dances for everyone from 2 to 5 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. The group will continue to meet monthly all summer, with the next dances planned for June 30 and July 28. For more information, or to get on an email reminder list, contact folkdance@fnal.gov or (630)584-0825 or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/english/.

10,000 Steps-A-Day Enrollment
Employee Health & Fitness Day is the kick-off to 10,000 Steps-A-Day. Do you know how many steps you take in a day? Or how many more steps you can add to your day to get in shape and improve your health? Participate in our 8-week program and find out. You're invited to get up and Just Walk 10,000 Steps-A Day. Weekly participation drawings. Register at http://www.cornerstonefitness.com/fermi/10ksteps.html. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Martial Arts
Kyuki-Do is a Korean martial art similar to Taekwondo. The next Fermi Kyuki-Do Martial Arts session begins on May 20. I will teach you how to kick, punch, block, throw and fall, and basic self defense. I will also train you in the use of Bow Staff and Japanese sword. Classes are held for six weeks on Monday and Wednesdays from 5 - 6 PM at the Recreation Facility in the Village. You need to register for the class through the Recreation Office. The cost is $60.00. You do not need a gym membership to join this class. I will supply a free uniform to students who have never participated in martial arts before. My class size is limited to ten students.

Fermilab Prairie Quadrat Study
Be a field scientist along with Fermilab docents to help monitor prairie restoration. Learn to identify plants, map a prairie quadrat, and gather data that will be used to help track the progress of the prairie. Join us on one or more of the following dates: June 15 & 26, July 13 & 24, and August 10 & 14. A complete schedule of sessions and registration information can be found at http://ed.fnal.gov/programs/quadrat. For more information, contact edreg@fnal.gov or x8258.

Fermilab Family Outdoor Fair
Enjoy a day of bison, birds, plants, and bugs while learning about science and fun things to do outside. Net for critters in the pond and prairie! Run as fast as a bison! Observe live turtles and falcons! View the sun through a telescope! Something for all ages! Sunday, June 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lederman Science Center. No registration required. For information, call 630-840-8258 or email edreg@fnal.gov.

Outdoor Soccer at the Village
Outdoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fermilab village soccer field. Please contact O'Sheg Oshinowo at Oshinowo@fnal.gov for more information.

DASTOW scheduled for Friday, June 21
School-aged children of Fermilab employees and users can see physics up close on Friday, June 21, when they visit Fermilab for Daughters and Sons to Work (DASTOW) day. For a complete schedule of the day's events, visit the DASTOW website: http://www.fnal.gov/faw/dastow/.