November 10-14, 2014

Fermilab Today Announcements

Indoor soccer
Indoor Soccer is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Gym at the Village. Gym membership is required. Please contact O'Sheg Oshinowo for more information.

Lunch & Learn Seminar - Social Security and Retirement - Nov. 19
Social Security & Your Retirement. Regardless of when you plan to retire, Social Security will likely be an important part of the road ahead. But many individuals don't realize there are options to consider when it comes to collecting Social Security. The decisions you make now could help you get more out of your benefits. Are you looking for more information about how to maximize your Social Security benefits? Join Abri Credit Union on November 19, Noon-1 p.m. Fermi – One West Bring your lunch. We'll provide drinks, cookies & a chance to win door prizes Register Now online https://www.abricu.com/home/misc/seminar-information or call (815) 409-4840.

Scottish country dancing Tuesday evenings at Kuhn Barn
Scottish country dancing is held Tuesday evenings in Kuhn Village Barn from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome and are paired with experienced dancers -- no need to come with a partner. Occasionally there is live music. For more information contact folkdance@fnal.gov or 630-584-0825 or check http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/scottishdance/

International folk dancing Thursday evenings at Kuhn Barn (except on Thanksgiving)
International folk dancing is held every Thursday evening (except for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays) starting at 7:30 p.m. at Kuhn Village Barn. Newcomers are always welcome. There is instruction and dances for children and newer dancers early and request dancing later on. The group dances year-round, moving to Ramsey Auditorium if the Barn is not available. To get on the email list, or for more information contact folkdance@fnal.gov or 630-584-0825 or check http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/

Wilson Hall southwest stair work - temporary access restriction - Nov. 13
Thursday Nov. 13 the Wilson Hall South West Stair will be temporarily closed at several floors while construction work is completed. The stairs at the closed floors will be available for emergency use only. Work in the stairs well is expected to be completed on Thursday Nov. 13, 2014.

Performance Goal setting courses - Enroll in TRAIN
To assist employees with the goal setting process, HR will facilitate workshops at the Training Center. Please visit the TRAIN website for workshop dates and times and to enroll: http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=8840.

Yoga Thursdays
oga Thursdays will be held November 20, December 4, 11 & 18 in the Wilson Hall Ground Floor Training Room on the East Side from 12-12:45pm. No classes the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years. Fee is $35. Register by November 13th. For more info contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office a jecker@fnal.gov or x2548. http://wdrs.fnal.gov/wellness/classes.html

NALWO Playgroup meets Wednesdays, 5:15 at Users' Center
Parents with children ages 0 to 10 are welcome to join the NALWO Playgroup, which meets on Wednesday afternoons from 5:15-6:45 p.m. at the Users' Center. Playgroup provides an opportunity for socialization for both parents and children. For older children, there are games and arts and crafts projects. Please contact Michaela Zalesakova at 630-853-5728 or firomichala@hotmail.com before coming. To get regular announcements of Playgroup activities, you may also subscribe to the NALWO_Playgroup listserve at http://listserv.fnal.gov/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=nalwo_playgroup&A=1

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) on December 1 - 5, 2014 (PM only)
This training is an introduction to theory and rules; linear transformation to GD&T; Datum and datum features; 14 geometric symbols; Feature control frames; Analysis of measurement applications; and Global simplification of GD&T. In-depth analysis and implications of advanced principles; Optimization strategies in applications and analysis of design, manufacturing and measurement; Advanced tolerancing development; GD&T implications to six-sigma initiatives and product reliability. For more information and to enroll visit http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=8839

Broomball Open League
FBBL Broomball is an outdoor, year-round, all-weather (except lightning) sport… think field hockey but played with homemade "brooms" and a large tennis ball. Games are played on an open basis in the Village, either on the soccer field or the 'Blackhawk Glade' between Blackhawk Blvd and Shabonna St, depending on the number of players that day. Games are usually during lunch (12:15-12:45) but may include 5 o'clock games during warmer months. Contact Chris Greer at x4847 or cgreer@fnal.gov for more information and be added to the daily signup list.

Ramsey Auditorium horseshoe road closure beginning Nov. 3
The Auditorium horseshoe road will be closed to through traffic so that utility work can be performed. The road will be closed at the East end starting November 3. The duration of the closure is expected to be about 2 weeks. Access to the parking areas will be from the West entrance.

November 24, 2014 deadline for The University of Chicago Tuition Remission Program
The deadline for applying for the tuition remission program at The University of Chicago for the winter 2015 quarter is November 24, 2014. For more information and enrollment forms, contact Karen Karlix at x4365 or visit the website http://wdrs.fnal.gov/train-dev/uchicago.html

Hollywood Palms Employee Appreciation Day
Hollywood Palms offers Fermilab Employee Appreciation Day. Free admission on Tuesdays for you and one guest. Bring Fermi Badge and ID to box office. One item minimum per person purchase. $3 studio charge for 3D movies applies. For more info contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at jecker@fnal.gov or x2548.

Wilson Fellowship Accepting Applications
The Wilson Fellowship at Fermilab seeks applications from Ph.D. physicists of exceptional talent with at least two (2) years of post-doctoral experience. The Fellowship supports strong, assistant professor-level physicists early in their careers. It provides unique opportunities for self-directed research in experimental physics through work on the Fermilab particle physics experiment of the candidate's choice. Additional information and application instructions are available at: http://www.fnal.gov/pub/forphysicists/fellowships/robert_wilson/.