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Road D closure - begins Sept. 4
Due to the construction of the IARC Office Technical and Educational building, part of Road D will be closed from Sept. 4 to mid-October. See this map to view the detour route: http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/images12/ote-road-detour-8-28-12.jpg

Walk 2 Run Begins September 6
This FREE 10-week program can teach you to run, improve your fitness, and assist you in losing weight. Week One will consist of a 2 minute run and a 4 minute walk, repeated 5 times. We will gradually increase our running potential over the 10 weeks. Week Ten you will complete a 30 minute continuous run. You are welcome to join us regardless of age, speed or level of experience. Thursdays: September 6 - November 8. Meet outside WH, East Side: 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Bring water. For more info call Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Free Weight Management Class
Kronos Weight Management on Thursdays: Sept. 6 - Nov. 29 (no class 11/22). WH Curia II: Noon - 1:00p.m. Free 12 week course. Must register in advance. For more info call Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548. To register please visit http://www.registerformyevent.com/Fermi_LMP.

Word 2010 classes scheduled
The Professional Development courses has scheduled the following Word 2010 course for this fall. Click on the provided link for details or to enroll: Word 2010: Intro: Intro - http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=6799 - Word 2010: Intermediate http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7279 - Word 2010: Advanced http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7282 - Word Tips, Tricks, and Techniques http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=3632.

Excel 2010 classes scheduled
The Professional Develpment Office has scheduled the following Excel 2010 courses for this fall. Please click on the provided link for details or to enroll: Excel 2010: Intro - http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=6800 - Excel 2010: Intermediate http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7280 - Excel 2010: Advanced http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7283 - Excel Shortcuts http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=3631.

Access 2010 classes scheduled
The Professional Development office has scheduled Access 2010 classes for this fall. Click on the link provided for details or to enroll: Access 2010: Intro - http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=6801 - Access 2010: Intermediate http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7281 - Access 2010: Advanced http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=7284 .

Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series - Broadway's Next H!T Musical - Sept. 22
"Hilarious!" - New York Times Broadway's Next H!T Musical is NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy! Broadway's Next H!T Musical abandons the same ol' song and dance to create a brand new, fully improvised musical comedy every show! Every lyric, melody, and jazz hand is made up on the spot to create a show that is spot-on, energetic and absolutely hilarious! The show's 1st act is an award ceremony spotlighting songs from 4 "Best Musical" nominees based on audience-created song titles, and the second act is the ENTIRE musical based on the winning song from Act 1. For more information please visit http://www.fnal.gov/culture.

Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series - Epigenetics: Is the Age Old Debate of Nature vs. Nurture Merely a Question of Packaging? - Sept. 7
Epigenetics is the emerging branch of science aimed at understanding how environmental influences (diet, stress, xenobiotic exposure) can act on an organism at the level of controlling gene activity and how these environmentally induced changes may be inherited by offspring. Until recently, epigenetics was a catchall for all we do not yet understand about heredity beyond the double helix of DNA, but new research suggests that these epigenetic pathways may be far more general and central to genome management than ever imagined. Lecture by Dr. Alex Ruthenburg, U. of Chicago - Sept. 7, 8 pm - $7. For more information please visit http://www.fnal.gov/culture.

Bowlers Wanted 2012/2013 Season
The combined Fermilab & Nicor Wednesday Night bowling league (FERMTHERM'S) is looking for more bowlers to participate in a fun evening of entertainment and friendship. We are looking for complete teams of (4) or if you can subsitute in someone's absense. This is a non-sanctioned mixed league with Fermilab, NICOR, employees, friends, & families. Bowling starts at 5:30pm sharp. Cost is $15.00 a week: includes: Bowling, Red Pin Nights, Prize funds and a Banquet. Located at the Bowling Green Sports Center 09/5/12 - 3/27/13. Contact: Mike Mascione at (630)896-1401 or m.mascione@sbcglobal.net.

Scottish country dancing in Ramsey Auditorium through August 31
Scottish Country Dancing will meet in Ramsey Auditorium this Tuesday, August 7, and for the remaining Tuesdays of August (before moving back to Kuhn Barn in September). Dancing is held from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 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/scottishdance/.

International Folk Dancing in Ramsey Auditorium through August
International Folk Dancing will meet in Ramsey Auditorium this Thursday, August 9, and for the remaining Thursdays of August. Dancing is held from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 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/.

Outdoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Outdoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Village soccer field. For more information contact O’Sheg Oshinowo at joshinowo@fnal.gov.

Atrium work updates
Follow the progress of the Wilson Hall atrium construction with updates from FESS here http://fess.fnal.gov/atrium_construction.html.

Additional professional development courses

Project Management Introduction - September. Learn to: Identify steps required to effectively and efficiently manage a project; Iniatiate, plan, schedule, evaluate, control, and lead projects to meet time, cost and performance objectives; Apply the principles of good team leadership; Recognize common snags and pitfalls that occur in projects and determine the best ways to anticipate them, avoid them or minimize their impact if they do occur; Analyze current project management practices and recommend improvements. Enroll at http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=6099.

Fermilab Management Practices Seminar - Oct. 4 - Dec. 6. The Fermilab Management Practices Seminar (FMP) provides new supervisors and managers with the essential tools for effective leadership and management. It also provides experienced supervisors and managers with the opportunity to update and renew their management skills. The FMP Seminar consists of six courses:  Managing within the Law  Job Descriptions and Employment  Behavioral Interviewing  Interaction Management  Performance Review  Fermilab Functions Oct. 4 - Dec. 6 http://wdrs.fnal.gov/train-dev/courses.html.

Interpersonal Communication Skills - Nov. 14. Increase your awareness of your communication skills and personality type. Assess your communication strengths and weaknesses; understand the differences between passive, assertive and aggressive communication; learn how to speak with more enthusiasm, expressiveness and clarity; become a more effective listener; learn how non-verbal messages affect communication; learn how to work and communicate more effectively with different personality styles; and set specific communication goals. http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=2865

Fermilab employee discounts

Raging Waves Waterpark - Fermilab employees are now able to buy discounted tickets for Raging Waves Waterpark with the added convenience of printing your admission tickets and presenting them at the entrance turnstiles, bypassing ticket booth lines. Go directly to online store 24/7 at https://tickets.ragingwaves.com and enter this personalized Store Name: Fermilab.

Bristol Renaissance Faire employee discount - Fermilab employees can purchase and print online tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Click on Premium Partner and enter code BRX723 at http://www.renfair.com

For more information on any of the above discounts, call Jeanne at x2548 or e-mail jecker@fnal.gov.