Thursday, February 12, 2015

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JSC Today - Thursday, February 12, 2015

Sending early to remind you of Steven Nagels tree planting today

 

From: JSC Today [mailto:jsc-jsctoday@mail.nasa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:00 AM
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Thursday, February 12, 2015

 

 

 

   Headlines

  1. Today: Tree-Planting at Memorial Tree Grove

Colonel Steven R. Nagel, USAF, Retired

A tree-planting ceremony honoring the life of Colonel Steven R. Nagel, USAF, Retired will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. in the JSC Memorial Tree Grove. Colonel Nagel logged 12,600 hours flying time; 9,640 hours in jet aircraft. After retiring as an astronaut, Nagel served as the deputy director for operations development, Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance Office. He then transferred to the Aircraft Operations Division where he performed duties as a research pilot, chief of aviation safety and deputy division chief.  He retired from NASA in 2011.

There will be limited parking available along the tree grove; employees are encouraged to walk or carpool.

JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs, x35111

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  1. ESA's ATV-5 Departs the ISS Saturday, Feb. 14

ESA's (European Space Agency) fifth and final Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5) cargo craft will depart the station on Saturday, Feb. 14. NASA TV coverage of the ATV undocking will begin at 7:15 a.m. on Feb. 14.  The "George Lemaitre" ATV-5, which arrived at the orbital laboratory last August, will undock from the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 7:40 a.m. After it undocks, it will move to a safe distance from the station where it will stay for 13 days until it is deorbited on Feb. 27.

The event can be viewed on JSC cable TV channel 2 (analog), channel 51-2 (digital high definition) or Omni 45. JSC, Ellington Field, Sonny Carter Training Facility and White Sands Test Facility employees with wired computer network connections can view the event using the JSC EZTV IP Network TV System on channel 402 (standard definition). Please note: EZTV currently requires using Internet Explorer on a Windows PC connected to the JSC computer network with a wired connection. Mobile devices, Wi-Fi connections and newer MAC computers are currently not supported by EZTV. If you are having problems viewing the video using these systems, contact the Information Resources Directorate Customer Support Center at x46367.

JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs, x35111

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  1. JLT Web Poll

You'll probably wait for "The Martian" to come out as a movie, because reading a book is so old school. Maybe you can try reading again when you retire. I'd like to hear what else you might be doing when that time comes. Working? Sleeping? Consulting? Perturbing Genghis Khan was voted as the worst decision of all time. Any decision that results in complete annihilation is probably not a wise move. Speaking of zombies, the new season of "The Walking Dead" just premiered. My favorite characters always seem to get bit by walkers making me depressed (full disclosure, I'm a Walker). Help me relax a little by predicting who is next to be zombified. Daryl? Michonne? Maggie?

Herschel your Bob on over to get this week's poll.

Joel Walker x30541 http://jlt.jsc.nasa.gov/

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  1. Save the Date - 20th Anniversary Spring Fair

Has it been 20 years already? Yes, it has and the Spring Safety, Health and Environmental Fair will have a few surprises to celebrate. Mark your calendars to join us on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Gilruth (gym and pavilion). Apr. 22 is also Earth Day, and we will commemorate the day with our theme "Safe, Healthy & Green = Better Tomorrow" and new environmentally-related booths. Coming again this year is the popular shred truck sponsored by JSC Federal Credit Union, also from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be something for everyone, so don't miss out on this event!

Event Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015   Event Start Time:10:00 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: JSC Gilruth Center

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Rindy Carmichael x45078

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   Organizations/Social

  1. 50 Simple Acts of Affection - TODAY

We often think Valentine's Day calls for grand gestures, forgetting that it's the little things sometimes that mean the most. Join Daisy Wei, MSSW, LCSW, with the JSC Employee Assistance Program, for a presentation on "50 Simple Acts of Affection" for creative ways to please our partners on Valentine's Day and every day.

Event Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015   Event Start Time:12:00 PM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: Building 30 Auditorium

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Lorrie Bennett, Employee Assistance Program, Occupational Health Branch x36130

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  1. Latin Dance Introduction: Feb. 20, 5:30 to 6:00

This class is mostly an introduction to Salsa, but it also touches on other popular Latin dances found in social settings: Merengue, Bachata, and even a little bit of Cha-Cha-Cha. Emphasis is on Salsa and then Bachata.

For the first-time student or those who want a refresher course. You will go over basic steps with variations and build them into sequences.

Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Regular registration:

    • $60 per person (Feb. 7 to 20)

Salsa Intermediate:  Feb. 20 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

This class continues teaching Salsa beyond that taught in the introduction class. You should be comfortable and confident with the material from the introduction class before moving on to the intermediate class. This is a multi-level class where students may be broken up into groups based upon class experience.

Shericka Phillips x35563 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/en/programs/recreation-programs/salsalatin...

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  1. NoBoERG Meeting

This is a quick reminder that the newly approved No Boundaries Employee Resource Group (NoBoERG) will meet today at 11:30 a.m. in Building 16-E, Room 2152A. Activities will include election of officers, discussion of a regular bi-monthly meeting schedule, plans for participation in Safety and Total Health Day and the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hope to see you there.

If you need an accommodation, please call (281-483-5901) or email Bob Shelton.

Event Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:12:30 PM
Event Location: 16-E, 2152A, 844-467-6272 471664#

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   Jobs and Training

  1. APPEL - Quiet Project Management - March 6

The goal of this one-day course is to give leaders concrete tools to create a work environment and management culture that supports and nurtures the natural strengths of introverts.

This course is designed for NASA project managers who lead mixed teams of introverts, ambiverts and extroverts.

This course is available for self-registration in SATERN until Friday, Feb. 13, and is open to civil servants and contractors.

Date: Friday, March 6

Location: Building 12, Room 152

Zeeaa Quadri x39723 https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHED...

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  1. SharePoint 2010 Basic Training

The Information Resources Directorate (IRD) is providing a SharePoint 2010 Basic Training class from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 in Building 12, Room 144.

This class will teach you how to navigate a team site, add and modify list items, use document libraries, exchange information via discussion boards, blogs and wikis and how to search for information using SharePoint.

To sign up, visit the Training Schedule Web page.

For additional information, contact IRD Customer Support Center x46367.

Event Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015   Event Start Time:9:00 AM   Event End Time:11:00 AM
Event Location: B12 R144

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IRD Customer Support Center x46367

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  1. Formal Mentoring Program Info Session - TODAY

Join your friendly mentoring POCs in the Building 3 Collaboration Center today between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., where civil servant employees can learn more about the JSC Formal Mentoring Program (FMP). While you're there, you'll have the opportunity to check out the new website and open application.

*Website can only be accessed using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox*

Event Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015   Event Start Time:11:00 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: B3 Collaboration Center

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JFMP Team x46386 https://mentoring.jsc.nasa.gov/

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  1. Russian Phase One Language Course- for Beginners

Russian Phase One is an introductory course designed to acquaint the novice student with certain elementary aspects of the Russian language and provide a brief outline of Russian history and culture. Our goal is to introduce students to skills and strategies necessary for successful foreign language study that they can apply immediately in the classroom. The linguistic component of this class consists of learning the Cyrillic alphabet and a very limited number of simple words and phrases, which will serve as a foundation for further language study.

Dates: Feb. 23 through Mar. 26.

When: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 to 01:00 p.m.

Where: Building 12, Room 158.

Please register through SATERN.

Natalia Rostova 281-851-3745

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   Community

  1. Accepting Applications for Scholarships

The NASA College Scholarship Program will award multiple scholarships, agencywide, to qualified dependents of NASA civil servant employees. The scholarship recipients must pursue a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree in science or engineering from an accredited college or university in the United States. Applications are available online.

Travis Cooley x47222 http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/nasascholarship/index.htm

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