[Cuga] JLab Weekly Briefs - a message from Kandice Carter

[Kandice Carter]

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html

November 17 Briefs Excerpts:

Today's Colloquium to Feature Graphene
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but many scientists prefer graphene. Like diamond, graphene is a form of carbon. It is a thin flake of ordinary carbon that's just one atom thick. This flat form embues graphene with exceptional properties from the remarkable world of quantum physics. Graphene is the thinnest material ever, the strongest, and the best known conductor of heat. It is almost completely transparent, yet so dense that not even helium gas can pass through it. Peter Abbamonte, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will discuss his research into this remarkable form of carbon and the implications of his recent results. The colloquium begins at 4 p.m. in the CEBAF Center auditorium.

JLab Children Invited to Winter Wonderland Party
The Jefferson Activities Group is hosting a children's Winter Wonderland Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., in the CEBAF Center lobby. All children of JLab employees, contractors and users are invited. Kids may share their Christmas lists and be photographed with Santa, play games and make crafts. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each family is asked to bring a new, unopened toy donation for the Toys For Tots toy drive.
 
Volunteers Needed to Help With Children’s Party
A number of volunteers are needed to help with the children's holiday party, mostly as crafts-table and game helpers. All crafts and supplies will be provided. Volunteers are needed to assist younger children with basic cutting, gluing or tying. Volunteers are also needed for the snack area and as Santa's Helpers. Sign up will soon be available online.

Holiday Decoration Contest
Unleash your inner decorator in the Holiday Office Door/Cubicle Decorating Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated, Most Original Decoration, and the Silliest. All employees, users and contractors with an office or cubicle at JLab may enter the contest (individuals and groups). Details are available on the JAG website: http://www.jlab.org/intralab/committees/jag/

JLab Jackets Available for Purchase
JLab 25th Anniversary Jackets may be purchased for $38.12 per jacket at the CEBAF Center reception desk. Sizes available for purchase include small, large, extra large, XXL and XXXL. Payment can be made by cash or personal check addressed to Jefferson Science Associates, LLC. Exact change is appreciated.

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html


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