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

[Kandice Carter]

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest

February 12 Briefs Excerpts:

Mark your Calendar: Jefferson Lab to Host Open House on May 17
Accelerating Discovery is the theme for the Jefferson Lab Open House to be held Saturday, May 17. Open House provides the public with the opportunity to explore the world-class research being conducted at the lab, to talk with staff and users, and to visit some of the lab’s research and support areas. The event will include exhibits, demonstrations, lectures, tours and hands-on activities for all ages! The event will take place, rain or shine, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on May 17. (No admittance after 2 p.m.) There will be no admission fee, and parking will be free. The lab holds an open house every two years; the last one was held in May 2012. For more information, visit the email openhouse2014 at jlab.org or see the website: https://www.jlab.org/openhouse

Jefferson Lab Benefits Open Enrollment Begins Thursday
Attention All Regular and Term Employees: The 2014 Open Enrollment starts tomorrow, Feb. 13, and will continue through Feb. 26. This is the time of the season for you to review and, if necessary, modify your benefits options. More information is coming soon.

Treat Your Valentine to Lunch at the Quark Cafe
On Friday, Feb. 14, the Quark Cafe is offering a lovely menu of items to share with your Valentine. Partake in carved roast tenderloin of beef, pasta primavera, fried oyster po' boy, steamed lemon asparagus, lobster mashed potatoes and chocolate-covered strawberries. See the Cafe Amore flyer for pricing information.

CNI Maintenance Period Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5-10 p.m.
The IT Division's CNI group will hold a systems and network maintenance period on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5-10 p.m. During this time, work will be performed on the Zimbra mail system, which may cause some interruptions to service as the proxy servers are upgraded. Updated certificates will be installed on www.jlab.org, so there may be a brief outage while the certificate is installed and the system is rebooted. Also, there will be an update to the Cisco IP phones that may cause the screen to flash, but no active calls will be affected. A Firefox and Thunderbird update will be released to all Windows systems, as well as a flash plugin update. All MIS applications will be down while patches are applied to the backend servers and rebooted. Finally, patches will be released to all Windows and Linux systems. Plan on rebooting your system on the Thursday or Friday following CNI Maintenance. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Division Helpdesk, x7155.

Computer User Audit Begins Next Week
The annual Computer User Account Audit will begin on Monday, Feb. 17. All supervisors and sponsors of users with computer accounts at Jefferson Lab are required to review and re-authorize these accounts. This audit is a critical part of maintaining an appropriate level of cyber security at Jefferson Lab. If you sponsor someone with a computer user account at Jefferson Lab, you will receive an email on Feb. 17 with information on how to complete your user audit. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this audit, contact Jessica A. Perry, x7262.

Colloquium: How to Respond to a Threatening Situation
Learn how to stay safe during a public violence or active threat situation. Representatives from the Newport News Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation offer a one-hour briefing on identifying and responding to threatening situations, including mass violence and active shooter events. Learn your best options for each situation, what actions to take to protect yourself, and what to expect when law enforcement arrives on the scene. Two briefings will be offered on Feb. 19 in the CEBAF Center auditorium at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Jefferson Lab Golf League Forming for Season - Sign Up Now
Jefferson Lab golfers, and those who would like to be, are invited to join the Jefferson Lab Golf League for the 2014 season. The golf league season extends from early April to September, with tee-times at a local course starting at 4 p.m. If you're interested in joining, subscribe to the golf mailing list by sending an email to jlab-9hgl-subscribe at jlab.org. Additional information will also be posted to the league's web page. The sign up period will extend through February, with an organizational meeting tentatively planned for the first week of March. If you want to play this season but have not yet found a team, contact David Griffith at dlg at jlab.org to be added to the list of available players. 

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Available by Appointment
TIAA-CREF will be offering additional Individual Counseling Sessions in November. The consultant will be available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities. Sessions will be offered on Friday, March 14 and Friday, April 25, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Support Service Center Room 21. To schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF Individual Consultant to discuss your plan and options for managing your retirement savings, call TIAA-CREF at (800) 732-8353, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

Tracking Thomas at Jefferson Lab
Samika Hawkins and Doug Higinbotham correctly guessed the location for Feb. 5. Honorable mentions go to Dick Owen, Christian Whalen and Stephanie Vermeire. For this week's new mystery photo, visit Tracking Thomas on Jefferson Lab's flickr site (and email Kandice Carter if you think you know where he is): http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffersonlab/12486453155/in/set-72157632948642282
A better view of his last location is also available on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffersonlab/12486574373/

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest

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