[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 

November 12 Briefs Excerpts: 

CNI Systems Maintenance Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18 , 5 p.m. 
The IT Division's CNI group is planning a maintenance period on Tuesday, Nov. 18 , for 5-10 p.m. During this time, there will be a series of short outages in the Technology and Engineering Development Building and Test Lab as the network switches are rebooted to install a patch update. In addition, there will be short outages of several central servers, including jlabl1, jlabl2, jlabl3 and jlabl4, while they are rebooted to finalize patch installation. Updates to Flash and Shockwave will also be released to the site. Lastly, Linux and Windows patches will be released to all desktops and servers. Plan on rebooting your Linux or Windows desktop by Friday, Nov. 21 , to finalize patch installation. If you have any questions or concerns about this maintenance period, contact the IT Division Helpdesk at helpdesk at jlab.org or x7155. 

12 GeV Commemorative Glasses Offered 
At the Oct. 29 Jefferson Lab Oktoberfest, a limited supply of 12 GeV Commemorative Glasses were distributed to staff members on a first come, first served basis. There have been additional requests for more glasses, so the Jefferson Lab Activities Group is looking into making an additional order. The cost of each glass is $6, and the JAG team will need to achieve a minimum order of 72 glasses for the order to be placed. If you would like to purchase one or more of the 12 GeV Commemorative glasses, contact Mary Jo Bailey, mbailey at jlab.org , with your request and quantity before Nov. 19 . This offer is available to all staff, users, and students at Jefferson Lab. 

Mobile Mammography Comes to JLab 
The Sentara Mobile Mammography Unit will be here at Jefferson Lab on Dec. 11 , 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mammography detects breast cancer and The American Cancer Society recommends scheduling your first or baseline mammogram at age 40. It only takes 15 minutes! This service is open to all employees as well as their family members or friends as personal health insurances will be billed. To make an appointment, visit www.sentara.com and find Mobile Mammography Screenings under Screenings and Events or call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272). 

Toys for Tots Toy Drive Underway 
Jefferson Lab will again participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Collection boxes are available near the main entrances of CEBAF Center, MCC, SSC, ARC and TED Buildings. The toy donations will be delivered to the Marines on Dec. 6 at the JAG Children’s Holiday Party. 

Ready, Set, Hang Those Decorations 
The JAG is sponsoring a Holiday Office Door/Cubicle Decorating Contest. Prizes will be awarded to Best Decorated, Most Original, and Silliest. All employees, users and contractors with an office or cubicle may enter the contest (individuals or groups). Include your name(s), building number and office/cube location. Judging will take place Thursday, Dec. 18 . Winning entries will be announced Friday, Dec. 19 . Decorations may go up as early as Dec. 1 and should be taken down by Jan. 6 . Decorating materials must be fire resistant and only UL-approved lighting/electronics may be used. No unwrapped food items are allowed. To enter, email JAG Chair Mary Jo Bailey by 5 p.m. on Dec. 16 , mbailey at jlab.org or x7277. 

Flu Vaccines Offered by Appointment 
Occupational Medicine is now taking appointments from Jefferson Lab staff for Influenza vaccinations. If you would like to be vaccinated, contact Occupational Medicine at x7539 to schedule an appointment. Shots are given by appointment only in the Support Service Center, Bldg. 28, room 3. Keep in mind that for 15 minutes after vaccination you should remain at Jefferson Lab, in the presence of other people and avoid safety-sensitive activities, including driving. For more information, contact Johnie Banks, banks at jlab.org 

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