[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 

August 19 Briefs Excerpts: 

Critical Internet Explorer Patch Released 
Microsoft has just released a critical patch (on Aug. 18) for all versions of Internet Explorer. Jefferson Lab is currently evaluating the patch and plans to release it to the site tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 19. Plan on rebooting your Windows desktop, if prompted, to allow this critical patch to be fully installed and your system protected following the patch installation. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Division Helpdesk at helpdesk at jlab.org or x7155. 

MIS Outage Set for Weekend of Aug. 29 
Starting at around 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, all MIS applications will be down while a backend database server is updated. All MIS applications will be unavailable until noon on Saturday, Aug. 29. Plan your work accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns with this outage, contact the IT Division Helpdesk at helpdesk at jlab.org, or x7155. 

Volunteers Sought for Sept. 11 United Way Day of Caring 
The 2015 United Way Day of Caring will be Sept. 11. Jefferson Lab hopes to send a team of 10-15 volunteers to the Habitat for Humanity house-building project underway at 83 Shoe Lane in Newport News. Volunteers will participate in a variety of supervised construction activities. No experience is necessary. Volunteer deadline is Aug. 28. If you wish to volunteer, see the all-staff memo for requirements, supervisor approval process and forms. Questions about the United Way Day of Caring may be directed to Joshua Cameron, x7409. All-staff memo: https://www.jlab.org/memo/volunteers-sought-sept-11-united-way-day-caring-sign-aug-28 

2015 Jefferson Lab Fall Golf Outing Set for Sept. 18 
This year's event will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club (Green Course) in Williamsburg, Va. The tourney will kick off at noon with a shotgun start. The format will be a handicapped Captain’s Choice. Each foursome must include at least two Jefferson Lab employees. The cost for Jefferson Lab employees (you qualify if you receive a paycheck from JSA - Jefferson Science Associates, LLC) is $60. The cost for non-JLab employees is $75. The cost includes range balls, green fees, cart fees, food after the tournament and prizes. To sign up, bring your average score for 18 holes or current handicap along with payment to Mike Zarecky, TED 2500/19. The deadline for tournament registration is Monday, Sept. 14. Questions may be directed to Mike at x7609 or Danny Machie at x7501. 

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


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