[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 

October 26 Briefs Excerpts: 

Heed Work Safety Signs, Cones and Stanchions in the Test Lab High Bay 
To meet the needs of work underway in the Test Lab High Bay, the area has become very dynamic and congested. The walking paths and boundaries of radiologically controlled areas (RCAs)/radioactive material areas (RMA) may shift or change dramatically from day-to-day or even from morning-to-afternoon. Crane operations (to move equipment across the High Bay area) and alignment work (using lasers) have become regular activities. For everyone’s safety, this means all staff, Users and visitors must be observant and heed all signage and postings. Read the full memo for more information about the work and how it can affect access: https://www.jlab.org/memo/heed-work-safety-signs-cones-stanchions-test-lab-high-bay 

JLab Travelers: New Entry Requirements for Canada Now in Effect 
Foreign Nationals previously exempt from visa requirements to enter Canada are now required to apply for an online Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions who are not required to apply for an eTA include U.S. citizens, travelers with a valid Canadian visa, Canadian citizens (including dual citizens), and Canadian permanent residents. Lists of countries whose citizens are now required to apply for an ETA can be found online. The leniency period that allows travelers to board their flight without an eTA for Canada ends Nov. 9, 2016. See more information on the Foreign Travel page of the Travel Services website: https://www.jlab.org/div_dept/cfo/travel/foreign.html 

Come Out and Enjoy JAG Oktoberfest! 
Jefferson Lab employees and users are invited to the Jefferson Lab Activities Group (JAG) Oktoberfest scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m. in the field behind the SURA Residence Facility. A variety of foods will be available, as well as games and activities, including a Bounce House and Pumpkin Toss. The United Way winning raffle tickets will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. For more information, see the JAG website: https://www.jlab.org/jag/index.php 

Colloquium: Gravitational Waves and Black Holes 
If you’ve heard about the recent detection of gravitational waves and wonder what the kerfuffle is about, come hear Vernon Sandberg, Caltech, explain how our understanding of dynamical gravity changed from theoretical to experimentally confirmed in the early hours of Sept. 14, 2015. Sandberg is a Lead Scientist at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Hanford Observatory in Washington. In this colloquium, he will discuss the LIGO project, the physics behind its interferometers, and the first direct detection of gravitational-wave events. The talk is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Oct. 28 in the CEBAF Center auditorium. 

Veterans Day Collage Needs Your Submissions 
In recognition of Veterans Day, veterans of military service are invited to participate in a collage to be displayed in CEBAF Center on Veterans Day. This will be similar to the one displayed the past two years. If you submitted a photo in the past, no need to re-submit. For more information or to participate, contact Mike Robbins at mrobbins at jlab.org or x7616. Submissions should be made by Oct. 31 and include a photo of yourself in uniform and your full name, branch of service and years of service. If you do not have a digital copy of your photo, employees can bring a picture to CEBAF Center room C222 to be scanned. 

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