<html><body><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-mce-style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest<br><br>December 7 Briefs Excerpts:<br><br><strong>12 GeV Upgrade Update</strong><br>The last of the six Region 3 Drift Chamber sectors for CLAS12 have been installed into the Torus magnet. The six Region 1 Drift Chamber sectors and the six Region 2 Drift Chamber sectors were installed into the Torus magnet previously. Work is proceeding to wire up the low-voltage and high-voltage supplies for these detectors and to prepare the manifolds for the chamber gas. The work on the slow controls for all the drift chamber systems is also nearing completion, in preparation for system testing next month.<br><br><strong>Hall A Update</strong><br>Hall A continues to run the Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering (DVCS) and GMp experiments, and staff and users are looking forward to successfully completing the planned first running of these experiments with the upcoming December shutdown. <br><br><strong>New LCLS-II Project Engineer Announced</strong><br>Tommy Hiatt has accepted the position of Jefferson Lab LCLS-II Project Engineer, following a very competitive selection process. In his new position, Hiatt will assist with management of the Jefferson Lab cryogenic systems for the project. The LCLS-II project asks for your full support for him in his new role.</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-mce-style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-mce-style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><strong>Material Handling Program Update</strong><br>FM&L has moved the Material Handling program to its Operations and Maintenance Group and will be looking to hire a new Material Handling Manager. Until new staff are on board, direct questions or concerns regarding Material Handling procedures, assistance, training, repairs and maintenance to Bob Sperlazza (Manager of Facilities Operations and Maintenance) at x6241. More information for scheduling an inspection and for lift plan approvals is available in the full JLab Weekly Briefs.<br><br><strong>TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions - New 2017 Dates Announced</strong><br>TIAA-CREF is offering Individual Counseling Sessions, where you can discuss your personal financial situation with a TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. The consultant will be available at Jefferson Lab on Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 14 and April 19 in Support Service Center room 22i. To schedule an appointment, call TIAA-CREF at (800) 732-8353, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (ET).<br><br><strong>Subcontracting Officer Technical Representative (SOTR) Training Offered</strong><br>Sign up now for Subcontractor Officer Technical Representative Training (GEN020), which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in a conference room to be determined. Registration can be found in Jefferson Lab's Learning Management System: https://misportal.jlab.org/training/home.seam<br><br><strong>Stairwell L Exit in CEBAF Center F Wing to Close on Dec. 12 for Construction Work</strong><br>The Stairwell L exit door to the CEBAF Center F Wing will be closed by 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, as the contractor begins the next phase – constructing equipment pads – for the Data Center upgrade. This door is on the northwest corner of the F Wing – closest to Room F118, Electronic Media. More details are available in the full JLab Weekly Briefs.<br><br><strong>Apparel with Jefferson Lab Logo Available for Purchase</strong><br>If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for yourself or your colleagues at the laboratory, apparel with the Jefferson Lab logo is available directly from Lands’ End Business Outfitters: https://business.landsend.com/store/jlab/<br><br><strong>Last Chance: TIAA-CREF 401(k) GSRA Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 9</strong><br>The 401(k) Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) open enrollment for calendar year 2017 will be offered through Dec. 9. If you do not enter the on-line system prior to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, you will automatically be enrolled in the default employee 5 percent contribution plan that is based on your current salary. All elections will be reflected in the Jan. 13 paycheck. For more information and access to the web-based enrollment system, visit the link: https://misportal.jlab.org/mis/apps/hr/gsra_enrollment/</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-mce-style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-mce-style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><strong>D&I Council Seeks Jefferson Lab Community Input</strong><br>Lab Director Hugh Montgomery and the D&I Council are asking for your input on a survey to assess awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion following the last year of effort in this area at Jefferson Lab. This survey will be compared to the initial one conducted in 2014. It is hosted by SurveyMonkey, and your input is anonymous. You may access the survey here. To read the full memo regarding this effort, visit the webpage: https://www.jlab.org/memo/message-hugh-montgomery-diversity-inclusion-culture-survey<br><br>To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest<br><br></div></div></div></body></html>