Combined
Federal Campaign Kick-Off
A kick-off rally
for the Combined Federal Campaign will be held on Thursday, Oct.
10 inthe Bldg 8 auditorium.
No
Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar Due to Holiday
For info: Please
call Ramin Sina at (301) 405-4860 or go to the following website:
http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2002_Seminar.html
Wellness
Seminar on Nutrition
What:
The Goddard Health Unit is proud to present a Wellness Seminar on
Nutrition. The presenter will be Robert A. Rifkin, Director of the
White Flint Medical and Natural Healing Center in Rockville, Maryland.
Dr. Rifkin is
a graduate of the Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington,
Minnesota. He has post-graduate education in Acupuncture, Herbology/ Homeopathy,
Spinal/Extremity Rehabilitation, Disability and Impairment Rating
and Nutrition. Dr. Rifkin is licensed in the State of Maryland in
Chiropractic and Physical Therapy. He is a member of numerous professional
organizations.
Dr. Rifkin's
presentation will focus on using diet and other natural supplements
to correct and prevent illness. Mark this on your calendar. Join
us, feel free to bring your lunch and your questions.
When/Where:
Tues, Oct 15, bldg 1, room E100B at 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Director's
Colloquium
Who:
Mr. Kevin Asbjörnson, pianist, composer and Yamaha artist will
perform his Artistry of Leadership program. This program explores
leadership as an art, integrating original, contemporary piano music.
The experience offers us the opportunity to explore the importance
and use of multiple intelligences and creative talents.
When/Where:
Wed, Oct 23, small group conversation from 2:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
in Building 3 Goett Auditorium.
For more
details, go to: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html
NATO-RTO Lecture Series
What:
NASA Ames Research Center is proud to once again host a NATO-RTO
Lecture Series. This year's topic is "Applications, Concepts
and Technologies for Future Tactical UAVs." The lecture Series
is intended to facilitate development and evaluation of meaningful
UAV system design (not the air vehicle itself) and application criteria
and to provide guidance regarding future directions in tactical
UAV system architectures, mechanization, and technologies to enhance
overall force structure affordability. Emerging technologies and
future systems concepts in concert with the existing experience
base are presented. Pertinent system design considerations, trade-offs
and alternatives for exploiting the full potential of UAVs will
be addressed.
When/Where:
October 29-30, 2002 at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto,
Calif. To reserve your room, call the hotel at (888)-422-2264, ext.
114/157 before October 18. After this date, availability and rate
cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to mention the "NATO Lecture
Series" to receive the special government rate of $150/night.
For more
info: If you have any questions, contact Marcia Redmond, mredmond@mail.arc.nasa.gov.
You may either send the following information to Marcia, or register
online at http://www.nas.nasa.gov/nato-uav.
Be sure to check this site for the latest updates to this event.
12th
Annual Fall Crafts Fair
Need something
for that special gift, or just to be good to yourself? Don't miss
our great Fall Crafts Fair in the Bldg. 8 Auditorium from 10 a.m.until
2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 17. Terrific one-of-a-kind items
made by over 30 crafters (Goddard employees and their families/friends)
including: Handmade chocolates, gemstone and crystal jewelry, woodcrafts,
quilts, stained glass, Native American themed items, paintings,
photography, flowers, linens, exotic wood pens/pencils, knitted/crocheted
clothing, baskets, costumes, Indian baby hammocks, holiday items
and more!
The
2002 Goddard Seminar Series on Race, Power and Privilege
What:
Employees are invited to an in-depth learning experience for those
who want to develop skills and perspectives helpful for managing
change in the work setting leading to equity at all levels of function.
During the seminars, the invited presenters, all experts in the
domains of history, ethnography, law, and ethnic/racial/social dynamics,
will discuss with seminar attendees and participants all aspects
of the exploration of real and perceived concepts of race, power
and privilege.
When/Where: Dr.
Joseph Brent, Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - Bldg.26 in Rm. 205
at 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Lunch from 11:30 - 12:30) Theme: The
Social Positions and Cycles of Dominance and Subordination
***Dr. Frank
Wu, Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - Bldg. 26 in Rm. 205 at 10:00
a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Theme: Race in America Beyond Black and White
*** Please Note: This seminar is only open to AETD Management
and their invitees.
Upcoming
Training
Course
Catalog: http://ohr/DevGuide/Catalog.htm
October
2002
Individual
Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct 16, 9:00-11:30; Oct. 24, 1:00-3:30. For Employees Contact:
Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757
Individual
Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 22 9:00-11:00. For Supervisors Contact: Tracey White
6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757
Performance
Feedback and Coaching Skills Development
Oct. 17, 18, 31; Nov. 1, 18, 20. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D and
Oct. 15. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100E. 8:30-4:00
This workshop will help managers develop and communicate measurable
performance criteria and accountability standards necessary for
advancement consideration. Special emphasis will be placed on determining
the appropriate "style" based on employee performance.
*To register, mail a training request to Diane Severn Code 111 x6-4121
Two Satellite-Based
Training Courses:
Interconnecting Windows, UNIX and Macintosh Systems (LIVE)
Oct. 18. 11-5:00 Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533
Microsoft .Net Demystified (LIVE) Oct. 22. 11-1:00
Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533
Linkage Leadership
Series: Howard Schultz on Leadership Oct. 22. 11:00-12:30.
Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851
New Supervisor
Overview
Oct.
23. 8:30-4:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. B6. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim
Regan 6-8851
Satellite-Based
Training Course: Negotiating Skill for Technologists Oct. 23.
1-3:00. Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533
Satellite-Based
Training Course: Managing Change (LIVE) Oct. 29. 11-1:00.
Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533
Learn to
Fly: Realizing Your Potential Oct. 30. 9:00-5:00 and 7 afternoon
sessions:
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 26 + Dec.4, 11, 18. 12:30-4:30.
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757
November
2002
Performance
Feedback and Coaching Skills Development No Website
Nov. 1, 18, 20. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D. 8:30-4:00
This workshop will help managers develop and communicate measurable
performance criteria and accountability standards necessary for
advancement consideration. Special emphasis will be placed on determining
the appropriate "style" based on employee performance.
*To register, mail a training request to Diane Severn Code 111 x6-4121
Life Safety
Code Nov. 5-7. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Jeannine Womack 6-6118 or
Matt Jarvis 6-4126 No website
Valuation
of Intellectual Properties (Civil Servants only)
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Two day course. November 13. 8:00-4:30 and November 14. 8:00-12:00.
This course identifies the methods for valuing a technology by outlining
strategies for determining the net present value of the business
the technology supports and the portion of profits that can be attributed
to the technology. The Relief from Royalty and Technology Factor
valuation methods are examined thoroughly.
Individual
Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 5. 1:00-3:30 For Supervisors Bldg.
1 Rm. B6 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757
Linkage Leadership
Series: Marcus Buckingham on Great Management
Nov. 20. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan
6-8851
Valuation
of Intellectual Properties (Civil Servants only)
Two-day course. November 13. 8:00-4:30 and November 14. 8:00-12:00.
This course identifies the methods for valuing a technology by outlining
strategies for determining the net present value of the business
the technology supports and the portion of profits that can be attributed
to the technology. The Relief from Royalty and Technology Factor
valuation methods are examined thoroughly.
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Software
System Safety
Nov. 19-22. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Jeannine Womack 6-6118 or Matt Jarvis
6-4126
No website
Individual
Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 19. 9:00-11:30
For Employees. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757
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