Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

No Seminar Due to the Upcoming Holiday

For info: Call Mihir Desai at (301) 405-6211 or go to the following website: http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2002_Seminar.html

Acupressure Therapy Workshop

On November 12, 2002, the Goddard Health Unit presents an Acupressure Therapy Workshop. 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.

In this seminar, Dr. Rifkin shows how acupressure is effective for treating many different health problems. This ancient Chinese hands-on therapy approach claims to enhance organ vitality, reduce musculoskeletal pain, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn techniques that can reduce or eliminate headaches, neck pain and back pain.

Mark this on your calendar. Join us; feel free to bring your lunch and your questions.

When/Where: Nov 12, Building 1, Room E100B from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Center Director's Colloquium

Who: Dr. Marilee Goldberg Adams, Co-founder and preside of InquiryInc, a consulting, training and educational organization in Pennington, New Jersey will provide methodologies and processes to make a practical difference in fulfilling organizational missions.

When/Where: Wed, Nov 13 in bldg 3 Goett Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more info: Contact Gail William at 6-0159

Mars and Venus in the Workplace Workshop

What: The GSFC Women's Advisory Committee is sponsoring a special workshop entitled "Mars and Venus in the Workplace." As a result from attending this presentation, you will understand the differences between men and women in the workplace and will be able to identify and respond to various business situations in a manner that earns greater respect and promotes increased cooperation. By learning the many ways men and women misunderstand and misinterpret each other in the workplace, you will be able to reduce unnecessary conflict and frustration and craft a working environment that will stimulate productivity and become a source of fulfillment.

This presentation offers information, practical advice and skills in the following areas:
1) Martian and Venusian Communication Differences
2) Solving Problems Martian and Venusian Style
3) Coping with Stress on Mars and Venus
4) Interpreting Martian Rules and Venusian Manners
5) How Martians and Venusians Promote Themselves
6) Scorings Points on Mars and Venus

The workshop presenters are Lori W. Hollander, LCSW-C, BCD and Robert J. Hollander, JD, LCSW-C.

When/Where: Thurs, Nov 14, 2002, building 3 Goett Auditorium from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

For more info: Please contact Nichole Richmond on 6-5757

IS&T Colloquium

Who: Cherry Murray, Physical Sciences Research Vice President, Lucent Technologies will discuss "Innovative Solutions for Next-Generation Communications Systems." Dr. Murray will discuss what the present economic and technical drivers of commercial communication networks are, some technical challenges that need to be overcome, and some of the current Bell Labs physical science and systems research in next generation communications networks including all-optical networks, ultra-broadband wireless data networks, and science in support of networks even farther in the future.

When/Where: Thurs., Nov 14 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

For ore info: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/

BIG Fish Fry

What: The Blacks In Government GSFC/WFF Chapter invites Goddard employees to a lunchtime fish fry. The menu includes: 2 pieces of fish, potato salad, bread, soda and green beans. Tickets for the luncheon are $6.00

When/Where: Wed, Nov 20 at the Goddard Rec Center from 11a.m. to 1p.m.

For more info or to purchase a ticket: Contact Cynthia Savoy 6-7149, Milton Cromer 6-7520, Tereda Frazier 6-5875, Merle Robbins 6-7819 Larry Phillips 6-6035, Joyce Brooks 6-5912, Andre Jackson 6-7811 or Danny Young 6-8658.

Education Colloquium

The Education Council is sponsoring an Education Colloquium on Nov 26 at 10:00 a.m. in Building 3 Goett Auditorium. Maryland administrators/superintendent's will talk about school system initiatives. Goddard employees are invited to attend this colloquium.

Upcoming Training

Course Catalog: http://ohr/DevGuide/Catalog.htm

November 2002

Satellite-Based Training:
Leonardo's Laptop: Human Needs and the New Computing Nov. 12. 1:00-3:00
Comprehensive Introduction to Bluetooth Nov. 14. 12:30-3:35
Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Pam Barrett 6-7285

Interview With Confidence (Civil Servants Only)
Nov. 12. 9:00-1:00 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Employees
Nov. 19, 9:00-11:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

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

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 21. 9:00 - 11:30 For Supervisors. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

December 2002

Satellite-Based Training:
Web Services: A Technical Overview Dec. 4. 11:00-2:05
A Comprehensive Introduction to Java2 Platform, Micro Addition Dec. 5. 12:30-5:00
Web Services: A Technical Overview Dec. 6. 11:00-1:00
Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Pam Barrett 6-7285

Interview With Confidence (Civil Servants Only)
Dec. 6. 9:00-1:00 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823

Linkage Leadership Series: John Kotter on Leading Change
Dec. 10. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Supervisors
Dec. 10. 1:00-3:30, Bldg. 1 Rm. E100E
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Employees.
Dec. 12. 1:00-3:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. E100E
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

"FIORELLO! Tickets On Sale

Be served by Center Director Al Diaz and other Executive Council Members at the Nov 15th performance of Fiorello!

Ticket prices are $22 (Thursdays), $23 (Fridays), and $25 (Saturdays & Sundays) -- Get $1 off each ticket when purchasing a block of 8 or more. For additional info, check out our website (http://gewa/gsfc.nasa.gov/~mad). To order tickets, call (240) 475-8800.