Global Travel Office refresher – attend in person or online
Argonne’s Global Travel Office (GTO) will host a monthly refresher course on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Building 362, Conference Room F-108. All are welcome. The agenda includes: New Hotel...
View Article‘Excited State’ science improv comedy show
“The Excited State” science improv show takes the stage Thursday March 14, 2019, at 8 p.m. at The Revival theater in Hyde Park. The performance takes audiences on an improvised journey of discovery...
View ArticleGregory Krumdick named director of Applied Materials division
Greg Krumdick Gregory Krumdick has been appointed director of the Applied Materials division (AMD), effective March 1, 2019. Krumdick has served as interim director of the AMD division since its...
View ArticleYou can donate vacation to help a fellow employee in need
Argonne has a vacation donation program that allows eligible employees to donate their vacation to a bank. Vacation time saved to this bank can be used by another employee who is in a prolonged absence...
View ArticleEmergency response notifications moving to Vector
by Robert J. Einspar (IS), Continuous Improvement Manager Beginning Tuesday, March 12, 2019, the Fire Alarm Office within the Security Travel and Emergency Division (STE) will begin distributing...
View ArticleIntroduction to Cyber Analysis training course
Interested employees are invited to attend the Introduction to Cyber Analysis training course Monday, April 1, through Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Building 203, Room D120. The course will provide a...
View ArticleErdemir elected to NAE: Celebration planned for April 8
Ali Erdemir Argonne Distinguished Fellow Ali Erdemir has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for his distinguished contributions to the science of interacting surfaces....
View ArticleNew Bistro 213 Express: Order online and pick up
Sodexo now offers the option of online ordering through their Bistro 213 Express lunch service. Convenient and a great way to save time, customers order and pay online, then pick up their lunch at the...
View ArticleStreet light repairs at Northgate Road and Cass Avenue
Starting Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the street light and the Argonne entry sign at Northgate Road and Cass Avenue will be out of service for repairs. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, March 29.
View Article600 Area basketball court temporarily closed
The 600 Area basketball court is temporarily closed due to damage caused by winter weather.
View ArticleSure sign of spring: ‘Leprechaun Fun Run and Walk’
The Argonne Running Club will host the annual Leprechaun Fun Run and Walk Wednesday, March 20, 2019, starting at noon at Building 600 in the Lodging Area. All employees and guests are welcome to run...
View ArticleIntroducing Improving How We Work: Financial Management ‘Get to Green’
Our science deserves the best operational support, and our employees and sponsors expect timely, reliable and accurate financial information. In the coming months, expect to hear more about the latest...
View ArticleSecretary Perry to host Aurora announcement
Energy Secretary Rick Perry and other dignitaries will visit Argonne Monday, March 18, 2019, for an Aurora Exascale Computer announcement event. Space is limited for the announcement and attendance...
View ArticleChicago Quantum Exchange looking for logo ideas
The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) is looking for a logo to use on its website, pamphlets and other materials. Designers and design-inspired scientists from any of its member institutions, including...
View ArticleOperations Excellence Council minutes: March 7, 2019
The Operations Excellence Council provides a senior management forum focused on delivering leading-edge science, and developing a strong commitment to, and culture around, research and operational...
View ArticlePrescribed burns planned for forest preserve
Several prescribed burns are planned for the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve this spring, mainly to the south and west of the Argonne site. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District conducts these...
View ArticleAll welcome at Hispanic Latino Club luncheon
All employees are welcome at the Hispanic Latino Club luncheon on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 446 Auditorium. Bioscience Division Director Philippe Noirot will...
View ArticleAllison Cherry receives February 2019 Gold Spot Award
Allison Cherry (NWM) contributed substantially to the success of the Nuclear and Waste Management division’s Y‑12 Uranium Packaging Campaign, which took place the week of Feb. 18, 2019. This effort...
View ArticleCall for FY20 LDRD Prime and Innovate proposals
Argonne’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program drives innovation by supporting the development of transformative ideas that have the potential to lead to new sponsor-funded...
View ArticleTown hall will focus on new international travel procedure
Argonne Global Travel Services Manager Joe Metallo (STE) will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2019, to present changes to the international travel procedure and the next steps toward a new...
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