Tamale sale supports student scholarships
100% of the proceeds from the Argonne’s Hispanic Latino Club tamale sale, now through Friday, May 17, 2019, will support student scholarship funds. The club has awarded more than $25,000 in...
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Haeffner, Sandy appointed XSD associate division directors
The goal of replenishing and strengthening the management team of the Argonne X-ray Science division (XSD) in the Advanced Photon Source (APS) has been achieved with the appointment of Dean Haeffner as...
View ArticleInformal talks with Argonne Director Paul Kearns
Would you like to chat with Argonne Director Paul Kearns in an informal, small-group setting to learn more about, and provide input on, the laboratory’s strategic directions, research priorities, core...
View ArticleReporting effort for the week ending May 26, 2019
Due to U.S. Department of Energy reporting requirements for the May month-end close process, all employees and Argonne Associates must complete a series of events: All effort for the week ending on May...
View ArticlePracticing OPSEC: Protecting personal information on social media
Basic operations security (OPSEC) is important to keep in mind both at work and at home. To help employees stay current with security best practices, the OPSEC working group plans to feature tips and...
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Testing the mettle of your design at Custom Manufacturing Solutions – Central...
Jason Lerch (AES) (right) consults with Bill Toter (NWM) on the welding processes used for the APS-U. Your team’s design isn’t for just one component — it’s for 35 critical, 5.5 meter-long, ultra-high...
View ArticleEnergy I-Corps program Cohort 10 info session
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has issued a call for applications for Cohort 10 of the Energy I-Corps program. The goal of the Energy I-Corps program is...
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Gender, Equity, Power Structures and Implicit Bias in STEM
Elizabeth Simmons All employees are invited to attend the colloquium, “Gender, Equity, Power Structures and Implicit Bias in STEM,” presented by Elizabeth H. Simmons, executive vice chancellor of...
View ArticlePerspectives: Employee assistance resources
As a vital part of a commitment to helping its employees maintain an optimum quality of life, Argonne provides a benefit called the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available to you and your family...
View ArticleConstruction to affect parking near Building 233
Construction begins Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Building 233 (the former Abri Credit Union building) parking lot. New asphalt and concrete walkways will replace the current parking lot. Employees...
View ArticleLong-term care insurance educational sessions
Long-term care is the type of care you need when you are no longer able to do the things you take for granted every day. It is needed when simple things, such as getting out of bed, eating, or even...
View ArticleDon’t forget the nondisclosure agreement
A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is a tool used by the laboratory to allow an open exchange of information with third parties when discussing potential research collaborations or licensing...
View ArticleAnnual Emergency Management exercise next week
The laboratory’s annual emergency exercise will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The exact time and locations of the exercise will not be announced. The annual exercise is a complex, full-scale...
View ArticleSitewide steam shutdown planned for Aug. 23 – Sept. 9
Argonne’s steam supply will be shut down for maintenance and repairs starting Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, with some restoration beginning Friday, Sept. 6. The steam service will be fully restored by Monday,...
View ArticleDeadline for 2019 R&D 100 Awards entries extended to June 17
The deadline for submitting entries to the 2019 R&D 100 Awards has been extended to Monday, June 17. Argonne leadership and the Technology Commercialization and Partnerships division (TCP) invite...
View ArticleDayforce upgrade has been postponed
The update to the Dayforce application previously scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019, has been postponed by Dayforce. The upgrade is now scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2019. Functionality to create...
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LDRD Seminar: May 28, 2019
Three Argonne researchers will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. in Building...
View ArticleOnsite oil change service May 23
Mobile Lube Express will be on campus Thursday, May 23, 2019, providing convenient, onsite oil change service for employees. Employees can drop their vehicles off for service anytime between 8 a.m. and...
View ArticleLearn about Argonne’s retiree healthcare benefits
Are you contemplating retirement from Argonne in the near future? If so, Human Resource Services – Employee Benefits is offering a presentation on Argonne’s retiree healthcare benefits on Thursday,...
View ArticleSafety share: Prevent yard work injuries by preparing with a proper warmup
Prepare your muscles and joints for the rigors of yardwork with gentle motions prior to the activity. As with all exercise, there should be no pain, numbness or tingling. If you experience any of...
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