Argonne Soccer Club takes on Fermilab club
Fermilab hosted the Argonne Soccer Club for a friendly game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. The combination of unseasonably warm weather, Fermilab’s well-manicured soccer field and an Argonne win made it a...
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In memoriam: Former HEP Director Malcolm Derrick
Malcolm Derrick Malcolm Derrick, a longtime leader in Argonne’s High Energy Physics Division, passed away Oct. 31, 2017, after a long illness. Born in 1933 in Hull, United Kingdom, Malcolm received his...
View ArticleYinbin Miao to receive ANS Mark Mills Award
Argonne postdoc Yinbin Miao (NE) will receive the American Nuclear Society’s (ANS) Mark Mills Award. It is awarded to the graduate student author who submits the best original technical paper...
View ArticleCHP planned steam release
There will be a planned steam release Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at the new Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP), Bldgs. 108 and 109. This is a necessary process of releasing clean...
View ArticleSafety share: “Have your furnace inspected,” recommends Fire Department
The weather has been cooling down in the evenings, so you may turned on the heat or started up the fireplace. The Argonne Fire Department has provided some recommendations to help keep you safe and...
View ArticleChris Rivenburg receives September 2016 Gold Spot Award
On September 20, 2016, Christopher J. Rivenburg (FMS) received a Gold Spot Award for taking a safety leadership role by proactively identifying and mitigating a safety issue. During a scheduled...
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Talk to focus on Argonne’s role in nuclear navy
Conceptual design of the power plant of the U.S.S. Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered ship, was performed at Argonne. Launched Jan. 21, 1954, the submarine made the first trek under the polar...
View ArticleArgonne Club election results are in
The polls have closed, and the three new Argonne Club board members are Melissa Kane (OTD), Michael Sauceda (FMS) and Kristin Swift (JCR). “Congratulations to Melissa, Michael and Kristin,” said...
View ArticleArgonne nights with the Chicago Bulls
Argonne employees, family and friends have the opportunity to purchase discounted Chicago Bulls tickets for two upcoming games. Experience great NBA action, non-stop entertainment and the energy of a...
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Nov. 17 Alert System test will ask for confirmation
Everyone who works at the Argonne site will be contacted at their work and home email accounts, cell and home phones and by text message when the Argonne Alert System is tested Thursday, Nov. 17, 2017,...
View ArticleWilliam Toter receives September 2016 Gold Spot Award
Bill Toter (FMS) received a Gold Spot Award in September 2016 for his vigilant approach to safety and for his findings during a recent audit. Toter has long been known for his safe work ethic and for...
View ArticleK-9 unit to search Argonne’s East Area
A K-9 search and rescue team will conduct a search along Argonne’s East Area on Friday, November 11, 2016, beginning at 8 a.m. This activity is related to the disappearance of an Aurora man whose...
View Article“Argonne Status” Twitter account going away
The Argonne Status Twitter account (@argonnestatus) will be deleted soon because it’s no longer needed. The account was set up years ago when it was the only way to send employees urgent updates about...
View ArticleNew members join WIST Steering Committee
The Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Program has added several members to its steering committee. They are: Harry Weerts (Associate Laboratory Director representative), Charles Macal (Argonne...
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Inaugural Postdoctoral Performance Award winners announced
Several Argonne postdoctoral appointees will receive the inaugural Postdoctoral Performance Award to honor them for their exceptional research performance. The awards were established to recognize the...
View ArticleNew look for Snapshot on Monday
The laboratory’s daily email update will sport a new look starting on Monday, along with enhancements that will make it easier to use. We’d be delighted to get your feedback — send your comments to...
View ArticleWhat Veterans Day means…
November 11 is Veterans Day. This is the day we thank and honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces whether in war or peace. We acknowledge their patriotism, love of country and...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment ends November 18
Argonne’s Open Enrollment for 2017 ends at 5 p.m. CST on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Elections made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017. Why should you read the Open Enrollment information?...
View ArticleCrosswalk signs moved to road shoulders
In preparation for colder weather, the FMS=Grounds crew is moving all “stop for pedestrians in crosswalk” signs to the shoulder of roads. This will allow for easy snowplow access during the winter...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment for 2017 ends at 5 p.m. CST Friday, November 18, 2016.
Now is the time to start thinking about Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for 2017. Employees can put aside pre-tax dollars up to $2,600 in a healthcare FSA and up to $5,000 in a dependent day care FSA....
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