Earth Week 2016: Climate films at lunch
Join your colleagues to watch one of several short, climate change-themed films on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Building 213 Bistro, Conference Rooms A&B....
View ArticleChess Club to meet
The Argonne Chess Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, in the Bistro 213 Work Cafe to analyze games. Anyone on campus who’s interested in chess is welcome to attend.
View ArticleCinco de Mayo Celebration
The Argonne Club and the Hispanic Latino Club are hosting a Cinco de Mayo party Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at the Bldg. 213 Café. Festivities include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a...
View ArticleReduce. Reuse. Recycle.
by Beth Harvey (PMA) Recycling by the Numbers According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans produce about 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Of that, 34.3 percent is...
View ArticleSafety share: Texting and walking don’t mix
Researchers at The Ohio State University estimate than there may have been about 2 million pedestrian injuries related to cell phone use in 2010 alone. They also found that between 2004 and 2010 the...
View ArticleMyth vs. fact: Distracted driving
True or false: Infotainment systems that are factory built into cars are safe for use on the road. True False True or false: Most car crashes are caused by vehicle malfunctions such as faulty brakes,...
View ArticleArgonne’s Inaugural Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Argonne’s first Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition kicks off Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Building 240 TCS Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eight student or “blue” teams representing seven...
View ArticleMark Rooney receives March 2016 Gold Spot Award
by Diana Anderson Mark M. Rooney, machining and fabrication foreman, Facilities Management and Services (FMS), received a Gold Spot Award in March 2016 for outstanding safety initiative. In...
View ArticleBuilding 201 wheelchair access door out of service
Upgrades and repairs are currently being performed on the Building 201 wheelchair access door, located at the front of the building. This door will be out of service for approximately seven to 10 days....
View ArticleSafety share: How to avoid ear pain during air travel
If you’ve ever traveled on a plane, you’ve experienced the air pressure change that happens during takeoff and landing. Ear pain can be a common occurrence during air travel. To make sure your next...
View ArticleBrent Finney receives March 2016 Gold Spot Award
By Quinn Matula, Safety Associate, Environment, Safety and Quality Assurance On March 14, 2016, Brent A. Finney, senior special material representative, in Facility Management and Systems’ Material...
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New electric-vehicle charging stations added
Just in time for Argonne’s Earth Week celebration, four new electric-vehicle charging points have been installed near Building 212. The new charging stations were designed at Argonne. They not only...
View Article2016 Pinnacle of Education Award nominations call
UChicago Argonne, LLC is seeking nominations for its 2016 Pinnacle of Education Award, which recognizes Argonne employees for exceptional contributions and continuous efforts that help to make science...
View ArticleGlove and hand safety road show
Environment, Safety and Quality Assurance will be hosting a glove and hand safety road show on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in the Building 241 Lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Glove samples will be...
View ArticleGrid Day video available on Blue Jeans
On Monday, April 18, 2016, the Energy and Global Security Directorate hosted a Grid Day networking event bringing together more than 75 researchers from across Argonne to discuss work that may have...
View ArticleSafety share: Stair safety
Most of us use stairways every day at work or home. We have done it for years and the problem is…we no longer think about the dangers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one...
View ArticleInfographic: Dashboard devices
Did you know? 5 percent of vehicle accidents involve texting 26 percent of crashes involve cell phone use 30+ studies show that “hands-free” provides no safety benefit Share this National Safety...
View ArticleChess Club to meet
The Argonne Chess Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, in the Bistro 213 Work Cafe to analyze games. Anyone on campus who’s interested in chess is welcome to attend.
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National Lab Day
George Crabtree, director of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (at right), presents on Grid scale energy storage models for a group that includes Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (with hand...
View ArticlePhoto badging services hours change
The Badging Office is now providing photo badging services from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The badging office is located in Building 224. Badges must be worn on the upper part of the...
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