New CELS divisions to focus on computation, data science strengths
The Computing, Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) Directorate has formed two new research divisions to focus its lab-wide foundational expertise on computational science and data science...
View ArticleIT maintenance weekend: November 10-12
The next IT maintenance weekend will occur from 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, through 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The planned activities for the weekend include the following: Friday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. –...
View ArticleAnnual limit for 2018 Flexible Spending Accounts increased
After publication of the Open Enrollment brochure, the IRS announced an increase to the maximum contribution for a health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Employees can contribute up to $2,650 to...
View ArticleQuantum Information town hall meeting
The next town hall meeting for the Materials and Chemistry Initiative will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Building 203 Auditorium. The town hall will center on Quantum...
View ArticlePrescribed burns planned near lab next week
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is planning to conduct prescribed fires in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Nov. 12, 2017, through Dec. 17, 2017, weather permitting. More prescribed burns...
View ArticleParenting and caregiving: A conversation with Paul Kearns
Argonne employees are invited to join Interim Laboratory Director Paul Kearns for an informal discussion of parenting and caregiving issues. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at noon in...
View Article‘Conversations with Kearns’
Interim Deputy Chief Operations Officer Michael Dunn will guest-host the next “Conversations with Kearns,” on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Building 200, Room C182. All are welcome to join the...
View ArticleWinter is coming
Winter weather is on the way. Now is the time to prepare so you’ll be safe and comfortable throughout the season. Wear appropriate winter footwear with gripping treads when walking outdoors. Bring your...
View ArticleSafety share: Watch for autumn tree debris
During autumn, acorns, black walnuts (they look like green balls), pinecones and dead twigs and branches can clutter walkways and parking areas. This can create an obstacle course for walkers. “Fall”...
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November ‘Paint Night’
Both artists and interested onlookers will be welcome at a special “Paint Night” sponsored by the Argonne Club and ArtFluent Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. The Paint Night will take...
View ArticleSodexo Thanksgiving pie sale
Argonne’s Food Service provider, Sodexo, is accepting orders for holiday pies until noon on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Choose from 11 pie varieties, including pumpkin, apple, lemon meringue and pecan. The...
View ArticleTen receive 2017 Postdoctoral Performance Award
At a recent reception, several Argonne postdoctoral appointees received the 2017 Postdoctoral Performance Award. The award recognizes exceptional performance in the areas of basic research, engineering...
View ArticleOrder now: 2018 Argonne Art of Science calendar
Argonne’s 2018 calendar, featuring 13 winning Art of Science contest images, can be ordered now. Delivery of calendars will begin in early December. Individuals who have “Inventory Requestor” roles can...
View ArticleMaking contact when moments count: Update your emergency and personal...
By John Quintana, interim deputy laboratory director operations / chief operations officer We all have someone that we can rely on in an emergency. That person might be a partner, family member or just...
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Director’s Special Colloquium: ‘Enrico Fermi: The Pope of Physics’
Bettina Hoerlin and Gino Segrè Gino Segrè and Bettina Hoerlin, co-authors of “The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age,” will present “Enrico Fermi: The Pope of Physics” at a...
View ArticleOctober 2017 Spot Award recipients
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of October 2017. Gold Spot Award recipients Paul Blickhahn...
View ArticleSafety share: You may be eligible for free safety shoes and winter boots
The on-campus shoemobile provides a broad selection of safety shoes, winter boots and special ice-traction devices that can be placed over shoes. Employees interested in footwear through the shoemobile...
View ArticleDidn’t receive a message during the Nov. 15 alert system test?
On Nov. 15, 2017, a test of the Argonne Alert System was sent at 9 a.m. to a total of 5,229 people; about 200 could not be contacted. The Argonne Alert System is designed to inform employees and site...
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Operational Excellence update: November 15, 2017
Starting with this article, Argonne Today will post summaries of the topics discussed during meetings of Argonne’s Operations Excellence Council (OEC). The council provides a senior management forum to...
View ArticleServiceNow upgrade November 18
On Saturday morning, November 18, 2017, Business and Information Services will be upgrading the ServiceNow system. From 8 a.m. to noon, both Vector and ServiceNow will be unavailable. If you have a...
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