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NIH General Parking Permits for campus employees whose last names begin with A and B will expire on the last day of January 2002. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. For more information, call 496-5685. 

The NIH Business and Research SupportSystem (NBRSS) sitehttp://nbs.nih.gov has been developed to provide youwith information about the new NIH Business System (NBS), which will be implemented over the next 3-4 years. This site includes extensive background information as well as on-line access to their monthly newsletter, NBRSS Today. 

Adjustments have been made to the schedules and menus for each of the NIH Dining Centers(Bethesda locations only) for the week of December 26 through December 31. For more information, seehttp://www.nih.gov/od/ors/dss/special/food.htmNormal business hours will resume on January 2, 2002. 

The NIH Office of Communicationsand Public Liaison is looking forhelp from employees to evaluate theNIH web site. NIH's first usability study will measure satisfaction withthe "Information for Employees" page.There is opportunity for compensation. Details will be made available to employees who email meadk@od.nih.gov with the words "Web Evaluation" in the subject of the message. 

The FAES Graduate School at NIHannounces the schedule of courses for the spring 2002 semester. The evening classes sponsored bythe Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences will be given on theNIH campus. Classes will begin Jan. 28;mail registration ends Dec. 28 andwalk-in registration will be held Jan. 9-15. Schedules will be availablein the graduate school office in Bldg.60, Suite 230, the foundation bookstore in Bldg. 10, Rm. B1L101, and thebusiness office in Bldg. 10, Rm. B1C18.To have a schedule sent, call 496-7976 or visit the FAES web site athttp://faes.org. 

NIH Parking Permits for off-campusemployees will expire on the lastday of December 2001. Employees mayobtain their new Parking Permits atthe NIH Parking Office, Building 31, Room B3B04Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 301-496-6851.  

The Thrift Savings Plan is having another open season from Nov. 15, 2001, through Jan. 31, 2002. More detailed information is provided in the Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for Federal Employees booklet and is available in your IC personnel office. 

Don't forget to officially schedule your "use or lose" annual leave no later than Saturday, Dec. 1. Questions concerning "use or lose" leave should be directed to your Human Resource Office or other program official designated by your institute or center.

ORS has established an Information Line Web page that providesdetails on the security measurescurrently in-place at NIH.  

In conjunction with the 2001 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)Program Open Season, which runs from Monday, Nov. 12 through Monday,Dec. 10, NIH is sponsoring an FEHB Open Season Fair. The fair will be held inBldg. 1's Wilson Hall ( 3rd floor) on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Representatives from most of the plans that are available to employees will be onhand to answer questions on their 2002 benefits. Sign language interpretation willbe available for those who need it. 

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names beginwith "U, V, W, X, Y and Z" will expire on the last day of November 2001. New permitsmust be displayed beginning Thursday, November 1, 2001. Employees mayobtain their new General Parking Permit at the NIH Parking Office, Building 31, Room B3B04Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 301-496-6851. 

Free Flu vaccinations will be given in the Occupational Medical Serviceoffices in Building 10, Rm 6C306 on a schedule based on the first letterof the employee's last name. The program is only for NIH employees with anNIH photo ID. Contractors are not permitted to receive the Flu vaccinethrough this program.Additional Flu information is available on the website. 

Again this year, the delivery of influenza vaccine has been delayed, with complete vaccine delivery not expected until sometime in November. As of now, a small supply of influenza vaccine has been delivered, and, as always, Clinical Center patients and staff caring for them will be the first to receive immunization. A schedule for the "Foil the Flu" vaccination clinics for the general NIH population has, at press time, not been established. As soon as NIH receives sufficient vaccine, a schedule will be developed and will be publicized to the NIH community. A website has been established which has information about flu and will have the schedule as soon as it's available.

NIH Carpool Parking Permits will expire on the last day of October 2001. New permits must be displayed on November 1, 2001. If you have any questions, contact the NIH Parking Office at 301-496-6851.

The 15th annual Research Festival, the yearly showcase for the NIH Intramural Research program, will be held October 2-5. For more information, contact Paula Cohen, OD/OCPL, at 6-1776 or e-mail CohenP@OD.NIH.GOV.  

ORS has established an Information Line Web page that provides details on the security measures currently in-place at NIH. 

All employees are invited to the second annual NIH Orientation Fair, to be heldon Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 10, B1 level exhibit areanear the Visitor Information Center. With the theme, "Ask Me about the NIH," the fair will showcase the wealth of professional and personal services available to trainees and employees. For further information, Contact Deborah Cohen, 402-1907.  

The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) GraduateSchool at the NIH, Fall 2001 semester begins on September 24. Pleaseremember to carry your picture I.D. and your course registration receiptto class. The FAES Graduate School Office (One Cloister Court/Bldg. 60, Suite 230) will alsohave extended hours Monday-Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm during the firstweek of classes. Late registration (with $5/$10 penalty) will continue tobe accepted until November 16. For more information, call 301-496-7976. 

Please visit this page for an important update on the HHS-wide appeal for blood donations.   

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NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names beginwith "S and T" will expire on the last day of September 2001. New permitsmust be displayed beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2001. Employees mayobtain their new General Parking Permit at the NIH Parking Office, Building 31, Room B3B04Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 301-496-6851.

NIH General Parking Permits for campus employees whose last names begin with O, P, Q and R will expire on the last day of August 2001. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration. For more information, call 496-6851.

The NIH Office of Community Liaison will hold its fourth annual community health forum, Share the Health: An Exposition of Health Resources from NIH to Its Neighbors. The event, which features free health-related information, lectures and screenings, will be held on Saturday Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Natcher Conference Center. For more information, call Terri LaMotte of Palladian Partners at (301) 650-8660, tlamotte@palladianpartners.com or visithttp://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov.

The Office of Science Education kicks off this year's free 6-week film festival "Science in the Cinema" on Thursday, July 12. Once a week, a popular film with a medical science theme is screened. Following each movie, an interactive discussion with the audience is led by an expert on the subject depicted in the film.  

Fire up your imaginations and think up a nifty slogan for NIH's observance of National Fire Prevention Week. If you win the contest, open to everyone (except members of the sponsoring Emergency Management Branch), your idea appears on next year's commemorative posters at NIH, along with your name. You can enter as often as you like, and entries should be snappy one-liners about fire prevention. Entries are due by Sept. 4. For more information call 496-0487. 

NIH General Parking Permits for campusemployees whose last names begin with M,  N will expire on the last day of July 2001. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration. For more information, call 496-6851.

Comcast and The NIH Charities arepleased to announce the upcoming fifth annual FREE Outdoor Film Festival.This year, movies will be shown fromFriday, August 17th through Sunday,August 26th on the grounds of NIHbetween Metro and Building 16. Confirmed movies include: Mary Poppins,The Godfather, Men in Black, Rugrats inParis. For more information about thefilm festival please see www.filmfestnih.orgafter July 1st. 

Poster applications must be submitted on-line by 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2001. The form can be accessed at the Festival Web site.  

The NIH Farmers Market is open every Tuesday from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, rain or shine, from June through late October. It's located in NIH parking lot # 41B, (near the tennis courts). Follow the signs from Wisconsin Ave. 

NIH General Parking Permits for campus employees whose last names begin with K, L will expire on the last day of June 2001. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04.Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration.For more information, call 496-6851. 

The Employee Suggestion Program is a great way to share your ideas for improving government operations and services and to be recognized for your contribution. Complete form HHS-170 (employee suggestion form) and submit your ideas to your IC Employee Suggestion Program coordinator. To find out who your coordinator is, go to http://oma.od.nih.gov/ms/employee/ or call 496-2832.     

A pizza luncheon will be held for NIH U.S. Savings Bond coordinators and canvassers on Friday, May 11 at noon in Wilson Hall, Bldg. 1. As part of the U.S. Savings Bond campaign kickoff ceremony, the lunchtime gathering will be addressed by NIH acting director Dr. Ruth Kirschstein, as well as by Center for Scientific Review deputy director Dr. Brent Stanfield. CSR is hosting this year's bond campaign. For more information about purchasing savings bonds, contact your area savings bond canvasser. If you have questions about the campaign, contact CSR's executive office at 435-1099.

All are invited to join in festivities including a lunchtime program of Asian food and demonstrations of Asian arts and crafts on Friday, May 11 and an evening program of Asian music and dance on Friday, May 25. On May 11, the lunchtime festivities will take place between 11:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. on the patio of Bldg. 31A. There will be a bonsai exhibition and demonstrations of calligraphy, Japanese tea ceremony and floral arrangement (ikebana). Luncheon sales will consist of food from China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Thailand. For more information contact Victor Fung, 435-3504, email vf6n@nihl.gov.

NIH General Parking Permits for campus employees whose last names begin with H, I and J will expire on the last day of May 2001. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. For more information, call 496-6851. 

The Quality of Work Life Committee is sponsoring screening for NIH staff at six locations, with the support of the EAP and NIMH. If you have questions or concerns about anxiety disorders, please attend the anonymous, confidential, walk-in screening, anytime from 8 am - 4 pm, at one of the following locations: Bldg 10, Rm 6C-306 (9000 Rockville Pk, Bethesda campus); Bldg 31, Level B-2, Rm B-57 (31 Center Dr, Bethesda campus); Executive Plaza North, Rm 103 (6130 Executive Blvd, Rockville); Neuroscience Center, Rm E (6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville); andRockledge 2, Rm 3015 (6701 Rockledge Dr, Rockville)Bldg C, Scanlon Conference Rm (5500 Nathan Shock Dr, Baltimore) 

NIH General Parking Permits for campus employees whose last names begin with E, F and G will expire on the last day of March 2001. In order to obtain a new permit, an employee must visit the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B3B04. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a valid NIH identification card, driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. For more information, call 496-5685.  

On Friday, Feb. 2, incoming HHS Secretary Thompson will address and greet HHS employees in the Great Hall of the Humphrey Bldg. The event will start at 11 a.m. and run approximately 1/2 hour. The event will be broadcast via satellite and over the Internet. Satellite broadcast information: Telstar 6 (C Satellite) Transponder Channel 12 (Audio 6.2/6.8) 93 West. Transmission signal will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m. (total: 1:15) The Internet Webcast is available at: http://videocast.nih.gov/.  

Don't throw out that old cell phone (even if it doesn't work). CIVIL is joiningforces with NIH's R&W, the Work and Family Life Center, the EmployeeAssistance Program and NIAID to help victims of domestic violence receivedonated wireless phones. Starting Jan. 29 and through Apr. 28, boxes will be setup at each R&W store for donations of any wireless hand-carried cellular or PCSphone that you no longer need For more information about the campaign, visit www.donateaphone.com.

This year's program will open on Feb. 12 and close on Mar. 12. The applicationprocess will be online at http://internships.info.nih.gov, but no applications areaccepted until Feb. 12.

Unless you have already signed up for 2001, your 2000 R&W membership expired as of Dec. 31. Take advantage of a full year of benefits by joining early in 2001.