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The NIH Office of Human Resources will hold the expo from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Building One, Wilson Hall.

The NIH Blood Bank is always looking for donors for the patients in the Clinical Center. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Mon-Fri. Please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment.

The Office of Human Resources will hold a Financial Planning Expo from10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Building 1/Wilson Hall (3rd Floor). For more information, contact them at ohrweb@od.nih.gov.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Building 50/Room 1227, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact OHR.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "S-T" and for Contractors whose last names begin with "A-M" will expire on September 30, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Staff Training in Extramural Programs (STEP) offerings are open to NIH staff at all grade levels and in all job categories. Sessions do not require advance registration and will be carried live on NIH VideoCast. For more information, contact the STEP office at 301-594-1454.

Well now there's something you can do about it! For more information, contact the NIH Help Desk at:301-496-4357 or 866-319-4357 (toll free).

The NIH Blood Bank urgently needs type O positive and negative blood donations prior to the Labor Day holiday. Please call 301-496-1048 to schedule an appointment or simply walk-in from 7:30am- 5:00pm Monday-Friday. You can save a life!

The Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a 1/2 mile loop around Bldg. 1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. For more information, contact the R&W at 301-496-6061 or harriju@ors.od.nih.gov

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

Movies will be shown from Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 20st on the grounds of Strathmore Hall next to the Grosvenor Metro. For more information, see www.filmfestnih.org.

The AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center in Silver Spring will present a pre-release screening of Superman Returns, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.,. The program provides emergency financial support to caregivers who have been devastated by their child’s illness. Ticket price includes pre-movie reception with local super heroes, including star athletes. To purchase tickets, contact Jane Zhen at (301) 496-5672.

The NCI has a mentoring program called the Knowledge Management Program, which is open to administrative and scientific personnel. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, contact Sandra Thomas or Nancy Brisebois-Good at (301) 435-8524.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms on July 5th and July 31st at Building 10 (Lot 10H). To make an appointment, call 202-741-3020. For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

The DTTS and several metropolitan Washington area commuter service agencies will provide information about alternatives to the drive-alone commute. It will be held at the Natcher Building (#45), from 10am-2pm. For more information about this Fair, contact Gary Freeman at (301) 402-RIDE (7433). Hard Times Café will offer a chili lunch for a nominal fee. Snacks and refreshments will also be available for purchase.

As of July 9, 2006, NED (the NIH Enterprise Directory) will be the only place to change and update NIH contact information like telephone numbers, building, room, and mail stop. Please take a moment to verify and update your information on the NEDWeb public search/self-service update web site. If you have any questions, please contact the NIH Help Desk at 301-496-435, 866-319-4357 (Toll-free), 301-496-8294 (TTY).

FAES is accepting main registration through Aug. 18. Walk-in registration will be accepted from Aug. 28 - Sep. 1. The course catalog is available online at http://www.faes.org. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

The NIH Work/Life Center, located in Building 31/B2B47 offers resources for child/elder care as well as legal and financial resources. For more information, call 301-435-1619 or email them at wlc@od.nih.gov.

This year's event will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 9:30 – 3:00 and Thursday, June 22, 9:30 – 3:00 in the Hatfield Research Center, Building 10, 3rd and 5th floor bridges. Register at http://intramall.nih.gov/showcase.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site.

Salutaris, the NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees' Forum lecture series celebrates its 10th anniversary. For more information, see the web site.

The R&W is now carrying a limited supply of official <i>NIH Record</i> T-shirts, which cost only $7.90 each. The collector’s item shirts feature drawings by cartoonist Richard Thompson, whose work appears regularly in the Washington Post. Get yours today.

The online course is designed to create the permanent foundation for sex and gender accountability in medical research and treatment. The course is free to the public. For further information, please contact Marsha Love.

No matter what the job is, ergonomics plays an important role in preventing injury and illness. Learn more at the Lecture Series which will be held both on and off-campus.

The NIH Blood Bank is always looking for donors for the patients in the Clinical Center. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Mon-Fri. Please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment. All donors (through June 30th) will receive a great T-shirt along with our appreciation!

Salutaris, the NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees' Forum lecture series celebrates it's 10th anniversary. For more information, see the web site.

The Office of NIH History Summer 2006 edition of "NIH History Highlights" is now available online.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

Dr. Zerhouni will make a brief slide presentation followed by a question and answer period with extramural staff. The event will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Natcher Auditorium, Bldg 45. You may submit questions prior to the town hall meeting or ask questions during the meeting itself.

"An Evening of Classics" will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Figge Theater at Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike. For more information, visit the orchestra's web site, or call Gary Daum at 301-897-8184.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Executive Plaza North – Room H, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No registration required.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "A-B" will expire on January 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Poster abstracts are now being accepted online through August 1. For more information, contact Paula Cohen at 301-496-1776.

A listing of Third and Fourth Quarters 2006 courses is now available.

The Office of Research on Women's Health seminar on Caregiving will be held on June 13, 2006, from 1-3 p.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater (Building 10). It is free to the public and no registration is required.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact either Hannah Tang at 301-496-6595 or Crystal Smith at 301-496-9225.

NIH APAO will present a cultural program of music and dances of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and India at 5:00 p.m. in Building 10, Masur Auditorium

Posters are displayed one week prior to your program. Contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-1776 to reserve a date.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "H-J" and for Satellite Parking permit holders will expire on May 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

On May 19, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., on the Building 31A patio, the NIH APAO will sponsor Asian food vendors and cultural events.

NIH Police Day will be celebrated from 10am-2pm on the front lawn of Building 1. If the weather is inclement, the location will be changed to the Building 31A Patio. The day will include K-9 demonstrations, a cookout, police station tours, and various other activities and demonstrations. For questions about this event, please contact Major Patricia Haynes at 301-496-8309.

The NIH Blood Bank is in urgent need of type O+ and O-. Our patients need your help today! All donors in May will receive a beautiful t-shirt - please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment.

The 13th annual Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE) 2007 competition will again provide recognition for outstanding scientific research performed by intramural postdoctoral fellows. Fellows are asked to submit their application, including abstract, electronically, from April 30 via http://felcom.nih.gov/FARE. Winners will be announced by the end of September 2006.

The Performance Management Appraisal Program (PMAP) is scheduled to begin in late June 2006. For more information, see the HR web site.

The Orchestra will present its' concert "Honoring Mozart" at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Rockville. For more information, contact NIHPhil.org.

HHS has made a retirement calculator available for its Federal civilian employees.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg 31/C, 6th floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

Bike to Work Day on-line registration is now open and this year, NIH is listed as an official Pit-Stop. There will also be a number of organized rides to work, and a stand to greet bike commuters with breakfast and raffle prizes.

NIH Police Day will be celebrated from 10am-2pm on the front lawn of Building 1. The day will include K-9 demonstrations, a cookout, police station tours, and various other activities and demonstrations. For questions about this event, please contact Major Patricia Haynes at 301-496-2387.

The Parenting Resource Fair will take place in the Building 45 Conference Center Atrium on Wednesday, May 11, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Check for more information and details on the DoES website or call 301-402-8180.

The winners of ORF's "What is IT?" contest will be announced on Thursday, April 27th at noon in front of Building 1.

This year’s National Day of Prayer will be observed at 11:30 a.m. on the lawn in front of Bldg. 1, near the flagpole. The observance invites all people of any faith to pray for the good of the country and its leaders.

The NIHRecreation and Welfare (R&W) will hold a craft bazaar on the Building 31 patio, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the R&W office at 301-496-6061.

The 13th annual Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE) 2007 competition will again provide recognition for outstanding scientific research performed by intramural postdoctoral fellows. Fellows are asked to submit their application, including abstract, electronically, from April 30 via http://felcom.nih.gov/FARE. Winners will be announced by the end of September 2006.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. The Quartet will perform Dvorak Quartet in E flat Major, Opus 51 and Shostakovich Quartet # 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Gerontology Research Center, Room 1-117, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. To register please contact Louise Genereux at 410-558-8088.

The staff training in extramural programs (STEP) committee will present a Workplace Strategies Forum on the topic, “Crisis — or Opportunity? Tools for Change Management,” from 8 a.m. to noon in the Natcher conference center, Rms. E1/E2.

NIH director Dr. Elias Zerhouni will host the sixth annual NIH Plain Language Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater, Bldg. 10. For more information about the plain language initiative, visit the web site.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg 45 (Natcher Bldg), Conf Room H from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Bldg 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 10, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A TSP presentation by a representative from the Thrift Investment Board begins at approximately 10:45 a.m. No registration required.

The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS), ORS, has recently launched a new website: http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/index.htm. The website is easy to navigate and contains new and current information.

Join the NIH Earth Day Celebrations on Thursday, April 27 by participating in one of the Bicycle Commuter Club's Earth Day Group Rides. Members will be under the canopy in front of Building One from 10 am-2pm to talk about routes, maps, showers and their mentoring program.

NIH will host educational and fun activities designed to let our children (ages 8-15) experience the world of biomedical research and public service. Information on activities and registration requirements will soon be available on the web site. For more information, contact Gary Morin at 301-496-4628 Voice or 480-3122 TTY.

This year the NIH community will celebrate Earth Day on Bring Your Child to Work Day so that we can share our concern for our environment with the children. There will displays on energy use, telecommuting, alternative fuels, waste management, recycling and The Mercury Free NIH campaign in front of Building One from 10 am-2pm.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Bldg 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor – Rm 10, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A TSP presentation by a representative from the Thrift Investment Board begins at approximately 10:45 a.m. No registration required.

As the NIH celebration of Earth Week approaches, the ORF Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites you to win a prize by guessing what IT is and why IT makes an important statement about protecting our environment and relates to the NIH mission. Submit your answers to Michelle Coley by noon on Friday, April 21.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. The Quartet will perform Shostakovich Quartet #11 and Dvorak Quartet in G Major, Opus 106. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

"Making Family Fitness Fun!" will be held in the Building 31 Dining Center from 1:30-2:30 pm. For more information, contact Ms. Joy Gaines at 301-402-8180.

Come meet representatives from the College Savings Plans of Maryland and hear about how your family can get a head start on College Savings. The seminar begins at 11:30 in Bldg 31C - 6th floor, Conference Room # 6.

Due to several surgeries and other procedures, our inventory of type B+ and O+ blood is very low. Our patients need your help today! If you are a type B+ or O+ blood donor please visit the Blood Bank. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon-Friday. Please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact either Hannah Tang at 301-496-6595 or Crystal Smith at 301-496-9225.

NIH Parents is an interactive e-mail list, managed through the NIH LISTSERV facility, that makes it easy for you to ask for and share information about child care and parenting issues with other NIH parents.

The NIH Work/Life Center, located in Building 31/B2B47 offers resources for child/elder care as well as legal and financial resources. For more information, call 301-435-1619 or email them at wlc@od.nih.gov.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in EPN - Conf Rm 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The caBIG[TM] Seminar Series spans four different topics on caBIG's expanding efforts to create a "worldwide web" of cancer research and run through mid March 2006.

This free film series will be shown in the Lister Hill Center auditorium, at 6:00 p.m. Guest speakers, including historians, film critics, and NIH scientists will introduce the movie and take questions at the end.

HHS University has a place for you in 82 classes during March and April 2006. To explore your training options, visit: http://learning.hhs.gov/coursehighlights.html.

This STEP Forum will take place in Lister Hill Auditorium (Building 38A) on March 9, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.) You may submit questions prior to and during the training by e-mail to: step@od.nih.gov.

This year's theme is "Builders of Communities and Dreams" and the event will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Lipsett Auditorium, Bldg. 10. For information, call Glenda Keen at (301) 496-5089.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "E-G" will expire on March 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

Posters are displayed one week prior to your program. Contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-1776 to reserve a date.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact either Hannah Tang at 301-496-6595 or Crystal Smith at 301-496-9225.

The Office of Research Services has released this handbook to increase your awareness and improve your preparedness both at work and at home, including ways to coordinate with children and other family members during an emergency.

Complete course lists and descriptions are available on the web at http://training.cit.nih.gov. For questions, call 301-594-6248.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

Stop by one of the NIH Work/Life Center's (WLC) outreach tables for a resource packet - on 2/21/06 in Bldg 31 by the Credit Union and on 2/22/06 in lobby of Bldg. 50. For more information, contact the WLC at 301-435-1619 or through the Federal Relay at 1-800-735-2258.

The caBIG[TM] Seminar Series spans four different topics on caBIG's expanding efforts to create a "worldwide web" of cancer research and run through mid March 2006.

OEODM is sponsoring the program to be held in the Lipsett Auditorium, Building 10, from 1:00 -2:00 pm. The national theme is titled, “Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions.” For more information, please contact Ms. Kay Johnson at 301-451-0859.

This year's program opens on February 13 and closes on March 13. Applications are available online at http://internships.info.nih.gov.

This week's presentation is by Drs. Gary Nabel (NIAID) and John Robbins (NICHD), "Diseases of potential terrorism: Ebola and Anthrax." It takes place from 4:00-6:00 PM in the ground floor auditorium of Building 50. See the web site to register.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Bldg 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor – Rm 10, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A TSP presentation by a representative from the Thrift Investment Board begins at approximately 10:45 a.m. No registration required.

The OD Office of Research Facilities (ORF) Web site's new design makes better use of graphics and has additional navigation tools to make it easy to find information. Questions? Contact the ORF at orfresponse@mail.nih.gov.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg 31/A Wing/1st Floor – Conf Rm 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "C-D" will expire on February 28, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications for all participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The application deadline is March 1, 2006.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

The NIH Training Center FY 2006 course catalog is now available. For more information, call 301-496-6211.

FAES is accepting walk-in registration from Jan. 4 - 10 in Bldg. 60, Suite 230. Late walk-in registration will be accepted from Jan. 11 to Feb. 17. The last day to register is Feb. 17. The course catalog is available online at http://www.faes.org. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

The NCI series will feature Michael Hawkins, M.D. and will run from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Natcher Conference Center (Bldg. 45). It will also be webcast.

The NIH 2006 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observance, "In the Spirit of Unity and Service: Remember! Celebrate! Act!" will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Masur Auditorium (Building 10). For more information, contact Kay Johnson at 301-451-0859, TTY number 1-800-877-8339 or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339.

Make a New Year’s resolution to donate blood regularly at the NIH Blood Bank. Please bring a friend, walk-ins are always welcome. To donate call: 301-496-1048.

FAES is accepting walk-in registration from Jan. 4 - 10 in Bldg. 60, Suite 230. Late walk-in registration will be accepted from Jan. 11 to Feb. 17. The last day to register is Feb. 17. The course catalog is available online at http://www.faes.org. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

2005 memberships expired as of December 31st. Take advantage of a full year of benefits by joining early in 2006.

Sessions are every Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 PM in the ground floor auditorium of Building 50. Check the web sites for registration and course content.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "A-B" will expire on January 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The NIH Training Center FY 2006 course catalog is now available. For more information, call 301-496-6211.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.