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 (Movie) Black Indians: An American Story
Date/Time: November 24, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: MIC-6
As part of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management staff will be showing the documentary “Black Indians: An American Story.” This movie explores the issues of racial identity and stereotyping through a series of interviews with individuals with mixed African and Native American heritage. Contact: Claudia Silver, 202-358-0936.
Screening Mammograms Available
Date/Time: December 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Deadline: November 25, 2009
Location: E Street
The George Washington University Mammovan will be at NASA HQ. Eligible civil service employees must call (202) 741-3252 to schedule an appointment. Please note that the Mammovan will be cancelled if at least 15 appointments are not scheduled by November 25. Contact: Beverly Vaugh, 358-2600.
Lunch & Learn: Laser Vision Correction
Date/Time: December 2, 11:30 – 12:30
Location: MIC 3
Learn about the exciting revolutionary laser procedure that can reduce or eliminate your need for corrective lenses. Featured speaker, Dr. Ronald Schwartz of TLC Laser Eye Center, will discuss custom wavefront lasik and “Bladeless Lasik.” A video of a live lasik procedure will be shown. To register, contact the Health Unit at 358-2600.
NASA Blood Drive
Date/Time: Thursday, December 10, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: MIC 6
All NASA civil service and contractor employees are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served. Schedule an appointment online. For assistance, contact the Health Unit at 358-2600.
Update: 2009-2010 Seasonal Flu Shots 
There is no more seasonal flu vaccine available from the Health Unit.
HQ personnel are encouraged to get vaccinated. Check with your
health care providers or with retail outlets for availability. To find a retailer, check the American Lung Association’s Flu Clinic locator Web site. Contact: Health Unit, 358-2600.
SFA Honoree Award Nominations for STS-130
Deadline: December 2, 2009
The Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Program will host an honoree event in
conjunction with the upcoming launch of STS-130 on the space shuttle
Endeavour, currently targeted for February 4, 2010. Travel funds for all
honorees will be provided by their respective organizations. This award is
not intended for senior managers or supervisors. Submit nominations to Dawn
Brooks on a signed NASA Form 1738 with a typed justification (one page
only). Contact: Dawn Brooks , 358-2095.
2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Deadline: December 15, 2009
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has prepared a special 2009 CFC video message to NASA
Employees. Make your CFC pledge today and make a difference in someone’s life. Donations can be made through Employee Express or the CFC Web site. To select a charity, use the "charity search" feature on either site. Contact: Sherry McAllister, 358-1633 or your CFC Organization Keyworker.
National Native American Indian Heritage Month
November is National Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. In honor of this observance, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (EODM) Division has compiled a list of local events planned throughout November, as well as Web sites with information on American Indians and Alaska Natives. Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589.
2009 HQ Security Awareness Training
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Location: SATERN
All NASA civil service and contractor employees and detailees are required to complete this training. If you have issues with your SATERN account, you may attend a 1-hour classroom session: Nov. 3 or 18 at 9 a.m.; Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.; in the Glennan Assembly Conference Room (1O35); or Nov 4 at 1 p.m. in MIC-5. Contact: Steve Amodio, 358-0198.
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