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 Movie: Navajo Code Talkers
Date/Time: December 2, 11 a.m. to noon
Location: MIC 7A
For those who missed it the first time, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division is presenting a second viewing of “Navajo Code Talkers.” This documentary looks at a group of young Navajo men who, as WWII marines, transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII. At a time when America's best cryptographers were falling short, these modest sheepherders and farmers were able to fashion the only unbreakable code in modern military history. Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589
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.
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.
Making Friends with Food and Physical Activity
Date/Time: December 9, 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Location: Glennan Conference Center
Sponsored by the HQ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and presented by Vicky Balenger, Psychologist and EAP Counselor with COPE Incorporated. Dr. Balenger will be joined by discussants Dr. Patrick Crarey, Health Unit, and Tanya Johnson, Fitness Center. The program will focus on emotional and social barriers to maintaining a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Participants will be offered a plan for understanding and re-working their relationships with food and exercise. Resources for employees with health & wellness concerns will also be discussed. Open to all HQ staff. Contact: Vicky Balenger, (202) 628-5100.
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.
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.
Screening Mammograms Available
Date/Time: December 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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. Contact: Beverly Vaugh, 358-2600.
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 by the deadline. SATERN is currently unavailable due to a software upgrade, but will be back online Monday, December 7. Contact: Steve Amodio, 358-0198.
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.
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