HQ Honor Awards Honorees
NASA HQ honored award recipients at a ceremony on November 4. Administrator Charlie Bolden welcomed guests, and Deputy Administrator Lori Garver presented the awards. Contact: Rhonda Taylor, 358-0444.

NASA HQ Movie: Navajo Code Talkers
Date/Time: November 17, noon – 1 p.m.
Location: MIC 7A
Join the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division in screening “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

FEHB Open Season Health Fair
Date/Time:  Tuesday, November 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: West Lobby
Representatives from area Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) insurance carriers will be available to answer your questions about health care options. Human Resources Management Division staff will provide information on accessing Employee Express through the Human Capital Information Environment (HCIE) Workforce Services Portal to make your health benefit selection. FEHB Open Season is from November 9 - December 14, 2009. Contact: Tara Hairston, 358-0192.

Update: 2009-2010 Seasonal Flu Shots
Date/time: Tuesday - Thursday, 1 -3 p.m.
Location: Health Unit
Seasonal flu shots are being offered to civil service employees only, on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. There are a limited number of doses remaining. Additional doses have been requested, however, it is unlikely additional vaccine will be received. Consequently, the Health Unit will not be offering flu shots to contractors. To find a retailer, check the American Lung Association’s Flu Clinic locator Web site.  Contact: Beverly Vaughn or Betty Officer, 358-2600.

2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Deadline: December 15, 2009
NASA HQ kicked off its annual CFC Campaign (see kickoff event photos) . The electronic 2009 Catalog of Caring is available online. Use Employee Express to find the CFC code for each organization and make e-pledge contributions.  Contact: Sherry McAllister, 358-1633 or your CFC Organization Keyworker.

National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Event
Date/Time: November. 6, 9:50 a.m. - noon
Location: National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, 4th Street and Independence Ave. S.W.
HQ employees are invited to attend this program featuring keynote addresses by Gyasi Ross, Blackfeet, and Dr. Lori Alvord, Navajo; cultural presentations by the Black Bear Singers; and a traditional food sampling. Contact: Claudia Silver, 358-0936.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – October 2009: This year’s theme, "Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation" captures the vision of a world in which people with disabilities have unlimited employment opportunities. In honor of this observance, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division has compiled a list of local events planned throughout the 30-day period. Contact: Judy Phillips , 358-4589.

Headquarters Honor Awards Ceremony
Date/Time: November 4, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Auditorium
The HQ Honor Awards ceremony recognizes employees who made significant contributions to the Headquarters community. Chris Jedrey and Charles Scales will present the awards. All employees are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the West Lobby. Contact: Rhonda Taylor, 358-0444.

National Fire Prevent Month – October 2009:
It’s time to check your smoke detector batteries. Eleven people die every day in home fires in the U.S. Don't become part of this grim statistic. Prepare a fire escape plan, conduct home fire drills with your family, and check your smoke detectors twice a year. For details, and to learn what you can do to safeguard your home and family, visit the Fire Safety Web site. Contact: David Jones, 358-3729.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – October 2009: This year’s theme, "Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation" captures the vision of a world in which people with disabilities have unlimited employment opportunities. In honor of this observance, the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division has compiled a list of local events planned throughout the 30-day period. Contact: Judy Phillips , 358-4589.

2009-2010 Seasonal Flu Shots
Date/time: T-Th, October 27 - December 31, 1 -3 p.m.
Location: Health Unit
The Health Unit is conducting its annual seasonal influenza campaign. Flu shots are available to NASA civil service employees on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. No appointment is necessary. For more information on seasonal flu, visit the Center for Disease Control Web site . Contact: Beverly Vaughn or Betty Officer, 358-2600.

National Disability Awareness Month Movie:
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Glennan Auditorium
The Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division invites you to the movies! See “When Billy Broke his Head…and other tales of wonder.” In this irreverent, first person road movie, Billy Gofus, an award-winning radio journalist who became brain injured in a motor scooter accident, meets disabled people around the country, and witnesses the strength and anger that have been forging a powerful disability rights movement in America. Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589.

National Disability Awareness Month Observance
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Glennan Conference Assembly Room
The Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division invites you to attend a program featuring a motivational presentation by Mr. Ollie Cantos, a member of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Mr. Cantos will share best practices as well as his passion, vision, and goal to increase the employment of individuals with disabilities. A discussion on overcoming negative perceptions that impede disability employment will follow. Contact: Claudia Silver, 358-0936.

Telework Preparedness at HQ:  In the event of a significant influenza outbreak in the National Capital Region, NASA HQ will encourage social distancing to minimize the spread of infection. The HQ Information Technology and Communications Division (ITCD) is conducting telework drills for all HQ organizations between September 16 and October 16 to ensure employees can remotely access the HQ network and work from home or an alternate work place.  Telework schedules are being coordinated with each organizations Telework POC. Contact: Victor Thompson, 358-7220.

The President’s SAVE Award Contest
Deadline: Wednesday, October 14
Do you have a smart idea for how NASA can trim costs and save taxpayer dollars? Submit your cost-saving initiative to http://www.SaveAward.gov for potential inclusion in the President’s budget. The winner will meet with President Obama at the White House and have his or her savings initiative incorporated into the FY 2011 budget. In addition, the agency with the most participation in the contest will receive an award.

Smartcard PIN Reset Event
Date: September 30  - October 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: West lobby
NASA HQ will soon migrate to Smartcard.  Instead of using your Agency User ID and password, you will also be able to login to your computer using your smartcard (NASA badge) and PIN (the 6-8 digit code you selected when you first received your smartcard). If you do not remember your PIN, stop by the smartcard table to have it reset. For more information, visit the Smartcard@HQ Web page. Joan Verbeck, 358-1477.

Pandemic Preparedness: NASA HQ is preparing for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. A Pandemic Influenza Working Group was created to develop and test plans and procedures significant to a pandemic crisis. Outreach materials are being developed to provide employees with guidance and recommendations concerning personal preparedness. Contact: Sharon Oby, 358-1584

Headquarters Town Hall Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 29, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Auditorium / Conference Room 1O35
Listen Remotely: 888-946-7495, Passcode 1913352#
Internal Webcast: Real Player or Windows Media Player  
(links active only during event)
Featuring a discussion with Deputy Administrator Lori Garver as well as presentations on emergency preparedness, “How to Prepare and Deal With H1N1 (Swine Flu),” and more. All employees and interested contractors are invited to attend. Submit suggestions on topics or questions to be addressed at the Town Hall in the HQ Operations suggestion box in Room 4K70 or by e-mail to Margie Team no later than September 24. Contact: Margie Team, 358-0343.

HQ Meeting With NSSC Representatives
Date/Time: Thursday, September 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Auditorium
Representatives from the NASA Shared Service Center’s (NSSC) Human Resources Division will discuss issues on a range of shared service human resources topics for interested HQ employees. This division performs services for NASA employees in the areas of benefits, retirement, personnel transaction processing, awards processing, and maintenance of e-OPF’s (Official Personnel Folders). Contact: Stephanie Spence Diamond, 358-1919.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday: September 24, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: MIC-3A
The Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Division will conduct an information session for employees, managers and supervisors on prevention of sexual harassment. The workshop will help participants recognize sexual harassment, and learn how to prevent and address it in the workplace. To register, e-mail Judy Phillips.

Retirement Counseling for HQ Employees
Date/Location: September 23-24
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) representatives will be at HQ to meet with employees on a number of issues, as well as to provide one-on-one retirement counseling. To schedule a counseling session, contact Stacy Lawrence. You should also request a retirement estimate in advance. In the “Remarks” area of the form, indicate that the estimate is for "scheduled face-to-face counseling session in September at HQ." Depending on demand, priority may be given to employees planning to retire within the next year. Contact: Stacy Lawrence, 358-4552

Screening Mammograms Available
Date/Time/Location: September 23, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., E Street
The George Washington University Mammovan will be at NASA HQ. Eligible HQ 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 September 2. Contact: Beverly Vaughn, 358-2600

2010 Agency Honor Awards Nominations:
Nominations Due: September 18, 2009
The Human Resources Management Division (HRMD) is accepting nominations for the 2009 Agency Honor Awards. These awards are the highest honor given by the Agency which recognizes civil service and contractor employees as individuals and members of a team. All nominations must be submitted in NAAS by the organization's Administrative Awards POC, approved by the Official-In-Charge, and forwarded to the HQ Awards Officer. Contact: Rhonda Taylor, 358-0444

Retirement Counseling for HQ Employees
Date/Location: September 23-24
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) representatives will be at HQ to meet with employees on a number of issues, as well as to provide one-on-one retirement counseling. To schedule a counseling session, contact Stacy Lawrence. You should also request a retirement estimate in advance. In the “Remarks” area of the form, indicate that the estimate is for "scheduled face-to-face counseling session in September at HQ." Depending on demand, priority may be given to employees planning to retire within the next year. Contact: Stacy Lawrence, 358-4552

Walk to Wellness Campaign Across NASA
Date/Time: September 1-28
Enrollment: August 18-31
This 28-day campaign is designed to encourage all NASA employees to
incorporate walking into their daily routine. To participate, register
on the Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth Portal (Unique Identifier is "healthiernasa"). Center specific data will be compiled for centers with 150 or more participants. Sponsored by the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer. Contact: Fitness Center, 358-0138 or Health Unit, 358-2600.

Workplace Dispute Options: Workplace grievances, misunderstandings, concerns, and/or complaints may arise in the workplace. Employees may pursue resolution if there is a belief he/she has not been treated reasonably and fairly.  Check out the various dispute options on the HQ Operations Web site.

"Warm Up to Giving" Inter-Agency Food Drive
Date/Location: Through August 28, East and West Lobbies
HQ employees are invited to participate in this inter-agency drive to collect non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank. The food bank serves more than 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other service organizations that aid families in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Place your donations in the boxes in the East and West lobbies. A list of needed food items is posted on the display. Contact: Margie Team, 358-0343

Anti-Harassment Workshops
Supervisors/Managers: August 25, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room 3H46
Attend a lunchtime workshop on anti-harassment and learn about the Agency’s anti-harassment policy, what does and does not constitute harassment, and the procedures for preventing and dealing with it. HQ employees and managers/ supervisors are encouraged to bring a lunch and learn! To attend, you must register by sending an e-mail to Judith Phillips, 358-4589.

Seminar on Eldercare: Choices and Dilemmas
Date/Time/Location: August 25, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Glennan Conf Rm
Dr. Vicky Balenger, COPE Employment Assistance Program (EAP) counselor, will discuss the possible effects of age-related health conditions on a person's ability to function independently; balancing the need for extra assistance with your aging relative's right to freedom and autonomy; the role of functional assessment in determining the level and type of help needed; and family dynamics in eldercare situations. She also will discuss the EAP's role in assisting employees with aging relatives. Pre-registration is not required. Contact: Vicky Balenger

NASA Day At Six Flags
Date/Location: August 15, Six Flags America, Largo, MD  
NASA Day is open to HQ and Goddard employees and their  families and friends. The cost of admission includes a full lunch. Tickets are on sale in the Exchange Store. The price is $32 per person for ages 4 and above; children under 4 are free. Meal tickets for season pass holders are $13 each. Contact: Debbie Randall, 358-1173

NCAD Project at HQ: Phase II of the NASA Consolidated Active Directory (NCAD) migration at HQ is underway. NCAD is a single, Agency-wide directory service that enables you to access servers, e-mail, and network resources such as printers. HQ began migrating users to NCAD in February 2009 and will migrate remaining users by early September 2009. If you have not yet migrated, you will receive an e-mail with instructions several days prior to your personal migration date. Contact: Joan Verbeck, 358-1477.

New NASA History Publication: "Research in NASA History: A Guide to the NASA History Program," compiled by Steven J. Dick, Stephen J. Garber, and Jane H. Odom, is an updated publication that explains what kinds of resources are available from the NASA History Division at NASA HQ, the Centers, National Archives, and other relevant organizations. HQ employees may pick up free copies in Room CO72. Contact: History Division , 358-0384

Spring/Summer 2009 Issue of NASA ODEO’s Newsletter Endeavor:  Read about the President’s nomination of Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden as NASA Administrator. Learn more about exciting new Agency initiatives on hiring, recruitment, and diversity/inclusion, new and pending EEO laws and guidelines, and much more.  See if you have the right stuff to meet the new Endeavor Challenge!  (Hint: it’s a crossword puzzle).  Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589.

Apollo Astronaut Appreciation Social:
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: West Lobby
Contact: Walita Winslow, 358-0945
As part of the Apollo 40th anniversary celebration, HQ employees are invited to join several Apollo astronauts for a social. (Please note: The astronauts will not be signing autographs during this event.). You will receive a special Apollo 40th anniversary cup as a memento (one per employee). Refreshments include orange juice and mini-donuts. Sponsored by the NASA HQ Exchange Council.  

NASA Update
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 12 Noon EDT
Location: HQ Auditorium
Contact:  Bob Jacobs, 358-1600
HQ employees are invited to join Administrator Charles Bolden and Deputy Administrator Lori Garver for their first NASA Update with employees. The program will be broadcast live on NASA TV and streamed on the Web at: http://aquarius.hq.nasa.gov/ramgen/broadcast/hq.rm

NED Replaces X.500 Directory: The NASA Enterprise Directory (NED) is an Agency-wide online employee information directory. It is the primary storage location for all Centers’ directory information and should be considered the most reliable source. NED is replacing the X.500 Directory. To search NED or to learn how to update your directory listing, visit the NED Information page. Contact: Sam Ramos, 358-1840.

Office 2007: Microsoft Office 2007 is being deployed in a phased approach to all ODIN-supported desktop and laptop Windows computers at Headquarters. The Microsoft Office 2007 suite is a major overhaul of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. Windows users are encouraged to review support documentation and get familiar with the new features and differences prior to the upgrade. For training options, documentation, FAQ’s, visit the Office 2007@HQ Web page. Contact: Michael Riddick, 358-5119.

View Confirmation Hearing:
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2 p.m.
Location: HQ Auditorium and Glennan Conference Center - Room 1O35
Online: http://aquarius.hq.nasa.gov/ramgen/broadcast/hq.rm.
NASA HQ employees can watch the televised confirmation hearing for NASA Administrator Nominee Charles F. Bolden, Jr., and Deputy Administrator Nominee Lori Garver in the Auditorium. Doors will open at 2 p.m. NASA TV will provide live coverage of the confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Annual Health and Safety Fair: All Headquarters employees are invited to attend the fair on Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the West lobby, Auditorium, Glennan Conference Center, and Multipurpose Room. The fair will offer a range of health and wellness activities -- blood pressure screenings, self defense demonstrations, and stress reduction and massage sessions. It also includes information on safety and emergency preparedness, fire safety, Emergency Notification System (ENS) enrollment, and child safety. Bring a picture (1.5”x1.5”) of a loved one to include in a laminated safety badge. Complete a survey during the event to enter a drawing for prizes. Contacts: Fitness Center, 358-0138 or Health Unit, 358-2600.

DTV Transition at NASA HQ: When the nation switched from analog to digital television (DTV) broadcasting on June 12, 2009, many commonly viewed channels within NASA HQ moved to a new channel number. These will be different on digital TV's versus analog TV's.  Most TV's (i.e., all newer, digital TV's) will require the channels to be “rescanned” to register and display all possible channels.  Analog (older) TV's will continue to display all the familiar channels after DTV conversion, but channels may be in a different location.  For more information, including the post-DTV Channel Lineup and instructions for rescanning channels, visit the NASA HQ DTV Transition Web page. For information on how the DTV transition affects TV’s at home, visit the FCC’s DTV Transition Web site, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC. Contact: Mike Barrett, 358-2516

NASA Blood Drive – Make Appointments Online: All NASA civil service and contractor employees are invited to donate blood on Thursday, June 18, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in MIC-6. Refreshments will be served. Schedule appointments online at the link above. Contact: Health Unit, 358-2600.

Take Your Children to Work Day:  The HQ "Take Your Children To Work Day" will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. This event, targeted for children ages 7-15, is filled with fun and educational activities! To register, go to https://heckler.hq.nasa.gov/TCWD/index.cfm?fuseaction=Home.home.  Anyone interested in volunteering to help out with the program can also register online. This event is limited to the first 150 children registered. Contact: Judy Phillips, 202-358-4589.

National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: The month of May has been proclaimed as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In honor of this observance, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management has compiled a list of local events planned throughout May.  Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month: The month of June has been proclaimed National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. In honor of this observance, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management has compiled a list of local events planned throughout June. Contact: Judy Phillips , 358-4589.

FedTraveler.com Launches at HQ!: The FedTraveler.com Web-based application has arrived at NASA HQ. This agency-wide implementation is part of the eTravel initiative developed in response to the 2002 President’s Management Agenda (PMA). FedTraveler.com replaces the Gelco Travel Manager system. The new system provides travelers with end-to-end travel processing. For questions about training, contact the HQ Travel Office, 358-2301.

HQ Employees Must Have An IdMAX Account:  All NASA HQ users must have an account on the Identity Management and Account Exchange (IdMAX) system. IdMAX is the Agency gateway to the tools necessary to gain access to IT systems, to update your personal information in NASA’s employee information directories, and (for new employees) to obtain a NASA badge.  If you don’t already have an IdMAX account, take 5 minutes now to obtain one.  Follow these instructions: How to obtain an IdMAX account .  Contact: Joan Verbeck, 358-1477.

2009 HQ Honor Awards Call for Nominations: The HQ Honor Awards program was created to recognize HQ civil service and contractor employees and teams who have made exemplary contributions to the HQ mission or to the welfare of HQ employees. All nominations must be submitted in the NASA Automated Award System (NAAS)by the organization's Awards Point of Contact and forwarded to the HQ Awards Officer, Rhonda Taylor, by May 27, 2009. Contact: Rhonda Taylor at 358-0444.

2009 Administrative Professional Awards Ceremony: All Headquarters employees are invited to attend the ceremony in the NASA Auditorium on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Contact: Rhonda Taylor, 358-0444.

Columbia Café: The new Columbia Café, located in Room 9G39, opened for business on Thursday, April 9. The new contractor is The Lundsford Group. Please take a moment to welcome the Lundsford Group to NASA. Contact: Rebecca Bythewood, 358-1253

Privacy Outreach Awareness Campaign: During April, NASA's Information Technology (IT) Security Training and Awareness Program is kicking off an agency-wide Privacy Outreach Awareness Campaign to raise employee awareness regarding the protection of sensitive information, which includes personally identifiable information (PII), PII incident reporting, and identity theft. NASA civil service and contractor employees have the responsibility to protect all PII collected, maintained, and used by the agency in any form, digital or hard copy. For information on how to protect private information, visit the CIO Privacy Management Web site. Contact Bryan McCall, Headquarters Privacy Manager, 202-358-1767.

Take Your Children to Work Day: Mark your calendars! Headquarters will be hosting a "Take Your Children To Work Day" on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. This event will take place after the school year has concluded to allow more children to participate without missing a day of school. This event is targeted for children ages 7-15, and promises to be both educational and fun! Online registration and a schedule of events will be available in May. Contact: Felicia Toney 202-358-0366.

Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Report Briefing:  All Headquarters civil service and contractor employees are invited to attend a briefing on the Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Report by Dr. Nigel Packham of Johnson Space Center (JSC) on Monday, April 20, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Auditorium. Packham is currently associate director, Technical in JSC's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate and served as project manager for the Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Team. Contact: Shavon Spry 358-1823

2009 Agency Honor Awards: All Headquarters employees are invited to attend the ceremony in the auditorium on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Reception immediately following in the West Lobby. Contact: Gail Eastmon, 358-1504.

Headquarters Town Hall Meeting: All employees are invited to a town hall meeting on April 15, 10 a.m. to Noon, in the Auditorium.  Chris Jedrey, Executive Director, Office of Headquarters Operations will present the annual Customer Service Awards. Other topics include new and updated Headquarters conference centers, lobby redesign, building lease, the Columbia Cafe, and Bring Your Children to Work Day. There will be a
question-and-answer session. You may submit questions in advance by e-mail to mteam@nasa.gov or anonymously in the question box in Suite 4G74. Contact: Margie Team, 358-0343.

Reapply for a Parking Permit or Fare Subsidy Benefits by April 15: Anyone who parks a vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle in the HQ garage, or who receives any type of fare subsidy such as SmarTrip benefits or travel vouchers is required to reapply once a year. To reapply, log in to the Parking and Fare Subsidy System, or read about PFSS policy and procedures. Contacts: Rose Butler 358-0184 or Clint Green 358-0825.

Columbia Café: The Columbia Café located in Room 9G39 is scheduled to reopen for business the week of April 6. The new contractor is The Lundsford Group. The new menu will be available online at http://columbiacafe.hq.nasa.gov once it is finalized. Further announcements will be posted in “Heads Up.”  Contact: Rebecca Bythewood, 358-1253

Hidden Headquarters: The Stuff You Never Hear About: Learn about the history of NASA Headquarters at a special brown bag session on Tuesday, March 24, at noon, in MIC 5. This session will be hosted by Chris Jedrey, Executive Director, Headquarters Operations and Liz Suckow, NASA History Division. Sponsored by the Headquarters Next Generation Lunch Group. Contact: Garth Henning, 358-1081 or Craig Levin, 358-1152.

National Women's History Month: Employees are encouraged to attend National Women's History Month events throughout the area during the month of March. The 2009 theme is "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet." The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management has compiled a listing of activities scheduled throughout the Washington, DC area. All events are free, except where noted. Contact: Judy Phillips, 358-4589.

HATS 4.0 Training: All HATS users, particularly Local Administrators, are encouraged to attend hands-on training for the newest version of HATS offered thru March 20. Pre­registration is not required. See the HATS Training Web page for a complete schedule of classes. Contacts: Larry Box (358-5137) or Bridget Fenner (358-0909).

NASA College Scholarship Fund: The NASA College Scholarship Fund, Inc., awards scholarships agency-wide to qualified dependents of NASA and former NASA employees. For the 2009-2010 school year, up to five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of $8,000 over 6 calendar years. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering. Applications and all required materials must be received by mail by March 20, 2009. For complete guidelines and application forms, visit the link above. Contact: Terri Robinson, 358-4500.

HATS 4.0 Training: All HATS users, particularly Local Administrators, are encouraged to attend hands-on training for the newest version of HATS offered thru March 20. Pre­registration is not required. See the HATS Training Web page for a complete schedule of classes. Contacts: Larry Box (358-5137) or Bridget Fenner (358-0909).

NASA College Scholarship Fund: The NASA College Scholarship Fund, Inc., awards scholarships agency-wide to qualified dependents of NASA and former NASA employees. For the 2009-2010 school year, up to five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of $8,000 over 6 calendar years. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering. Applications and all required materials must be received by mail by March 20, 2009. For complete guidelines and application forms, visit the link above. Contact: Terri Robinson, 358-4500.

2009 Administrative Professional Awards: The Human Resources Management Division is accepting nominations for the 2009 Administrative Professional Awards. The nomination deadline is Monday, March 16. The Administrative Professional Award was created to recognize NASA Headquarters employees in the administrative field who have made exceptional contributions in the past year.  Nominations must be submitted in the NASA Automated Award System by the organization's  Administrative, and forwarded to the HQ Awards Officer, Rhonda Taylor. Contact: Rhonda Taylor at 358-0444.

2009 Customer Service Awards: The Human Resources Management Division is accepting nominations for the 2009 Customer Service Awards. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, February 18. These awards recognize HQ civil service and contractor employees from the Office of HQ Operations, Logistics (GSFC Code 230), Procurement (GSFC Code 200), and Talent Cultivation Office (GSFC Code 114), for exceptional customer service provided to HQ organizations and staff. Nominations must be submitted in the NASA Automated Award System by the organization's Adminitrative POC, and forwarded to the HQ Awards Officer, Rhonda Taylor. Contact: Rhonda Taylor at 358-0444.

Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Awareness Training:  All Headquarters civil service and contractor employees are required to complete SBU training in SATERN by February 14, 2009. The HQ Security Office will not be providing classroom sessions. This course is mandatory for civil service and contractor employees with Headquarters badges. Contact: Raymond Patten,  358-2371

Apple Technology Presentation: On Wednesday, February 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Room 2K79, Apple representatives will be at NASA HQ to highlight MAC OS X solutions available to the Macintosh, Windows, and Unix communities. There will be a hands-on demonstration/presentation of the iLife 09 suite of productivity products and other software capabilities, as well the latest hardware technologies available. Contact Tom Powers, 358-1666.

ITCD Services Day: The Information Technology and Communications Division (ITCD) is hosting an awareness event on February 11, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the West Lobby and Auditorium to help familiarize employees with IT and communication services available at HQ. Members of ITCD, supporting contractor staff, and Customer Service Managers will be on hand to discuss services and answer questions regarding training, application development, remote access, desktop backup, printing, multifunction copiers, multimedia, design, and records management. Special informational presentations on specific IT topics and equipment will also be offered in the Auditorium. Contact: Mary Shouse: 358-0625

HATS 4.0 Training:   All HATS users, particularly Local Administrators, are encouraged to attend hands-on training on this latest version of HATS.  There are 19 sessions scheduled between January 22 and February 25; morning and afternoon sessions are available. Pre-registration is not required.  See the Computer Training Center Web page for more information. Contact: Computer Training Center, 358-1111 or ctc@hq.nasa.gov.

Electrical Work Scheduled in HQ Building: Electrical maintenance work will occur on Saturday, January 24 from approximately 6 a.m - 12 noon. This is not a total power outage, but several sections of the building will be impacted at different times and the same section may have several interruptions. During the actual outage, emergency lights will come on, the elevators will operate on emergency power and restrooms will operate. Contact: Marla Neustadt 358.3741

NASA to Participate In Inaugural Parade: Following swearing-in ceremonies for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph Biden, the STS-126 shuttle crew will join our armed forces and representatives from across the country in the inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday, January 20. The NASA contingent also will include the next-generation lunar rover, which astronauts will use when they return to the moon by 2020.

NASA Update with the Administrator:  Michael Griffin will host a NASA Update on Friday, January 16, at 11 a.m. EST in the NASA HQ auditorium. The program will be broadcast live on NASA TV and can also be viewed on HQ Channels 31 or 33 as well as the Web. Employees will be able to ask questions from HQ and participating field centers. You may also send questions by e-mail to nasaupdate@hq.nasa.gov.

Building Status on January 20, 2009: The NASA Headquarters building will be open on Inauguration Day. Badged individuals accessing the building and garage on this date must follow the standard security procedures for entry. The parking garage will be open for monthly parking pass permit holders. Contact: Dave Redman, 358-4577.

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