NASA HQ Heads Up 16 Jan 2003
STS-107 MISSION SET FOR LAUNCH
Thursday, January 16, launch time: 10:39 a.m. EST, Kennedy Space
Center. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and studying
Earth and space science, advance technology development, and
astronaut health and safety. For details, see
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov For a NASA TV schedule, see
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv/breaking.html
POSTING ADVANCED ANNUAL LEAVE ON TLC
The 2003 advanced annual leave for applicable employees will be
posted in TLC as soon as possible. In the meantime, correct
current balances are reflected on your earnings and leave
statement. The advanced annual leave is effective pay period #3,
but must be manually entered into the TLC system. Payroll,
358-1051.
INTERNET EXPLORER IS COMING
– Macintosh deployments: January 14 -15.
– PC deployments: January 16-24.
See upcoming “IT Notices” for your Code’s installation date and
specific instructions for receiving this new browser on your
workstation. For details, contact the IT Help Desk,
1-866-4NASAHQ, 358-HELP (4357), or service@hq.nasa.gov For
access to ODIN services, see http://odin.hq.nasa.gov
QUARTERLY FARE SUBSIDY PICKUP
January 16, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Rm. 4M27. All subsidies not picked
up by January 16 will be forfeited for the quarter. LaKisha
Dyson, 358-0208.
MENTORING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE
Monday, January 20 – deadline. For details and forms, see
http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/Hq/Mentoring/home.htm Contact
Mary Alice Diedrich Mary.A.Diedrich@nasa.gov
301-286-5393.
GODDARD CENTER DIRECTOR’S COLLOQUIUM
Wednesday, January 22, 10-11:30 a.m., Building 3 Goett
Auditorium, GSFC. Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director,
Innovations in American Government, John F. Kennedy School of
Government at Harvard University, on “Aligning Responsible
Stewardship and Values”
See http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2c1.html Gail Williams,
301-286-0159.
HQ BLACK HISTORY MONTH OBSERVANCE
– Wednesday, February 5, 9 a.m, auditorium. Program featuring
motivational speaker Jewel Diamond Taylor and the NASA HQ Gospel
Choir.
– Wednesday, February 5,10 a.m. Workshops: “From Treading Water
to Walking on Water” and “Breathing New Life in Your Relationship
With Your Supervisor” Register by January 24.
For details and workshop registration, see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codec/codece and select
“Conference Registration and Agenda” Chris Rodriguez, 359-0950.
AGENCY TRAINING CLASSES
– February 25-28, Hampton, Virginia. Systems Management 86.
– March 18-20, MSFC. Systems Requirements 56.
– March 31-April 10, Wallops, Virginia. Project Management 62.
– April 7-9, MSFC. Space Launch and Transportation 4.
For details and APPL nomination forms, see
http://appl.nasa.gov/career_dev/classroom_training/schoolhouse_home.htm
To register, fax completed APPL form to Sheila Jackson,
301-286-0845.
HQ TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN JANUARY
For details, see http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/Hq/Januaryfy03.htm
