NASA HQ Heads Up 3 June 2003
MANDATORY FY03 IT SECURITY TRAINING
– Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m.-12 noon, MIC 5-A.
– Wednesday, June 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m., MIC 5-A.
Additional sessions weekly in June-July. All NASA HQ civil
service and contractor employees must complete this training by
July 31 in a classroom session or online at
https://solar.msfc.nasa.gov For details, see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codec/codeci/security/Training/awarenes.htm
Greg Kerr, 358-2218.
FACILITIES HELP DESK SYSTEM: USER TRAINING
– June 3, 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m, MIC 7-A.
– June 4, 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12 noon, MIC 7-A.
(All sessions are 30 minutes.) The new Web-based Facilities Help
Desk System (FHDS) will allow HQ users to electronically generate
requests for Code CO services (e.g., conference room
scheduling/audio visual support, building trouble call reporting,
space planning and facilities services). FHDS will be available
to users on June 9. Malicha Day, 358-0206.
VOLUNTEER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
June 6-8. Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD. Volunteer to work at the
NASA Exhibit Display at the festival. This celebration of African
American culture and its contributions. will feature many
prominent entertainers and individuals who have contributed to
richness of African American history. The schedule will be as
follows: June 6, 3-10 p.m.; June 7, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; June 8, 12
noon-8 p.m. To participate, contact Chris Rodriguez, 358-0950.
GODDARD CENTER DIRECTOR’S COLLOQUIUM
Tuesday, June 10, 10-11:30 a.m., Building 3 Goett Auditorium,
GSFC. Presentation by Patricia McLagan, “The Age of
Participation: The New World of Work” For details, see
http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2c1.html
Gail Williams, 301-286-0159.
GRADUATE STUDY APPLICATIONS DUE
Monday, June 16 – deadline. For details, see
http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/devguide/DevPrograms/hqacademic.htm
Submit applications to Mary Alice Diedrich, NASA/GSFC,
Code 114.H. Serena Rounceville, 301-286-8250.
PAVE BRIEFINGS SCHEDULED
– Wednesday, June 11, 11-11:45 a.m. and 12 noon-12:45 p.m., MIC 5-A.
– Monday, June 16, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 3P44.
The Career Management Office is sponsoring “Project Announcement
Visibility Effort (PAVE),” a new Web-based tool used to advertise
short-term, special project opportunities to all HQ employees. To
learn more about PAVE, see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codec/cc/pave.htm Sherry McAllister, 358-1633.
HQ TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
– June 12. Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Employees.
– June 26. Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Supervisors.
– July 8. Communications wi th Customers.
– July 22, 23, 29 & 30. Basic Statistics.
http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/Hq/Mayfy03.htm
NASA FCU COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR
Tuesday, June 24, 12 noon, MIC 6-A. The NASA Federal Credit Union
(FCU) is holding a College Planning Seminar. There will be
refreshments provided. Register by Friday, June 20, at the
Headquarters Branch, by phone 202-358-4147, or e-mail to Jennifer
Vanderpuye jvander@nasafcu.com
TSP OPEN SEASON ENDS JUNE 30
For information regarding your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/hq/tsp.htm Scott Howell, 358-1558.
SKIN CANCER SCREENING
July 10, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Health Unit. The Health Unit will
offer free skin cancer screening to NASA civil service employees
by dermatologist Dr. L. McKinley-Grant. For details, see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/hq/standalone/dhurey/page_514.html
To schedule an appointment, call the Health Unit, 358-2600.
