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CIVIL, a newly established coordinated NIH resource, is now available to help the NIH community prevent and respond to workplace threats and violence. If you feel there is IMMEDIATE DANGER: Dial 911, if on campus Dial 9-911, if off-campus Call CIVIL if:
Anyone can call CIVIL directly by dialing C-I-V-I-L or 402-4845. |
The Office of Research Services announces that a new performance-based contract has been awarded to WorldTravelService (WTS). The transition began November 15, with full implementation and performance standards effective January 18, 2000. WTS bring NIH: •Reservations via e-mail and fax •Lowest fare guarantees •Meeting planning services (for a fee) •Upgraded telephone and fax system •Web site dedicated to NIH travelers •24-hour emergency customer support •Electronic booking (in the future) A new requirement for this contract entails a nonrefundable service fee, which will be charged for each transaction that results in issuance of an airline or train ticket. A fee-for-service fact sheet and other information is available on the web, or you may call 301-402-8180 to request copies. WTS is in Building 10, Room 1C200, and is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. In addition, WTS has agreed to staff the Executive Plaza South location, Room 150A, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until they move into a permanent off-site location January 18. WTS can be contacted at 301-496-8900 (staff travel) and 301-496-6676 (patient travel). If you have any questions or comments, please contact the project officer, Tim Tosten, at 301-402-8180 or e-mail at <tt17b@nih.gov>. |
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The NIH Bioengineering Consortium (BECON) symposium on "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology" is set for June 25–26.Information can be found on the web.
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The NIH Work and Family Life Center and the NIH Employee Assistance Program present the following seminars for Spring 2000. Preregistration is requested; call WFLC at 301-435-1619. Sign language interpretation is available. For reasonable accommodations, call at least 48 hours in advance at 301-435-1619, TTY/TDD: 301-480-0690. Teleconferencing of all seminars is available to most locations upon request, and videotapes of all seminars can be checked out from the WFLC Resource Library. More information is available at the WFLC web site. January 4, 12—1 pm, 31/6C6. Caught between Trains: Interruptions in the Mid-Life Journey January 11, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Survival Tactics for New Parents January 18, 12—1 pm, 31/6C6. Levels of Care for the Elderly January 19, 11—1 pm, 31/6C10. Creating an Individual Development Plan January 25, 12—2 pm, 31/6C6. Family Violence: What Every Employee & Manager Should Know February 1, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Time Management: Concepts for Planning & Prioritizing February 8, 12—1:30 pm, 1/Wilson Hall. How Your Baby Grows February 15, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Paying for Care for Older Relatives: Medicare, Medicaid, & Insurance February 22, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Depression in the Workplace February 29, 12—2 pm, 31/6C6. Communicating Effectively: Starting from Scratch March 1, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Overcoming Procrastination March 9, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Summer Child Care Options March 15, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Estate Planning March 28, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. University College (UMUC)–Graduate Program Options April 4, 12—1 pm, 31/6C6. Transition Management: Coping with Workplace Change April 11, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Parenting Styles that Work with Teens April 18, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease April 25, 11—1 pm, 31/6C6. Preparing Federal Application Materials May 3, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Relax Your Body, Clear Your Mind: Relaxation Techniques for Managing Stress May 9, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C6. Successful Step Families: Common Concerns, Practical Solutions May 16, 12—1:30 pm, 31/6C10. Compassion Fatigue: Care for the Caregiver May 23, 11—1 pm, 1/Wilson Hall Mentoring and Being Mentored in a Dynamic Workplace |
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