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| MEETING MAKER UPGRADE TO V. 7.3 - UPGRADE NOTE 3 | Wed, 1 Jan |
| Bob Lee | Tue, 31 Dec |
| An Overview of the International H2O Project (IHOP 2002) | Tue, 31 Dec |
| Retirement reception for Bill Mankin this Friday! | Tue, 31 Dec |
| ML Blood Drive : Jan 9, 2003 (NOTE CORRECTED DATE) | Mon, 30 Dec |
| Hiring Supervisor Training | Mon, 30 Dec |
| 20 December President's Council Summary Notes | Thu, 26 Dec |
| TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions | Thu, 26 Dec |
| New Hires and Departures | Thu, 26 Dec |
| Ride Free on New Year's Eve | Mon, 23 Dec |
| ML Blood Drive : Wed Jan 8th 2003 | Mon, 23 Dec |
| IDC Holiday Hours | Thu, 19 Dec |
| NEW Weather Stations, Telescopes at the NCAR Science Store | Wed, 18 Dec |
| Staff Notes Extra! | Wed, 18 Dec |
| Staff Art in ML Cafeteria | Mon, 4 Nov |
************************************************************************ Information for Saturday Jan 4 Meetingmaker will be unavailable this Saturday, January 4 from 8 am through 10 pm. This work will prepare the server for the upgrade occur- ring next weekend, on Friday, Jan 10-Sunday, Jan 12. Watch for other announcements in This Week - Today. In case you have questions of your meetingmaker system administrator, a list of MMSystem Admnistrators is available on the webpage: www.fin.ucar.edu/it/dsn/mm/sys admin.htm
For more information, contact Diane Norman at 8886, norman@ucar.edu.
(Posted Wed 1 Jan to Tue 7 Jan)
HAO pioneer Bob Lee passed away on Sunday, 29 December, after a long illness. He was 82. Bob was the engineer in charge of developing instrumentation for HAO from 1948 until he retired from NCAR in 1989. He was involved in almost all of HAO's instrumentation, from the observatory at Climax to satellite instruments. Howe Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements, which are tentatively scheduled for Thursday (2 January).
For more information, contact Bill Mankin at 1403, mankin@ucar.edu.
(Posted Tue 31 Dec to Mon 6 Jan)
You are invited to attend an ATD Seminar presented By David Parsons from ATD on Tuesday, 7 January at 10:30am at Foothills Laboratory, Building 2, Auditorium Room 1022. Refreshments will be served. The IHOP 2002 project took place from 13 May and 25 June of 2002 over the Southern Great Plains of the United States as part of the US Weather Research Program. The project was one of the largest weather experiments to ever take place over the U.S. with over 250 participants from four countries with an unprecedented effort by ATD staff. The project was designed to improve the understanding and prediction of warm season precipitation systems with a focus on the improved characterization of the 3-D, time varying distribution of water vapor within the preconvective environment. The IHOP 2002 research efforts include (1) utilizing targeted observations to better understand and predict convection initiation, (2) evaluating the relative impact of improved water vapor measurements on forecast skill, (3) determining the role of surface heterogeneities on boundary layer and convective processes and (4) evaluation of current and future observational strategies for measuring water vapor. This talk reviews the motivation, goals and experimental design for the project. We will also present some intriguing preliminary highlights obtained from various IHOP 2002 investigators.
For more information, contact Junhong Wang at 8837, junhong@ucar.edu.
(Posted Tue 31 Dec to Mon 6 Jan)
"The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off." (Abe Lemons) Nevertheless, Bill Mankin is still eager to try it. Join Bill to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter in his life on Friday, January 3, 2003, starting at 3:30 in the Mesa Lab's Damon Room.
For more information, contact Christina Book at 1464, cbook@ucar.edu.
(Posted Tue 31 Dec to Sat 4 Jan)
(with apologies to "here we come a-wassailing")
Here we come a-blood-driving upon the 9th of Jan,
We're coming to the Mesa Lab, come join us if you can!
Love and joy come to you,
From your Bonfils Blood Drive crew,
And we thank you and wish you a Happy New Year,
And we wish you a Happy New Year.
When: Thurs 9 Jan, 10 - 3:30
Where: ML Damon Room
How: Contact Julia Lee-Taylor to sign up - thanks!
For more information, contact Julia Lee-Taylor at 1489,
julial@ucar.edu.
(Posted Mon 30 Dec to Sun 5 Jan)
If you anticipate hiring a new employee within the next few months, you will need to attend UCAR's mandatory Hiring Supervisor Training. The next session will be held: Thursday, January 9, 2003 Foothills Lab 2, Room 1002 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Delaine Orendorff, HR Generalist, will teach this class. This training will: * Provide an overview of UCAR's hiring process. * Review the responsibilities of the hiring supervisor. * Provide hiring supervisors with tools and references to facilitate the process. * Make hiring supervisors aware of the legal implications of hiring. To register for either class, please contact Nancy Wade at x8717, or email her at nwade@ucar.edu
For more information, contact Nancy Wade at 8717, nwade@ucar.edu.
(Posted Mon 30 Dec to Sun 5 Jan)
Present for all items: Rick Anthes, Jack Fellows, Bob Gall, Tim Killeen, Katy Schmoll, Steve Dickson Present for item 1: Dan Wilson, Michelle Travis, John Pereira, Shawn Winkelman, Marla Meehl, Belinda Housewright, Rena Brasher-Alleva, Janet Evans Present for item 2: John Pereira, Shawn Winkelman, Marla Meehl, Belinda Housewright, Rena Brasher-Alleva, Melissa Miller, Justin Young, Jana Ray, Kathy Strand, Jeff Reaves Present for item 3: Jeff Reaves, Steve Dickson 1. Bond Funding: Dan Wilson presented a summary of the Bond Funding request for FY 03 and FY 04, using both the 1999 bond proceeds and the 2002 bond proceeds. After extensive discussion, all requested items using 1999 bond funds were approved, with the caveat that those items that relate to the final space decisions (e.g. auditorium renovation, suite remodeling) or the non-UCAR owned buildings should be deferred. We must get suitable permission from NSF to make long-term modifications to the government-owned buildings in order to use bond funds. With regard to the 2002 bond proceeds, with the exception of costs related to CG-4 renovations and the swing space mods to CG-2, space-related expenditures and estimates will be revisited in Spring 2003 when more information is available. 2. FY 04 Preliminary Indirect Budget: Jana Ray presented the components of the FY 04 budget requests. Further work needs to be done on the rationale for the requests and prioritization of the requests. This will be done prior to the January President's Council meeting so that decisions can be made at that time. 3. Space Planning Update: Jeff Reaves and Steve Dickson briefed the Council on progress made in space planning and implementation. They presented the first effort at stacking and blocking for the Mesa Lab. The main message is that Option 1 works within a small percentage of the intermediate (5-year) projected needs. Given the uncertainty in these projections, we conclude that Option 1 is viable from the point of view of the Mesa Lab. Jeff also presented a preliminary cost summary for the remodeling at the Mesa Lab, Fleischmann Building, Foothills Lab and Center Green. Not counting construction of FL-0, the preliminary estimate is approximately $13M, which is close to the available bond funds. So we may conclude that sufficient funds exist to carry out the necessary remodeling. Finally, we agreed to begin remodeling of FL-4 in summer of 2003, since we now know who will be in FL-4. We adjourned at 11:30 AM.
For more information, contact Susan Montgomery-Hodge at 1653,
montgoms@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
UCAR President's Council.
(Posted Thu 26 Dec to Wed 1 Jan)
The next TIAA/CREF Individual Counseling Session is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2003. This session will be held at the Center Green Facility in Room 2402. You may either register for the Individual Counseling Sessions on-line at the web site below or contact TIAA/CREF, at 303-861-8801.
For more information, contact Kristen Alipit at 8706,
kalipit@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Tiaa-Cref Counseling Session.
(Posted Thu 26 Dec to Wed 1 Jan)
New Hires Steven Bailey, research assistant with RAP. FL1 room 2035, ext. 8498 Graham Barnes, visitor with HAO. FL2 room 3042, ext. 1540 Beverly Broach, contracts administrator with Business Services. PS room 3024, ext. 8894 Yoojin Choi, accounting support with Finance. PS room 1033J, ext. 8863 Thomas Henderson, software engineer / programmer with CGD. CG1 room 2256, ext. 1628 Christopher Kriete, food service support with SASS. ML kitchen, ext. 1146 Zhiming Kuang, post doctorate with VSP. OOS Scott Longmore, associate scientist with JOSS. NOAA ext. 4492 Michael MacCracken, staff scientist with JOSS. OOS Mark Mulholland, software engineer / programmer with COMET. FL3 room 1042, ext. 8496 Sungsu Park, post doctorate with ASP. CG1 room 2250, ext. 1729 Brett Ponsford, technician with Traffic Services. CG1 room 8, ext. 2518 Departures Abena Poku-Awuah, 18 December
For more information, contact Kristin Alipit at 8706,
kalipit@ucar.edu.
(Posted Thu 26 Dec to Wed 1 Jan)
Every year RTD provides a holiday gift to its riders by providing FREE bus service on New Year's Eve. This includes the HOP, SKIP, JUMP, LEAP, BOUND and STAMPEDE. The FREE service will run from 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2002, until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2003. This includes all regular bus and Light Rail service in addition to access-a-Ride and skyRide service to Denver International Airport. RTD buses and Light Rail trains will operate on a regular schedule on New Year's Eve,Tuesday, December 31, 2002, and on a Sunday/ holiday schedule on New Year's Day,Wednesday, January 1, 2003.
For more information, contact karl hanzel at 8479, karl@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
RTD.
(Posted Mon 23 Dec to Tue 31 Dec)
'Twas two weeks after Christmas and all through NCAR
Blood donors were stirring, from near and from far.
"Don't let it run out!" was the cry, all agreed it's
exactly the season when blood banks most need it.
So come, one and all, share your seasonal cheer
by donating blood at ML this New Year.
When: Wed 8 Jan 2003: 10 - 3:30
Where: ML Damon Room
How: Contact Julia Lee-Taylor to sign up - thanks!
For more information, contact Julia Lee-Taylor at 1489,
julial@ucar.edu.
(Posted Mon 23 Dec to Sun 29 Dec)
IDC will be closed Dec. 23 and reopen Dec 26. We will be open Dec 30 and Dec 31.
For more information, contact Janet Killeen at 2304,
jkilleen@ucar.edu.
(Posted Thu 19 Dec to Wed 25 Dec)
Come check out the wide supply of LaCrosse Technology wireless weather stations, rain monitors (wired and wireless), projection clocks and assorted alarm clocks (with weather info) all linked to the atomic clock, and more - for all those weather enthusiasts! NEW Orion Telescope (beginner astronomy level) and Funscope Telescope. All Casio weather watches and Citizen solar powered watches are 50% off! Other good gift items: Soft fleece blankets (embroidered)in red, blue, grey, green or black. Assorted solar powered gadgets (windmill, bi-plane, helicopter, etc) A wide variety of educational and fun science games, kits, books, videos, laminated posters and stocking stuffers. Regular employee discount of 10% has been increased to 15% through December - avoid the crowded highways and help support our science store with some of your gift needs. Gift wrapping available, no charge. Open M-F 10 to 5; Closed Dec. 24 - 27 and Jan. 1 Store Phone: 720-304-8670 *** Special thank-you to everyone who has made us feel welcome at our new location in the FL2 lobby - especially the reception area and security!! ***
For more information, contact Heidi Lewis at 1181, hlewis@ucar.edu.
(Posted Wed 18 Dec to Tue 24 Dec)
Read all about the 13 December holiday party and the 2002 Outstanding Accomplishment Award results.
For more information, contact David Hosansky at x8611,
hosansky@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Staff Notes Extra.
(Posted Wed 18 Dec to Tue 24 Dec)
Artwork by over 20 employees and their immediate families will be displayed in the ML Cafeteria. The special Staff Art Show will run November 2 through January 2. The collection of art includes many different styles and mediums ranging from watercolors and oils to photographs and quilts making the exhibit as unique and diverse as the people who contribute to the success of NCAR/UCAR/UOP.
For more information, contact Laura Einig at 2408, leinig@ucar.edu.
(Posted Mon 4 Nov to Tue 31 Dec)