Calendar of Events
HBCU/OMU RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND SUMMER JOB FAIR: The Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Other Minority Universities Research Conference will be held at OAI on July 18 and 19. It is open to civil service and suppot service contractor employees. POC: Dr. Sunil Dutta, 216–433–8844. The Job Fair is for students to speak with representatives from other organizations and gain information about the Glenn Cooperative Education Program. POC: Lynda Glover, 216–433–2463.
THIRD SATURDAY EVENT FEATURES LAND ROVERS: Free Family Fun at NASA Glenn Visitor Center on July 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Apollo's Lunar Roving Vehicle to the Mars Rovers,
Spirit and
Opportunity, robotic vehicles have played an important role in the exploration of space. Find out how these wheeled robots have explored the moon and Mars and paved the way for future solar system discoveries. Programs include "Roving on the Moon" at 11 a.m. and "Roving on Mars" at 1 p.m. Don't miss the special bonus tour of the Simulated Lunar Operations (SLOPE) facility, kids' crafts and giveaways. Call 216-433-9653 to register or see
http://glennevents.grc.nasa.gov for more details.
AUGUST FACILITY TOUR--DOME OF SILENCE: Visit NASA Glenn on August 4 for a tour of the Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory, and see where some of the world's most advanced aircraft noise-reduction ideas are developed and tested. Don't miss a chance to come inside and see how Glenn engineers are reducing ground noise around airports and cabin noise on airplanes. Call 216-433-9653 up to one month in advance to make your reservation. One-hour tours begin in the Visitor Center Auditorium at the following times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
LESA MEETING: LESA/IFPTE, Local 28, will hold its next monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, August 8, at noon in the Employee Center.
THIRD SATURDAY EVENT--VOYAGER: Glenn's Third Saturday Event on August 18 will focus on "Voyager: The Grandest Tour." Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Voyager space missions and learn what they have taught us about our solar system. More details will be provided in the August
AeroSpace Frontiers. For questions about this program, contact the Visitor Center at 216-433-9653.
NERVOUS ABOUT PUBLIC SPEAKING?: The Aerospace Toastmasters Club invites employees to attend its weekly meetings. Toastmasters helps participants enhance their public speaking, oral communication and leadership skills. Meetings are held Thursdays from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the 10-by 10-Supersonic Wind Tunnel Office and Control Building, Room 123. Before attending, please call Wai Wan (3-5599) or Stefanie Hirt (3-6782) to confirm a scheduled meeting.
DESTRESS ON WEDNESDAYS: Learn to manage stress rather than letting it manage you! Spend 45 minutes in this NEW relaxation class to help your mind function more efficiently in the workplace. Classes, sponsored by the Organization Development and Training Office and Singleton Health Services, are held every Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. to noon in the Small Dining Room. Come dressed as you are. No special attire needed. POC: Fitness Center, 216-433-6313.
AFGE MEETING: AFGE Local 2182 will not hold monthly membership meetings in the summer. The next meeting will take place on September 5.
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