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JSC TODAY CATEGORIES Headlines -  JSC NMA Presents - Tom Sanzone -  Nominees Call-Out for Black History Month -  Managed Elevated Privileges Continues -  Show support for the updated JSC Expected Behavior -  JSC NMA and BALaNCE Presents - Natalie V. Saiz -  Launching American Astronauts in 2017 Briefing Organizations/Social -  WELL Presents a Face-to-Face with Lauri Hansen -  Come Give Education Interns A NASA Welcome -  Human Systems Integration ERG 2015 Kick-off -  JSC NMA Presents: General Jeff Howell Jobs and Training -  Job Opportunities -  AutoCAR to NAMS Transition Training -  Human Systems Academy Lecture -  Slots Available in Upcoming Leadership Classes Community -  Beginner and Actively Aging Classes Begin TODAY!

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Headlines JSC NMA Presents - Tom Sanzone JSC NMA Presents: Leadership Lessons Learned Over Four and a Half Decades at JSC with Tom Sanzone. Tom started his career with JSC in 1968 supporting Hamilton Sundstrand's efforts with the Portable Life Support System (backpack) used during Apollo. After training the majority of the Apollo astronauts (including Neil Armstrong), Tom became Engineering Manager then served as General Manager for Hamilton Sundstrand's Houston Office for 22 years before retiring in 2011. Tom remained active with the JSC Team, serving as Advisor to the NMA Board for several years. Tom was a charter member of the Joint Leadership Team and received many awards, including the Silver Snoopy, NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, and the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement's Stellar Award. Tom is a dynamic, engaging speaker, and you don't want to miss his leadership lessons! Please bring your lunch! Event Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM Event Location: B20/ 205,206 Add to Calendar Bridget Montgomery Niese x32335 [top] Nominees Call-Out for Black History Month Feb. 2015 Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black Life, History and Culture." The theme recounts the important contributions by African-Americans to art, literature, sports, pop culture, science and technology. We would like to highlight one or two JSC/White Sands Test Facility employees whose story serves as an inspiration to others. Please submit your nomination or self-nomination for consideration to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity via email by end of day on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Please include the nominee's name, organization, job title and why you nominate the individual or yourself in 300 words or less. The selected individual(s) will be highlighted in JSC Features during Feb! JSC Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity x30607 http://www.nasa.gov/offices/oeod/ [top] Managed Elevated Privileges Continues Tomorrow, Jan. 27 Managed Elevated Privileges (MEP) continues with ACES Windows 7 systems at JSC that may have missed the scheduled pushes during the year. We will be completing these systems over the next four Tuesdays during the regular Tuesday night updates. MEP controls admin rights (Elevated Privileges, or EP) on NASA computers and allows users to request EP when needed. Users must complete SATERN training before submitting any requests for EP. All users are strongly urged to complete the SATERN training for "Basic Users" (Elevated Privileges on NASA Information System - ITS-002-09). Users can coordinate with their supervisor, OCSO or organization's IT point of contact to determine the level of EP they may need beyond "Basic User" and any additional training required. The next scheduled deployment date is Feb. 6. For more information, go to the MEP website or contact Heather Thomas at x30901. JSC-IRD-Outreach x30901 https://projects.jsc.nasa.gov/ep/SitePages/Home.aspx [top] Show support for the updated JSC Expected Behavior The NASA values consist of Safety, Teamwork and Integrity in support of mission success. We commit without compromise to embodying our core values in all that we do. To realize these values, we have defined a set of supporting behaviors for the contractors and civil servants that comprise the JSC community. Everyone in the JSC community is expected to demonstrate these behaviors every day: Be Open Minded, Be Trustworthy, Be Respectful, Be Accountable and Be a Key Player. How can you help in supporting the distribution of this message across the Center? Directorates will receive posters to display in conferences rooms onsite between Jan. 26 and Feb. 16 Contractor organizations can contact Joyce Abbey for posters to display in offsite conference rooms between Jan. 26 - Feb.16 Visit the JSC Expected Behaviors website and share it with others. Jennifer Rodriguez x46386 [top] JSC NMA and BALaNCE Presents - Natalie V. Saiz JSC NMA Presents: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization - Natalie V. Saiz. Natalie is a collaborative leader, who is currently serving on a special assignment to building stronger teams across JSC. She has an exemplary record of service as JSC's HR Director for the past 11 years. Tribal Leaders focus on building the tribe—or upgrading the tribal culture. If they succeed, the tribe recognizes them as the leader, giving them discretionary effort, cult-like loyalty and a track record of success. Divisions and companies run by Tribal Leaders set the standard of performance in their industries, from productivity and profitability, to employee retention. RSVP- Bridget Montgomery Niese Please bring your lunch. Event Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM Event Location: B1/871 Add to Calendar Bridget Montgomery Niese x32335 [top] Launching American Astronauts in 2017 Briefing NASA, Boeing and SpaceX will hold a news briefing on NASA Television at 11 a.m. CST, today, Jan. 26, to highlight key development activities, test plans and objectives for achieving certification of two American crew transportation systems. Under Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contracts for NASA's Launch America initiative, Boeing and SpaceX will develop safe and reliable crew transportation to and from the ISS on American spacecraft launched from the United States. This initiative returns the American industry to the forefront of human exploration technology and operations and ends the nation's sole reliance on Russia for crew transportation to the space station. You may tune in to the web at www.nasa.gov/ntv. JSC, Ellington, SCTF and WSTF employees with hard-wired network connections may view the event using the JSC EZTV IP Network TV System on channel 404 or 541. Please note: EZTV currently requires using Internet Explorer on Windows PC or Safari on Mac. First-time users will need to install the EZTV Monitor/Player applications: For those WITH elevated privileges, you'll be prompted to download /install clients when you first visit website For those WITHOUT elevated privileges, download the EZTV from ACES SRP  If you are having problems, contact IRD at x46367 or visit the FAQ site. JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs, x35111. [top]    Organizations/Social WELL Presents a Face-to-Face with Lauri Hansen The Women Excelling in Life and Leadership (WELL) group presents a unique opportunity for an intimate discussion with Lauri Hansen, JSC Director of Engineering. Lauri will share her wisdom and experience as we discuss leadership, career goals and work-life fit. Please send questions for Lauri to Laura Lucier in advance of the event. All are welcome. Bring your lunch. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be found on the WELL website. Event Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015   Event Start Time:12:00 PM   Event End Time:1:00 PM Event Location: Building 1, Room 860 Add to Calendar Laura Lucier x45443 https://ba.jsc.nasa.gov/OP/WELL/SitePages/Home.aspx [top] Come Give Education Interns A NASA Welcome Twenty five, bright and smiling interns will land on JSC grounds today. Let's give them a warm NASA welcome. Take 1 minute or more to say hello or grab a seat to eat with them. Maybe you will meet a student from your alma mater! When: TODAY Where: Building 3 Collaboration Center Time: 12 -1 p.m. Veronica Seyl x35110 [top] Human Systems Integration ERG 2015 Kick-off Help define the Human Systems Integration (HSI) ERG 2015 mission! The HSI ERG leadership team would like to share last year's accomplishments and have an open discussion about this year's plan. Join us to share your thoughts, needs and expectations. Feel free to bring your lunch. *Note the room change. Event Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:12:30 PM Event Location: B1/360 Add to Calendar James Taylor x34339 https://collaboration.ndc.nasa.gov/iierg/HSI/SitePages/Home.aspx [top] JSC NMA Presents: General Jeff Howell Please join us for a JSC National Management Association (NMA) chapter luncheon featuring General Jeff Howell. You won't want to miss this presentation! Cost for members: FREE Cost for non-members: $25 Meal Selections: Super food salad seared chicken breast salad, served with rolls and butter, water and iced Seared bay grouper with vesuvio potatoes, served with rolls and butter, water and iced tea Market fresh vegetable and potato cannelloni served with wild mushroom ragout, served with rolls and butter, water and iced tea Dessert - symphony cake (mocha flavored) with "painted" compotes and coulis (may contain nuts, please alert guests for any allergies) RSVP by close of business Thursday, Feb. 12; no later than 3 p.m. with your menu selection. For RSVP technical assistance, please contact Leslie N. Smith at x46752 Please RSVP here. LIMITED SEATING: Maximum capacity is 100 Event Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM Event Location: Silver Moon Café at Space Center Houston Add to Calendar Leslie N. Smith x46752 [top]    Jobs and Training Job Opportunities Where do I find job opportunities? Both internal Competitive Placement Plan (CPPs) and external JSC job announcements are posted on both the HR Portal and USAJOBS website. Through the HR portal, civil servants can view summaries of all the agency jobs that are currently open at https://hr.nasa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/employees_home/239/job_opportu... To help you navigate to JSC vacancies, use the filter drop down menu and select JSC HR. The "Jobs link", will direct you to the USAJOBS website for the complete announcement and the ability to apply on-line. Lateral reassignment and rotation opportunities are posted in the Workforce Transition Tool. To access: HR Portal > Employees > Workforce Transition > Workforce Transition Tool. These opportunities do not possess known promotion potential; therefore employees can only see positions at or below their current grade level. If you have questions about any JSC job vacancies or reassignment opportunities, please call your Human Resources Representative. Brandy Braunsdorf x30476 [top] AutoCAR to NAMS Transition Training These Approver training sessions are open to all AutoCAR users. This training will provide support for AutoCAR users who are new to the NAMS 7.0 system, an overview of the AutoCAR transition project and the differences between AutoCAR and NAMS for requesting and approving access to Mission Resources. These training sessions will be open for all AutoCAR users to ask any remaining questions about the transition. Approvers include Managers, Group Admins and Data Owners. Training Sessions: Jan. 28 from 1-2 p.m. register here Feb. 3 from 9-10 a.m. register here Feb. 5 from 9-10 a.m. register here Hayley Archer x32593 [top] Human Systems Academy Lecture Join the Human Systems Academy lecture on "Human Flight Research Integration". We will focus on the unique aspects of integrating and implementing human flight research on the ISS, including the process for getting Human Research Program studies selected and flown. As space is limited, please register in SATERN. Event Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015   Event Start Time:9:00 AM   Event End Time:11:00 AM Event Location: B2S/Studio B (Rm 180) Add to Calendar Ruby Guerra x37108 https://sashare.jsc.nasa.gov/hsa/default.aspx [top] Slots Available in Upcoming Leadership Classes JSC Development Office is offering the following Leadership classes in Feb. If you are interested in attending, please register in SATERN. CROSSROADS DATE: Feb. 2 - 3 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ROOM: B12/146 SATERN: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_... PRE-WORK: Yes DEVELOPING PEOPLE DATE: Feb. 4 - 5 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ROOM: B12/146 SATERN: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_... PRE-WORK: Yes FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP AT JSC DATE: Feb. 10- 11 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ROOM: B12/146 SATERN: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_... PRE-WORK: Yes Patt Williams 713-249-1508 [top]    Community Beginner and Actively Aging Classes Begin TODAY! Have you ever been nervous or intimidated to attend a group fitness class at the Gilruth? Well, have no fear! We are here to make you feel warm, welcome and ECSTATIC about trying new ways to improve your health and wellbeing! Starting today, Monday, Jan. 26, we will have 6 new beginner classes (Yoga, SPINNING® and Sculpting) and 4 new aging and exercise classes added to our group fitness schedules! These group fitness classes are free with your Gilruth membership, and don't require any sign-up. What better time to reap the glorious benefits of adding physical activity into your everyday lives than right now?! You can do this!        We believe in you! "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." ~Jim Rohn Chrisanna Colletta x35010 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/en/programs/fitness/schedules [top]

 

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