By Andrea Frydl, Contributing Writer
If you are used to using the term “NCI-Frederick” to identify your work location, please note that this name has been officially retired. This change was made to ensure consistency with the naming conventions used by other NCI locations, such as NCI at Shady Grove.
Please be aware of the distinction between the terms “NCI at Frederick” and “the NCI Campus at Frederick,” as follows:
By Nancy Parrish, Staff Writer
Terri Bray believes that talking to people is the only way to find out what they need to accomplish their goals in a safe and secure environment.
By Anne Arthur, Guest Writer
The HIV Drug Resistance Program (HIV DRP), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), will hold a conference on “Host Factors and Cofactors in HIV Infection” at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) campus in Frederick, Md., on Feb. 25, from 1:00 to 5:35 p.m.
By Ashley DeVine, Staff Writer
Occupational Health Services and the Recreation and Welfare (R&W) Club Frederick teamed up for the first Take a Hike Day at NCI at Frederick on November 21.
Employees were encouraged to hike, walk, jog, or run the 1.3-mile course around Fort Detrick.
“For those employees who walk all the time, the event gave them a partner to walk with, and for those that do not walk all the time, it gave inspiration that 1.3 miles was not a formidable distance,” said Sarah Hooper, manager of Occupational Health Services.
By Andrea Frydl, Contributing Writer
Although it was delayed by almost a month because of the federal shutdown, the NIH Research Festival still took place at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md., and attendance was high.
By Carolynne Keenan, Contributing Writer
If you want to meet new people and participate in new activities in 2014, don’t forget to renew or join the Recreation and Welfare (R&W) Club Frederick.
Membership is $9 for the calendar year.
An R&W Club Frederick membership offers discounts at local businesses, the opportunity to participate in events and activities (which are often free) throughout the year, and much more.
By Carolynne Keenan, Contributing Writer
The 2013 National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Frederick Farmers’ Market regular season may have closed, but that doesn’t mean customers who want fresh produce, handmade crafts, and other homemade goodies from local vendors are out of luck. Winter Markets, which began Jan. 7, will be held every other Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Building 549 or in the Café Room, depending on the weather.
Forty-nine people joined the facility in September and October 2013.
The National Cancer Institute welcomes…
Aamir Akram
Clarissa Alexander
Robert Buckheit
Brian Chan
Kelly Dempsey
Christopher Descalzi
Ahmed Fahim
Devikala Gurusamy
Jaewoo Hong
Rhushikesh Kulkarni
James Shaum
Dionysios Watson
Yuheng Xi
Yi Xiang
Thomas Zengeya
Leidos Biomedical Research welcomes…
By Zack Howard, Guest Writer
In these uncertain times, when work can be stressful, disquieting, or downright upsetting, taking an hour on Thursday evenings to work out job- and life-induced twists can provide a welcome element of serenity.
Every Thursday evening, beginning at 5:15 p.m., a group of experienced and novice yoga practitioners are led through a gentle yoga practice in the café room of Building 549. The instructor, Joan Twigg of Tuscarora Yoga, leads the group from its daily activities to being present in the yoga practice of mindful movement and breath.
By Andrea Frydl, Contributing Writer
Fall Activities
The Employee Diversity Team (EDT) is out and about this fall, making the NCI at Frederick community aware of various cultural traditions and events around Frederick County that employees can participate in. The team is working with staff members of Native American descent to feature a display case and movie selection celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November. The team will keep you informed about Frederick events taking place in November and December. Keep a look out for EDT e-mails.
