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CELS Town hall meeting
by Rick Stevens 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

All, On June 18th we will be holding a town hall discussion on the laboratory strategic initiatives and the new process for strategic LDRD proposals. We will briefly provide an update on the lab's strategic initiative portfolio, the roles CELS will play in this portfolio and how we will use strategic LDRD as one of multiple tools for pursuing these strategic goals. We will go through the strategic LDRD themes and topics and outline what we are looking for in responses, cross cutting teams and business development. There will be plenty of time for question and answers and discussion about future directions. All are welcome. Monday, June 18th, 10:00-12:00 p.m., building 240, TCS Conference Center room 1416 --Rick Rick Stevens Associate Laboratory Director Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences Argonne National Laboratory Building 240/4127 9700 S. Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439

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map for the party..
by Rick Stevens 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hi All, thanks to those that have RSVPd and sorry to those that can't make it on Saturday.. Here is a map for our place and some pointer where best to park. We will start around 4pm and run into the evening. Feel free to bring family etc. Also while not required it would help us a bit to gauge the scale if you could let us know if you are coming. The address is 404 Knoch Knolls Rd Naperville IL 60565 Google maps and Bing should be able to get you there.. our home phone number is 630-416-8639 but might not hear the phone. Feel free to bring something to share if you like, but we should have plenty of food and drink. The weather on Saturday looks okay at the moment.. we will have one of these big party tents in the yard so even if its raining we will hang out in the back. We hope to see you there but understand if you can't make it. Cheers, Rick and Deb

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Backyard Barbecue at the Stevens'
by Rick Stevens 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hi All, Deb and I would like to invite you to a Backyard Barbecue at our house on June 2nd from 4pm-8pm. We will have a party tent, beer and barbecuing. Families and kids welcome. The address is 404 Knoch Knolls Naperville IL 60565 630-416-8639 We will send out maps in another email. We hope to see you there. Rick and Deb (sorry if you've received this twice) Send from my iPad

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Outstanding Service Award Ceremony
by Silvia Palomino 12 Jul '11

12 Jul '11

Greetings CELS staff, The UChicago Argonne L.L.C. Board of Governors has selected the recipients of the 2011 Outstanding Service Award with recipients including our own Jim Feigl and Dave Gartman. I encourage you attend the award ceremony where Jim, Dave, and the other award recipients will be honored this Thursday, July 14, at 2 p.m. in the Building 402 Auditorium. A reception will immediately follow in the Lower Level Gallery. --Rick Rick Stevens Professor of Computer Science The University of Chicago and Associate Laboratory Director for Computing, Environment and Life Sciences Argonne National Laboratory stevens(a)anl.gov

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Fwd: U.S. Department of State - Travel Alert for Japan
by Silvia Palomino 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

All, The Office of the Director and the ANL Foreign Travel office has asked that I forward the note below to all CELS employees. Regards, Silvia Palomino -----Original Message----- From: Squires, Julie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:59 AM Subject: U.S. Department of State - Travel Alert for Japan Travel Alert U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs PrintEmailJapan March 13, 2011 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the situation in Japan in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake, measuring 8.9 magnitude, that struck northern Japan on March 11. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Japan at this time. This Travel Alert supersedes the Travel Alert for Japan dated March 13, 2011, to provide updated information on planned power outages, the evacuation of areas near nuclear power facilities in Fukushima, and the likelihood of further aftershocks and tsunamis. This Travel Alert expires on April 1, 2011. The Department of State requests all non-emergency official U.S. government personnel defer travel to Japan and urges U.S. citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan at this time. Temporary shortages of water and food supplies may occur in affected areas of Japan due to power and transportation disruptions. Telephone services have also been disrupted in affected areas; where possible, you may be able to contact family members using text message or social media such as Facebook or Twitter. Flights have resumed at all airports that were closed by the earthquake, except Sendai, Sado, Iwate-Hanamaki, and Misawa Airports. In Tokyo, most public transportation including trains and subways are operating. Many roads have been damaged in the Tokyo area and in northern Japan, particularly in the Miyagi prefecture where government checkpoints have been established on damaged roadways. In Iwate Prefecture, toll road highways are restricted to emergency vehicles only. U.S. citizens currently in Japan should be aware that rolling power outages are scheduled for the Tokyo Metropolitan area and in northern and central Honshu. Tokyo Electric Company reports that three-hour outages may occur in various regions, including Tokyo, starting the morning of Monday, March 14. Please monitor the Tokyo Electric Power Company website, http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/index-e.html, and local news media for specific information and schedules for the planned outages. Radio stations in the Tokyo area that have emergency information in English include the U.S. Armed Forces station at 810AM and InterFM (76.1FM). The Japan Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) has recommended that people who live within 20 kilometers of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho evacuate the area immediately. Japanese authorities have confirmed that the situation remains serious. U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Fukushima Prefecture should follow NISA instructions to evacuate and comply with Japanese government personnel on the ground. More information on the status of the nuclear facilities and on areas affected by power outages is available on NISA's website, www.nisa.meti.go.jp/english. You can find more information on radiation emergencies from the Centers for Disease Control Emergency Preparedness and Response' website at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation . Strong aftershocks are likely for weeks following a massive earthquake such as this one. The American Red Cross recommends that in the event of aftershocks, persons should move to open spaces away from walls, windows, buildings, and other structures that may collapse, and should be alert to the danger of falling debris. If you are indoors, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON: If possible, seek cover under a sturdy desk or table, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm. If there is no table or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. Avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines. Great care should be used with matches, lighters, candles, or any open flame due to the possibility of disrupted gas lines. Due to the continuing possibility of strong aftershocks, Japan remains at risk for further tsunamis. Japanese authorities have issued a warning for people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas. If a tsunami alert is issued by Japanese authorities, evacuate immediately to higher ground. Further information about what you can do if a tsunami occurs can be found at the National Weather Service's TsunamiReady website, http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov, and the International Tsunami Information Center's website, http://itic.ioc-unesco.org . Current tsunami alerts can be found at the Japan Meteorological Agency website, http://ww.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/, and the website of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, http://ptwc.weather.gov. U.S. citizens in Japan should contact family and friends in the United States to confirm their well-being at the earliest opportunity. Where internet and telephone services are not available, it may be possible to contact people using SMS (Cell text message) or other forms of social media such as Twitter and Facebook. U.S. citizens requiring emergency consular assistance may contact the Department of State at JapanEmergencyUSC(a)state.gov and the emergency contact numbers below. U.S. citizens in Japan are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov . U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulates. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy/Consulates to contact them in case of emergency. Updated information on travel and security in Japan may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For further information, please consult the Country Specific Information for Japan, as well as the Worldwide Caution, which can be found at www.travel.state.gov . PrivacyCopyright & DisclaimerFOIAOffice of the Inspector GeneralNo Fear Act DataU.S. Department of StateOther U.S. Government InformationThis site is managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State. External Julie Squires Director, Office of International Travel and Exchange Visitor Programs Department of Energy MA-45/GB-172 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20585 P: (202) 586-4048 F: (202) 586-0406

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Fwd: Japan Travel Alert
by Silvia Palomino 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

All, Please see note below. Regards, Silvia Begin forwarded message: From: "Combs, Patricia C." <Pcombs(a)anl.gov> Date: March 11, 2011 11:16:10 AM CST To: "Czyz, Noreen G." <czyz(a)aps.anl.gov>, "Shaw, Donna J." <Dshaw(a)anl.gov >, "Sullivan, Cynthia" <clsullivan(a)anl.gov>, "Gunter, Sharon A." <sgunter(a)anl.gov >, "Franchini, Guadalupe" <lfranchini(a)anl.gov>, "Palomino, Silvia" <palomino(a)anl.gov >, "Ercoli, Tracy Lavaan" <Tracy(a)anl.gov> Cc: "Bohle, Terry J." <bohle(a)anl.gov>, "Wood, Gail L." <glwood(a)anl.gov>, "Naples, Diana T." <dtnaples(a)anl.gov> Subject: FW: Japan Travel Alert All: I just received this from ANL’s Counterintelligence Office. Can you please get this out to all of your Divisions ASAP. Thank you. Patty From: Naples, Diana T. Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:04 AM To: Combs, Patricia C. Cc: Bohle, Terry J. Subject: FW: Japan Travel Alert Diana T. Naples Office of Counterintelligence Argonne National Laboratory (630) 252-1239 FAX (630) 252-0185 Cell 630) 234-8521 From: CA, Travel Info [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:23 AM To: DOSTRAVEL(a)STATELISTS.STATE.GOV Subject: Japan Travel Alert March 11, 2011 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the situation in Japan in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 8.9 magnitude, that struck northern Japan on March 11. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Japan at this time. This Travel Alert expires on April 1, 2011. The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan at this time. Tokyo airports are currently closed; other airports in Japan may be closed or have restricted access. Public transportation, including trains and subways are closed in the Tokyo area, and service has been interrupted in other areas. Many roads have been damaged in the Tokyo area and in northern Japan. Strong aftershocks are likely for weeks following a strong earthquake such as this one. The American Red Cross recommends that in the event of aftershocks, persons should move to open spaces away from walls, windows, buildings, and other structures that may collapse, and should be alert to the danger of falling debris. If you are indoors, DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON: If possible, seek cover under a sturdy desk or table, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm. If there is no table or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. Avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines. Great care should be used with matches, lighters, candles, or any open flame due to the possibility of disrupted gas lines. U.S. citizens currently in Japan should contact family and friends in the United States to confirm their well-being at the earliest opportunity. Where internet and telephone services are not available, it may be possible to contact people using SMS (Cell text message) or other forms of social media such as Twitter and Facebook. U.S. citizens may contact the Department of State at JapanEmergencyUSC(a)state.gov and the emergency contact numbers below. U.S. citizens in Japan are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov . U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulates. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy/Consulates to contact them in case of emergency. Updated information on travel and security in Japan may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For further information, please consult the Country Specific Information for Japan, as well as the Worldwide Caution, which can be found at www.travel.state.gov . *********************************************************** See http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html for State Department Travel Warnings ******************************************************************************** To change your subscription, go to http://www.state.gov/misc/echannels/66822.htm

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NORTHWESTERN-ARGONNE EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD
by Silvia Palomino 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

To: All CELS Divisions Please see the advertisement below regarding the above subject matter. Regards, Silvia Begin forwarded message: From: "Franchini, Guadalupe" <lfranchini(a)anl.gov> Date: March 17, 2010 12:19:05 PM CDT To: "Emery, Julie A." <jemery(a)anl.gov>, "Eichberger, Laurie L." <eichberger(a)anl.gov >, "King, Felicia M." <fking(a)anl.gov>, "Locasto, Gina M." <glocasto(a)anl.gov >, "Grischkat, Brea" <breag(a)anl.gov>, "Giblin, Sharon" <sgiblin(a)anl.gov>, "Ruffatto, Katherine" <kruffatto(a)anl.gov>, "Seivwright, Jennifer" <seivwright(a)anl.gov>, "Fletcher, Barbara" <Fletcher(a)anl.gov >, 'Silvia Palomino' <palomino(a)mcs.anl.gov>, "Czyz, Noreen G." <czyz(a)aps.anl.gov >, "Greenwood, Lori M." <lgreenwood(a)anl.gov> Cc: "Franchini, Guadalupe" <lfranchini(a)anl.gov>, "Petri, Mark C." <mcpetri(a)anl.gov > Subject: FW: Advertisement - NORTHWESTERN-ARGONNE EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD All, Mark Petri would like the attached advertised within your divisions. If you have an internal distribution list, please forward this to everyone. Thank you in advance. Lupe Franchini ******************************* Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory invite applications from extraordinary early career scientists who are working collaboratively between the two institutions in energy research. The awardee will receive a total of $100,000 to be spent over three years. Part of the $100,000 award will be set aside to cover tuition and stipend for a full-time graduate student. A selection committee with members from the two institutions has been established to review applications. DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2010 (5 p.m. CST). If you have any questions, please contact Mark C. Petri, Technology Development Director, mcpetri(a)anl.gov, x3719. http://www.isen.northwestern.edu/Research/EarlyCareerInvestigatorAward.aspx Above is the direct link with more information on the application and guidelines. Also, attached is a one-page write up with more details.

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Fileserver downtime 7:00AM - 9:00 Am02/06/2010
by Max trefonides 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

Greetings, This weekend we will be performing some maintenance on the central files servers. It will be necessary for the servers to be made offline and unavailable for the duration of the maintenance. It should only take a few minutes to a half hour but I am going to schedule 2 hours in case of problems. All services related to the fileservers will be unavailable or intermittently available during these two hours. You should not expect any services that are working during the maintenance period to continue to work until after the "All-Clear" message has been sent out. The services affected are: mcs home filesystems samba unixhome directories MCS project directories This means that logins to the MCS linux desktops will fail as well. It may be necessary to reboot your linux desktops after the maintenance period is over. If you have questions or concerns please let us know. Thanks for your patience -- max

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IT Maintenance this Weekend
by Max trefonides 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 All, This coming weekend is a scheduled IT maintenance window. Zimbra users will be without email for ~4hrs this coming Sat beginning at around 09:00. In addition some buildings will experience short network connectivity interruptions. A list of affected systems follows, and more details can be found at the following wiki page: https://wiki.inside.anl.gov/inside/CIS_Maintenance_Weekends/20090814 Affected systems: ================ GEAC SQL Servers Windows File Servers GPFS Cluster LAMP Farm Virtual machines Old Exchange 2003 Mail and Archive. (Supposed to be gone before weekend) Exchange Archive Hippo308 (Domain Controller) * LAMP Farm webapps * wikis * Cyber Gate Pass * ihw * other Network databases * Footprints * Zimbra Building connections that will experience short interruptions: ============================================================= CNM-440 360IPN OSS-316 ET-308 362 SCD-302 NE-315-L206 EMO-331 PFS-310 PFS-340 ER-484 FMS-SCADA-549 FMS-WMO-306 ES-370 FMS-583 DIS-315 ET-335 PME-317-SCADA CIS-360-LREsw FMS-595 SCD-331A-SFARS SCD-314 SCD-333 CIS-308-LAP FMS-401 IPD-TIS-LIB-401 CIS-308-LREsw Thank you for your patience. - -- Max Trefonides MCS Systems -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.8 (Darwin) iEYEARECAAYFAkqBqWsACgkQaPBbFuCp8UJOHgCeNNpTuxoOIKa+yP3rjTBh3mCL 2qAAnjIvMWD7VuX9wXKpZgV1teeZVEke =3qQP -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Fwd: Dehmer presentation on FY10 budget
by Rick Stevens 22 May '09

22 May '09

FYI in case you haven't seen them. Nice summaries of programs and it gives you a flavor for what kinds of accomplishments and images make into the HQ level presentations. Begin forwarded message: > From: Laurence Hill <lhill(a)uchicago.edu> > Date: May 20, 2009 3:47:17 PM CDT > To: Rick Stevens <stevens(a)anl.gov> > Subject: FW: Dehmer presentation on FY10 budget > > Here are Pat’s slides. > > **** > > Larry Hill > Associate Vice President > Office of the Vice President for Research > and for National Laboratories > University of Chicago > 5801 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 601 > Chicago, IL 60637 > 773-834-0953 (v) > 773-834-9199 (fx) >

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