ORS News2Use Archives

The ORS News2Use newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Research Services (ORS), providing pertinent information and updates about ORS services to the NIH community.
Winter 2018

I am ORS...

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this new section — I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs

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NRC Commissioner Baran Tours NIH

In early February, the NIH hosted a visit by Commissioner Jeff Baran of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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ORS Town Hall - Call for nominations ends March 14

Do you know an outstanding ORS staff member or team who simply shine or go above and beyond? We ask that you nominate them for an ORS Recognition Award

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NIH Library - Now on eBook, Audiobook and App

Are you interested in popular science titles? Would you love to check them out immediately and read or listen to them on your device? Look no further.

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Don’t Let Slips, Trips, Falls, and Distracted Walking Get You Down

Use good safety practices to prevent the most common injuries at NIH.

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Elimination of Bicycle Voucher Program

As of January 1, 2018, NIH stopped providing a bicycle subsidy, affecting 145 NIH bicycle members.  We encourage our bicyclist community to continue to hit the trails and the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) is here to help.

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Parking Attendants Show Holiday Spirit

Every year, the NIH’s parking attendants celebrate the holiday season with a tradition of decorating their parking booths to bring smiles and good cheer to NIH patients, visitors and staff. See who won!

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Save the Date - May 18 is Bike to Work Day

The NIH Bicycle Commuter Club (NIHBCC) and the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) invite you to celebrate “Bike to Work Day.”

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DATS Operating Status

DATS Operating Status
DATS Operating Status

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but… you still have to come to work under a two-hour delay. Find the answer here.

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Fire Protection Sprinkler System at NIH - General Facts and Fiction

Did you know? The NIH Fire Marshal maintains over tens of thousands of sprinkler heads within the various facilities located on the Bethesda campus alone.

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NIH’s New Child Care Center is Now Open (And Is Now Hiring)

In the culmination of a 17-year project, the NIH’s newest child care center on campus, the Northwest Child Care Center (NWCCC), Building 23, opened to NIH children and families in June 2017.

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Contacting the Mail Customer Service Branch (MCSB)

The DMMS continues to welcome all communications through our Mail Customer Service Branch (MCSB) and here are few ways to do it.

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Important Update: New IC Responsibility for Payment of H1B Filing Fee

The Department of Labor (DOL) has revised certain employer attestation requirements in its Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (“LCA”).

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Lost and Found - A Reminder

Lost your badge walking through campus? Dropped your keys in the cafeteria? Here is information on where you might be able to recover it.

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