April 4, 2003
 

 

SLAC Users Take Their Case to Capitol Hill

By Neil Calder

"Tell me about the universe in one minute."

This was one of the many questions heard by Steve Sekula, one of the seven SLAC users who met with Senators, Representatives, Congressional Staffers and members of the administration in Washington last week to present and promote the physical sciences and high energy physics.

"A big step forward was made this year by working closer with the Fermilab delegation." said Gabriella Sciolla. "The existence of a coherent message is crucial to the success of our mission. This effort must continue in the future."

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Changes at DOE: O’Fallon, Staffin Take On New Roles

Staffin to Head High Energy Physics Division; O’Fallon to Become Executive Assistant for International Planning

By Nina Adelman Stolar

After 15 years as Director of the Office of Science Division of High Energy Physics (HEP), John O’Fallon has accepted the position of Executive Assistant for International and Interagency Planning, in the Office of the Associate Director for DOE’s High Energy and Nuclear Physics (HENP). Robin Staffin has been appointed Acting Director for HEP.

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Profile: Dieter Walz, Ultra Marathon Champion

By Linda DuShane White

Not many people can run a marathon. But even fewer can run an ultra marathon, or ultra, where distances start at 50 km and go up from there. Dieter Walz (EFD) not only runs them, he wins them.

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Service Awards Dinner Honors Staff with Awards and Entertainment

By Carmella Huser

Fifty-four employees who have worked for Stanford and SLAC for 50, 40, 30 and 20 years were honored at the Annual Service Awards dinner held at the Faculty Club on March 19.

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