Requests for visitor passes can now be made online via the Operations web site at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/operations/. The document may be found under the "Forms" pull-down menu. Completed forms will be automatically e-mailed to Lt. Fred Summers, supervisor of Security at HSPH. Passes will then be prepared in advance and will be ready for pick up by guests. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of guests’ arrivals. In the past, memos were delivered to the Security desks in the Kresge and FXB Buildings. Questions about the new procedure may be directed to 617-432-1040.

Sign Up for Computer Classes at No Charge

Human Resources continues to offer computer classes at no charge to HSPH employees in August and September. All classes are held in Kresge LL-10, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming classes include:

Access 2002, Level 3, August 10 and 12

Pagemaker, Level 1, August 19 (Held at 99 Summer Street, Boston)

Word 2002, Level 3, August 24 and 26

Excel 2002, Level 3, August 24 and 26

Fireworks MX Level 1, September 14

(Held at 99 Summer Street, Boston)

To register, visit the web site available at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/hr/ComputerTraining.htm. A fee of $60 will be charged to an employee’s department if a cancellation is received less than seven business days (excluding holidays) before the class or if registrants do not attend.

Wolf Receives Grant to Study Prostate Cancer

Specifically, he will be investigating the possible role of the gene NKX3.1 in tumor suppression.

Reminder: Change to Hours for Entrance to Kresge Building

Last month, the hours for entrance to the Kresge Building were extended to 6 a.m. to midnight. Access to HSPH outside of these hours can be made at the entrance of the FXB Building. Questions or concerns may be directed to Operations by calling 617-432-1152 or 617-432-1153.