Parsons to take new role
Last week NASA announced the selection of Bill Parsons as the new manager for the Space Shuttle Program. Previously director of the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, Parsons succeeds Ron Dittemore, who announced his resig-nation April 23. Dittemore, who served as the Shuttle program manager for more than four years, will remain in his position until the Columbia Accident Investigation Board finishes its investigation and a complete Return to Flight path has been established.

Father Of Aerobics To Visit KSC
Come listen, learn and get motivated by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who began the physical fitness movement in the early 70s and became known internationally as the Father of Aerobics. He will talk on "Fitness and Obesity Rates" at the Training Auditorium Thursday, June 5, from Noon-1 p.m. Join us for a chance to win door prizes! The presentation will also be broadcast on NASA TV, Channel 60.

Education Update
Barry University will begin registration for the Summer and Fall terms beginning May 19. Courses being offered lead to bachelor degrees in information technology, professional administration, human resources, psychology and public administration. Classes in Brevard County are offered at four convenient locations in Titusville, Merritt Island, Melbourne and Palm Bay. In addition, Barry also offers courses in South and East Orlando. Barry offers four, nine-week terms per year as well as a summer mini-semester with classes scheduled in the evenings and weekends to accommodate the working adult. Students are provided with personal academic advising and may also be eligible to earn up to 30 credits toward their degrees from work experience. For more information please visit the web site at http://www.barry.edu/ace or call 321-453-6253 in Merritt Island, 321-409-5553 in Melbourne, or 407-673-8400 in Orlando.

Energy 2003 Workshop deadline for early bird registration nearing
The Federal Energy Management Program's (FEMP) Energy 2003 6th Workshop, "Real World, Real Solutions," will be held Aug. 17-20 at the Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa in Lake Buena Vista. Orlando, Fla. To assure your place at this important event and to save $100 on registration fees, you must register by June 2. The Wyndham will guarantee rooms no later than July 24, so please call and make reservations soon. The workshop is sponsored by FEMP and co-sponsored by the DOD and GSA. More than 150 of the nation's energy experts will give presentations, discuss success stories and offer tips that will help government and private sector energy management professionals learn first-hand about the tools and resources available to solve energy management problems and increase energy efficiency at their facilities. Complete details on the workshop, exposition and special events, including online registration and exhibitor information, are available at www.energy2003.ee.doe.gov, or by calling 800-395-8574 (attendees), or 410-997-0763 (exhibitors).