Colorful scientific images and videos from NIH researchers and grantees greet attendees at Strathmore Mansion’s “Arts & the Brain” lecture series.

There was formidable talent and an enthusiastic crowd at NIH’s first-ever karaoke competition on Nov. 14. The event was this year’s Directors’ Challenge in support of the Combined Federal Campaign.

HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration John Bardis and his chief of staff Rasheed Williams visited NIH on July 10.

To celebrate National Minority Health Month, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities held its inaugural Minority Health 5K Walk/Run at NIH on Apr. 12. With more than 400 registered participants and a sunny day, the lawn in front of Bldg. 1 was packed with exercise enthusiasts.

Are you ready for some football? These NIH’ers sure are. On Aug. 22, they wore their favorite college colors and chatted about their teams’ prospects at the College Football Season Kick-Off Tailgate.

The CFC held its annual costume party on the Bldg. 31 patio.

Eight teams that included NIH institute directors vied for the gold at the CFC Directors’ Basketball Challenge Oct. 26 on the Clinical Center’s outdoor court. The event helped launch the Combined Federal Campaign fund-raising drive.

The Combined Federal Campaign kicks off with a Bldg. 1 event plus a 5K walk/run and a Halloween costume charity fair.

The NIH Police filmed an active shooter training video on campus near Bldg. 35 and along Convent Drive.

The National Symphony Orchestra presented “A Sound Health Concert” in the atrium of the Clinical Research Center on Sept. 26, thrilling an audience of patients, staff and visitors with nine selections performed under the baton of Steven Reineke.