January 2019 – July 2022
Did you know that the Facilities Division maintains a fleet of more than 160 vehicles used throughout all Lab divisions for business use both on and off-site? Learn more about who’s allowed to drive a fleet vehicle and the safety steps they must take before and after taking to the road. https://facilities.lbl.gov/2022/04/12/the-way-we-work-fleet-car-safety/
A Day in the Half Life is a podcast from Berkeley Lab. In this episode, we speak to a policy leader and a researcher about the history of piggy-banking power to spend it later, and how this field is evolving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG_OtbzKDjY
The Sustainability team has gathered tips from across the Lab community to increase awareness of easy-to-do earth-friendly actions. Covering everything from energy to investing, from climate to kids’ activities, the updated interactive list of individual actions is ready for you to give it a try! https://earthday.lbl.gov/resources#h.tv4wlxbi2285
The way we think about ourselves and the world around us influences our self-esteem, emotional states, and behavioral responses. Join the Employee Assistance Program on Thursday, April 28, at noon to discuss strategies on how to reframe our thoughts for a more positive and refreshing outlook. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.62ztbfkuuzlw
Discover how the Lab is implementing improvements for soil management practices, Thursday, April 28 at noon. Learn about challenges that have arisen during infrastructure modernization and solutions being implemented. Register on the Zoom link. Send questions to Lily Baldwin at labaldwin@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDNpMGVhYzU3Y2ExaG4xbWJmMWF1ZDNidDAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Temperatures in Arctic regions are warming twice as fast as the global average, resulting in more wildfires. Berkeley Lab scientists are studying how these ecosystems will respond and recover from wildfires to better understand carbon cycling in a changing climate. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/04/26/microbial-response-to-a-changing-and-fire-prone-arctic-ecosystem/
A hike for all Lab employees and their partners to Inspiration Point and along Tilden Park’s Nimitz Way will take place Wednesday, April 27. Meet at Lab Cafeteria (B54) at 5 p.m. if you need transportation. The hike will start at 5:30 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. https://global.lbl.gov/life-in-the-bay-area/hikes/global-hike-inspiration-point
The Director’s Awards program recognizes Lab employees’ significant contributions and achievements. Meg Rodriguez, head of Career Pathways, discusses the categories new to this year’s Director’s Awards and how the awards support the Lab’s mission. https://recognition.lbl.gov/award-categories/new-categories-for-directors-awards/
A limited number of spots are available for the upcoming harassment prevention workshops on April 28 and 29. These interactive workshops build community and individual skills in civil communication and upstander intervention. Learn more and email fair@lbl.gov to register. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources#h.kb9cizj78hhz
The second Stewardship Summit is coming this year in July. This summit is an intensive, immersive online experience designed specifically for the Lab’s diverse community of emerging and seasoned managers and leaders. Learn more and apply to attend by May 2. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/stewardship-summit/apply