January 2019 – July 2022
The in-person events to mark Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy are on hold for this year, but there are several virtual events. You can participate in a virtual film festival, attend lectures, and find ways to volunteer virtually in the community. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/01/13/celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-virtually-january-18-2021/
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Meet Anastasiia Butko, whose computations are used as a tool to answer certain research questions and study new technologies such as supercomputers to one day open the door to the new computing era. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/anastasiia-butko
The Lambda Alliance Employee Resource Group has started a new podcast series, The Lambda Spotlight, to cover various topics, including holidays, projects, and events coming up throughout the year. The podcast, along with a transcript, can be found on the new Lambda Alliance website, lambda.lbl.gov. https://lambda.lbl.gov/
The Molecular Foundry’s Winter Seminar Series featuring ten distinguished speakers begins on Jan. 19. Speakers include Camille Stavrakas, Polly Arnold, and Emily Davidson, among others. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2021/01/11/winter-2021-seminar-series-begins-january-19/
Join us on Friday, Jan. 22, at 4:30 p.m. for an hour of music, poetry, and spoken word. We’re looking for performers, so please sign up. Everyone is welcome, and if you’re interested but not sure what to do, check out our list of suggestions. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/01/07/berkeley-labs-open-mic-friday-january-22-2021/
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Learn more about Jiamin Wan’s research over the past 27 years, which has had a high impact on the diverse areas of earth and environmental sciences. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/jiamin-wan
Video meeting platforms help remote work teams stay connected; however, they can have hidden accessibility barriers. Thanks to our IT Collaboration Services Group, live captioning — a tool that can help ensure that content is accessible for all — is now enabled on Zoom as well as Google Meet. https://worktogether.lbl.gov/live-captioning
The Berkeley Lab Parents Network monthly brown bags will now take place on the third Friday of every month from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The brown bags are an opportunity for parents to share tips, resources, and ideas as well as build community and get support. Join the next meeting on Dec. 18. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/11/18/parents-network-monthly-brown-bags/
Holiday celebrations will be quiet this year, and many are struggling to cope. Shifting your internal focus to embrace acceptance, self-compassion, and value-based action can help you navigate and grow during this challenging time. The Greater Good Science Center shares researched-backed advice. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_accept_that_holiday_gatherings_are_canceled
Health Net is offering a free wellness webinar to all Lab employees, even those who are not members. The topic will be “Mindfulness for Health and Happiness During the Holidays” on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from noon to 12:45 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/12/02/december-wellness-webinar-mindfulness-for-health-and-happiness-during-the-holidays-december-16/