January 2019 – July 2022
In November, the heritage of the indigenous peoples of America is celebrated during Native American Heritage Month. Christopher Payne of ETA, who identifies as Native American, shares what this heritage means in his family. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/christopher-payne
Blair Edwards didn’t come from a military family, but he and his wife, who also served in the military, have started a dynasty. Read about the dots and dashes that got Blair to Hawaii and a life-changing road that led to the Lab. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/blair-edwards
This has been a year of many challenges. While our community has demonstrated resilience, it is a skill set that can always use some nurturing. Nurture your resilience skills through tools, articles, and videos compiled from across the UC system. Let’s stay stronger together. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/11/10/wellness-resources-from-uc-helping-our-community-stay-strong/
Join the Latin American & Native American Employee Resource Group on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with readings of work by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Poems from her book “An American Sunrise” will be shared and discussed. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/10/29/in-celebration-of-native-american-heritage-month-storytelling-from-joy-harjos-book-an-american-sunrise-november-18-2020/
Join the Asian and Pacific Islander ERG for a virtual Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. We will share how different cultures express thanks, introduce our new executive sponsor, and plan upcoming activities. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHBvYTQwMnU2ZjZobThjdTg0bWswdGs1OXUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Learn about Carolina Araujo Barcelos’ work, which focuses on the development and optimization of processes to produce high-performance fuels and other molecules through fermentation. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/carolina-araujo-barcelos
Like many in her generation, the events of September 11, 2001, put Stephany Tone on a career path focused on service, which now has led her to Berkeley Lab this year. Read about how her time in the U.S. Navy prepared her for working at the Lab. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/stephany-tone
Today is Veterans Day, and the Lab thanks its veterans for their contributions. Learn more about the Lab’s Veterans Employee Resource Group that plays a critical role in recruiting other veteran job seekers and increasing veterans’ visibility and their contributions to the Lab’s mission. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/veterans
DJ Miles will spin an eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. Gather the family, don your favorite dancing shoes, and join with fellow employees for an evening of music and mirth. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/11/09/the-groove-lounge-with-dj-miles-green-november-12-2020/
The last Open Mic of 2020 occurs on Friday, Nov. 20, at 4:30 p.m. If you don’t sing or play an instrument, but still want to take part, check out the list of ideas and then sign up and join the fun as a performer. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/11/05/berkeley-labs-7th-open-mic-november-20-2020/