January 2019 – July 2022
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, API ERG members shared their personal heritage stories. If you missed any of them this month, you can view all the stories here. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/asian-pacific-islander/api-heritage-stories
The tradition of folding a U.S. flag into a triangle before presentation has a long and rich history with ceremonial meaning in everything from the number of folds to the shape of the flag. As we prepare to observe Memorial Day this Monday, May 30, learn more about this military ceremony. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/veterans/military-flag-ceremony
Volunteers are needed to represent the Lab at the San Francisco Pride Celebration on June 25 – 26. Volunteers can help set up and run the Lab’s booth, decorate the float, and march in the parade. Family and friends are welcome to volunteer as well. https://service.lbl.gov/need/
Cheryl Vallor’s aunt taught her how to make lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) when she was little. This small step opened up Cheryl’s world to new cuisines, new cultures, and respect for diversity and the richness that it offers. Watch Cheryl’s story. (4:38) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1svWF0NTRDyO3j0Jh4xBzkk7hH8NDzkcz/view
Although equity and equality sound similar, they are not synonymous. Take a moment to look at the new equity in the workplace resources on the IDEAs in Action website to learn the difference and expand your IDEA knowledge. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/equity/equity-overview
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both nationally observed holidays honoring those who served in the U.S. military. Their origins and purpose, however, are different. Learn more before Memorial Day is observed this Monday, May 30. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/veterans/memorial-day
To realize the value of diversity, teams must also be inclusive. Join the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab on Thursday, May 26, at 9 a.m. for a discussion of evidence-based strategies for creating inclusive and successful teams. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/05/12/building-more-inclusive-teams-during-times-of-change-may-26-2022/
Curious about how we can create trauma-sensitive workspaces for veterans and other colleagues with histories of trauma here at the Lab? Join the Veterans and All Access Employee Resource Groups for a hybrid seminar in honor of Memorial Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/05/19/veterans-ptsd-and-stress-creating-compassionate-workplaces-may-24-2022/
Did you miss the original event? Watch a recording of the Distinguished Scholars Webinar by Amani M. Allen, Ph.D., MPH, about research on the mental and physical health of African Americans in relationship to gender, socioeconomic position, and the stress created by racism. https://ucop.app.box.com/s/ycbkiabmcscniyro9vrki5vkprq47mwj
Visible Spectrum is a series that spotlights talented, dedicated women employees across Berkeley Lab for their work and contributions to the Lab’s mission. Please fill out the form by May 30 to nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered for a profile promoted in Elements and social media. https://forms.gle/frSJWAttPMFnG2J56