Carol Burns, Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, shared her early career experiences and advice in a talk with the Early Career employee resource group on Jan. 18. This was the first in a series of planned talks with Lab leaders and invited speakers. Watch the replay. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/early-career/early-career-events
What Does Inclusion Mean to You?
Inclusion is about welcoming and belonging and building a welcoming environment where staff feel respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. Learn more about how to bring inclusion to your group, team and leadership style on the IDEAs in Action website. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/inclusion/inclusion-overview
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service. This year, it falls on Monday, Jan. 17. Honor the legacy of the civil rights leader by getting involved in your community. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/get-involved
Visible Spectrum: Nikki Apadula, Physical Sciences Area
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Read about Nicole (Nikki) Apadula’s role as a project scientist in the Physical Sciences area whose group was responsible for building the two middle layers for the ALICE Inner Tracking System upgrade. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/nikki-apadula
Find Community, Join an Employee Resource Group
Berkeley Lab has nine Employee Resource Groups. Membership is open to all Lab employees. To learn more about the groups and their activities and events, check out the ERG website. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/home
Early Career Talk with Carol Burns
The Early Career employee resource group is hosting a talk with Carol Burns, Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, on Jan. 18, at noon. Please join us for the first of a series of talks to hear early career experiences and advice from Lab leaders and invited speakers. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MG1lZHRkY2oxNGQ1djU2Yzlhbm9iZ3JyMmIgYXJpY2FAbGJsLmdvdg&tmsrc=arica%40lbl.gov
gLoBaL ERG Cultural Celebrations Series – Winter Celebrations
Winter celebrations vary throughout the world and in different cultures. gLoBaL employee resource group members Janie Pinterits, Negest Williams, and Ziad Bousaleh share their celebrations and reflections for the holiday season. Happy holidays to all from gLoBaL ERG! https://global.lbl.gov/cultural-celebrations/winter-celebrations
Today: Lambda Alliance Holiday Crafternoon
Join the Lambda Alliance for a final crafternoon today at 3:30 p.m. Bring your crafts, gifts to wrap, cards to write, and cookie recipes to exchange for an afternoon with Lambda Alliance. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MjE5bzZjMG5zamd0YnB1anIyNXNmc3Z2YjUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
LANA & All Access Host Multicultural Seasonal Traditions & Recipes Sharing Event
The LANA & All Access employee resource groups invite all to a multicultural winter recipe and tradition sharing Zoom celebration, Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn new recipes and traditions or prepare a short video or slide deck of your own to share at the event. Click to join. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/NTVyOW01Z2M2bDRzZDUxYm45Mm5iaHM4ODggbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn
Add an IDEA Zoom Background to Your Next Meeting
The ever-talented Berkeley Lab Creative Services team designed a new IDEA Zoom background that you can use at your next meeting. Click to download it. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/11/30/add-the-idea-zoom-background-to-your-next-meeting/
