January 2019 – July 2022
Gain a greater awareness of American cultural values by attending a workshop on April 29 at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by the Lab’s Career Pathways office. Learn how to improve interpersonal relationships and enhance the understanding of American society and the workplace. Register for this Zoom event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-americans-act-that-wayunderstanding-adjusting-to-american-culture-tickets-140376689457
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day with the Lab’s Lambda Alliance on April 26 at 4 p.m. by tuning in for a Q&A with renowned LGBTQ activist, author, and educator Carolyn Wysinger. Consider using a Lesbian Visibility Day Zoom background on Monday to support your colleagues. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NjZsdDM5NXEwa3NvN2w1YWMxcHBxZnJkcnEgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
It has been proven that music is good for your health, and listening to the tunes played at the Groove Lounge is a fun way to get a little stress relief, boost your mood, and connect with the Lab community. Join DJ Miles Green for some springtime songs on Thursday, April 22, at 5 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/15/springtime-groove-lounge-with-dj-miles-green-april-22-2021/
Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 21. Send a specially designed Lab-themed greeting to recognize and say thank you to the administrative professionals on your team who help make the Lab a better place every day. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/05/administrative-professionals-day-is-april-21-send-an-e-card/
Join the IDEA Office and Health Services for an overview of the new Healthy & Well at LBNL website and learn more about all the available resources to foster health and wellness in your life. Join the brown bag on April 20 from 12-1 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/13/healthy-well-website-overview-brown-bag-april-20-2021-2/
The Center for Climate Justice is a University of California system-wide initiative to address climate change as a social justice and equity issue. Register to attend the virtual launch event on April 22 and April 23, including keynote speakers, fireside chats, panel discussions, music, and more. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uc-center-for-climate-justice-launch-event-tickets-148653952975?aff=erelexpmlt
WSEC is excited to host the next speaker for the Women@The Lab honoree series, Lisa M. Kelly, Deputy of Operations for the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area. Join this talk on April 15 at 4 p.m. to learn about how she leads and fosters a team of operations professionals who support EESA science. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTRtb2h1ZGlqcGN2dDRpdDJqZmc3aW9mYWZfMjAyMTA0MDhUMjMwMDAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Healthy & Well at LBNL is a new website designed as a central location for Lab staff to find resources to help build their health, wellness, and well-being. It’s intended to get you thinking about the things you can do to foster health and wellness in your life — both at work and at home. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/
Members of the Lab’s Meditation Group share their thoughts on the practice of mindfulness and meditation — reflecting on its benefits, particularly for those working from home — in this profile. New members are welcome to join the noon-time sessions to explore their creativity or combat stress. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/31/mindfulness-meditation-an-interview-with-the-lbl-mindfulness-meditation-group/
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science is hosting a webinar Wednesday, April 7, at noon to explore ways to create more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples in STEM. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/01/creating-more-inclusive-spaces-in-stem-for-native-americans-april-7-2021/