Category: Equity & Inclusion

The Lab hosted its fifth Open Mic last Friday (August 14), which was chock-full of talent, enthusiasm, and community. If you weren’t able to catch these outstanding performances by your colleagues the first time around, or you want to watch them again, check out this replay. https://youtu.be/pvX7JtnmLd8

Over 500 Lab citizens joined Lab Director Mike Witherell and UC Davis Chancellor Gary May in an in-depth conversation on race in a Town Hall on Tuesday. If you missed this thought-provoking conversation, you can watch the replay. https://youtu.be/qfN_F3sr0Rk

Throughout his career, UC Davis Chancellor Gary May has championed diversity and mentorship in higher education and the workplace. May will join Lab Director Mike Witherell at a Lab-wide Town Hall today at 1 p.m. to discuss the challenges of achieving equity. ​ https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2owc3QxbHFncGZxOTlyODQ1a2RnNjZhOG4gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com

With employees from more than 80 countries represented at Berkeley Lab, it is important to understand that different types of feedback styles can exist in your team. The DEI office suggests staff watch this helpful webinar, sponsored by Toastmasters, on communicating across cultures. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/08/14/performance-feedback-understanding-cultural-feedback-norms/

A Wellness in the New Normal session on life in the time of COVID-19 will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at 12:15 p.m. Connect with Lab colleagues via a facilitated discussion to share challenges you may be facing and share tips or tricks that have helped during this difficult time. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXJvdGlhazJhdjZqMzd0Z2I1N2VwMjByaTBfMjAyMDA4MThUMTkxNTAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com

Seats are still available for “Life Theatre,” a virtual, interactive theater experience to foster a harassment-free workplace. The class is Tuesday, August 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. and you will receive credit as an alternative to the annual harassment review. Registration is first-come, first-served. https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2fmanagement%2fLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3fActivityId%3d405305%26UserMode%3d0&domain=24

Throughout his career, UC Davis Chancellor May has championed diversity and mentorship in higher education and the workplace. Chancellor May will join Lab Director Mike Witherell at a Lab-wide Town Hall on Tuesday, August 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss the challenges of achieving equity. ​ https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/11/gary-mays-diversity-mission-creating-change-by-helping-others/

Help kick off the Asian and Pacific Islander ERG, the Lab’s newest employee resource group. The Steering Committee will share a draft vision and mission statement and host a discussion on how to achieve the group’s goals. Find out what it’s all about, share your thoughts, and broaden your network. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2RubDcxZDhkaWI3OWY1M2xwb2tuMzA3cHAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com

Have you been perfecting your tuba playing during the pandemic? Or perhaps brushing up on your juggling skills? Maybe reciting poetry is your thing? Whatever your talent is, you are invited to share it with Lab co-workers at the next Open Mic event on August 14 at 4:30 p.m. Sign up today. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/07/28/come-perform-at-the-next-open-mic/