January 2019 – July 2022
After a month of activities — including talks, craft sessions, movie screenings, and Zoom gatherings — the Lab’s Pride month celebration concluded on June 30 with a parade of hand-crafted floats made by staff from Berkeley Lab, SLAC, and Livermore Lab. Check out the floats and the closing ceremony. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/pride-month-2020?source=share-berkeleylab
A Wellness in the New Normal session on managing anxiety and workload, and integrating physical activity, takes place July 7 at 12:15 pm. Connect with Lab colleagues via a facilitated discussion to share challenges you may be facing and/or tips or tricks that have helped during this difficult time. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXJvdGlhazJhdjZqMzd0Z2I1N2VwMjByaTBfMjAyMDA3MDdUMTkxNTAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Working from home, inadequate childcare, homeschooling, and being with your children 24/7 are just some of the challenges parents face during COVID-19. Be Well at Work‘s parenting support group offers tips and resources to help deal with these issues. Their first meeting is on July 8 at 12:30 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/06/22/be-well-at-work-supporting-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-july-8-2020/
Caregivers are dealing with unique challenges during COVID-19: elders living alone, physical distancing, travel restrictions, program closures, and limited services. To help with these issues, Be Well at Work’s Elder Care Program has a new support group that will meet on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/06/22/be-well-at-work-caregiver-connect-eldercare-program-july-7-2020/
Join with others to cheer on a virtual parade of DIY shoebox floats created by employees from Berkeley Lab as well as Livermore Lab and SLAC on Tuesday, June 30, at 3 p.m. The parade is part of the Lab’s Pride Month closing festivities, including the lowering of the rainbow flag. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzQyNTg4bzM5dHRqMDlhbDM4ZWtidm1ob2MgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Maurice Garcia-Sciveres of the Physical Sciences Area has started an online pledge to eliminate the term “master and slave,” which is often included in electronics and technical documents. Those who sign the pledge agree to use alternate terminology in their communications. https://sites.google.com/view/mspledge/?fbclid=IwAR3WSRGMNp3fup9yUAb9ZdElXqJUbv0ozdKhNkMkfAPxEpJem1JiVCAFYPk
Who is the Open Mic mystery guest? Tune in at 4:30 p.m. today to find out. The event also includes the comic stylings of “Skip Towne”, a flute interpretation of the Star Wars theme, and many other performances. This is a must-see event! https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWZta2YxY3ZxNmJlY2ExOWQ2bTFjcXBxbmQgbGJsLmdvdl8zOTM2MzczOTM1MzMzNTMzMmQzNjMwMzhAcmVzb3VyY2UuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&tmsrc=lbl.gov_39363739353335332d363038%40resource.calendar.google.com
In this Q&A, Kelliane Parker, ETA, discusses her role as the co-chair of the Lab’s Lambda Alliance ERG, the initiatives the group is currently working on — such as new gender transition guidelines — and the significant issues facing the Lambda community, including psychological safety. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/06/19/qa-with-kelliane-parker-co-chair-of-berkeley-labs-lambda-alliance-erg/
The White House on Monday issued a proclamation that could impact several nonimmigrant temporary work visas for individuals of all foreign nationalities. This is the latest in a recent series of federal immigration actions with potential effects on the Lab’s research and its people. Read more. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/06/23/recent-federal-immigration-actions-i/
Bright Horizons is holding a discussion on June 25 at noon to help parents initiate conversations with young children on race. There will be tips on answering tough questions, taking actions to lay the groundwork for change, and impacting the kind of person their children become. https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg30.jsp&partnerref=client&eventid=2432392&sessionid=1&key=A7F1E2B194DE8CBFA857831686D5F251®Tag=&sourcepage=register