January 2019 – July 2022
Native American and Bay Area author Angel Heart will read from her book HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The book tells the story of the Ohlone people from the perspective of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/26/family-story-time-horse-tuuxi-my-name-is-kai-may-28-2020/
You can learn more about the Lab’s annual performance review process by attending a workshop on either Thursday, May 28 at 3 p.m. or Monday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. This session, targeted for all new employees and anyone wanting a refresher, will provide an overview, timeline, and resources. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGw5dnU4amQ2czBpdmxsMmtzOGhhY3RjNXAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Want to learn more about the different styles of Filipino martial arts? Madelyn Bello from the Lab’s Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) club suggests checking out FMA Pulse’s YouTube channel for interviews with FMA instructors and videos of the different FMA styles. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaj3IgCH7QZsdmT1aTVmzA
Monday is Memorial Day, and while it may be marked differently this year, it is still an opportunity to pause and reflect on the lives lost protecting the United States. Share this short video on the history of Memorial Day and consider how you can acknowledge the day at your home. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
The Lab’s All Access ERG has launched a new “Wellness in the New Normal” program, which provides a forum for Lab employees to share tips related to enhancing resilience and coping with stress during the shelter in place (SIP). The first 30-minute session takes place Tuesday, May 26, at 12:15 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/18/wellness-in-the-new-normal-program-may-26-2020/
Established in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month spotlights the importance of mental health and wellness. Now more than ever, mental health is an important part of our lives and those we care for. Check out this list of Lab resources and activities to help promote mental and emotional well being. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/20/mental-health-awareness-month-resources-for-your-mind-body/
The Women Scientists & Engineers Council hosts a brown bag talk by Dani Ushizima, titled “Light, CAMERA, Action: Processing Scientific Images at the Lab,” on May 28 at noon, via Zoom. In addition to her research, Ushizima will discuss her career path and work for other organizations. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNxNjhvaG82cGgzZ2I5cGNvcGplYjlrY2dvMzBiYjFjaGo2Y2I5ZzZkaTM4YzFnNnNyamdwMzFjb18yMDIwMDUxMlQxOTAwMDBaIGxibC5nb3ZfNHM0cnJnMTJsNmVxZzZuY21jMmt0MHZjZ2dAZw&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
DOE’s STEM Rising program seeks to inspire, educate, and spark an interest in STEM careers. To help educate students during the shelter-in-place, national lab researchers were asked to share their love of science. Here, the Lab’s Vi Rapp discusses how she solves problems to improve human health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98SZN-lPNX8
In case you missed it, watch a replay of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office’s brown bag on “Fostering Psychological Safety during Times of Crisis.” The discussion includes an overview of a toolkit for supervisors to help them develop safe work environments for their staff. https://youtu.be/_N6RUJED0E0
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month while sheltering in place! Larry Guo of the Berkeley Asian Association recommends PBS.com, which offers a variety of programs on the rich histories and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Email llguo@lbl.gov to join the Asian Association. https://www.pbs.org/articles/2020/05/celebrate-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/