January 2019 – July 2022
“Evolutionary Blues: West Oakland’s Music Legacy”, a film that highlights the legacy of the Blues as the soundtrack of Black America, will be screened at the Building 50 Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb 19, from noon to 2 p.m. The film’s director will take questions after the movie. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/02/10/evolutionary-blues-west-oaklands-music-legacy-february-19-2020/
Feedback can help you grow, but receiving or giving it is often not comfortable. Feedback can make us uneasy. Supervisors and managers can learn more about the Lab’s culture of feedback Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon in Building 50, 130B, Pers Hall addition. You can also join on Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/23/idea-brown-bag-for-supervisors-managers-creating-a-culture-of-feedback-february-13-2019/
As part of Black History Month, Elements is highlighting members of the Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group in a series of 3Q4 features. First up is Stacy Curry, a Program Operations Analyst in the Energy Technologies Area. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/02/07/three-questions-for-stacy-curry/
Learn how you can get involved in the community by volunteering with Rebuilding Together East Bay North. There will be a volunteer kick-off meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club, 2270 Acton Street. Email Aune Michener at Aune@rtebn.org to learn more and to RSVP. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17bBNsGqjWZm1wSHX-TG8gjbMr5na36fn/view?usp=sharing
Today is the United Nation’s International Women & Girls in Science Day. In recognition of this event, we asked some women for their take on this important issue and highlight Lab programs that encourage and support women and girls to pursue science education and careers. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/02/07/international-women-girls-in-science-day/
As part of Black History Month, IT Division engineer Jackie Scoggins will discuss her career as a computer scientist today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 91-310 (IGB). The talk is hosted by the Women Science and Engineers Council. The talk will also be available online via Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/31/women-scientist-engineers-council-speaker-series-jackie-scoggins/
Lab staff are invited to the Energy Technologies Area’s Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 90-3122. The event will honor black history in science with a trivia contest and prizes. Pizza will be provided. Other potluck items are welcome. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/02/04/the-energy-technologies-areas-black-history-month-celebration-february-14-2020/
Support black-owned businesses. Give to black non-profits. Become a mentor. These are some of the ways people can honor Black History Month and show appreciation for those working to enrich black culture. Learn more about actions that can make a difference. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19lKXy9e7fbR5_uORV1laPvd1mnoMc69p5cdpcYI6yIU/edit
Members of the Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) and others gathered last Friday to raise a banner marking the launch of Black History Month. Activities are scheduled throughout February to mark the occasion. Click to read about the history and purpose of Black History Month. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/31/black-history-month-february-2020/
Tips on how to become more involved in meetings is the topic of the next IDEA Brown Bag session on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at noon in Perseverance Hall. Improved meeting participation skills can help you more effectively share thoughts with colleagues and supervisors. The session will also be on Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/12/19/idea-brown-bag-for-staff-january-24-2020/