Participate in Earth Month this April, learn to make your lifestyle a bit more sustainable, and help the Lab achieve its sustainability goals. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Gear%20up%20for%20Earth%20Month
Gear up for Earth Month in April
Volunteers Sought for 25th Daughters and Sons To Work Day
The Lab celebrates 25 years of Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 25. The event includes tours, workshops, and a festival, and is open to kids ages 9 to 16. Registration begins the first week of April, but volunteers for D&STW day are needed. Click post to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKH5K7THKNjSxYGxfYWrK2fQhfQBeP5YBsMxBtHWZfY2PcZw/viewform
Happy World Water Day: March 22, 2019
Today, World Water Day 2019, is celebrated throughout the world with a variety of events focused on the importance of freshwater. Berkeley Lab is joining the conversation today, with social media activities that highlight several water-related research projects underway across the laboratory. https://eesa.lbl.gov/happy-world-water-day-march-22-2019/
Ballroom Bootcamp Starts March 25
Learn or brush up on the Foxtrot, American Waltz, East and West Coast Swing, and Nightclub Two-Step on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon. No partner or experience required.
New Workshop Series for Early Career Scientists Starts This Wednesday
Josh Henkin of STEM Career Services hosts a series of workshops (March 20-22 in Perseverance Hall) with tips on becoming a thought leader, harnessing the power of social media, networking, and understanding why you are good at what you do. Click the post, then scroll to enroll. LDAP login required. http://go.lbl.gov/PDT2019
DOE Sponsors Earth Month Photo and Haiku Contest
Spring is on its way/Submit photo or poem/Win fame and glory https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/03/18/earth-month-photo-and-haiku-contest/
Employee Discount for March 24 Berkeley Symphony Concert
Special rates are available for the Berkeley Symphony concert DVOŘÁK & ELLINGTON on Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. Purchase $20 tickets using code LABGRAD20 and $10 tickets using code LABGRAD10. This offer is sponsored by the Lab’s Postdoc Association. https://www.berkeleysymphony.org/events/dvorak-ellington/
Happy 140th Birthday Dr. Einstein…and Happy Pi Day
March 14 — the birthday of Albert Einstein. And you have an excuse to celebrate Pi.
Costco Membership Incentives Available
Costco representatives will offer membership incentives in the cafeteria lobby from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 with a $20 Costco Cash Card for the Executive membership and a $10 Costco Cash Card for Gold Star membership.
FY20 LDRD Solid State Energy Storage Website
A website is available to assist in forming teams and writing proposals for the Solid State LDRD. You can register your interest and communicate your expertise, find info on topic leads, and join the Google Group. Register your interest by COB Tues., March 12, using the Google form on the site. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/solid-state-ldrd-2019/home