Events & Activities – Page 29

September 15, 2021August 20, 2022

Latin American Heritage Month Kick-Off Zoom Event Today

To help celebrate Latin American Heritage Month, the Lab’s LANA employee resource group will host a Zoom kick-off event Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is an opportunity to take a break, enjoy a “cafecito” together, and discuss community building. Click for a calendar link. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MnRsaTM0a2l0b2Q2YTd1bGl0aXRrcWJvaHQgY191N2tlYnJkYzE5MWNiNWFtb20zY3Vpbzk1Y0Bn&tmsrc=c_u7kebrdc191cb5amom3cuio95c%40group.calendar.google.com

September 14, 2021August 20, 2022

SLAM Judges Are Ready to Roll on Sept. 23

Six esteemed judges from UC, non-profit, and Berkeley Lab communities are ready to decide the first, second, and third place winners from the 12 SLAM finalists. Who will take home the grand prize this year? Attend the live virtual event and see the finalists go head-to-head! https://slam.lbl.gov/2021-slam-finalists/2021-judges

September 14, 2021August 20, 2022

Training the Next Generation of Bioprocess Engineers

Join the Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office this Thursday, Sept. 16, at noon for a webinar on how Berkeley Lab is partnering with UC Berkeley to train the next generation of bioprocessing engineers to enable the U.S. bioeconomy. https://nrel.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=nrel&service=6&rnd=0.8898592486195447&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnrel.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000004f33f15ec4acadc2dec1ab2ae21b50a78ffe5f6fd2c2456f387962af6d70cc92f%26siteurl%3Dnrel%26confViewID%3D205092868754267320%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAQbHxaZNjhL7VprYMfHrEGLRe66Z5aggC53w4uKb8ip7w2%26

September 14, 2021August 20, 2022

Coastal Cleanup Day This Saturday

Join volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 18, to help clean up trash and plastic pollution at local beaches, bays, and waterways during Coastal Cleanup Day. Pre-register online as an individual or group, or register in person on the day of the event. Visit the site to learn more. https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html

September 10, 2021August 20, 2022

Save the Date: 2021 Research SLAM Sept. 23

Twelve finalists take the virtual stage in the fourth annual Berkeley Lab Research SLAM on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 3:00 p.m. Each finalist will have 3-minutes to present their research topic to a non-specialist audience. Winners will be announced at the end of the live event. https://slam.lbl.gov/

September 10, 2021August 20, 2022

Latin American Heritage Month Kicks Off Sept. 15

The Lab’s LANA employee resource group kicked off Latin American Heritage Month by raising its banner near Blackberry Gate. Beginning Sept. 15, LANA will host community-building events on Zoom and share personal heritage stories on Elements. For more information click on the link. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/latin-american-and-native-american/latin-american-heritage-month

September 10, 2021August 20, 2022

Save the Date + Sign Up to Perform at Open Mic Sept. 24

Join us for an hour of music, poetry, spoken word, and great community in this back-to-school edition of the open mic. Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m., so you don’t miss it. If you’re interested in performing, please sign up. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/09/09/berkeley-labs-open-mic-back-to-school-edition-friday-september-24-2021/

September 10, 2021August 20, 2022

September 15 CUCSA Town Hall

All staff are invited to join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for a UC-wide town hall on September 15 at noon to meet this year’s delegation and learn about CUCSA’s work to address some of the issues affecting UC staff. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/berkeleylabcucsa/home#h.vi1zr785easw

September 9, 2021August 20, 2022

Foundry’s Fall Seminar Series Begins September 14

The Molecular Foundry’s 2021 Fall Seminar Series begins on Sept. 14, featuring nine distinguished speakers. Seminars are on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Zoom links and more information are available on the seminar page. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2021/09/08/fall-2021-seminar-series/

September 8, 2021August 20, 2022

Midday Science Café: Smoky Skies Ahead

In this month’s Midday Science Café, you’ll meet two scientists who are dedicated to understanding wildfire health risks and improving public health protection. Join the next Midday Science Café on Sept.16 at noon to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_znvLUNVkReCi3cW-r8Ypjw