January 2019 – July 2022
Register for the upcoming Science Focus Area webinar tomorrow, July 7, to learn about two apps for taxonomic and functional profiling of MAGs – Fama and StrainFinder – built by researchers with the Ecosystems and Networks Integrated with Genes and Molecular Assemblies (ENIGMA). https://lbnl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqcOuurTIsGNWYVdHxtB752Ro2Hn6I1cON
Lab employees are invited to register for a virtual UC Wildfire Research Symposium, which takes place on July 28. The second in a planned series, this symposium will focus on mega droughts and extreme heat, the wildland-urban interface, climate equity, and other topics. Register in advance. https://uckeepresearching.org/2021-uc-resilience-symposium-series/
After a fantastic month of activities, join the Lambda Alliance virtually on June 30 at 1 p.m. as they lower the Lambda Alliance banner at Blackberry Gate and reflect on a bright and joyful month. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGZucWJyNDZ1OThxaWVkbWhycjJmZWhhdTMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Join Wes Bethel on Zoom every other Tuesday at 5 p.m. for a free beginner’s yoga class. The class runs July 6 – Aug. 31 and is intended for those with no or very little yoga experience. It provides a gentle introduction to yoga, including standing and seated poses, breathing, and relaxation. https://yoga.lbl.gov/
Lab employees are invited to drop in for informal virtual lunch discussions to share their professional experiences with students who will be taking part in the Experiences in Research and Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Programs hosted by the Government and Community Relations Office. https://doodle.com/poll/yqcfiuwe8br22nk9?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link
Join the Lambda Alliance on Friday June 25 from 3-4 p.m. for a spectacular whirlwind of color and creativity where lab members from Berkeley and other national labs will showcase their homemade, bite-size floats. Come and meet familiar pals from Lambda – and some new faces too! https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTVwZGxnNmJlbHUzZmE1MGczc2NlYzEwZjMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Secretary Granholm will lead the Department of Energy’s virtual Pride Month Celebration on June 28 at 11 a.m PDT. The theme is “The Power of Leadership as Champions for LGBTQ+ Employees”. This is a Microsoft Teams Event, and participants can connect anonymously, with or without a Teams account. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmM3YjE1MTEtZGNkMC00MTRmLThmMTctZThmZjY5NGI0Njc4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226b183ecc-4b55-4ed5-b3f8-7f64be1c4138%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d4a07144-b3a7-48cc-930c-2f0b659f5a02%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Career Pathways Office (CPO) are hosting an I-Corps workshop on June 30. The workshop provides an introduction to the IPO, the I-Corps program and method, discovery interviews, business model canvases, and ecosystem mapping. Register on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-corps-workshop-tickets-158014881765
The Operations Career Development and Networking Group will be hosting a “Future of Work” Forum on Thursday, July 15. This will be a platform and an opportunity for Ops staff to learn more about flexible working arrangements, staff impacts, site access, and badge requirements. Register in advance. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPVRxGX-lLLQy06EPMl2eXExLRwPbxscP1e9cPe_aSx_JPIQ/viewform
Members of the sexual-orientation or gender minority (SGM) community who are raising a family, or whose family includes someone who is an SGM, are invited to the Lambda Alliance Family Pride Night on June 23, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Events include a Q&A panel and games for everyone. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3NyZzg3cWp1ZmhkczdyYnNzOTFzZmhucHMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com