Discover how the Lab is implementing improvements for soil management practices, Thursday, April 28 at noon. Learn about challenges that have arisen during infrastructure modernization and solutions being implemented. Register on the Zoom link. Send questions to Lily Baldwin at labaldwin@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDNpMGVhYzU3Y2ExaG4xbWJmMWF1ZDNidDAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Reframe to Refresh: Why Our Thoughts Matter for Our Mental Health
The way we think about ourselves and the world around us influences our self-esteem, emotional states, and behavioral responses. Join the Employee Assistance Program on Thursday, April 28, at noon to discuss strategies on how to reframe our thoughts for a more positive and refreshing outlook. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.62ztbfkuuzlw
Tomorrow at 11 a.m.: Molecular Foundry Hybrid Seminar Series Begins
The Foundry’s 2022 Spring/Summer Seminar Series begins on Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m., featuring nine distinguished speakers. This series will be hybrid virtual/in-person, with most seminars held in-person in the Molecular Foundry’s Chemla Room (67-3111). https://foundry.lbl.gov/2022/04/20/spring-2022-seminar-series/
April 27: Admin Appreciation Event
The Berkeley Lab Guest House is showing its appreciation for admin employees of the Lab by hosting an Admin Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Building 23. Sandwiches, refreshments, guest room tour and a chance to win prizes. RSVP required by April 22. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhD5AjjRNPWdGnKGpVnuP2J-geluHaVJZxGHKQzEJGd6UCyA/viewform
May 6 at Noon: NEPA, CEQA, and Campus Planning for Projects and Project Managers
An overview of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act requirements and environmental planning services provided by Campus Planning will be discussed at a session on May 6 at noon. Information includes lessons learned and a project walk-through. https://lbnl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudOGprj8pG9eU6JixxSmjzyEM-MzqtSw4
Video Replay: Town Hall – Returning to Lab Sites
A panel of Lab subject matter experts presented information on need-to-know Lab topics such as safety, parking, transportation, gate and building access, food services, and emergency preparedness at a recent town hall. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2022
April 21: A Great (New) Future in Plastics
In recognition of Earth Day, researchers Aaron Hall and Jeremy Demarteau, who are attempting to make recyclable plastics a reality, will explain how they are tackling this problem to help reshape the future of plastics. Thursday, April 21, at noon. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe
Lab Town Hall Today at 3 p.m.
Join a panel of Lab subject matter experts to get up to speed on critical Lab topics such as safety, parking, transportation, gate and building access, food services, and emergency preparedness at a town hall today, April 13 at 3 p.m. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXN2dGE5Y210cGZjaDFoYWs1dXMybWE0ZmYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Vote Now to Name the New Campanile Falcon
Cast your vote and help name the new falcon who has joined the UC Berkeley Campanile family. While all the finalist names are great, one pays tribute to Melvin Calvin (1911-1997), a Berkeley professor and leading scientist at the Lab who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1961. #VoteCalvin https://t.co/nnafBrvHR5
Personnel Accountability Drill This Thursday
The Lab’s Emergency Management Department will hold a quarterly personnel accountability drill on Thursday, April 14, for those who have badged into the Lab’s hill site that day. Respond promptly if alerted. Those not signed up for LabAlert should do so to help keep you and your colleagues safe. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2022/04/07/personnel-accountability-drill-april-14-only-for-those-at-lab-hill-site/
