January 2019 – July 2022
The newly launched Parents Network for employees will host monthly brown bags (Wednesdays at 11 a.m.) for members to share tips, resources, activity ideas, and other helpful tools. Given the current challenges with shelter in place, this provides an opportunity to build community and get support. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/05/parents-network-monthly-brown-bags/
The K-12 education program invites employees and their families to join Lab researchers and engineers as they lead activities during live sessions. Today at 2 p.m., go to streaming.lbl.gov to learn about yeast and sourdough. Sessions will also be held on May 22 and May 29. https://k12education.lbl.gov/home-resources/live-science-series
The challenge to raise money for the food banks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties ends tonight at 10. Most of the science areas have surpassed their goal; some need a bit of a push to put them over the top. See how you can help since this is one challenge where everyone wins.
Celebrate the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans during the month of May. Learn more about this rich heritage by visiting this website — which features exhibits and collections, audio, videos, and images — hosted by the National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress. https://asianpacificheritage.gov/
Do you have a hidden talent you want to share with your co-workers? Does your family play music or sing together? Have you and your roommates started a band? If so, come perform on May 15 for Berkeley Lab’s third Open Mic. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/07/perform-at-the-open-mic/
A new shuttle company is scheduled to provide service to the Lab, bringing better Wi-Fi, a more robust tracking system, and potentially a new look. The Lab’s Creative Services team created seven designs. Vote for your top three favorites and add comments so Creative Services can refine the designs. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPOEQ1iw6zErkr4sx6Hvu9-hBcOxtCROO1GQIL_5Y_VGpExg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Director of Employee Assistance Craig Mielcarski discusses the challenges brought about by uncertainty around living life in an era of COVID-19. Learn how to navigate change, develop coping strategies for yourself, and support others. Included are links to resources from the Be Well program. https://youtu.be/jrIE4gfvcIM
Building on the success of the first two events, a third Open Mic event will take place Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join your Lab colleagues for another evening of music, poetry, and community. Interested in sharing your hidden talent with the Lab? Be sure to sign up. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/04/28/berkeley-labs-third-virtual-open-mic-may-15-2020/
A group of sci-fi enthusiasts met on Zoom at lunch Friday to take a photo to show their loyalty to Star Wars, Star Trek, or both in celebration of today, May 4, known as Star Wars day. When pronounced, the date is a pun on a line from Star Wars, “May the Force be with you”.
While life with COVID and quarantines is challenging, it also presents an opportunity for transformation, says Dale Borglum, who leads a “Be Well at Work” workshop on May 6 at 12:10 p.m. He’ll offer guidance on living life more consciously and compassionately while acknowledging one’s own mortality. https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D387016%26UserMode%3D0