January 2019 – July 2022
April is Earth Month, and the celebration at the Lab is going virtual. You can get involved in planning virtual events, or attending them (perfect for the whole family FYI). Learn more at the Lab’s sustainability page and watch for Earth Month features in April. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Virtual%20Earth%20Month%20%26%238211%3B%20Get%20Involved%21
The Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association is hosting an online Netflix party this Friday, April 3 beginning at 8 p.m. You must have Netflix to join the party, but Netflix offers a 30-day free account. Bring your own popcorn. http://postdoc.lbl.gov/activities/movie-night/
Support Lab colleagues today, March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility, by changing your Zoom background to the flag representing the transgender community. The writing is reversed intentionally to show correctly on Zoom. Try it. A Zoom meet-up to celebrate begins at 4:30 this afternoon. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/03/30/transgender-day-of-visibility-on-march-31st/
Join a virtual viewing party of a new documentary, “Crip Camp,” on Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m. sponsored by the Lab’s All Access Employee Resource Group. The focus is on a summer camp that jump-started disability rights. See the calendar invite for details on how to join the viewing party. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/4/1?eid=Njg0N2prNGNzM2lldGp1OWY1ZGM0Z201dDEgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Learn yoga to support your wellness. Join the Lab’s Wes Bethel on Zoom every Tuesday and Wednesday at noon for a free yoga class. Tuesday’s classes are for the beginning student, and Wednesday’s classes are for those more familiar with yoga. Yoga is a great family activity as well. https://yoga.lbl.gov/#h.p_so7vfKcpWK9y
Take a breath. Clear your mind. Take 10 minutes for you. Berkeley Lab co-workers will be leading daily Zoom sessions to help you do that. There will be a 10-minute ergo-friendly stretch break each morning at 9:30 and a mindfulness break in the afternoon at 3:30. Set two daily alarms as a reminder. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/03/26/join-us-daily-10-minute-breaks-for-self-care/
Learn how you can support the emotional well-being of family and friends who are working on the front lines in response to COVID-19. Join Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, on Monday, March 30, at 1 p.m. for a discussion. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/3/30?eid=MHZmcWdna2ZodmcwbTI0aXMwamRjYzNwZ28gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Join HR Shared Services, the International Researchers and Scholars Office, and the Lab’s immigration legal firm in an informative webinar on Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. that will address how COVID-19 is impacting visas and immigration. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/4/2?eid=NmIybWl2a2RwcjBqb2dqaDc2aThiZGswMjQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
The Lab’s research services team is online and available to assist you. Library book retrieval is suspended and due dates on materials are now June 1. Digital materials are available via library.lbl.gov or library@lbl.gov. Publications staff are here to assist with DOE compliance. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/rst/library
Join the Lab’s first-ever Open Mic on Friday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. It’s a chance to build community and get to know your colleagues in a unique way. Sign up to entertain with a short musical or written word performance. No talent you want to share? Save the date and join in to see hidden talents. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/03/23/berkeley-labs-first-ever-open-mic-virtually-of-course-march-27-2020/