January 2019 – July 2022
Dr. Itay Hen, Research Lead and Computer Scientist from the University of Southern California, will speak on the “Future of Analog Quantum Computing: Hopes and Hindrances” on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Building 50 Auditorium. The talk will also be livestreamed. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/2/20?eid=MmUxYnM0cGRjYmMycWg3NDMwbTN0ajRmYnMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Emergency Management is holding a series of classes for Lab employees who want to become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. CERT members receive training in basic first aid, light search and rescue, and other emergency skills. Contact emergencymanagement@lbl.gov to register. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2020/02/11/cert-training-dont-panic-prepare/
The Lab celebrated Valentines Day with a series of special cards that convey our love of science and highlight our history and research. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/02/25/science-valentines-from-berkeley-lab/
February is American Heart Month. Learn about “Keeping Your Heart Healthy” at a wellness webinar provided by Health Net on Wednesday, Feb. 19 starting at noon. You do not have to be a Health Net Member to join, but registration is required. https://centene.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pZ_uEoM5RAyl9SDCm0xI9A
“Evolutionary Blues: West Oakland’s Music Legacy”, a film that highlights the legacy of the Blues as the soundtrack of Black America, will be screened at the Building 50 Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb 19, from noon to 2 p.m. The film’s director will take questions after the movie. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/02/10/evolutionary-blues-west-oaklands-music-legacy-february-19-2020/
On Friday, Feb. 14, $2 will buy you a long-stemmed locally grown hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberry. If protein is your language of love, Chef Cesar will be serving braised beef tip with marble potatoes and rainbow carrots in the cafeteria. Both events are from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://www.bayviewcafelbl.com/
Feedback can help you grow, but receiving or giving it is often not comfortable. Feedback can make us uneasy. Supervisors and managers can learn more about the Lab’s culture of feedback Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon in Building 50, 130B, Pers Hall addition. You can also join on Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/23/idea-brown-bag-for-supervisors-managers-creating-a-culture-of-feedback-february-13-2019/
Rebuilding Together East Bay North needs volunteers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 14 through the 17 to remove clutter and debris from three low-income senior homes in Berkeley that are slated to be repaired and rehabilitated. Email Alice LaPierre at Board@rtebn.org to learn more and sign up. https://rtebn.org/
Learn how to use the Google Cloud Platform to power your research computing and data needs in a lunch & learn session on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 54, Room 130 (Pers Hall). Bring your laptop. Space is limited so reserve your seat or join us via Zoom. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRbFDgGsZXJcrRiAj1-pKiTEl56G4RmDxFeOEIixFTZpWe1w/viewform
Learn how you can get involved in the community by volunteering with Rebuilding Together East Bay North. There will be a volunteer kick-off meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club, 2270 Acton Street. Email Aune Michener at Aune@rtebn.org to learn more and to RSVP. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17bBNsGqjWZm1wSHX-TG8gjbMr5na36fn/view?usp=sharing