January 2019 – July 2022
Today is the United Nation’s International Women & Girls in Science Day. In recognition of this event, we asked some women for their take on this important issue and highlight Lab programs that encourage and support women and girls to pursue science education and careers. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/02/07/international-women-girls-in-science-day/
As part of Black History Month, IT Division engineer Jackie Scoggins will discuss her career as a computer scientist today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 91-310 (IGB). The talk is hosted by the Women Science and Engineers Council. The talk will also be available online via Zoom. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/31/women-scientist-engineers-council-speaker-series-jackie-scoggins/
Bring Your Kid to Work Day is on April 17 this year, with registration starting on March 16. Participants and volunteers receive T-shirts as part of the event, and this year Lab employees are invited to submit designs for the T-shirt. Deadline is Feb. 14. Click for more details. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/bring-a-kid-to-work-day
Staff can donate blood on Thursday, Feb. 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the cafeteria parking lot. Click to schedule an appointment (code is “LBL”). Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. While all blood types are welcome for donation, the Red Cross has announced a critical shortage of Type O blood. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
At this workshop, participants will learn about strategies and resources to help get a handle on spending and borrowing and build healthy financial habits. The event takes place today (Feb. 7) at noon in the Bldg. 50 auditorium.
Lab staff are invited to the Energy Technologies Area’s Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 90-3122. The event will honor black history in science with a trivia contest and prizes. Pizza will be provided. Other potluck items are welcome. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/02/04/the-energy-technologies-areas-black-history-month-celebration-february-14-2020/
From science lectures, workshops, IT training, or virtual yoga classes, there’s always something going on at the Lab. Track these activities via the Lab Events Calendar. Is your division, department, or club hosting an event open to employees? If so, add it to the calendar to broaden your reach. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-events-calendar/
Support black-owned businesses. Give to black non-profits. Become a mentor. These are some of the ways people can honor Black History Month and show appreciation for those working to enrich black culture. Learn more about actions that can make a difference. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19lKXy9e7fbR5_uORV1laPvd1mnoMc69p5cdpcYI6yIU/edit
Albert Sheng won first place, Karen Lingua won second place, Tom Ruegg won third place, and John Christensen and Sheng tied for fourth place in the Photo Club’s “Reflection/Symmetry” contest. Check out the winning images. https://sites.google.com/a/lbl.gov/lbnl-photography-club/winners
Members of the Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) and others gathered last Friday to raise a banner marking the launch of Black History Month. Activities are scheduled throughout February to mark the occasion. Click to read about the history and purpose of Black History Month. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/01/31/black-history-month-february-2020/