January 2019 – July 2022
Chief Financial Officer Mihn Huebner has announced the hiring of Marge Desmond Rowan (left) as the Lab’s new controller. Bridget Haverty (center) has moved to the Budget Officer position, and Chris Smith will serve as interim Field Finance Department Head. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ocfo-management-news/home?authuser=0
This photo feature provides images and videos capturing what life is like while the Lab has been on standby for the last several weeks. It highlights the empty environs of the hill, our superstar employees working on site, and efforts for the Lab community to stay connected. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/berkeley-lab-on-standy?source=share-berkeleylab
As part of our series highlighting those working on site during the Lab shutdown, we are featuring electrician Peter Combs, who conducts preventative maintenance to ensure the Lab’s fire sprinkler systems are working correctly. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/09/electrician-peter-combs-keeps-lab-ready-for-fire-emergencies-during-stand-down/
Learn the history of the Lab’s logo, its palette of colors, creativity, and why Operations has an optional new identity in this Q&A with Creative Services’ Cait Youngquist. Cait will also host a Zoom session on Thursday, April 16, at 1 p.m. covering the brand, the logo, and how to use it. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/10/3q4-cait-youngquist-on-branding-and-creativity/
Approximately 150 employees are on-site each day keeping the Lab in a safe and stable operational mode. One of those workers is Lighting Technician Balbino Mercadel. Read how he delights in bringing light to the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/08/on-site-hero-balbino-mercadel/
Distinguished senior scientist Mina Bissell is one of five recipients of the 2020 Canada Gairdner International Award, an annual honor given to scientists who have contributed to transformative human health research. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2020/03/31/mina-bissell-gairdner-award/
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/
Who are the division directors with hidden musical talents? Which colleague is a former opera singer? Shh, don’t tell, but the opening act is none other than Lab Director Mike Witherell. These and other talents will be showcased in the Lab’s first-ever Open Mic Friday at 4:30 p.m. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/3/27?eid=N3ZtZzk3NXJiZmEydGptNGxka3Z1bjg0NGkgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Tanja Woyke, head of the Joint Genome Institute’s Microbial Program, is among the 68 new American Academy of Microbiology Fellows. Academy fellows are eminent leaders in the field of microbiology and are relied upon for authoritative advice and insight on critical issues in microbiology. https://jgi.doe.gov/tanja-woyke-american-academy-of-microbiology-fellow/
Relationships matter. Working from home doesn’t mean you need to eat alone. Appoint someone on your team to set up a daily Zoom meeting around lunchtime and then invite the entire team for unstructured time. Team members can drop in as they wish. Too bad Zoom doesn’t have an aroma option. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/zoom