Archives for October 2017
“Keeping an Open Mind” Videos and Inclusion Challenge Now Available
As a follow-up to the talk given by Dr. Steve Robbins on July 26-27, 2017, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) is launching a Labwide inclusion program called “Inclusion Starts with a Conversation.” DIO, along with the Diversity and Inclusion Council, invite all Lab employees to watch the inclusion videos and join the inclusion conversation […]
Emotional Intelligence Info Session on Oct. 17
This presentation is a part of the “Perspectives on Diversity” series presented by the African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG). The presentation will provide an overview of “Emotional Intelligence Theory,” which is facilitated through the lens of “Storytelling, Laws of Attraction, and Temperament Theory.” The session takes place in Building 59-3101 (Wang Hall) from noon […]
How Improving Accessibility for Some Improves Accessibility for All
By Keri Troutman As a building manager at Berkeley Lab, Betsy MacGowan has addressed many accessibility challenges on a case-by-case basis as new employees brought unique challenges to her attention. And as an architect in the Facilities Division, Misha Gonzalez is tasked with architectural system oversight and ADA compliance around the Lab. Together, the two […]
Open Call for Employee Resource Groups
Since 2015, Berkeley Lab has formed four existing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to advance the organization’s diversity and inclusion goals. The four ERGs are: African-American ERG (AAERG) to support African-American employees and members of the ERG; All Access ERG for disability inclusion; Lambda Alliance ERG for LGBTQ employees and allies; and Veteran ERG (VERG) for […]
Berkeley Lab Celebrates National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11
Berkeley Lab celebrated the 29th anniversary of National Coming Out Day on October 11, 2017. The Lambda Alliance distributed tent cards and stickers for LGBTQ staff and allies to place in their workstations and support their colleagues. According to the Human Rights Campaign: “29 years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington […]
Oct. 30 Brown Bag Talk on Autism Inclusion in the Workplace
As part of Berkeley Lab’s efforts to increase awareness on Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office and the All Access Employee Resource Group (ERG) will be hosting an autism awareness Brown Bag Lunch on Monday, October 30th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Pers Hall. This talk will cover information […]
