Feedback Requested for Diversity & Inclusion Efforts
Dear Berkeley Lab Employee, The Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) partners with Lab leaders and employees to promote diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities throughout the year. DIO is requesting your feedback on these activities in FY 2017, as well as your thoughts regarding support for D&I within the Lab and your Divisions. Please take a […]
Employee Associations Enrich Asian-Pacific American Experience at Berkeley Lab
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. This month we feature two Employee Activities Associations focused on Asian Pacific American culture—the Berkeley Lab Asian Association and the Fil-Am Club. Berkeley Lab Asian […]
Association for Women in Science: “Effective Communication Tips and Techniques”
In continuing our efforts to promote professional development at Berkeley Lab, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) has partnered with Cindy Simpson from the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) to host a workshop entitled, “Effective Communication Tips and Techniques.” The learning objectives of the Effective Communication Tips and Techniques workshop are to provide participants […]
Berkeley Lab Marks Black History Month
What started as Negro History Week in 1925 was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation’s bicentennial. President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” To mark Black History Month, also known as African American […]
Lab Marks LGBT Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. As part of Pride Month, we profile employees Deb Agarwal, Elijah Goodfriend, and Andrew Hagen. Deb […]
Berkeley Lab Celebrates Women in Science and Public Service
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women. The theme for 2016 is to honor women who have shaped America’s history and its future through their public service and government leadership. We profile Reva Nickelson, Shiela Dixson, and Lauren Lui. Reva Nickelson, Director, Facilities Division Reva Nickelson […]
Visit New Diversity Library in Cafeteria Reading Lounge
If you’re looking for ideas to promote communication in the office or just want to learn more about diversity in the workplace, visit the new diversity library located in Building 54 (downstairs from the cafeteria). Books may be checked out for up to 30 days. A list of titles is below. If you’d like to […]
Berkeley Lab Marks Black History Month
Each February Americans celebrate Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, to recognize the importance of Black history in American history. We profile three employees—Jackie Scoggins, Matt Rice, and Thierry Nouidui—who tell their stories of how they came to Berkeley Lab. Jackie Scoggins, Team Lead, NERSC Operations Technology Group It was a […]
