October is LGBTQA+ History Month
In honor of LGBTQA+ History Month, the Lambda Alliance has planned a series of fun events. Please join us! LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history […]
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – August 27
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green An eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe. The most memorable moment since joining the lab last year! Let the spirit go on, thanks all! So happy to be here! Miles always has the best music! I’m trying to finish some work and all I want […]
Three Questions for Open Mic Performer Andrea Taylor
With a dad, mom, and brothers that play instruments and sing, music has always been a part of Andrea Taylor’s life. But extreme performance jitters have prevented the singer/guitarist from sharing her talent in front of physical audiences, which makes the Lab’s Open Mic the perfect venue for her. Full Story>>
Berkeley Lab’s Fifth Open Mic – August 14, 2020
Join us for another evening of music, poetry and community on Friday, August 14th. “So impressed by the talented staff we have.” “I love this event. It lifts me up.” “Loved it! Great job to all performers and the incredible MC!” “Totally amazed at the talent surrounding me at work!” Date: Friday, August 14, 2020 […]
Wellness Talk on Anxiety, Workloads – July 21, 2020
A “Wellness in the New Normal” session on anxiety and managing workload takes place on Tuesday, July 21, at 12:15 pm. Are you looking for ways to improve handling the stress of shelter in place? Have you found approaches that enhance your resilience around the challenges of working from home that you can share? Connect […]
Three Questions for Open Mic Performer Ivy Clift
With her dark sunglasses and black leather jacket — an homage to idol Lou Reed — veteran musician Ivy Clift and her husband have thrilled Open Mic audiences with their raw interpretations of rock classics, and even cameoed the Lab Director for their last performance. Learn more in this 3Q4 profile. Our next open mic […]
Kelly Johnson Joins Workforce Development Board
Kelly Johnson, co-chair of the African American Employee Resource Group, has been selected to serve on the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, representing Berkeley Lab. Johnson frequently works with community partners to help build the Lab’s talent pipeline. The board provides support for employers and job seekers in the county.
Donate Unused Vacation Time to Help Colleagues Hit by COVID-19
Since the Lab announced a new Emergency Leave Donation Program last week, over 1,900 leave hours have been donated for colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. The Lab has approximately 4,000 full-time employees who have had to adapt to these times the best they can. And even with the […]
Postponed: Berkeley Lab’s Second Virtual Dance Party
In light of recent developments around the country, this event has been postponed. We’ll let you know when it has been rescheduled. Want to kick off the start of summer with a dance party and beat those shelter-in-place blues? Grab your dancing shoes and join the Second Berkeley Lab Virtual Dance Party hosted by the […]
