Interactive Harassment Prevention Training Available – August 25, 2020
Seats are still available for “Life Theatre,” a virtual, interactive harassment prevention performance. Participation provides credit as an alternative to the standard annual webinar review. Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Time: 1 to 3 p.m Click to register
Virtual Tours of the Lab Now Available
Come learn about Berkeley Lab! As of July 2020 the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) Public Tour is going virtual! In response to COVID-related social conditions, Berkeley Lab is offering virtual tours of its facilities to the public. These are pre-scheduled, live, interactive, one-hour long sessions presented by Lab staff and scientists. Participants will […]
Rebuilding Together Brown Bag – July 24, 2020
Rebuilding Together preserves affordable home ownership and revitalizes communities by providing free repairs for low-income seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and others. Learn about volunteer opportunities from a rep from a local chapter of Rebuilding Together on July 24 at 12:30 p.m. Date: July 24, 2020 (add it to your calendar) Time: 12:30 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/91982107178
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 […]
Intersectionalilty: LGBTQ + People of Color Panel – July 21, 2020
Berkeley Lab employees are invited to an event hosted by Lawrence Livermore Lab’s Employee Resource Groups: Livermore Pride and the African American Body of Laboratory Employees (ABLE) will host a panel discussion with the theme of intersectionality on July 21st, 2020 12-1 pm. We will open Q&A to the audience after the panelists’ introductions and […]
Be Well at Work: Caregiver Connect Eldercare Program – July 7, 2020
Caregiver Connect We recognize that as caregivers you are dealing with unique challenges at this time. Elders living alone, physical distancing, travel restrictions, and program and services closures, are only a few of the stressors caregivers face while caring for an elder during COVID 19. Join the Elder Care Program for Caregivers Connect. The group […]
Be a Mentor for Berkeley Community Scholars
Berkeley Community Scholars, a nonprofit that helps Berkeley High School graduates from low-income families go to college, is seeking STEM mentors. Want to learn more? Submit a mentor interest form by Friday, June 12. Mentor a Scholar Our mentoring program provides a sustained, community-based network of personal support, information and resources to BCS High Hopes […]
Pride Month: Virtual Shoebox Float Parade & Flag Lowering
Pride is never cancelled; nor is the Pride Parade! Come join the celebration with Berkeley Lab shoebox floats. What is a Shoebox float parade? The origins are unclear, but shoebox parades appear to have started as elementary school projects. With COVID-19 restrictions virtual Pride parade variations with shoebox floats are emerging at universities like UCLA, […]
‘Live Science’ Presentation on the ALS – June 19, 2020
Ever wonder what goes on within Berkeley Lab’s iconic dome building? The Lab’s particle accelerator supports research in a wide variety of fields. In this episode, airing Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m., we’ll build a crystal together and learn how x-ray crystallography is used to examine structures. All webinar links can be found at […]
Pride Month: A Conversation with Julia Serano – June 24, 2020
Join the Lambda Alliance for a Pride Month conversation with Julia Serano. Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 (add to calendar) Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/s/95050563609 Julia Serano is an Oakland, California-based writer, performer, biologist, and activist. She is best known for her 2007 book Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and […]
