Lab Takes Up Food Bank Challenge
Inspired by “friendly competition” among research area teams to raise money for local food banks, the Lab, through the Government and Community Relations Office, will donate an additional $10,000 to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. You can join the challenge. The competition ends Friday. Full story and details>>
Children on the Autism Spectrum: Supporting Their Needs During Covid-19 – May 5, 2020
Join Be Well at Work Work/Life and Autism Spectrum Therapies as they share strategies based on applied behavioral analysis, and answer your questions regarding helping you and your family adjust during COVID-19 restrictions. Families with children of all abilities are welcomed to attend. Date: Tuesday, May 5 (add to your calendar) Time: 12 – 1 […]
Connect With Lab Staff to Practice, Teach Languages
How’s your Russian? Want to brush up on your Mandarin? The Lab’s Postdoc Association is hosting an online language exchange network, which connects Lab staff with others who are seeking to learn or teach another language. Sign up, get matched, then partners can set up their own meetings. More information>>
Replay: Lab’s Open Mic Performers Shine
The talented employees of Berkeley Lab once again shared their unique musical and spoken word talents in the Lab’s second Open Mic last Friday. Where else can you hear “Ode to Joy” on a didgeridoo, guitars, an accordion, and a compilation of coronavirus songs on the violin?
Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Change – April 27, 2020
Navigating logistical changes and transitions can be often challenging. However, navigating the human and emotional aspects of change and transition can sometimes feel overwhelming. As we continue to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant ongoing uncertainty, it is important to understand the emotional side of change and how it influences our actions. Please […]
Need Homework Help? Lab Co-Workers to the Rescue
If you have a middle or high school student looking for personalized help with math, science, English, or history homework, sign up at the Lab’s K-12 site for an hour-long session of homework help over Zoom. Sign-ups start Friday, April 24. REGISTRATION and more information on the Berkeley Lab K-12 site. Berkeley Lab staff are […]
Meditation Monday & Friday via Zoom
The LBNL Mindfulness Meditation Group will be offering two Zoom-based meditations per week throughout the shelter-in-place. With our minds left wandering and sometimes worrying during this stressful time, let’s turn some of that boredom into exploration. Mondays & Fridays: LBNL Mindfulness Meditation Group – 1 hour Mondays: 12 – 1 pm Fridays: 11 am – […]
Brown Bag: Remote Meeting Best Practices – April 28, 2020
As Berkeley Lab employees continue to shelter in place, and most of our colleagues are working from home, it’s an excellent time to think about how we can run effective and accessible meetings for everyone on your team. Join the All Access Employee Resource Group for a presentation on best practices for making your Zoom/remote […]
New: Parents Network for Lab Employees – April 23, 2020
Berkeley Lab is launching a Parents Network for employees. The objective is for members to share tips, resources, activity ideas, and other helpful tools for supporting parents and their families, especially given the current challenges with shelter in place. Resources shared can be internal or external to the Lab. This will be an informal group […]
Berkeley Lab’s Second Virtual Open Mic – April 17, 2020
The first open mic on March 27th debuted to critical acclaim. Join us for another evening of music, poetry and community on April 17th! “This was a balm for these uncertain times, and I loved every minute of it. I am just blown away at all the talent we have at the Lab.” “This was […]
