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2022 Director’s Awards – New IDEA Award Category

The Director’s Awards program recognizes the significant achievements of Lab employees. Each year, these awards are given for accomplishments, leadership, collaboration, multi-disciplinary science, cross-divisional projects, and commitment to excellence in support of the Lab’s mission and strategic goals. Berkeley Lab employees submit nominations of individuals and teams, which are then reviewed by a Lab-wide Director’s […]

Monday is the Juneteenth Holiday: A Day to Reflect – Message from Mike Witherell

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased that UC and the Lab are again celebrating Juneteenth by observing the federal holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. The Lab will be closed on Monday. For many, observing Juneteenth as a holiday is a new tradition, but it has long been established as a day of celebration for Black […]

Sign Up To Be a Lab Buddy

The Lab is starting a “Lab Buddy” program to match up those new to the hill with those who have mastered most of the hills and staircases that give the hill site its charm. Lab Buddies will be matched on general interests and are asked to meet up at least once. SIGN UP

Employees Help Out at Oakland Science Camp

Lab volunteers participated in the City of Oakland’s Summer Town Camp last week, leading campers in science-related, hands-on activities. The effort was organized by the Lab’s K-12 program. Click to view a photo feature of the science camp. More photos>>

Volunteers Sought for Lab Booth at Sept. 8 Solano Stroll

Do you love being an ambassador for Berkeley Lab’s science? Volunteers are needed on Sunday, September 8th, to help staff Berkeley Lab’s booth at the Solano Stroll in Berkeley. The Solano Stroll – the largest street festival in the East Bay – is a great way to engage with the community and highlight the Lab’s […]

Sharing the Lab’s Story at Art + Soul Festival

Last weekend, a group of Berkeley Lab employees volunteered their time to staff the Lab’s booth at the Art + Soul Festival in Oakland. Hundreds of people stopped by to learn about internship opportunities, job openings, and our world-class research. Click for a slideshow and to see who volunteered. More>>

Bicycle Swap – June 28, 2019

Have a bike in your garage that you don’t use? Want to sell/donate it to someone at the Lab? Looking for a bike to improve your commute? Want to meet bike friendly people and learn about biking?

Fabric of Lab’s Diversity Showcased at Cultural Festival

Berkeley Lab’s 4th Annual Diversity Cultural Festival

Berkeley Lab will be hosting its 4th Annual Diversity Cultural Festival on Thursday, October 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Cafeteria patio.  This year’s theme will be: “Weaving the Fabric of Diversity”, a whirlwind tour around the world celebrating our community’s diversity, with representations of Lab employees’ cultures and backgrounds.  Berkeley Lab […]

Film Screening to Celebrate Filipino-American History Month

Filipino-American History Month was established to commemorate the first documented landing of Filipinos in the continental United States over 425 years ago.  The United States Congress passed Resolutions to Recognize October as Filipino-American History Month nationally in 2009, 2010, and in 2011.  Read more about the Resolutions here. Berkeley Lab’s Filipino-American (Fil-Am) Club will be […]