Webinar on Bright Horizons Services – July 16, 2019
If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter for date night, perhaps you need a housecleaner or pet-sitter for your furry friend, or your adult relative needs assistance in another state, you have free access to a national database of caregivers that will help you find the support your looking for. Do you need full- or […]
Be Well at Work: Caregiver Challenges: Memory Loss & Resistance
Wednesday, June 5th 12:10 – 1:30 pm Tang Education Center Speaker: Maureen Kelly, Ed.D., LCSW, Elder Care Program This workshop will focus on specific challenges related to caring for an older adult, including caring for an elder with memory loss and caring for an elder who resists help. Strategies for self-care will be shared. Resources […]
Lab Shares Science With Community at Oakland Public Schools Events
Berkeley Lab scientists and staff shared their excitement for STEM at two events with Oakland public schools last week. On May 4, Lab volunteers helped Prescott Elementary celebrate 150 years of education, and on May 8, they led activities during the Oakland Unified School District Science Fair. More>>
A Day of Kid-Friendly Science Activities for ‘Daughters and Sons to Work’ Event
From experiments with dry ice, to cabbage chemistry, to DNA spooling, kids who attended Daughters and Sons to Work day learned about science in a fun-filled way. The event is made possible by the volunteer efforts of numerous Lab employees. A photo feature of the day will be posted early next week. More>>
gLoBaL Employee Resource Group Hike – Sunday, April 28
The gLoBaL Employee Resource Group is organizing a hike this coming Sunday, April 28th, 2019 in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Wildcat Canyon is a 2,429-acre East Bay Regional Parks District park located within the city limits of Richmond. The hike is open to all at the lab and spouses and kids are welcome. The hike […]
WSEC Hosts 6th Parenting Class on May 24
In an effort to continue enhancing Berkeley Lab’s family-friendly environment, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) are co-hosting a bi-monthly parenting class series (six classes total), from May 2015 – May 2016. The sixth class, “Allowance, Chores, and Family Work,” facilitated by Marcilie Smith Boyle, will be […]
WSEC Hosts 5th Parenting Class on March 29
In an effort to continue enhancing Berkeley Lab’s family-friendly environment, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) are co-hosting a bi-monthly parenting class series (six classes total), from May 2015 – May 2016. The fifth class, How to Foster Resilience and a “Growth Mindset,” facilitated by Marcilie Smith […]
WSEC Announces 4th Parenting Class on Jan. 26
In an effort to continue enhancing Berkeley Lab’s family-friendly environment, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) are co-hosting a bi-monthly parenting class series (six classes total), from May 2015 – May 2016. The fourth class, “How To Set Limits That Stick,” facilitated by Marcilie Smith Boyle, will […]
Hospital-Grade Pumps Now Available for All Lactation Rooms
As part of Berkeley Lab’s family-friendly initiative, all onsite and offsite lactation rooms will soon have a dedicated hospital-grade pump for each room. The individual pumps will be delivered throughout the month of October. To view instructions on how to use the Ameda Elite Electric Breast Pump, model # 17608, please view this instructional video […]
