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 […]
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – June 25, 2020
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green An eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe. Date: Thursday, June 25 (add it to your calendar) Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Zoom: streaming.lbl.gov In case you missed it, click here for June 11, 2020 recording: https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2020 Lounge Rules: – Open to Berkeley Lab employees (Sign in […]
Berkeley Lab’s Fourth Open Mic – June 26, 2020
Join us for another evening of music, poetry and community on June 26th. “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!” WATCH THE RECORDING Date: Friday, June […]
Supervisor Brown Bag: Responding to Current Events – June 10, 2020
To echo the June 10th community message from Mike Witherell, and to learn more about the goals of #ShutDownSTEM and related actions, join us for a 1-hour discussion and tour of the ‘Guidance for People Leaders’ Resource. The Brown Bag session will provide guidance on how to respond to current events and how supervisors can actively support their […]
Resources and Actions for Positive Change – a Letter from Mike Witherell
Colleagues, Last week I wrote to you about how saddened we have been by the killing of George Floyd, the latest in a long series of brutal assaults on Black Americans across the country. We join with those raising their voices to denounce all race-related brutality and racial injustice. This has been a difficult time […]
Three Questions For Director’s Award Winner Tom Gallant
Nominations for this year’s Director’s Award, given to exceptional employees and teams, closes June 30. Last year Tom Gallant received the award for Exceptional Achievement in Diversity. Tom came to the Lab as a temp but is still here 20 years later. Read what receiving the award means to Tom. Full interview>>
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – June 11, 2020
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green An eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe. Date: Thursday, June 11 (add it to your calendar) Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Zoom: streaming.lbl.gov Lounge Rules: – Open to Berkeley Lab employees (Sign in with Google) – Feel free to share the calendar invite with others – […]
Why Pride Celebrations Matter – A letter from Mary Maxon, ALD, Biosciences
The Pride Parade is a celebration of the beginning of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, and the current efforts as well. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the parade. The events will be virtual this year, and the importance is no less now than it was 50 years ago. There is much to celebrate […]
Learning Journey Begins with Self-Reflection – Two Events on June 8, 2020
Dear Colleagues, For many of us, we’ve been reflecting deeply about the ongoing protests in our communities in response to racial injustice and inequities for Black Americans. The statement from our Lab leadership highlighted the suffering in our communities, and a call to action for making change. In the past week, many of our Lab […]
Rise Up for Justice: Black Lives and our Collective Future – June 8, 2020
This event is organized by the UC Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute in partnership with the Community Action Partnership, International SEIU, and Race Forward. For more information visit: https://www.riseup4justice.org/ Date: Monday, June 8, 2020 Time: 2 – 3:30 pm Event Information George Floyd’s murder by four Minneapolis policemen ignited a firestorm of protest in […]
