Three Questions for the All Access Executive Sponsors
This October is the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To celebrate, Executive Sponsors of the All Access Employee Resource Group – David L. Brown and Helen Cademartori – share what NDEAM means to them and how Berkeley Lab has become more accessible over the years. What does NDEAM mean to you? […]
Asian and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group Launches in the Midst of Unsettling Times
By Ruby Barcklay The COVID-19 pandemic has up-ended many things in the community—jobs, businesses both large and small, schools. But, as a testament to our community’s can-do attitude, it has also spawned new ideas and new groups. In fact, the pandemic was a wake-up call for Carol Chien, Program Operations Analyst in the Earth and […]
Inclusive Recreation & Fitness
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), UC Berkeley Rec Sports offers a series of fitness and recreation resources: Adaptive online exercise classes from Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Free exercise resources and live events from Disabled Sports USA. Chair […]
WSEC/All-ERG Brown Bag – Mocktail Halloween Party – Oct. 13, 2020
The Women Scientists & Engineers Council is hosting an October Brown Bag for all ERG members. Dress up your Zoom background, add a hat or costume via the new Zoom features (or wear a real hat!), and feel free to share your favorite mocktail recipes. Date: Tue Oct 13, 2020 Time: 12pm – 1pm Zoom: […]
Update your Self-Service ID Page in UCPath by Sept. 30
In less than a minute, you can support Lab-wide efforts in fostering an inclusive environment by verifying your race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Learn more and ensure your profile accurately represents you by Sept. 30. “Why Verify Self-ID Now?” Verify your demographic now: http://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/ To self-identify; log into UCPath, find […]
Virtual Disability Inclusion Summit – October 21, 2020
National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)’s Virtual Disability Inclusion Summit: “Moving from Awareness to Action.” Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 (add it to your calendar) Time: 8 – 11 am Register here Website: https://www.viscardicenter.org/nbdc_ndeam_2020/ National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center’s Virtual Disability Inclusion Summit: Moving from Awareness to Action in Celebration […]
Three Questions for Joselyn Delgado
Joselyn Delgado shares her family’s journey from Chichigalpa, Nicaragua to the U.S., how she connects with her culture, and the chance encounter that brought her to the Lab, in this 3Q4, the second in our Latin American Heritage Month series. Joselyn Delgado, an administrator for the Government and Community Relations Office, has worked at the […]
Latin-themed Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – October 1, 2020
In collaboration with the Latin American & Native American (LANA) Employee Resource Group, the Groove Lounge is back for an evening of Latin themed music. Thursday, October 1 (add it to your calendar) Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Zoom: streaming.lbl.gov In case you missed it, click here for past recordings: https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2020 Click here for audio only. […]
How do you pronounce your name? Add an Audio Pronunciation Link to Your Email
Our names are central to our unique identities, and saying them correctly is the first step in connecting with, respecting, and appreciating one another. In the spirit of promoting feelings of inclusion for all members of our Lab community, we would like to bring your attention to a service that easily enables you to add […]
Latin American Heritage Month 3Q4: Armando Casillas
We kick off the first day of Latin American Heritage Month with three questions for Armando Casillas, a scientific engineer in the Energy Technologies Area. Learn how he connects with and draws from his culture at work and personally. Look for a 3Q4 each week during Latin American Heritage Month. Armando Casillas, of the Building […]
