Dear Colleagues, As the Deputy Director for Operations and the Executive Sponsor of the Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG), I’m pleased to acknowledge Black History Month throughout the month of February. The mission of the AAERG is to advance a diverse and inclusive work environment focusing on African American current and future employees. Working through a network of … [Read more...]
Jan. 29: Travel to China On Hold Due to Coronavirus
Dear colleagues, Effective Jan. 29, all official travel to China has been canceled by the federal government. As a federal contractor, this applies to Lab personnel. Any travel plans scheduled to China for February and March have been canceled until further notice. Employees can contact the Travel Office for any questions or concerns regarding business travel to China. According to the … [Read more...]
Jonathan Carter Is New ALD for Computing Sciences
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Jonathan Carter has been named Associate Lab Director for Computing Sciences (CS), effective Jan. 27, replacing Kathy Yelick, who stepped down in December. In his role as Area Deputy for Science in CS for the past few years, I have come to appreciate his experience in research, engineering, and operations, along with his skill in working across … [Read more...]
Three Questions For the UCPath Business Process Team
UCPath is all about transformation. It is a new system, coming to the Lab this year, that will replace the existing HR and payroll systems, standardize business processes, and provide a mobile-friendly self-service web portal. Transforming the Lab’s processes takes expertise, and the UCPath team has a process team with years of combined experience in organizational change. Let’s meet … [Read more...]
Hazardous Material Removal Tomorrow Morning
Dear colleagues, Tomorrow morning at approximately 8:00 a.m. a UC Berkeley Police Department (UCB PD) hazardous materials truck will arrive on-site to remove a container of picrylsulfonic acid from a lab in the Molecular Foundry. The truck will enter and exit through Strawberry Gate. There may be traffic and shuttle delays in the area until the operation is completed. The 10-milliliter bottle … [Read more...]