Lab employees, spouses, and children are invited to take part in the 2020 DOE Laboratories Virtual One-Mile Walk/Race. Due to COVID-19,this annual event is virtual this year. The Lab traditionally doesn’t compete in this event due to the Lab’s terrain which would put Lab runners on an uneven footing with the flatter lab locations. Since it is virtual, select a flat mile distance near your … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Your Personal Running Coach Jeanine Holmlund
Jeanine Holmlund is leading the Lab in weekly sessions to get us moving again after spending way too much time in Zoom meetings. These sessions will not only prepare you for the Lab’s 43rd annual Runaround, which will be virtual this year on Oct. 23 at noon but help you set wellness goals for the next few months. Jeanine is a track and cross country coach at an East Bay high school and is the … [Read more...]
No PSPS at Lab; Red Flag Warning In Effect Starting Monday Evening
Dear colleagues, PG&E has informed the Lab that it will not have its power turned off at this time as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff that may occur in California later this week. Other locations outside of Berkeley are still at risk for having power turned off. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills from Monday, September … [Read more...]
Three Questions For COVID Help Line’s Rhett Persaud
Rhett Persaud, who normally serves the Lab as an Emergency Management Specialist, found himself in a new role in April shortly after the Lab went into a curtailed operation at the start of the shelter-in-place. Rhett was tapped to form a new group with a unique purpose -- to answer questions from employees about the Lab’s operations and COVID-19. Rhett quickly set up a mini call … [Read more...]
Horst Simon to Step Down as DLD for Research and CRO in 2021
Colleagues, After more than 10 years serving as Berkeley Lab’s Deputy Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Horst Simon has informed me of his intent to step down from this role. His decision to leave what some believe is the best job in the entire UC system comes at a time when, despite recent challenges – including a pandemic – the Lab’s research programs are in excellent shape. … [Read more...]