The flu vaccine is expected to be more popular than usual this year as people focus on their health in light of COVID-19, and as public health authorities warn us of the double impact on the health care system of COVID-19 and the influenza season. UC employees, staff, and students - those on site - have been directed to get the flu vaccine this year by November 1. Berkeley Lab employees … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Singer and Musician Andrea Taylor
Andrea Taylor is an administrator for the Photon Science Group at the Advanced Light Source and has been at the Lab for three years. Music has been a big part of her life, and she even considered doing it professionally, but found the focus on marketing instead of the artistry was too exhausting. The Open Mic events provide a chance to share her love of music and connect with colleagues. The next … [Read more...]
Follow Up to August 4 Town Hall
Colleagues, Thank you for joining us yesterday at the town hall. More than 1,460 people attended, and it was clear that many of you would like more information about the Lab’s long term plans for bringing people back to our worksites. We are never able to get to everyone’s questions in real time, so I want to take this opportunity to further expand on this important topic. We want you to have … [Read more...]
How to Use the Lab’s Logo and Design Elements
One way the Lab presents itself both internally and externally is through the use of its logo. Correct usage is critical, since it is the main way materials are visually connected to the Lab, and all the Lab stands for. If you create slides, documents, posters, or other electronic and printed materials, are you using it correctly? The Lab’s logo consists of two parts; the graphic element and … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Millie Firestone
Millie Firestone, a recent arrival at the Lab, is the deputy program manager of the Lab’s Office of National and Homeland Security. The office identifies and links Berkeley Lab researchers with national security needs and research opportunities, helps investigators to hone their message to funding agencies, and serves as a point of contact for government program managers. Millie came from Los … [Read more...]