Dear Colleagues, As we approach the beginning of Pilot 1, we want to say how proud we are of this Laboratory and its people. Whether you’ve been one of the workers on site or you’ve been teleworking during this pandemic, we’ve all demonstrated great resiliency and commitment to the Lab’s mission. We’re especially grateful for the members of the Lab’s research and operations community who have … [Read more...]
Extension of Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Orders Through May 31
Dear colleagues, Six Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley announced yesterday that they plan to extend their shelter-in-place orders through May 31. (The previous orders were set to expire May 3.) The counties include Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. In alignment with these expected orders, Berkeley Lab will remain in a safe and stable standby … [Read more...]
How New U.S. Immigration Restriction Might Affect Lab
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the White House announced a 60-day suspension of entry of certain U.S. immigrants. On detailed review, this proclamation appears to apply only to pending immigrant applications (applications for permanent residency, or “green cards”) for persons who 1) were outside the U.S. on the effective date of the proclamation (04/23/2020) and 2) who do not have an approved … [Read more...]
Answers to Additional Town Hall Questions
On Tuesday, April 21, over 1,700 Lab citizens joined together in a virtual Town Hall with senior leaders. While most of the questions were answered live, there were a few that didn't get answered due to lack of time. Here they are. Q: We have seen in the past few weeks that many jobs can be successfully performed remotely and meetings can be conducted over Zoom. Will the Lab consider … [Read more...]
Berkeley Lab Teams Compete to Feed the Hungry
With unemployment at its highest levels in more than a decade, Bay Area food banks are facing an unprecedented demand for services, exploding tenfold almost overnight at some sites. Berkeley Lab scientists have sprung into action, marshaling their colleagues to help meet the demand for food. “We’ve formed teams to support local food banks, which provide an essential service to the community … [Read more...]