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...]
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...]
Guidance for Employees Engaging in Political Activities
Lab employees are free to engage in political advocacy as individuals, but should be aware of the prohibition on engaging in political activities at work or by using any Department of Energy or University of California assets, resources, or space to conduct and aid political activities. In the Lab's pursuit of science solutions as part of a taxpayer-funded institution, it is the responsibility of … [Read more...]
Henrik von der Lippe Takes on Second Role as Lab Chief Engineer
Newly created Lab-wide position aims to find common approaches to engineering processes — By Glenn Roberts Henrik von der Lippe, director of the Lab’s Engineering Division since 2016, has been appointed to also serve in a newly created role as Laboratory Chief Engineer. Von der Lippe was appointed to the role for an initial two-year term. The Lab-wide position seeks to build more … [Read more...]
Recent Federal Immigration Actions
Dear Colleagues, As you may have heard, the White House on Monday evening issued a proclamation that could impact several nonimmigrant temporary work visas for individuals of all foreign nationalities. This is the latest in a recent series of federal immigration actions with potential effects on the Lab’s research and its people. First and foremost, we want to reiterate how much we value … [Read more...]