More than 20 organizations and agencies dedicated to the principles of Earth Month will set up information tables tomorrow at Berkeley Lab's Environmental Fair, taking place on the lawn at the cafeteria. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., representatives from groups like the Sierra Club, Ecology Center, Audubon Society, and the Lab's own Green Team will be on hand to talk to employees and distribute materials. A special outdoor barbecue will also be featured. Employees located in Building 937 can take a shuttle bus, which will depart at 12:05, to the festivities. They can return using the Hearst Street shuttle.

Today is 'Daughters
And Sons' Day

The groups of youngsters you may see at the Lab today are here as part of the "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" activities. The children will attend science workshops and career fairs, and be treated to a special lunch in the cafeteria. "Today at Berkeley Lab" would like to extend a special thanks to all Lab employees who volunteered for this event.

Volunteers Needed For
Lab 'Rebuilding' Team

Rebuilding Together is a national organization that provides free improvements for the homes of low-income seniors and people with disabilities. This year's event will take place on Saturday, and the Lab needs volunteers to staff "Energy Teams," which will install simple energy and water efficiency measures, such as blankets for water heaters, caulking, weather-stripping, compact fluorescent lamps, and water-saving faucets. Those interested in participating should contact Allan Chen.

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Bertozzi

Cal in Bidding War
To Keep Its Own
By Carrie Sturrock

In the world of chemistry, UC Berkeley's Carolyn Bertozzi (who is also a researcher in Berkeley Lab's Materials Sciences Division) is a hot shot. She is developing new ways of detecting cancer and treating tuberculosis. A long list of major awards graces her resume, including a MacArthur "genius" grant. Stanford and the California Institute of Technology already have tried to poach her. Others are in the process. Working at a wealthy private institution certainly would mean a higher paycheck. UC Berkeley officials have watched in alarm during California's fiscal crisis as schools like Harvard and MIT increasingly have sought Cal's most brilliant faculty. Full story.

City Warning Siren Test Will Take Place Today

The City of Berkeley will test potential outdoor warning and notification system sites today and on April 29, sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. They are studying potential locations and testing system characteristics with mobile sirens, some of which may sound near the laboratory. The test will involve four siren soundings lasting one minute, with several minutes in between. Proposed testing locations include one on Panoramic Way at the Oakland border.