Today at Berkeley Lab: May 17, 2006

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Today

7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Cross
Blood Drive
Cafeteria Parking Lot

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Earth Sciences
TOUGH Symposium
Bldg. 50 Auditorium

9 a.m.
Berkeley Lab Institute
Seven Habits Workshop
Bldg. 2-100B

10 a.m.
EHS 256
LockOut/TagOut Verification
Bldg. 70A-3377

Noon
Yoga Club
Class with Chris Hoskins
Bldg. 70-191

Noon
Yoga Club
Class with Naomi Hartwig
Bldg. 937-302

3:30 p.m.
Advanced Light Source
Iron Supply and Biological Productivity in the Ocean
Phoebe Lam, WHOI
Bldg. 6-2202

Tomorrow

6:30 a.m.
EHS 116
First Aid Safety
Bldg. 48-109

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EHS
Red Wing Shoemobile
Cafeteria Parking Lot

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EHS
Onsite Chair Massages
Bldg. 26-115

9 a.m.
EHS 20
EH&S for Supervisors
Bldg. 70A-3377

9:30 a.m.
Advanced Light Source
Why Buckyballs Orient With Doping?
Wanli Yang, Stanford U.
Bldg. 6-2202

10 a.m.
EHS 22
Ergonomics for Supervisors
Bldg. 70A-3377

10 a.m.
EHS 123
Adult CPR
Bldg. 48-109

1 p.m.
EHS 60
Ergonomic Awareness for Computer Users
Bldg. 70A-3377

1 p.m.
EHS 116
First Aid Safety
Bldg. 48-109

Morning Editions: Breakfast Panini with Fruit and Potatoes
Tomorrow's Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito with Potatoes and Eggs
Market Carvery: Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The Fresh Grille: Cuban Sandwich with Onion Rings and Fruit
Menutainment: Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas with Rice or Beans

B'fast:	6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch:	11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Full menu

Meeting Draws Leaders
In Synthetic Biology





Baltimore



Venter

Physical Biosciences Division Director Jay Keasling and Lab Deputy Director Graham Fleming will kick off the Second International Conference on Synthetic Biology (SB2.0) this Saturday with welcoming and opening remarks respectively. Approximately 300 scientists and engineers have registered for the three-day conference on the UC Berkeley campus, including biotech luminaries Craig Venter and David Baltimore. SB2.0 is a collaborative effort between Berkeley Lab, UC Berkeley, UCSF and MIT to promote and guide one of the hottest new fields in science. Registration is now closed, but there will be a live Webcast of the proceedings. Go here for more information.

Watch for Cyclists
During Bike Week

Because this is Bike-to-Work Week, there are many more riders on the roads, including those at the Lab. The Environment, Health and Safety Division would like to remind drivers to use extra caution during this time, paying particular attention when pulling out of parking spots, or sharing the road with cyclists. Riders should also follow proper procedures to help minimize hazards.





Sell

DOE Deputy
Sell Gets
Update
During Visit

Clay Sell, the Department of Energy's No. 2 executive and deputy to Secretary Samuel Bodman, will make his first visit to Berkeley Lab today. Sell will be briefed on a variety of Lab initiatives by Director Steve Chu and staff. His itinerary includes tours of the Molecular Foundry and Advanced Light Source, and discussions about the Supernova Acceleration Probe, the Helios energy project, the Bevatron demolition, and computing research. Go here to read a biography of Sell.

Staff Invited to Help
Plan Founders Day

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Lab will host a Founders Day celebration on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To help plan this event, employees are invited to attend a meeting next Wednesday (May 24) at noon in Perseverance Hall. Bring your ideas and your lunch to help make this celebration a memorable event. Those interested in attending should contact Lyn Hunter.

Required Cyber Security
Training Now Available

The 2006 edition of Computer Security Annual Refresher Training is now online. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and covers important cyber security topics like social engineering and phishing. The course is mandatory for all Lab employees with computer access, and is encouraged, but not required, for participating guests. To take the course, go here. For assistance, contact the IT Help Desk (x4357).

WEATHER

Clear.
High: 61° (16° C)

Extended Forecast

SECURITY CONDITION

SECON level 3

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