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Dine-arounds are a joint initiative of the Lab's Career Pathways Office and Organizational Stewardship Office. All roles and levels at the Lab (science and operations, intern to senior leader) are warmly invited.
Locations and Discussion Topics
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Dine-Around #1
Location: In and around Building 50 (meet at B50 auditorium)
Agenda:
Between 8 and 10 a.m.: Order a “Dine-Around Special” from the food trucks (optional).
12-12:10 p.m.: Arrive at the Building 50 auditorium to pick up your pre-ordered food, choose a discussion to attend, find your discussion room, and meet your host.
12:10-1 p.m.: Enjoy your discussion!
Discussion Topics:
How can we create budget sandbox tools that PIs can use to forecast the effects of different changes? All are welcome to join to share strategies or dashboards they currently use to do this, and/or what kinds of solutions they are looking for. Hosted by Simone Pagan Griso, Senior Scientist (PSA).
What new initiatives would you like to see from the Early Career ERG? All are welcome to join to learn about the Early Career ERG, get involved, and/or share ideas for how to help all early career employees reach their fullest potential. Hosted by Kenny Higa, Early Career ERG
How can we boost interest in volunteering for employee associations (EAAs) at the Lab? All are welcome to join to learn more about EAAs, express interest, or share strategies that work for your EAA/ERG. - Hosted by Bernard Field and Jakub Kierdaszuk, Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association
How does collaboration at LBNL strengthen when we make space to learn from what's working, not just what needs fixing? If you're curious about how learning from strengths can support collaboration at LBNL, we welcome your contribution to the dialogue. - Hosted by Marcia Ocón Leimer, Sr. Manager, HR Strategic Partner Services
More topics coming soon!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Dine-Around #2
Time: 12-1 pm PDT
Location: Guesthouse and B15 (Meet at Berkeley Lab Guesthouse)
Discussion Topics:
Topics coming soon. We are currently recruiting discussion hosts for August!
October 2025
Dine-Around #3
12-1 pm PDT
Location: Molecular Foundry
Discussion Topics:
Topics coming soon. We are currently recruiting discussion hosts for October!
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