Climate Simulations Project Wetter, Windier Hurricanes
November 19th, 2018New supercomputer simulations by climate scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shown that climate change intensified the amount of rainfall in recent hurricanes such as Katrina, Irma, and Maria by 5 to 10 percent. They further found that if those hurricanes were to occur in a future world that is warmer than present, those storms would have even more rainfall and stronger winds. More>
Bay View Cafe Hosts Thanksgiving Cooking Demonstration Today
November 19th, 2018Stop by the Bay View Cafe today at 2:30 p.m. to learn how to brine a turkey for Thanksgiving from chef Cesar Rodriguez, and make cranberry stuffing from sous chef Marie.
UC Offers Emergency Support for Those Affected by Wildfires
November 19th, 2018UC is providing extra benefits assistance to help UC employees meet the needs of those affected by the current wildfires. Assistance includes accessing retirement savings for emergency expenses, replacing lost prescriptions, receiving medical, dental, vision, and emotional health support, submitting claims for loss of life or property, and using legal resources. Go here for details and contact information.
Volunteers Sought for Rebuilding Together Project at Local Senior Center
November 19th, 2018Rebuilding Together-East Bay North needs volunteers on Dec. 1 and 2 to help remove and replace the kitchen floor in the West Berkeley Senior Center where the Meals on Wheels program is operated. Volunteers should wear protective shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Work runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Contact George Reskin to volunteer.
Policy Reminder on Research Misconduct
November 19th, 2018The Research and Institutional Integrity Office (RIIO) is responsible for responding to reports of possible research misconduct and concerns expressed about research integrity and scientific conduct. Supervisors and managers should report such concerns to the RIIO. To ask questions or discuss concerns, contact Vicki Laden, the Lab’s Employee Concerns Manager. More>
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