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February 16, 2021

Chancellor's Office

 Campus Community,

In recent days and weeks we have witnessed a series of violent, hateful and utterly unprovoked attacks in the Bay Area against Asians and Asian Americans. This violence in our region is not random or isolated. Anti-Asian bias and prejudice have a long and troubled history, and the pandemic has helped to fuel the xenophobia and hatred. I write today to express solidarity with and sympathy for all in our campus community and beyond who have been hurt, frightened and traumatized by these vile, racist incidents. 

February 3, 2021

Chancellor's Office

Dear Campus Community,

It is our great pleasure to share with you the draft report of the HSI Task Force. In so doing, we are inviting public review of the report and your comments, which may be submitted using this form.

February 2, 2021

Division of Equity & Inclusion

Dear E&I Community,

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” founded a week to commemorate the history and contributions of Blacks in America. He picked the month of February, which corresponded with Frederick Douglas’s birthday.  Woodson believed that although many others have tried to erase and omit Black History, it was important for everyone, not just Black people, to understand. 

February 1, 2021

January 26, 2021

Vice Chancellor Research

Dear Campus Community:

I am pleased to announce that Kairi Williams will be joining UC Berkeley as the new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Compliance (RAC), effective February 1, 2021.

Chancellor's Office

Dear Campus Community,

I wish to inform you that our request to un-name Kroeber Hall has been approved by University of California President Michael Drake. The name “Kroeber Hall” is, today, being officially and physically removed from the building. For now, until a new name has been approved, it will be called the Anthropology and Art Practice building.