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February 3, 2021

Chancellor's Office
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Task Force Report

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
Commemorating and Celebrating Black History Month

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

Chancellor's Office
Elevation of campus undergraduate admissions and enrollment management

Dear Campus Community,

January 26, 2021

Chancellor's Office
Building un-naming/Kroeber Hall

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. 

Vice Chancellor Research
Appointment of Kairi Williams as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Compliance (RAC)

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.

January 22, 2021

People & Culture
Be Well Message

Welcome to Spring 2021 -

A year ago when I wrote the message below, I had been here for less than 6 months and was full of optimism. Now, with nearly 17 months behind me, I remain full of optimism and continue to be excited about my work with all of you. There are many more challenges than we anticipated a year ago, but I believe we have and will continue to overcome them. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the “community agreements” that we made in the past several months in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19.