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April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month

April 1, 2024

Dear campus community,

April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, also known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month....Read more about April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month

Announcing new EJCE Directors

March 25, 2024

Melisa Bautista joined campus in mid-March as the new Director of Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) and antmen pimentel mendoza will transition into the permanent role of...Read more about Announcing new EJCE Directors

Staff Spotlight: Luis A. Hernandez (he/him)

March 13, 2024
Director/ Veterans Academic Achievement Counselor How long have you been at Berkeley?

I recently hit my 10 year mark as a staff member, I started on January 4, 2014. I started as the Academic Achievement Counselor, then Program Coordinator, and now serve as the Director of the Cal...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Luis A. Hernandez (he/him)

Join Equity and Inclusion for the 10th annual Big Give!

March 13, 2024
The tenth annual Big Give campaign launches on Wednesday, March 13 at 9pm (PT) through Thursday, March 14 at 9pm (PT).

Dear Berkeley community,

As we gear up for the 10th Annual Big Give, I'm reminded of the transformative power that resides within our campus community. Here at the...Read more about Join Equity and Inclusion for the 10th annual Big Give!

‘Not a typical research project’: How maps and an enchanted garden in Oakland are teaching UC Berkeley students about the Bay Area’s past

March 13, 2024
Exploring past and present through maps, stories, and community engagement with the American Cultures Center

A unique collaboration between UC Berkeley's Department of Geography and Canticle Farm, an oasis in Oakland's Fruitvale district, has provided students with hands-on learning about the...Read more about ‘Not a typical research project’: How maps and an enchanted garden in Oakland are teaching UC Berkeley students about the Bay Area’s past

Advocating for women this Women’s History and Empowerment Month

March 1, 2024

Dear campus community,

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History and Empowerment Month, both honoring the contributions of all who experience life through the lens of "woman" in body, spirit, and identity (past, present, future, and fluid) as well as...Read more about Advocating for women this Women’s History and Empowerment Month

Empowering Southeast Asian advocacy: Voices of SEASON Conference leaders

February 21, 2024
SEASON is a two-day event featuring advocacy training workshops, keynote speakers, and community building activities focused on leading a lasting legacy.

The Southeast Asian Students for OrgaNizing (SEASON) Conference returns for its 5th annual gathering and...Read more about Empowering Southeast Asian advocacy: Voices of SEASON Conference leaders

Staff Spotlight: Diana L Lizarraga (she/her/hers)

February 14, 2024
Executive Director, Cal NERDS
Director, STEM Equity & Success - Division of Equity & Inclusion How would you describe Cal NERDS to someone who has never heard about it before?

Cal...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Diana L Lizarraga (she/her/hers)

Gia White receives the 2024 Walter A. Robinson Excellence in Service Award at UCBAC

February 2, 2024

Berkeley, CA — In a celebration of excellence and dedication, we are thrilled to announce that Gia White (she/her), Administrative Director at UC Berkeley’s Global, International, and Area Studies and the...Read more about Gia White receives the 2024 Walter A. Robinson Excellence in Service Award at UCBAC