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Dear campus community:

As part of our ongoing effort to take proactive measures to limit the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, today we announce new changes that will remain in effect at least through March 29.

Campus spaces...Read more about Important changes regarding COVID-19 and campus events

Dear Colleagues:

We are continuing to update our response to the COVID-19 outbreak and are writing to provide additional information about alternative work arrangements, flexible scheduling, and the use of sick and paid administrative leaves. The campus is open but...Read more about Further Guidance for Alternative Work Arrangements in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Today I am announcing new campus actions designed to help limit coronavirus (COVID-19) risk on campus. There are no confirmed cases on our campus at this time; however, as local, national, and global public health recommendations shift to include mitigation of...Read more about URGENT: New campus actions regarding COVID-19

Dear Campus Community,

As concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak intensify at the local, national, and international levels, incidents of xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, harassment, and bullying on campus also have increased. These behaviors have no place at UC Berkeley....Read more about Xenophobia, COVID-19, and Our Principles of Community

Chancellor Carol Christ sent the following message to the campus community on Tuesday, Feb. 25:

Since the beginning of the spring semester, I have heard from too many students that that incidents and statements made in public conversations, on and near campus, have left them...Read more about Stopping hate at UC Berkeley FEBRUARY 25, 2020 EmailPrint

Dear Campus Community,

This past January marked the first full year of operations for Berkeley’s Office of Disability Access & Compliance (ODAC). We write to share an update on the office’s work thus far as well as to outline upcoming efforts to ensure that Berkeley meets...Read more about Update: Office of Disability Access & Compliance

Dear Campus Community,

This year’s Black History Month is much more than 29 days devoted to recognizing Black Americans’ history, culture, and contributions to the United States. It is part of a broader reflection and commemoration of one of the darkest events in our United States history...Read more about Celebrating Black History

You are cordially invited to join a listening session with members of the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Taskforce at...Read more about Listening Session - Hispanic Serving Institutions Task Force

Dear Campus Community,

I am writing to inform you that, as of this morning, the name “Boalt Hall” has been officially removed from the UC Berkeley School of Law’s main classroom building. That facility will now be known as The Law Building.

This...Read more about Announcement: Boalt Hall

As you have likely seen in recent media coverage, there have been rising tensions between the federal government of the United States and the government of Iran. As these stories continue to dominate headlines, we acknowledge there are concerns for the impact these events may have on those of...Read more about A message to UC Berkeley students during times of international tension