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Honoring Black History Month 2024

February 1, 2024

Dear campus community,

February is Black History Month and we would like to open our message with a quote from...Read more about Honoring Black History Month 2024

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program sets national standard for inclusive faculty hiring

January 31, 2024
Learn how UC Berkeley's Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) is leading the way in inclusive faculty hiring nationwide. Discover PPFP's impact on diversifying academia and supporting scholars from diverse backgrounds.Read more about Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program sets national standard for inclusive faculty hiring

Staff Spotlight: Michael Cerda-Jara (he/him/his)

January 10, 2024
Co-Associate Director, Berkeley Underground Scholars How would you describe Berkeley Underground Scholars to someone who has never heard about it before?

Berkeley Underground Scholars (BUS) is a student support program that centers on formerly incarcerated and systems-impacted people in higher...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Michael Cerda-Jara (he/him/his)

Introducing the Directors of Thriving

December 12, 2023

“We're immensely proud of our growing Thriving Initiatives team, reflecting our own efforts to build a sustainable infrastructure for this work. These roles signify a crucial step forward in uniting the collective efforts and aspirations of our past and present. We acknowledge with gratitude the...Read more about Introducing the Directors of Thriving

Staff Spotlight: Natalia Semeraro (she/they)

December 8, 2023
Food Resource Coordinator, Basic Needs Center How would you describe UC Berkeley’s Basic Needs Center to someone who has never heard about it before?

I would tell someone who has never heard of us, that the Basic Needs Center (BNC)...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Natalia Semeraro (she/they)

Celebrating outstanding achievement in advising and student services within the Division of Equity and Inclusion

November 27, 2023
Recognizing leadership and commitment to student success

We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of our staff members within the Division of Equity and Inclusion, who have been honored with the prestigious...Read more about Celebrating outstanding achievement in advising and student services within the Division of Equity and Inclusion

Announcing new CE3 Deputy Directors

November 20, 2023
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lauryn Valerio (she/her) and Lorena Valdez (she, her, ella) to their new roles. We are excited for the leadership and energy they will bring to campus!Read more about Announcing new CE3 Deputy Directors

Take time to celebrate Veterans Day

November 9, 2023

Dear campus community,

Tomorrow we are observing Veterans Day, a day in which we take time to honor the individuals who have served and the contributions they bring to the UC Berkeley community. The theme of ...Read more about Take time to celebrate Veterans Day

Staff Spotlight: Jan Carmelo Bautista (he/him)

November 8, 2023
Assistant Director for Degree Completion Pathways
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) How long have you been at Berkeley?

Berkeley has been my home since 2012 when I arrived on campus as a Summer Bridge student. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I had a...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Jan Carmelo Bautista (he/him)