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Dear colleagues,

We are learning that many faculty and staff on campus have received notices from Experian that their Social Security numbers have appeared on the dark web.

This follows the announcement from the University of California about a...Read more about Reminder: Sign up for free credit monitoring after cyberattack

Today, a jury in Minneapolis delivered a measure of justice with its conviction of Derek Chauvin on three separate charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Yet, these verdicts cannot return George Floyd to his loved ones or even begin to mend the...Read more about UC Berkeley leaders: Chauvin verdict delivers ‘a measure of justice’

What are African Americans’ and Jews’ responsibilities to one another in the country’s current racial reckoning? How might these two communities come together in pursuit of equality? How do race and ethnicity influence opportunities for collaboration? Should they? On April 12, UC Berkeley will...Read more about Race and responsibility: A conversation on Black-Jewish relations and the fight for equal justice

Dear Campus Community,

I am writing to provide an update on the search for our next vice chancellor for equity and inclusion. As this is a critical role for our campus, we have contracted with the Storbeck Search & Koya Partners of the Diversified Search Group to...Read more about Search Announcement: Vice Chancellor, Equity & Inclusion

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...Read more about Standing with our Asian American community

Dear Campus Community,

It is our great pleasure to share with you the draft report of the HSI Task Force. In so doing, we...Read more about Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Task Force Report

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...Read more about Commemorating and Celebrating Black History Month

Dear Campus Community,

We are writing today to let you know of plans to elevate the campus undergraduate enrollment management function and integrate key departments within it. The goal of this organizational change is to better coordinate across the units that support...Read more about Elevation of campus undergraduate admissions and enrollment management

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...Read more about Building un-naming/Kroeber Hall

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.

Kairi joins...Read more about Appointment of Kairi Williams as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Compliance (RAC)