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Dear Campus Community,

I am writing to update you on the latest air quality readings, decisions regarding tomorrow’s class schedule, and the status of Saturday’s Big Game.

As noted in previous messages, we have been closely tracking current air quality data, as well as...Read more about Classes Cancelled

Dear Students, Staff and Faculty,

I am writing to provide an update about air quality on the Berkeley campus in response to numerous questions we are receiving about whether classes should be cancelled tomorrow (Thursday). The latest air quality readings from the most reliable source, the...Read more about Message from the Chancellor regarding air quality issues

Dear campus community,

Today we join together with millions of people around our country and the world to condemn the horrific and senseless violence in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. On behalf of the UC Berkeley community, I extend our sincere condolences and strong support to...Read more about Chancellor Christ condemns “horrific and senseless violence” in Pittsburgh

Dear members of the campus community,

We unequivocally support our transgender and non-binary students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We see you, we value you and we recognize your important contributions to the life and culture of our campus.

We know that members...Read more about Reaffirming our commitment to the transgender community

Message from Stephen C. Sutton, vice chancellor or student affairs.

Dear campus community:

I am excited to announce the appointment of Olufemi “Femi” Ogundele as Berkeley’s new assistant vice chancellor and director of undergraduate admissions. He...Read more about New AVC and director of undergraduate admissions named

This week we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library and the Chang-Lin Tien Center for East Asian Studies — the latter named for Berkeley’s seventh chancellor. These events, for me, bring Chang-Lin even more vividly to mind. He was, of course, the first...Read more about In Chang-Lin Tien, a leader to emulate

Dear campus community,

Every member of the UC Berkeley community is a valuable contributor to the university, regardless of immigration status. We remain steadfast in welcoming, supporting, and building community with our undocumented students and staff....Read more about Continued support of our undocumented community

Dear campus community,

On behalf of the MyVoice Working Group and its Action Planning team, I write to provide the latest updates on the MyVoice survey initiative and to invite your participation in the next stage of this important project.

Earlier this year, nearly 15,...Read more about MyVoice Survey: Results and Next Steps

Dear Campus Community,

Thirty years ago, the United States officially began honoring and showcasing the contributions, culture, and histories of our Latinx peoples. The celebration started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended...Read more about Latinx Heritage Month

I’m excited to write the second “On My Mind” column in the Berkeleyan, where senior campus leaders like me will share our experiences, thoughts and visions for the community. Today, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to talk about what UC Berkeley was like when I first...Read more about How do we bring our authentic selves to campus?