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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 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)

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

Welcome to Spring 2021 -

A year ago when I wrote the message below, I had been here for less than 6 months and was full of optimism. Now, with nearly 17 months behind me, I remain full of optimism and continue to be excited about my work with all of you. There are many...Read more about Be Well Message

To the campus community,

On Thursday, Jan. 28, we celebrate Data Privacy Day, a global effort which highlights the importance of privacy, the protection of personal information, and reminds us that privacy is essential to our work at...Read more about Data Privacy Day 2021: Own Your Privacy

Dear Campus Community,

We are writing to share important academic resources and accommodation information for the Spring 2021 semester. We thank you for your continued dedication, creativity, and flexibility during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With...Read more about Spring 2021 Semester - Reminder of Academic Resources & Accommodations