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July 8, 2020

Division of Student Affairs
Notable increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases on our campus

Sent on behalf of University Health Services

Dear Campus Community -

Over the last week or so we have seen a notable increase in UC Berkeley students testing positive for COVID-19. It is concerning.

July 7, 2020

Chancellor's Office
We Support Our International Student Community

Dear campus community,

UC Office of the President
Michael V. Drake to become 21st president of the University of California

The University of California Board of Regents announced today (July 7) the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff.

Office of the Dean of the Graduate Division
Welcome to the Graduate Division's New Chief of Staff & Assistant Dean for Diversity

Dear Colleagues,

I am extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Denzil Streete to the Graduate Division as our new Chief of Staff & Assistant Dean for Diversity, beginning July 27th. Denzil joins Berkeley from Yale University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences where he was Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Development and Diversity. 

July 6, 2020

Building Name Review Committee
Feedback requested: Proposals to remove building names for LeConte and Kroeber Halls

The Building Name Review Committee is considering two proposals from our campus community to un-name buildings, one each for LeConte Hall and Kroeber Hall. Proposals have been posted on the Building Name Review Committee’s website.

June 25, 2020

Cal Messages
SCOTUS Confirms LGBTQ+ Employee Rights

Dear UC Berkeley Community,