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October 2, 2024

Dear campus community, 

October is Dating/Domestic Violence Prevention Month (DVPM), a time to raise awareness and take action in supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. Together, we can create a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community.

Commitments we can make as a campus community 

October 1, 2024

Dear campus community, 

This Filipino American History Month, we recognize the vibrant and diverse contributions of the Filipinx American community to our campus and beyond. This is a time to celebrate our shared history, honor the achievements of Filipinx individuals, and engage with the cultural, academic, political, and social aspects of our community. A few highlights are below: 

Campus Events

Dear campus community, 

Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Disability Awareness Month, honoring the valuable contributions that students, faculty, and staff with disabilities bring to our community. As the birthplace of the disability rights movement, UC Berkeley continues to champion inclusion and equal opportunities for all, upholding its proud legacy of advocacy and accessibility.

Campus Events 

September 12, 2024

Dear campus community, 

This Latinx Heritage Month and HSI Week, we recognize the vibrant and diverse contributions of the Latinx community to our campus and beyond. This is a time to celebrate our shared heritage, honor the achievements of Latinx individuals, and engage with the cultural, academic, and social aspects of our community. A few highlights are below: 

Campus Events

September 11, 2024

Student Parent Center Lead Peer Advisor

How long have you been at Berkeley? 

I have been at UC Berkeley for three years, working at the Student Parent Center while completing my undergraduate degree.

September 9, 2024

By Elisa Smith, Student Affairs 

Things haven’t always come easy for fifth-year senior Karla Vega Cervantes. Like when a professor told her she wasn’t a good fit for chemical engineering and may want to consider a different career path. But Karla persevered and is now thriving at UC Berkeley.