Heritage/History/Prevention Messages

Heritage/history/prevention months/weeks at UC Berkeley serve as platforms to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and identities within our community. These initiatives are guided by a framework anchored in equity and inclusion, ensuring alignment with campus values and goals. Through CalMessages, webpages, and newsletters, the campus disseminates information, fosters dialogue, and promotes engagement. By acknowledging and celebrating diverse heritage and history, UC Berkeley cultivates an inclusive environment where all members feel valued and represented.

Wishing you a meaningful recognition of all holidays, celebrations, and remembrances that are occurring this year.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts, ideas, and any concerns you may have. Your input is essential to ensuring these celebrations resonate with our campus community and contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Honoring Veterans Day

November 7, 2024

Dear campus community,

On Monday, we recognize Veterans Day, marked by a two-minute moment of silence to honor the sacrifice of veterans occurring simultaneously across the nation at 11:11 a.m. November is also when military...

Native American Heritage Month

A curated page of stories and information to celebrate, inform and inspire the campus.

Veterans Day

Forging a new path: Veteran Katie Suwalkowski on resilience, community, and mental health

October 29, 2024

by Lindsey Michels, Student Affairs

Katie Suwalkowski, a U.S. Army veteran and psychology major at UC Berkeley, has a straightforward approach to life: if you want something, you go for it. When she was 19, Katie wasn’t sure what to do next. She wanted to go to college, but didn’t feel ready mentally or academically. “I didn’t have much going for me,” she recalls. Without a solid support system and uncertain about community college, Katie saw the Army as a way...

Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month

November is Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month

November 1, 2024

Dear campus community,

This November, we recognize Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month, which also encompasses Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance. Below find highlights on academic, social, and cultural opportunities supporting this month and these communities:

Campus Events

November 8, 2024 at 4 p.m.:...

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 1, 2024

Dear campus community,

This November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month, which explores and celebrates the significant contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, First Nations, and those who otherwise identify as Indigenous. We honor these communities and acknowledge the campus sits on the territory of xucyun, the ancestral...

Filipino American History Month

National Transfer Student Week

Celebrating National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 21-25

October 17, 2024

Dear campus community,

This October, we celebrate National Transfer Student Week 2024, a time to honor the unique experiences, achievements, and challenges of transfer students. At Berkeley, transfer students represent approximately 21% of our undergraduate population. This year’s national theme, "Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey," highlights the importance of empowering transfer students on their academic paths. A few highlights for next week are below:...