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.

Arab American Heritage Month

Honoring National Arab American Heritage Month - articles, events, resources, and more.

Jewish American Heritage Month

A curated page set up to honor and commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month - E&I message, articles, events, suggested readings

2025 Jewish American Heritage Month Campus-wide Message

May 1, 2025

Dear campus community,

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we express our gratitude to and appreciation for the Jewish American campus community for being an important part of UC Berkeley’s legacy and culture.

Campus Events:

May 2, 2025 - BLC (Berkeley Language Center) Spring 2025 Fellows Forum: including Ladino en Kaza (Ladino at Home): Towards an...

2025 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Campus-wide Message

May 1, 2025

Dear campus community,

This Asian American & Pacific Islander (AA & PI) Heritage Month, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our AA & PI communities at UC Berkeley and beyond.

The term “AA & PI” historically has been used to encompass more than 50 different ethnic groups – including ...

Celebrating Black History Month

Honoring Black History Month - articles, events, books & movies and more.

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...