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A message to UC Berkeley students during times of international tension

January 9, 2020
Oscar Dubón, vice chancellor for equity & inclusion; Lisa García Bedolla, vice provost for graduate studies and dean of the graduate division; Catherine P. Koshland, vice chancellor for undergraduate education and Stephen C. Sutton, Ed.D., vice chancellor

As you have likely seen in recent media coverage, there have been rising tensions between the federal government of the United States and the government of Iran. As these stories continue to dominate headlines, we acknowledge there are concerns for the impact these events may have on those of Iranian descent, those with ties to other parts of the Middle East, and others, including our veterans and reservists.

The physical and emotional safety and well-being of our students, as well as faculty and staff, is of paramount importance to the university. We are committed to a truly...

Sunday's Demonstration Activities and Resources

August 28, 2017
Chancellor Carol Christ

To the Berkeley Campus Community,

As you may be aware, on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., a demonstration called “No to Marxism in America” is scheduled to take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park, three blocks west of campus. There also is planned demonstration activity the day prior, on Saturday, Aug. 26, in San Francisco.

Recent reports suggest extreme elements from opposing ends of the political spectrum may seek to violently confront one another at these demonstrations. The city of Berkeley is strongly recommending that everyone avoid the...

Statement from Chancellor Christ on student detained by immigration authorities

January 8, 2018
Public Affairs, UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ today issued this statement on the UC Berkeley student who has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency:

On Saturday, January 6, I sent a message of support and solidarity to the Berkeley students who are making extraordinary efforts to secure the release of our student detained near the U.S-Mexico border.

While I explained that student privacy laws and UC policy limit what we may say publicly about this matter, I assured them – and by extension all who care deeply about this matter – that campus...

Making staff diversity a priority

April 2, 2019
Chancellor Carol Christ

What follows is the third in a series of messages about our plans to expand the diversity of our university community in the broadest sense and in every form. Last December, I outlined the overarching values and objectives of these efforts and focused on the work underway on the...

Fall 2020 - Student Engagement and Services

August 6, 2020

Dear campus community -

As you know, we will start the fall 2020 semester with remote instruction and by offering student services remotely. As leaders of the Student Engagement and Services Recovery Management Team, we want to share updates about how we plan to support you and about our readiness plans under the evolving circumstances.

You also are invited to learn more during our upcoming Student Experience Conversation: Student Engagement and...

Plans to Advance Faculty Diversity

February 25, 2019
Chancellor's Office

Last December, in a message to the campus, I outlined the overarching values and objectives that form the foundation of our plans to expand the diversity of our university community in the broadest sense and in every form. While I stressed the importance of diversity and equity of experience for all populations on campus, the focus of that communication was on Berkeley’s undergraduate student body and our new...

Inauguration Week Events

Condemning New Zealand Mosque Attacks

March 15, 2019
Carol Christ, Chancellor

Dear students, staff, and faculty,

Today, we join many around the world in mourning the deaths of at least 49 Muslim worshippers killed and dozens more injured in mass shootings at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in New Zealand. These unconscionable crimes mark a terrible moment in our global history, and the Berkeley campus sends its support to the people of New Zealand, Muslims of all nations, and everyone impacted by this tragedy. We strongly condemn these horrific acts of violence.

While these terrorist attacks took place far from our campus, they...

Equity of Experience for Community Members with Disabilities

May 17, 2019
Chancellor Carol Christ

To the Berkeley campus community:

Over the last few months, I have been sharing information about the values and objectives at the heart of our efforts to increase the diversity of our university community in the broadest sense and in every form. In these messages to campus, I have described efforts underway for the undergraduate,...

Chancellor Christ condemns “horrific and senseless violence” in Pittsburgh

October 28, 2018
Public Affairs

Dear campus community,

Today we join together with millions of people around our country and the world to condemn the horrific and senseless violence in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. On behalf of the UC Berkeley community, I extend our sincere condolences and strong support to the relatives, friends and colleagues of the eleven Jewish Americans who were senselessly slaughtered in their house of worship. We are all members of the extended, global family that mourns their loss.

This is just the latest of what appear to be hate-driven incidents...