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...
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...
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,...
As we begin a fall semester unlike any other, I want to provide you with updates and new information about our plans, hopes, and expectations for the months ahead.
I have nothing but profound respect and appreciation for how every single part of the Cal community has responded to the pandemic’s challenges and uncertainties. Students, by choosing to continue your education, are showing...
Even as the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic begins to recede in the United States, we are witnessing a tragic surge of new cases around the world, particularly in India. As a global university, our community—as well as our caring and compassion—extends well beyond the boundaries of our campus and the country.
On behalf of campus leadership, we wish to offer our deepest support, sympathy, and profound condolences to all of our students and colleagues who are either in India, or have friends and family who are imperiled by the expanding crisis there...
Na'ilah Nasir, Vice Chancellor Equity and Inclusion and Karen Nielson, DSP Program Director
Dear Campus Community,
UC Berkeley is committed to providing a broad array of services to the more than 1,800 students who are part of the Disabled Students Program (DSP). Our 34 DSP staff assists students with everything from arranging for academic accommodations and proctoring services to sign language interpretation and mobility consultations.
Last month, the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) made significant changes to a grant program, Workability IV (known as WAIV), that provided funding for career services for 60 of our 1,800 DSP students. With less than one...
Last Tuesday, our campus participated in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving that was launched to help support those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We write today to offer an update on the success of that drive, to share other campus efforts to support vulnerable members of our community, and to encourage students in need to apply for aid if you have not already done so. Please visit the COVID-19 emergency relief fund...
There has been a disturbing increase in hateful speech and expression in recent days, on social media platforms, and in public spaces across our country, where recent attacks have been directed at members of the Muslim and Jewish communities. The University’s administration condemns anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of prejudice and bias, on this campus and beyond. We deeply regret the impact these vile expressions of hatred have on students, staff, and faculty who belong to the targeted communities. Know that we stand with you in solidarity...
Every member of the UC Berkeley community is a valuable contributor to the university, regardless of immigration status. We recognize that recent reports of potential raids have many in our community (locally and in other parts of the country) feeling a heightened level of anxiety. We remain steadfast in welcoming, supporting, and building community with our undocumented students and staff.
According to media reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may conduct enforcement activities in the coming weeks. These media reports suggest...
