Posts by Andy Sohn

January 17, 2014

ARC Announces 2014 Fellows

The Arts Research Center (ARC) has announced the selection of fellows for the 2014 ARC Fellows Program for UC Berkeley graduate students and faculty. The cohort, led by Professor Mary Ann Smart (Department of Music), includes faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines, including Architecture, Art Practice, Environmental Design, Ethnic Studies,…

January 17, 2014

Innovation Grants Proposal Request — 2/10/2014

The Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion, with the support of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, invites campus members to submit proposals for innovation grants in support of equity, inclusion and diversity at UC Berkeley. The grant process is open to all UC Berkeley students, faculty and staff…

January 17, 2014

Registration is Open for Cal Adventures

Cal Adventures is the outdoor experiential education program at UC Berkeley that provides students with new skills, adventures and great memories. Cal Adventures registration is now open for Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddle Boarding, and Sea Kayaking at the UC Aquatic Center at the Berkeley Marina. Visit the…

January 17, 2014

Breastfeeding Support Program for Students

Coordinated by Health*Matters Wellness, the Breastfeeding Support Program is for new parents who want to continue breastfeeding their children after returning to work or school. The program offers breastfeeding classes with a lactation consultant, lactation rooms on campus with hospital-grade pumps, and sale of breast pumps at a…

January 17, 2014

File Your Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — 3/2/2014

Students who wish to be considered for financial aid awards in academic year 2014-15,should file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov with information from your 2013 federal tax return and the federal school code for UC Berkeley of 001312.
Andrew Szeri

January 14, 2014

Message from the Dean (January)

Here's good news to start the spring semester: A personalized one-stop web service — called CalCentral — has just been released to all campus constituencies.

January 6, 2014

Share How You Learned Graduate School Survival Skills

Want to share your story? The editors of the book All I Needed to Know to Survive Grad School are seeking a diverse group of students and recent alums to describe how their past experiences helped them to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that lead to their…
Andrew Szeri

November 14, 2013

Message from the Dean (November)

I was glad to see some of you November 8th at the Inauguration of Nicholas B. Dirks as the 10th Chancellor of UC Berkeley. The day was one of “pomp and circumstance.”
Team members Vivek Rao and Henry Kagey observe an experiment in progress.

November 14, 2013

Graduate Students in Hermanowicz Lab Named Odebrecht Finalists

Graduate students in CEE Professor Slav Hermanowicz's Lab and collaborators received second place in 2013 Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development. The award, which includes cash prizes totaling $65,000, invites university students to search for innovative technologies and methods to promote sustainable and responsible development.

November 13, 2013

Seminar on Work Visas and Permanent Resident Options

There will be a visa seminar by nationally renowned immigration attorney Adam Green this Thursday entitled “Work Visas and Permanent Resident Options: Know Your Alternatives.” The information provided in this workshop is very important for postdocs who are looking for a position in industry. Seminar topics will include: How to Obtain…

October 11, 2013

Fellowships and Research Opportunities in African Studies

Information Session on African Studies-related fellowships and deadlines October 18, 2013, 12-1 pm 103 Stephens Hall Martha Saavedra from the Center for African Studies will discuss fellowships and other resources for UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students, including: Foreign Language and Area Studies —…

October 11, 2013

Workshops for GSIs

The following workshops, sponsored by the GSI Teaching & Resource Center, fulfill requirements of the Center’s Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Supporting Student Inclusion and Well-Being October 21, 2013, 3-4:30 pm 110 Sproul Hall Syllabus and Course Design November 5, 2013, 1-2:30 pm 110 Sproul…

October 10, 2013

Center for the Right-Wing Studies Mini-grant Program — 11/08/2013

The Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies invites UC Berkeley students to apply for small grants to assist with the development of student research projects on issues related to right-wing movements in the U.S. and other regions of the world. Established in February 2009, the mission of the Center is to…

October 10, 2013

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities — 11/14/2013

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for three fellows to be appointed to a one year term beginning July 1, 2014. The Mellon Postdoctoral Program encourages innovative teaching, enriches educational and research opportunities in the humanities,…

September 19, 2013

Volunteers Needed for “English in Action” Program

The Berkeley/Oakland YWCA, located adjacent to the campus’s south side, seeks volunteers to help international students and visiting scholars practice English conversational skills. A commitment of only one hour a week is required; no teaching experience is necessary. For more information or to register visit the English in Action (EIA) office located at the…

September 17, 2013

Welcome Back Party! 9/27/13

The Graduate Social Club and Graduate Assembly welcome all graduate students to another year at UC Berkeley! Come party outdoors under the beautiful Campanile at one of our biggest events of the year. Enjoy plentiful beer, pizza, and music, all free — just one of the perks of being a…
Career Center

September 17, 2013

13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair — 10/17/13

On Thursday, October 17th,  the Career Center will host the 13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Rec Sports Facility (RSF) Field House Gym. This event offers graduate students from a broad range of disciplines the opportunity to meet potential employers…