The challenges facing students due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been severe. While all of our students have been impacted in some way, our most vulnerable communities, including disabled students, student parents, first-generation students and low-income students carry the greatest … Continued
The future leaders and innovators of tomorrow pitched in to offer support, ideas, and leadership in response to needs brought about due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We honor the resourcefulness and care for the common good that is reflected in … Continued
The Graduate Division will be providing funding for 150 graduate students to participate in the WriteNow Access – Fall Session Beta program offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). This online program will take place from … Continued
The memo below was sent to all UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students on July 21, 2020. Dear undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students – As you are all aware, the trend lines regarding COVID-19 positive cases in Alameda county, … Continued
We appreciate that fall GSIs are experiencing a great deal of uncertainty about the rules and parameters surrounding their fall teaching. Your department chair, GSAO, and Faculty Advisor for GSI Affairs are the people best able to answer your instructional … Continued
We’re pleased to report that on July 14th, facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration rescinded the July 6 rule that would bar international students who only take online courses from staying in the … Continued
On June 19, 2020, the UC Provost granted a seventh year (two semester) extension to the total length of service performed by Academic Student Employees including Readers and Tutors on annual stipends, and Graduate Student Instructors. The full text of … Continued
If you are a Berkeley student without the resources you need to engage in the online environment this Fall semester, apply now for a free loan of hardware from the Student Technology Equity Program (STEP). Hardware, including a free loaner … Continued
The UC Berkeley Graduate Assembly Faculty Mentor Award (FMA) honors members of the Berkeley faculty and teaching staff who have shown an outstanding commitment to mentoring, advising, and generally supporting graduate students. A committee of delegates composed of graduate students … Continued
Whether you are graduating or leaving the university for a period of time, it is important to think about your health insurance options. If you are on Berkeley’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), your coverage is effective through July 31, … Continued
Enroll in Courses You’ll need to enroll in at least one course before July 29, 2020 to maintain continuous access to the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and University Health Services, Recreational Sports Facility (RSF), campus libraries, University Housing, and … Continued
As we all spend our time around fewer people in real life, Cal Performances invites audiences on virtual journeys via Now, More Than Ever, a series of performing arts videos for a time of physical distancing. Curated by Cal Performances … Continued
Calling all new and returning students! As the 2020-2021 school year approaches, the deadline to apply for financial aid has been extended to July 31st at International … Continued
A team of investigators led by professors Art Reingold and Maya Petersen at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health is conducting a COVID-19 study of all UC Berkeley students who plan to reside in Alameda and Contra Costa counties from … Continued
UC Berkeley’s GSI Teaching and Resource Center seeks to hire up to 200 graduate students for the Graduate Remote Instruction Innovation Fellows Program. This 8-week summer program runs from June 22 to Aug. 14, 2020 and participants will receive a summer stipend of … Continued
The Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley is inviting doctoral students from UC campuses conducting research on higher education to apply for the yearlong David P. Gardner Seminar. In the 2020-2021 academic year, the seminar participants will … Continued
UC Berkeley is currently recruiting students to support Rapid Reviews COVID-19 (RR:C19), a newly funded initiative of the MIT Press and Berkeley that will develop and launch an open access, rapid-review overlay journal for the accelerated curation and peer review … Continued
For over 200 years the New York Academy of Sciences has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers. As an Institutional Member of the Academy, UC Berkeley’s Visiting Researcher Scholar … Continued
This year, 374 Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) were recipients of the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (OGSI) Award, and were recognized for their exemplary teaching by the Graduate Division’s GSI Teaching & Resource Center. Due to the cancellation of the annual … Continued
Here’s how to access course reserves in summer and fall: Send your course reserve requests as soon as possible to ereserves@lists.berkeley.edu. E-reserves only: We are not accepting print materials or DVDs for course reserves for either Summer or Fall 2020. … Continued
Need a book from the UC Berkeley Library? The library is able to provide temporary access to digitized versions of millions of volumes held by UC libraries through the Hathi Trust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). Things to know: Start … Continued
Issue 38 of the Berkeley Science Review (BSR) is here! The BSR is a science magazine run by graduate students that covers the groundbreaking research happening at Berkeley in a way that is accessible to everyone. Some highlights from this … Continued
To support instructors preparing for summer’s remote instruction, Digital Learning Services (DLS) in collaboration with Center for Teaching and Learning, have developed the following resources also available on this summer sessions webpage. Remote Instruction Guide Developed specifically for summer sessions … Continued
UC Berkeley’s Visiting Researcher Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA) program is proud to offer our affiliates and UC Berkeley graduate students access to a Nature Masterclasses subscription, which will allow you access to an online course in scientific writing and publishing, … Continued
Dear Graduate Student Community, This message is to inform you about financial resources available from the CARES Act and campus relief funds to assist eligible students with additional expenses experienced during this period of social distancing and online learning. The … Continued
The Graduate Division and Graduate Assembly are thrilled to announce the 2020 recipients of the Graduate Division’s Carol D. Soc Distinguished Graduate Student Mentoring Awards and the Graduate Assembly’s Faculty Mentor Awards. Excellent faculty mentorship has an indelible impact on … Continued
Do you want to influence campus culture? Do you care about preventing and responding to interpersonal violence? Join the PATH to Care Center for an online leadership and training opportunity to gain valuable skills and tools to prevent and respond to … Continued
Hang with the Cal Esports community and participate in open play, tournaments, virtual board games Cal Esports is hosting a lightly structured open house for current and prospective students, as well as staff, faculty, alumni and guests on Saturday, April … Continued
Reading and Conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate in Conversation with UC Berkeley Professor Beth Piatote Wednesday, April 22, 2020 5:30-7 p.m. PDT This event will be online. Register for the livestream here. During this time of crisis, poetry is more … Continued
Basic Needs efforts have expanded to meet the needs of the UC Berkeley community. The Basic Needs Center’s living document serves as a resource for assistance with food distribution, CalFresh benefits and case management. Food Pantry Distributions The Basic Needs … Continued
Given the unique situation that continues to evolve around COVID-19, the following changes are now in place until further notice to help make using your insurance and getting care easier wherever you may be: No referrals from University Health Services … Continued
Thanks to generous funding provided by the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Student Services and Fees and Vice Provost and Graduate Dean Lisa García Bedolla, the Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it has expanded its staff to include … Continued
Expanding Definitions of Being a Historian: The UC Berkeley Department of History’s Career Diversity Program Are you considering a non-professorial career, but feel that this would be a failure of your Ph.D., or a loss of your identity as an … Continued
Cheer on our ten graduate student Grad Slam semi-finalists as they present their three-minute research talks in our first-ever virtual Grad Slam championship! This year’s event will be live-streamed, and we want you to join our virtual audience. Wednesday, April … Continued
As part of UC Berkeley’s commitment to thriving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities on campus, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Standing Committee (AAPISC) was formed in 2019 under the executive sponsorship of the Vice Chancellor for Equity … Continued
This summer, learn what makes Cal Youth Camps one of the most unique programs on campus. If you’re a graduate student with children, or a Graduate Division staff or faculty member with children, explore our award-winning camps for your family’s … Continued
The Basic Needs Center remains committed to providing services while regular campus operations may be disrupted. For live updates on their operations and service model, please visit http://tinyurl.com/UCB-BNC-C19. Data from the 2016 UC Graduate Student Well-being Survey show that 23 percent … Continued
The Career Center remains open and will continue to serve graduate students during the remote learning period, now through March 29. Career Counseling: The Career Center offers confidential individual consultations with the option of telephone, as well as in-person appointments. … Continued
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a digital library of thousands of self-paced, high-quality courses and video tutorials from industry and subject experts on topics ranging from data science to graphic design to nailing your next interview. UC Berkeley students, staff … Continued
In order to ensure equity across all prospective graduate students’ experience and to anticipate travel concerns relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19), campus administration strongly recommends that departments replace all 2020 in-person graduate student spring visits with virtual experiences. Please visit … Continued
Thought-provoking lectures presented by a diverse line up of distinguished speakers.
Free 3-Part Workshop Series VSPA is always proud to sponsor the 3-part series, How to Get Published in International Journals: Writing Strategies for Non-Native English-Speaking Scholars. The lecture series presents specific approaches to help the writer recognize and work with linguistic … Continued
Cal State East Bay is hosting the 34th Annual California State University Student Research Competition on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2020. The organizing committee is currently in the process of securing judges for various sessions, and they … Continued
Are you a Berkeley student, staff member, or faculty looking for a little help with data science? Not sure how to use a Jupyter notebook? Need to learn a little SQL, Python, or data visualization for a research project? Need … Continued
Three minutes of your time would really help the library! Even if you have never heard of the publisher Elsevier, we need your input to properly gauge the impact of the loss of access to these journals – data about … Continued
Cal alumnus Marshawn Lynch is returning to UC Berkeley for an eSports competition at Zellerbach Hall March 28-29 from 1-4 p.m. (both days). His team, the San Francisco Shock, is playing the first home game … Continued
This article, written by Lisa Harrington, appeared in the print version of the The Graduate in the Spring of 2001. Six young women gathered one day in 1921 to have a photograph taken for the Blue and Gold yearbook. Beautifully dressed … Continued
The Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, & Mixed Methodologies (ICQCM) is a training institute for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds and/or scholars doing critical research on communities of color. Their mission is to advance the presence of scholars of color among … Continued
UC Berkeley’s 150W Committee is collecting stories and photos in commemoration of UC Berkeley’s decision to admit women “on equal terms in all respects with young men.” The goal of the history project is to record the history of women … Continued
The Graduate Assembly, ASUC, and Academic Senate have formed an Instructional Resilience Task Force to help UC Berkeley become more resilient to power outages, air quality challenges, or other events that could disrupt ordinary instruction in the future. Learning about … Continued
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded UC Berkeley a $3 million grant to evaluate and expand its data science curriculum to ensure it is accessible to a broad range of students. The UC Berkeley D-Lab is hiring several positions … Continued
The 2020 Travers Conference will bring together experts from around the country to assess proposals to reform Congress. There is an active bipartisan effort underway in Washington, D.C. to consider potential reforms of a Congress that is commonly perceived as … Continued
All UC Berkeley students can now read The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for free! Thanks to the efforts of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) and UC Berkeley Graduate Assembly, all students at … Continued
The Indigenous professionals seminar will enhance the campus community’s knowledge and awareness of contemporary Native American life. The series will provide information regarding academic research interests, mentorship, and career opportunities aligned with emerging fields of Native American and Indigenous scholarship. … Continued
This three-part lecture series presents specific approaches to help the writer recognize and work with linguistic and organizational cues not readily apparent to the untrained eye. It explains the importance of absolute clarity and Aristotelian argumentation in English academic writing, … Continued
Join the Science Policy Group at Berkeley for the second Science Meets Science event on January 21, bringing together social scientists and STEM scientists to discuss timely science policy issues. The discussion will center on the scientific ethics of feeding … Continued
The UC Berkeley Oral History Center is offering a 1-day Introductory Workshop on Saturday, February 29, 2020, focusing on the nuts-and-bolts of oral history. The workshop is designed for anyone who wants to get started in oral history, or who … Continued
The launch party for our “Poetry and the Senses” program sponsored by Engaging the Senses Foundation, this event will include local poets Indira Allegra, Chiyuma Elliott, and Lyn Hejinian, who will offer readings and comments followed by a conversation. How … Continued
In this panel, we’ll unpack the landscape of modern scholarly publishing by exploring economics and stakeholder power structures, and what the University of California is doing to address these issues through recent publisher negotiations. Refreshments provided. Publish or Perish Reframed: Navigating … Continued
We are happy to announce an expansion of the Graduate Division’s Conference Travel Grant program for doctoral and academic master’s students. Eligible students may now receive grants to fund professional development opportunities. The basic terms of the program remain the … Continued
Welcome back graduate students! You’re invited to GradFest, a festival and networking event with information, organizations and resources specifically designed for you! Engage with more than 40 student organizations and campus departments focused on academic and professional interests, health and well-being, community, and … Continued
The Berkeley Innovative Solutions (BIS) Consulting program pairs interdisciplinary teams of graduate students with energy- and resource-focused companies in the Bay Area. Our teams work directly with the leading companies in the energy and technology spaces. Past companies include Tesla, Siemens, Sunpower, and … Continued
The Cal Esports Community Center is hosting an open house for Cal students to explore the facility, game with fellow students in the open play area, play in casual on-site tournaments, and join one of the UC Berkeley’s student gaming … Continued
A warm welcome to Vicky Lee, the Graduate Division’s new Director of Graduate Student Funding. Hear about her long-standing history with Cal, and why Evans Hall is one of her favorite spots on campus. Marie Claire: What brings you here … Continued
Update on Fall 2019 Doctoral Dissertation and Thesis Filing The deadline to file a dissertation or thesis for a Fall 2019 degree has been extended to Friday, January 10 in recognition of the unprecedented disruptions experienced by campus in October. Please note that campus offices will be … Continued
Graduate students in all departments are invited to apply for the UC Berkeley Restorative Justice (RJ) Center Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program. Graduate students with successful applications will be invited to participate in a 20-hour training over the course of … Continued
The Graduate Division and the Graduate Assembly sponsor two awards that recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty members. Nominations for the Graduate Division’s Carol D. Soc Distinguished Graduate Student Mentoring Awards and the Graduate Assembly’s Faculty Mentor Award … Continued
This fall featured a group of engaging and thought-provoking speakers.
Dear Cal Supporters and Alumni, Berkeley has long been a place of innovation, an institution that has produced knowledge that has, literally, changed the world. Thanks to your generous support, our community continues to help launch bright and promising students … Continued
As part of Chancellor Christ and Vice Provost Garcia Bedolla’s efforts to build community across graduate programs and students, all new professional and master’s students were invited to a lively reception at the Chancellor’s residence on November 1, 2019. More … Continued
Doctoral students from all departments and schools are invited to apply for the 2020 SURF SMART graduate/undergraduate research mentoring program, a collaboration of the Graduate Division and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships. … Continued
Join the Global Urban Humanities Initiative and Department of English in a book talk with the scholar-journalist Carlo Rotella. His latest book The World is Always Coming to An End: Pulling Together and Apart in a Chicago Neighborhood is a poignant account … Continued
Whether you’re making it, fixing it, or making it last, the Library has you covered! Upcoming Library workshops include Making Digital Projects last, Introduction to 3D Modeling, and Clothing Repair! Current exhibits include a rare chance to see the campus’ … Continued
The Graduate Division’s Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it is hiring three Graduate Writing Consultants, open to graduate students in all disciplines. Job Title: Graduate Writing Consultant, 50% time (20 hours/week; $27.36/hour), includes fee remission. Dates: January 6, 2020 … Continued
Read about upcoming Cal Performances this November and December. UC Berkeley students can receive 50% off single ticket prices for all Cal Performances events, plus Student Flex Pass (4 events for $60). Cal Net authentication required. UCB ID required at … Continued
The Food Justice Project serves UC Berkeley students who have been denied CalFresh benefits. With the understanding that hunger on college campuses is a serious and preventable problem, Berkeley Law students launched the Food Justice Project (FJP) to assist students … Continued
Monday, November 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Anthony Hall (RSVP) Join the Science Policy Group at Berkeley for the first event of the Science Meets Science series, bringing together social and STEM scientists to discuss timely science policy issues. … Continued
The Graduate Wellness Center, located in 444 Eshleman Hall, is a satellite office for Counseling and Psychological Services and the Disabled Students Program. The Wellness Center provides graduate-focused wellness and mental health services. Make an appointment, or view the center‘s drop-in hours on the … Continued
Want to add some spice to your class reader, lecture, or your own research? Are you planning to teach an undergraduate class in any field? Looking to add some umph to the class reader you’re putting together? Or spice up … Continued
If you are a graduate student at Berkeley who produces, designs, photographs, or makes art, please submit your artwork for consideration!
Introducing Michael A. Parra, a fellowships administrator in the Graduate Division. He runs fellowship application workshops, troubleshoots fellowship issues, and ensures all fellowship money is disbursed. I sat down with Michael to hear about his journey to Cal and why … Continued
The Berkeley Science Review (BSR) is a science magazine run by graduate students that covers the groundbreaking research happening at Berkeley in a way that is accessible to everyone. Feature articles highlight advances in cancer immunotherapy, as well as the … Continued
Tarek Zohdi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chief Technology Officer of the Fung Institute, launched the Fire Research Working Group to develop and implement more effective engineering solutions for uncontrolled wildfires. The Fire Research Group consists of researchers at UC … Continued
Spring 2020 Continuing Student Reminder As we approach the spring semester, here are some important reminders and deadlines for you to keep in mind: Enroll in Courses You’ll need to enroll in at least one course before Dec. 29, 2019 to … Continued
October 28, 2019 Dear Students, Due to the disruption caused by repeated power outages on campus and potentially unhealthy AQI levels, we write to announce a temporary blanket exception to the policy that only one member of a Qualifying Exam … Continued
The Moffitt Makerspace is a free, open access, and entry-level space located on the first floor of the Moffitt Library. Anyone with access to Moffitt library is allowed to use the space and equipment during drop-in hours. If you’d … Continued
Talk by Carlo Rotella, Professor of English, American Studies and Journalism at Boston College, in conversation with Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco Foundation. Tuesday, Nov 19 7-8:30 p.m. Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall Carlo Rotella, Professor of … Continued
Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, marketers, foodies, graphic designers, organic farmers, craft beer lovers, storytellers and social good influencers. UC Berkeley Events and Conferences and the Calicraft Brewing Company would like to invite all to a new experiential learning and … Continued
California has raised income limits to allow more children to qualify for subsidized child care. Here’s how to enroll.
Elsevier has suspended access. Now what? Members of the UC community no longer have direct access to Elsevier journal articles published in 2019. We continue to have direct access to most articles published before 2019 in most Elsevier journals (covering … Continued
Free Speech Movement Café Educational Programs presents a panel discussion in honor of Constitution Day: The 2nd Amendment: American Society’s Interpretation Across Time The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the … Continued
International House Room and Board Scholarships for Graduate Students Many people who drive or walk by the beautiful Moorish style building with the iconic dome on Piedmont Avenue and Bancroft Way know it as “International House,” but are not quite … Continued
Interested in getting paid to help scholars from historically marginalized communities apply to a Ph.D. program at UC Berkeley? The Office for Graduate Diversity is seeking the participation of doctoral students to share their experience as historically underrepresented scholars on … Continued
Whether you are looking to create a digital book, a companion website for a book, a scholarly portfolio, or a full-scale digital project, this workshop series is designed to get you up and running with the skills and tools you … Continued
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday, first observed in 2012, and held on the fourth Tuesday of September. If you have not yet registered to vote, now is a good time to do it! You can be a … Continued
UC Berkeley has partnered with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) as an institutional member to provide professional development resources and support to UC Berkeley graduate students. NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for … Continued
From UCPD Community Advisory: Please be aware of a common government impersonation telephone scam that has targeted members of the campus community. Reporting these types of scams to authorities may help direct resources to combating the problem, but you should … Continued
Join the teaching team for “Sense and Sensibility and Science,” a popular Big Ideas course in its sixth year. Taught by an interdisciplinary faculty team of Saul Perlmutter (Physics), Alison Gopnik (Psychology), and John Campbell (Philosophy), the course aims to … Continued
The Big Ideas Contest is back! Now in its 14th year, the Big Ideas Contest supports early-stage innovators and their transformative projects. This year’s contest will feature new tracks and increased awards levels up to $20,000. Proposals must be: Student-Led: … Continued
Backed by Bow Capital and the University of California, Arrow Capital is a student-run venture fund based at UC Berkeley making investments of ~$50k into UC-affiliated startups. With the University of California as our sole LP, Arrow Capital seeks to empower the next generation of … Continued
