Investing in the Year Ahead Dear Graduate Student Community, The start of the semester has coincided with a new wildfire crisis layered on top of the pandemic…
Welcome New and Continuing Grad Students Dear Graduate Student Community, To our returning students, we are so glad to see you back! For our new graduate students, my…
My Promise To You Andrew Koritzer, Jr. IG @drew.koritzer Dear Graduate Student Community, I am grieving the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony…
Find Out What You Missed At Our Virtual Town Hall Graduate Student Community, I hope you and your loved ones are taking the necessary measures to stay safe and healthy during this…
Learn About New Graduate Student Accommodations and Resources Dear Graduate Student Community, Above all, we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Over the course of the…
How Our Staff Can Support You In the Midst of COVID-19 Concerns I know that many of you have received multiple messages about coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and recommended precautions to take as students at…
Building a Welcoming Community in Your Department So much of graduate students’ experience at UC Berkeley comes down to the day-to-day — the faculty, staff, and student interactions that…
Reflections on the Fall Semester As the fall semester winds down, I want to thank the Berkeley graduate community for being so welcoming to me as I…
Resources for Self-Care and Graduate Student Support As we approach the end of November, semester deadlines and holidays can add additional stress and take us out of our usual…
Find Out What You Missed at the Graduate Student Town Hall With support from my staff, I held a Graduate Student Town Hall on Sept. 26 to hear students’ thoughts on the future…
It’s challenging to balance graduate student responsibilities. These tips can help. My colleague recently suggested that I write a message to graduate students promoting “work-life balance” in graduate school. I had to admit that I think the idea of “balance” is the wrong frame.
Welcome New and Continuing Students If you are arriving at Cal as a new graduate student, my message to you is simple: you belong here and we are lucky to have you.
My Goals for the Graduate Division Read about the top three priorities for Vice Provost and Dean Lisa García Bedolla.
Farewell and Good Luck! I am retiring at the end of the month, and passing the baton to Lisa Garciá-Bedolla, who will be a wonderful advocate for graduate education.
Congratulations to Graduating Students! Savor your accomplishments, and remember that you will always be part of the Berkeley community.
Look Beyond Your Own Graduate Program! Explore talks, videos, meetings and events that expand your thinking.
New Resources for Students on Mentoring Learn tips and skills that will help you throughout your career!
A New Semester to Incorporate Professional Development into Your Program! Find out how the new Professional Development Liaison Program can help.
Have a Relaxing Winter Break! Catch your breath, spend time with family and friends, have some fun, and think about new opportunities.