February 12 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Brushing Off the Stress Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Want to explore your artistic skills in a relaxing environment? Enjoy delicious fried chicken sandwiches and a dessert bar with your fellow peers? If so, please join us for this wellness-inspired event and RSVP so we can capture your attendance and order enough food!
February 26 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spring Community Dinner Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Join us for our first Spring 2024 defrosting from winter and entering blooming Spring with UndocuGrads! The Dinner will take place at the Inclusive Excellence Hub, at 2515 Channing Way on February 26th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please join us and RSVP for a time of community building. Hope to see you there! In community, - The UndocuGrads team
March 7 @ 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UndocuGrads Monthly Support Circles Online via Zoom Each virtual circle will start with a brief grounding meditation, offer space for individual check-ins, and conclude with strategies for emotional resilience. Come take a breather, invest time to check-in with yourself, be heard, and recalibrate your mental health! All sessions facilitated by, Diana Peña, Undocumented Student Program Psychologist. No experience necessary to join.For individual support outside of these circles, please contact one of USP’s mental health providers directly: Dr. Bianca Barrios (510) 664-5342 Dr. Diana Peña (510) 664-7483 Register(opens in a new tab) in advance here for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
March 18 @ 4:00 AM - 5:00 PM Crafting Serenity Welcome to Crafting Serenity! Take a moment to pause and recharge in a cozy atmosphere filled with delicious treats and chill vibes. Whether you're seeking a break from the chaos of daily life or simply craving a moment of tranquility, join us for an experience dedicated to your mental health and well-being. Please RSVP!
March 21 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Graduate Student Basic Needs Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Visit the Inclusive Excellence Hub for information from the Basic Needs Center on the resources and services available to graduate students. Basic Needs Center Representatives will be available at any point during the 12pm-2pm period to answer any questions and to provide information. Free
March 21 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Decolonizing Environmentalism with Project Planet World Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Join the Inclusive Excellence Hub for a discussion on traditional ecological knowledge and practices in partnership with Project Planet. Project Planet is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between environmentalists, decision makers, and front-line communities in order to develop solutions rooted in indigenous ancestral knowledge. *Vegan Mob will be provided* Free
April 4 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Creativity and Connection at the Inclusive Excellence Hub The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Join the Office for Graduate Diversity for a relaxing afternoon as you unleash your inner artist and engage in activities to soothe your soul. We’ll provide the painting supplies and you can choose between a quiet space to work or a social space to connect with others. Refreshments and other destressing activities will also be provided. Space is limited, please RSVP to secure your spot!
April 4 @ 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UndocuGrads Monthly Support Circles Online via Zoom Each virtual circle will start with a brief grounding meditation, offer space for individual check-ins, and conclude with strategies for emotional resilience. Come take a breather, invest time to check-in with yourself, be heard, and recalibrate your mental health! All sessions facilitated by, Diana Peña, Undocumented Student Program Psychologist. No experience necessary to join. For individual support outside of these circles, please contact one of USP's mental health providers directly: Dr. Bianca Barrios (510) 664-5342 Dr. Diana Peña (510) 664-7483 Register in advance here for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
April 4 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Beyond the Status Quo: Career Opportunities for Undocumented Talent 2440 Bancroft Way, BerkeleyCA 94720 2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA, CA, United States Join us for this year's Career Readiness Event for undocumented students! We will introduce NEW and Existing resources that help you make a living regardless of immigration status. Moreover, our counselors/advisors from USP, BCE, and the Graduate Division can provide their expertise and insights to empower you during your career journey. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with professionals and peers who understand and support your unique circumstances. Register via HandShake here
April 9 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Undocumented Alumni Panel Online via Zoom The alumni panel will give students the opportunity to hear directly from UC Berkeley undocumented almuni that are navigating the workforce and graduate school as full undocumented individuals. Date: Tuesday, April 9th, 5:30pm-7pm via ZOOM | Please RSVP
April 10 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM FGLI Grads Community Gathering The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Join FGLI Grads on April 10th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Inclusive Excellence Hub for a delightful Boba & Lunch Social. First-generation and/or low-income graduate students (and allies) can relax, connect, and build community. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win gift cards as part of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. See you there!
April 19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Peer Support Space for Disabled Grad Students The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Join our spring semester peer support space by and for disabled grad students from all departments. Lunch will be provided and we'll meet outside to protect our immunocompromised peers. Facilitated by Maddie Taylor (they/them), a disabled grad student in ESPM and Nate Tilton (he/him), a disabled grad student in Anthro. Thanks to the UC Berkeley Graduate Division: Office of Graduate Diversity and the Division of Equity and Inclusion for support! Link to RSVP
April 25 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM April Community Dinner UndocuGrads and USP Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Join us for our Graduation Celebration and Community Toast! The event will take place at the ASUC Student Union: Martin Luther King Jr. Building, BNorth Room 82D on April 25th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to account for enough food and join us for a time of community building. Hope to see you there!
May 1 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Foster Youth Photo Crew Exhibition and Q&A Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley The Inclusive Excellence Hub is excited to announce an Opening Reception and Q&A for our upcoming May exhibition, featuring a collection of work from The Foster Youth Photo Crew. FYPC has generously loaned a collection of photographs from their We Are Healing series to exhibit artwork led by former foster youth in celebration of May, National Foster Youth Awareness Month! ____ Please join us on May 1st as we host our Opening Reception and Q&A with the artists that put this collection of work together. Folks are encouraged to come with questions for FYPC and learn more about this collection of work directly from the artists!
May 1 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Graduate Women* End of Semester: Basket Weaving Workshop Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley The GenEq and Office for Graduate Diversity welcome back Cal alum Summer Lewis (Mvskoke & Semvnole) for a basket weaving workshop. Join us for an end of the semester gathering to be in community, learn a new skill, and have some cupcakes! RSVP: tinyurl.com/GenEqEventsRSVP