3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mental Health Prep For Your Qualifying Exam Workshop October 28 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mental Health Prep For Your Qualifying Exam Workshop Feeling overwhelmed by preparing for your Qualifying Exam (QE)? Join an upcoming workshop focused on helping deal with feeling overwhelmed by the material, reducing anxiety, staying motivated, keeping perspective, and dealing with oral presentations and self-care. No prep is necessary, just come for some ideas and tips for helping you get through this stressful hurdle from our Graduate Wellness Specialist, Amy Honingman, PhD. Snacks provided! RSVP HERE Location: (Hybrid) Inclusive Excellence Hub or via Zoom About the Facilitator: Dr. Amy Honigman, a Cal Alumna, specializes in graduate student wellness. Housed in the Graduate Assembly Suite, 444 Eshleman Hall, Dr. Honigman is available to meet with graduate and professional students. She is also available to give talks and workshops on issues related to graduate students’ well-being across campus.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM First-Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last October 29 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM First-Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last This fall semester will be EOP’s 6th annual celebration! We are excited to co-host this event in collaboration with our CE3 partners, Student Support Services (SSS), the Office for Graduate Diversity, and the Division of Student Affairs. Collectively, our goal is to have a campus-wide celebration that holistically honors all of our First Gen-identified students, staff, faculty, and administrators. RSVP HERE Come join us for... -Swag Giveaway -Student Panels -Photo-booth -Guest Speakers -Resource Sharing -Lunch Free
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Crafts and Cultura October 29 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Crafts and Cultura Want to immerse yourself in a night of Cultura, learn more about Dia de los Muertos and participate in an interactive crafts workshop? You’ll get a chance to create your own papel picado and mini, fresh flower bouquet. Food will be provided. RSVP HERE
2024-10-30 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference October 30 - November 3 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference Berkeley is a sponsor for the SHPE National Conference. The convention brings together close to 12,000 of the best and brightest Hispanic scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to celebrate our Familia through our STAR Awards, compete for top prize money showcasing their skills, and enhance skills and networking through our many workshop sessions and engagement events. Find out more about the SHPE National Conference and register!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UndocuGrads Halloween Dinner October 30 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UndocuGrads Halloween Dinner Join us for an evening of delicious food, shared experiences, and meaningful conversations on Wednesday, October 30th from 4-6 pm. The UndocuGrads Monthly Dinner is your chance to connect with fellow students, build lasting friendships, and find support within our UndocuGrads community. Whether you're looking to unwind, share stories, or simply enjoy a great meal, this gathering is for you! Please RSVP here! If you have any questions, you may reach out to Nadia Rojas at [email protected] or Orisi Lalabalavu at [email protected]
2024-10-31 SACNAS – National Diversity in STEM Conference SACNAS – National Diversity in STEM Conference October 31 - November 2 SACNAS – National Diversity in STEM Conference Come visit our Berkeley team at the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country, SACNAS' premier conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, and the Graduate School & Career Expo Hall, as well as multicultural celebrations and traditions, and an inclusive and welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the NDiSTEM Conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM. Find out more and register for this years SACNAS event!
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Power Hour with STEM*FYI November 5 @ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Power Hour with STEM*FYI We’d like to invite you to the Power Hour event hosted by STEM*FYI. Whether you need to get some writing done, study for a midterm, or submit an ERSO reimbursement, you can do it alongside fellow grad students at the Inclusive Excellence Hub—pizza and coffee will be provided! Online attendance is also available. Event Details: Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024, 3:30-5:00 PM Location: Inclusive Excellence Hub (2515 Channing Way), Conference Room RSVP Link: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/POWERHOURSTEMFYI Agenda: 3:30-3:45 PM: Introductions – share your name and what task you’ll be working on. 3:45-4:45 PM: One hour of uninterrupted work. 4:45-5:00 PM: Share your progress, and we’ll wrap up the session! This is a great opportunity to stay productive, connect with fellow grad students, and enjoy some snacks. We look forward to seeing you there!
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Election Returns Watch Party November 5 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Election Returns Watch Party This election will be one of the most consequential in our country's history. Come join fellow graduate students and Graduate Division staff to be in community to watch the election returns at the Hub. We will provide pizza, snacks and drinks and gather at 6 P.M. to watch together as the results of the 2024 election are revealed. If you want to be in community to witness this event, please RSVP. Please let us know if you can attend by 5 P.M. on Friday, November 1. We have space for 30 people, so sign up soon to secure your spot!
2024-11-13 Annual Biomedical Research Conference For Minoritized Scientists Annual Biomedical Research Conference For Minoritized Scientists November 13 - November 16 Annual Biomedical Research Conference For Minoritized Scientists We are a sponsor for the 2024 the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS). For over 20 years, ABRCMS has been the go-to conference for historically excluded community college, undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As ABRCMS has continued to grow and evolve, it has also become a space for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, program administrators and more. Learn more and register for the ABRCMS!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Grad Student Productive November 13 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Grad Student Productive Are you cleaning to avoid writing? Telling yourself that tomorrow will be the day? Struggling to find the perfect place to work? You’re not alone! The Grad Student Productive is a student-led welcoming space for grad students to focus on grading, writing, applications, studying for QEs, or any other work. These sessions will be structured using the Pomodoro technique to maximize productivity. We especially encourage first-generation, undocumented, and historically marginalized students to join. Let’s reach our milestones together! RVSP HERE
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM FGLI Thanksgiving Dinner November 14 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM FGLI Thanksgiving Dinner Join the First Generation, Low Income (FGLI) Grads Group for a Thanksgiving dinner, followed by an arts and crafts night at the Inclusive Excellence Hub.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Native Grad Student Community Gathering Event November 15 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Native Grad Student Community Gathering Event On behalf of the Office of Graduate Diversity, the American Indian Graduate Program and Native American Student Development, we are delighted to invite you to our Native Graduate Student Community Gathering on Friday, November 15th, 2024, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the Inclusive Excellence Hub, Conference Room 103 (2515 Channing Way)! Food and refreshments will be provided to those who RSVP. This gathering will bring together our amazing Native Graduate Students and key campus staff to meet, build community, and share resources to support your academic journey. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Skye C Fierro, American Indian Graduate Program Coordinator at [email protected].
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UndocuGrads Friendsgiving: It’s Giving Friends November 19 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UndocuGrads Friendsgiving: It’s Giving Friends Join us for a Friendsgiving celebration! We'll gather at the Inclusive Excellence Hub on Tuesday, November 19th at 4PM, and enjoy the opportunity to connect with one another while enjoying delicious food. Please RSVP here If you have any questions, you may reach out to Nadia Rojas at [email protected]