August 15, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Undocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome and Orientation Live stream via Zoom or In person 2515 Channing Way 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States This year's orientation & community welcome, we will be joined by various campus partners followed by a meet and greet with all current and incoming undocumented graduate students. This event is offered In-person in Sproul Hall #309 or via live stream. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided for those who can join us on site. Please note, this orientation is not for international students who have a visa. Register for this event.
August 23, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM UAW 2865 Orientation 155 Dwinelle Hall Our union represents all academic student employees when they work as graduate student instructors, readers, and tutors. Come to this orientation and learn about your rights when you work and how we collectively better our working conditions! Register for this session.
August 23, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GenEq: Your campus gender & sexuality resource center 155 Dwinelle Hall Learn about the Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) from center staff. Hear an overview of resources for LGBTQ+ and Women graduate students at Cal. Register for this session.
August 23, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Grad CalFresh Clinic 155 Dwinelle Hall Grad school can be expensive! Come learn how CalFresh can help you stretch your budget by providing money for groceries. Our team will be available to help pre-screen and provide CalFresh application support! Register for this session.
August 23, 2022 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Navigating Cal from a Chicanx Latinx Perspective 155 Dwinelle Hall ¡Bienvenidos a Cal! This session will be presented by UC Berkeley graduate student board members of the Graduate Association of Latinx Students (GALS). GALS is a student organization that seeks to address the social, political, academic, cultural, and educational issues and concerns that affect the Latinx graduate and professional community at UC Berkeley. During the session, you will learn about campus resources specific to UC Berkeley Chicanx and Latinx students, such as the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, the Latinx Community Center, and other key community spaces. There will also be ample guidance on how to get involved with the community from your first day on campus! Register for this session.
August 23, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM What the Tech: How to Access Technology 155 Dwinelle Hall Student Technology Services (STS) is a campus department that ensures all students have access to technology resources and support. In this presentation, we will walk through some of the most helpful technology tools for new students including how to access internet, printing, hardware/software, google tools, security, tech support and more. Register for this session.