October 7 @ 8:00 AM - October 11 @ 5:00 PM Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair Online via Zoom Thinking about getting a graduate degree? Attend UC Berkeley’s virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair on Monday, October 7 – Friday, October 11. This event is uniquely designed for underrepresented minority students considering graduate school at Berkeley. (We welcome all prospective students.) The Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair is a virtual event spanning the course of five days. Learn how to register for this event.
October 19 The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education UC Riverside 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA, United States Our Berkeley team will be at this years California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education! The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college students and especially African Americans, American Indians, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Note that these events are for all disciplines except programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary science, and law, all of which have their own recruiting networks. Find out more about the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education and register!
October 22 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Community Teach-in: Let’s Talk About Haiti and Latin American Independence Movements 2515 Channing Way Did you know that Haiti Aided Latin American Independence Movements? Join us at the Inclusive Excellence Hub on October 22nd at 4:00 PM where we will be joined by a representative from The Haiti Action Committee in our first Community Teach-In detailing the significance of the Haitian revolution and the role of Haiti in other independence movements throughout Latin America. We ask that you please RSVP to account for food. P.S. Light refreshments will be served! If you have any questions, you may reach out to Valentina ([email protected])
October 23 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM The Grad Student Productive The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States 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
October 29 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM First-Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last Alumni House 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA, United States 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
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 Orisi Lalabalavu at [email protected] or Nadia Rojas at [email protected].