8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spring 2025 14-Day Writing Challenge February 24 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spring 2025 14-Day Writing Challenge The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. It's very simple: You commit to write every day for at least 30 minutes. At the beginning of your writing time, you login to our online community, start the timer, complete your writing, and post your progress at the end. You take 5 minutes to support other writers in your group by commenting on their progress. This is NOT for you if: 1) you don't want to post your progress on a daily basis and/or 2) you don't want to interact with other people. If you're up for the challenge, then we can't wait for you to join us! Register via the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (create an account using your CalNet login)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Career Lab: Interviewing Skills (foundational advice and practice for all types of jobs) February 24 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Career Lab: Interviewing Skills (foundational advice and practice for all types of jobs) Held “in person” in Stanley 177 The aim of this workshop is to make the conventions of interviewing more transparent and provide basic strategies for your success in presenting yourself to employers. You do not need to be currently on the job market to benefit from participating in this event; you will gain insights into interviewing dynamics and tips for preparation that can serve you in the future. PLUS…. learn about helpful campus resources such as Handshake, Vault and BigInterview. (Feel free to bring your lunch, there will be light snacks) Register
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Skills and Strategies for Managing ADHD in Grad School February 24 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Skills and Strategies for Managing ADHD in Grad School "Skills and Strategies for Managing ADHD in Grad School" presentation offered by Graduate Peer Support Providers at UC Berkeley. This presentation is free and available for all graduate students at Berkeley. Please complete this registration form to let us know if you will be able to join us!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2025 Spring Architecture & Environmental Design Career & Internship Fair February 25 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2025 Spring Architecture & Environmental Design Career & Internship Fair Berkeley Career Engagement (BCE) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Spring Architecture & Environmental Design Career & Internship Fair Network with representatives and learn more about full-time and internship opportunities. Find out about recruiting timelines and application procedures. Student Registration is not required. All majors and degree levels are welcome to attend; employers will specifically be seeking to fill Architecture and Environmental Design roles. This fair is open to currently enrolled UC Berkeley students and eligible alumni with a current Handshake account. Be sure to bring your UC Berkeley Student ID and copies of your updated resume to the fair. Business casual attire is recommended.
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Evolve: Professional Communication Basics February 25 @ 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Evolve: Professional Communication Basics 📢 Communication is key—whether it’s with professors, recruiters, or future employers. In this quick session we'll dive into crafting messages that are both authentic and professional across platforms like email, LinkedIn, Zoom, and in person. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get actionable tips to help you communicate confidently and make a great impression, followed by a quick Q&A. Let’s sharpen your skills for every conversation that counts!
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM OGD+USP: 90 Min(ish) Movie Destress Night February 25 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM OGD+USP: 90 Min(ish) Movie Destress Night Join us for a 90 Min(ish) hybrid movie night! Food, drinks, and goodie bags will be provided for in-person attendees. Whether you're joining us in-person or virtually, please RSVP so we can get a headcount. Unwind and connect with peers at our 90-minute hybrid movie night! It's the perfect chance to relax, share some laughs, and build new connections
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Yahoo Inside Track “Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values” February 26 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Yahoo Inside Track “Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values” Description: Unlock the secrets to finding a workplace that aligns with your values and enhances your career satisfaction with our virtual event, "Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values." This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to assess company culture and values, ensuring you make informed career choices. What We’ll Cover: Understanding Company Culture: Learn about the significance of company culture and its impact on job satisfaction and career growth. We’ll highlight valuable tools and resources like Glassdoor and LinkedIn to help you research and evaluate company culture effectively. Studies indicate that Gen Z values a positive work culture and strong company ethics. According to a Deloitte survey, 77% of Gen Z respondents said it’s important to work at organizations whose values align with theirs. Assessing Company Values: Discover how to evaluate a company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainability and social responsibility. We’ll guide you on how to assess your own needs and ensure they are met by your potential employers. Join us to gain insights on how to go beyond job ads and truly understand the organizations you’re considering. Don’t miss this opportunity to find a workplace that aligns with your values and supports your career aspirations. Register Now
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AI Angst? Uncovering Student and Instructor Narratives in Higher Ed February 26 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AI Angst? Uncovering Student and Instructor Narratives in Higher Ed Join this session to hear from researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Davis who have gathered and analyzed data from instructors, undergraduates, and graduate students to explore the stories we tell about generative AI in higher ed. Learn about the concerns and priorities students have about AI in their education and take-aways from instructors grappling with tough questions about AI in the classroom. Join us to explore how data can guide campus decision-making about generative AI policies and learning opportunities. Presenters: Madeline Long Arnold, Institutional Research Analyst, Graduate Division, UC Berkeley Audrey A Thomas, Institutional Research Analyst, Division of Undergraduate Admissions, UC Berkeley Matthew T Stenberg, Postdoctoral Fellow, Graduate Division, UC Berkeley Matt Steinwachs, Assistant Director for the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE), Office of Undergraduate Education, UC Davis This session will run for 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes reserved for questions.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Power Hour with STEM*FYI February 26 @ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Power Hour with STEM*FYI Do you need to get a concentrated hour of work in? Whether you have some writing you need to get done, need to study for a mid term, or have to submit an ERSO reimbursement, you can do it at the Inclusive Excellence Hub with fellow grad students with pizza and coffee provided (Online attendance also available). STEM * FYI is hosting **OUR SECOND** power event on Feb 26 2025 to hold space for grad students to get a productive hour while also enjoying the company of fellow grad students and food. Break down of the event: 3:30-3:45PM : everyone introduces themselves and says the task they will work on for the hour. 3:45PM-4:45PM: One hour of uninterrupted work time 4:45PM-5:00PM: everyone updates on the progress of their task and we call it a day :-) Kindly RSVP here
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Portfolio February 28 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Portfolio Improve your teaching and prepare for the academic job search. Come find out what is typically addressed in a teaching philosophy statement and participate in activities that will help you get started.
2025-03-05 The National Society of Black Engineers The National Society of Black Engineers March 5 - March 9 The National Society of Black Engineers Berkeley is a sponsor at this year's National Society of Black Engineers (NBSE) Convention! Here is a description of the NBSE Convention, we are curating an experience focused on the following: Personal CommUNITY: Emphasizing You and focusing on your unique stories, struggles, aspirations, and personal growth. Campus CommUNITY: Will provide guidance and resources for navigating the STEM curriculum, fostering mentorship opportunities, facilitating networking events with industry experts, and offering a platform to showcase research and innovation. Professional CommUNITY: Will support established Black engineers, scientists, and technologists who are looking to make significant strides in their respective careers. The #NSBE50 Convention Planning Committee is focusing on building up our members by supporting and strengthening the relationship between all demographics of NSBE. We want you to leave Atlanta equipped with the tools to develop yourselves and positively impact your communities. Find out more and register for NBSE!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Developing Skills for Careers Beyond Academia Workshop (Virtual) March 6 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Developing Skills for Careers Beyond Academia Workshop (Virtual) A key step in the job search process is understanding the skills needed for different roles. In this workshop, our facilitators will guide you in identifying your transferable academic skills and developing new competencies to expand your career options. Virtual workshop hosted by GradPro. Learn more and sign-up for the workshop in the registration form.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series The Grad Student Productive March 7 @ 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series 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! RSVP HERE
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking for Non-Academic Career Exploration and Preparation Workshop (Virtual) March 11 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking for Non-Academic Career Exploration and Preparation Workshop (Virtual) Networking can feel intimidating, but having a clear approach makes all the difference! In this workshop, you’ll gain practical tips for identifying professional networks, conducting informational interviews, and creating a personalized plan to kick-start your networking journey. Virtual workshop hosted by GradPro. Learn more and sign-up for the workshop in the registration form.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series The Grad Student Productive March 18 @ 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Event Series 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! RSVP HERE
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Planning Your Summer Workshop (Virtual) March 20 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Planning Your Summer Workshop (Virtual) Wondering how to stay on track during the summer? In this interactive workshop, our facilitators will guide you in setting meaningful summer goals, whether you’re undertaking internships, conducting research, or focusing on your dissertation. Virtual workshop hosted by GradPro. Learn more and sign-up for the workshop in the registration form.
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM UC Berkeley Foerster Lecture: Marta Moreno Vega on Espiritismo – Honoring Ancestors and African Sacred Thought and Practice: The Continuum March 20 @ 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM UC Berkeley Foerster Lecture: Marta Moreno Vega on Espiritismo – Honoring Ancestors and African Sacred Thought and Practice: The Continuum Join Marta Moreno Vega, advocate for cultural equity, cultural studies, art as a tool for culture, social change and education for a Foerster Lectures on the Immortality of the Soul. This lecture discusses those of us that carry the legacy, the history, the philosophical sacred thought that has as its origin the knowledge carried in the body of ethnic groups primary of West and Central Africa are the continuum of understanding the vibrancy of the ancestral soul’s whole energy manifests in our lives, of those of us actualized in what we understand as life. To learn more, visit Berkeley Graduate Lectures.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Graduate Student Spring Mixer April 2 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Graduate Student Spring Mixer To kick off Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, we’d like to invite all UC Berkeley graduate students — master’s, professional, and doctoral, to join us at the Campanile for our Graduate Student Spring Mixer Wednesday, April 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. This is a casual event to connect with you and show our appreciation in a small but fun manner. This will be an outdoor gathering at the Campanile. Come and enjoy free food, music, and good old fashioned board games while connecting with other graduate students. Please register ahead of time so we can plan for food and fun for everyone. Food service is first-come, first-served, so get there on time. We look forward to seeing you there!
February 24 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Career Lab: Interviewing Skills (foundational advice and practice for all types of jobs)
February 25 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2025 Spring Architecture & Environmental Design Career & Internship Fair
February 26 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Yahoo Inside Track “Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values”
March 11 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking for Non-Academic Career Exploration and Preparation Workshop (Virtual)
March 20 @ 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM UC Berkeley Foerster Lecture: Marta Moreno Vega on Espiritismo – Honoring Ancestors and African Sacred Thought and Practice: The Continuum