Interested in Increasing Graduate Diversity? Become a GiGS Mentor! — 8/6/2019
Deadline to apply is August 16th.
Diversity
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Offers Graduate Students Valuable Life Skills
Students learn about restorative justice in 3-week program.
Take the 2019 Campus Climate Survey on Equity & Inclusion — 4/25/2019
The new “My Experience” survey aims to address equity and inclusion at UC Berkeley.
Grants from the Center for Race and Gender — 4/1/2019
The Center for Race & Gender welcomes proposals from graduate students to support research or creative projects. Project topics should be consonant with CRG’s mandate to support critical student research on race, gender, and their intersections in a wide variety of social, … Continued
Penn Predoctoral Fellowships For Excellence Through Diversity — 1/31/2019
The University of Pennsylvania announced applications for the 2019-20 Predoctoral Fellowships for Excellence through Diversity. These awards are designed to provide mentorship and access to Penn’s resources for doctoral students in the humanities or social sciences, enrolled in graduate or … Continued
Graduate Diversity Admissions Webinars
Thinking About Graduate School at UC Berkeley? Attend one of these webinars! These free webinars and workshop will provide: Why UC Berkeley is committed to diversity as an integral aspect of a world-class education Key factors for a competitive application Insights from … Continued
Meet the new Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion
New Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion seeks to advance student diversity and community.
News and Tools You Can Use Workshop Series
This series is geared to help you now and in the future. The workshops feature speakers from the campus and the community.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms on Campus
A new gender-inclusive restroom featuring eight fully-enclosed stalls opened Fall 2016 in Evans Hall, one of more than 40 campus buildings to have a gender-inclusive restroom.
UC-HBCU Faculty Research Funding Opportunity to Impact Graduate Diversity — 3/15/2017
The UC-HBCU Initiative is a great opportunity to strengthen campus programs/departments, enhance research by expanding frames of reference, and to impact the academic pipeline. Learn about mentoring outstanding students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Launched in 2011 by the UC … Continued
Workshop for Graduate Students of Color: Psychological Impact of Imposter Syndrome — 10/19/2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 4:30 – 6 pm 309 Sproul Hall Many graduate students, especially those from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education, experience imposter syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you’re not supposed to be here, the thought that … Continued
Graduate Diversity Program has a New Name!
The Office for Graduate Diversity is the new name for what was formerly known as the Graduate Diversity Program. After much input from students and colleagues, the new name emerged as a more accurate indicator of the broad scope of our … Continued
UCBe: Inclusive
20 graduate students participated in UC Berkeley’s first Graduate Student Diversity and Inclusivity Training that featured facilitators from the Multicultural Education Project (MEP) and the Restorative Justice (RJ) Center.
Celebrate Multiculturalism!
Spring festivals remind me of the multicultural richness of the Berkeley campus and our surrounding area.
Graduate Diversity Program Welcomes New Leadership!
With the New Year, GDP welcomes a new director, Assistant Dean for Graduate Diversity, Abby Rincon.
Call for Papers for the 3rd Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference — 3/15/2015
The Black Doctoral Network Conference Committee invites abstract submissions for its 2015 conference themed “Paying It Forward: Transforming Research into Practice.” This year’s conference will bring the concept of “paying it forward” into analytical focus and consider its practical application for academics and … Continued
Learning Academic Entitlement Workshop — 11/18/2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12 to 1 pm Career Center’s Gold Room (3rd Floor, 2440 Bancroft Way). Students will learn strategies, tools, and insights to navigate their way successfully through the academy … Continued
Diplomacy and Diversity Fellowship — 10/30/14
The Diplomacy and Diversity Fellowship is a transatlantic educational program from Humanity in Action. The Fellowship offers 24 American and European graduate students the chance to explore the changing international dynamics of diplomacy and diversity. Fellows travel to Washington, DC, Paris … Continued
AASD: Promoting Diversity and Supporting Minority Students on Campus
African American Student Development (AASD) provides several programs and activities dedicated to UC Berkeley’s multicultural community.
Celebrating Native American graduates
Native American graduating students were honored at a special ceremony on May 18, highlighting their achievements.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral/Dissertation/Postdoctoral Fellowship
This is a three-year award for U.S. citizens or nationals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, … Continued
Empowering Women of Color for 26 years
Clearly not a flash in the pan, the Empowering Women of Color Conference will hold its 26th iteration on Saturday, February 19, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union. Keynote speakers are Angela Davis, Ericka Huggins, and Dylcia Pagán. Includes workshops, panels, plus vendors, food, performances, and music a-plenty. Admission: free to UC Berkeley students with IDs.