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November 12, 2020

Pilot Program: California COVID Notify Smartphone App

UC Berkeley is participating in a pilot of California COVID Notify, a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system from the State of California. It uses the Exposure Notifications System built by Google and Apple to alert you when you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. It will quickly notify you if you’ve likely…

November 10, 2020

The Diverse Academy: Decolonizing the Syllabus – Dec. 3

Graduate students across campus have advocated for and taken on the work of producing systemic change within their departments, from syllabus (re)design, to student and faculty recruitment and retention. The Diverse Academy is a series of events and workshops intended to support your development as critically reflexive educators and…

November 10, 2020

Library News, November 2020

Below are various library updates that pertain to graduate students. The Library now provides a contactless pickup service at Moffitt Library for all borrowers who have current Cal 1 or UC Berkeley Library cards. Fourteen libraries are participating in Oski Xpress: Anthropology, Bioscience, Chemistry, Earth Sciences & Map, East Asian,…

November 10, 2020

3 Things You Can Do to Create a Campus Free of Sexual Violence & Harassment

Unfortunately, remote work and shelter-in-place due to COVID 19 has not reduced sexual harassment and relationship violence, and in some cases it has increased. Join the PATH to Care Center’s campus-wide #WeCARE campaign which aims to create a safer community for all of us. Here are 3 ways you can…

November 10, 2020

The Power of Informational Interviews

Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com via Unsplash.com Career planning as a graduate student can feel overwhelming, particularly if you’re interested in multiple career paths. Investigating and exploring what’s out there is something you can do alone, but a powerful way to save time and gain first-person…

November 10, 2020

Demystifying Networking

Photo by HIVAN ARVIZU @soyhivan via Unsplash.com To many grad students, the concept of networking has all sorts of negative connotations — it’s uncomfortable, vague, unnecessary, even fake or disingenuous. However, regardless of your goals, networking is integral to effective career planning, as it gives you…

November 9, 2020

Graduate Remote Instruction Innovation Fellows Program – Apply by Nov. 23

UC Berkeley’s GSI Teaching and Resource Center is pleased to announce its Graduate Remote Instruction Innovation Fellows Program. Fellows will work to develop high-quality approaches for remote instruction for spring and summer 2021 courses. The program is intended for graduate students teaching discussion sections or stand-alone courses (e.g., Reading &…

November 2, 2020

Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Fellowships – 2/1/21

The Phi Beta Kappa Alpha of California Chapter is now accepting graduate fellowship applications for the 2021-22 academic year. Members of Phi Beta Kappa who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs at UC Berkeley are eligible to apply. Note: The Graduate Division can…

October 29, 2020

Welcome Jessica Mena Flores, Undocumented Graduate Student Specialist

We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Mena Flores (She, Hers, Ella) to the Graduate Division in her role as the Undocumented Graduate Student Specialist. Her first day is Nov. 2, and she will be working alongside Office for Graduate Diversity staff to facilitate the Firebaugh Scholars Program and support undocumented, low-income,…

October 27, 2020

1,500 Attend Inaugural Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair

UC Berkeley’s graduate programs have, historically, operated siloed recruitment initiatives within each of Cal’s 14 schools and colleges. As part of a new and unified approach to diversity recruitment and in recognition of the multidisciplinary interests of many applicants, UC Berkeley’s Office for Graduate Diversity hosted its…

October 16, 2020

Focus Groups for Proposed Graduate Housing Project

UC Berkeley Capital Strategies, in partnership with American Campus Communities, is seeking program input on a potential graduate housing project in the greater Berkeley area. Current graduate students living in the Berkeley area are invited to sign-up to participate in focus groups for the proposed graduate housing project. Several 90-…

October 16, 2020

GROW Grants Have Gone Virtual!

Applications are open for Fall 2020 GROW Grants! Graduates Optimizing Wellness (GROW) Grants is a grant program where graduate student groups and departments may apply for funds to host team-building activities and skill-building workshops focused on wellness and promoting a culture of well-being. Who can apply? Any “intact community”…

October 13, 2020

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Fellowship – 11/01/2020

The Switzer Fellowship offers one-year fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field. The fellowship includes a $15,000 cash award for academic study, leadership training, access to a vibrant…

October 8, 2020

Career Prep Tips for Graduate Students

Whether you’re finishing up your program or just starting out at Berkeley, there’s no wrong time to think about preparing for success in your career. The Career Center is here to help you explore and prepare for any career paths you’re considering! Here’s a quick overview of the robust set…

October 8, 2020

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships — 11/16/2020

Chartotte W. Newcombe The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at American institutions located in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the academic year 2020–2021. In the current Newcombe competition, at least 20 non-renewable Fellowships of $25,000 will be awarded for 12 months of…

October 7, 2020

Top 10 Things UC Berkeley Graduate Students Should Learn about the Library

Doe Library Check out the Library workshops calendar (citation management software! Digital Publishing! And more!)  and our Events Calendar (Lunch Poems are back!) Learn about the UC Open Access policy  and what the  Library Scholarly Communication Office can do for you Decide which…
Berkeley Science Review

October 6, 2020

Write for the Berkeley Science Review

Are you interested in learning more about the science writing process and improving your science communication skills? The Berkeley Science Review is a science publication created by UC Berkeley graduate students for a general audience. We publish a semesterly magazine and an ongoing blog. We are currently looking for…