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August 9, 2016

AC Transit EasyPass Clipper Card to Replace Class Pass stickers

Beginning this fall, UC Berkeley is introducing the AC Transit EasyPass Clipper card for undergraduate and graduate students. The unlimited AC Transit ridership privileges previously accessed via the Class Pass sticker affixed to the Cal 1 Card photo ID each semester will now be accessed via an electronic Class Pass…

August 5, 2016

New from Rec Sports!

​Learn more about Berkeley Rec Sports and their new initiatives for the Fall!​

July 18, 2016

Beyond Academia Workshop — 8/18/2016

Berkeley PhDs! Are you interested in careers in government, policy, and the public sector? Do you want to learn more about fellowships tailored to PhDs transitioning into the public sector?   Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA) and Beyond Academia are hosting Public Sector Fellowships Workshop and Reception Thursday,…
Fiona M. Doyle

July 18, 2016

Sadness… and Solace

In the face of tragedy, what we can do to make the world a more just and peaceful place.

July 18, 2016

The Bay Area Science Festival — 10/27 – 11/5/2016

The Bay Area Science Festival returns this fall October 27 – November 5 for ten days of celebration of the Bay Area’s scientific wonders, resources, and opportunities. The UC Berkeley scientific community can participate in numerous Festival events. Outreach organizers may wish to host a lab tour, an unusual talk or…

July 12, 2016

Graduate Assembly Positions Available

The Graduate Assembly is currently hiring Project Directors and the Project Advocacy and Accountability Liaison for the 2016-17 academic year. For more information, please visit the Graduate Assembly website or click on the links below for the official job cards: Project Advocacy and Accountability Liaison…

July 12, 2016

Movie Matinees for all Ages

Rediscover the pleasures of a Saturday at the movies and introduce your family to film classics on the big screen. Upcoming films in this ongoing series include Jacques Tati’s hilarious classic M. Hulot’s Holiday, Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Ponyo, and North by Northwest for budding Hitchcock fans.

July 12, 2016

Hiring New Residential Education Liaison (REL) Position

Residential & Student Service Programs (RSSP) is hiring for a new position, the Residential Education Liaison (REL), for the coming academic year. The REL will serve as the liaison for UC Berkeley continuing students living at our two new housing sites located at Holy Names College and Mills College. The Mills…
Virginia Duplessis

July 11, 2016

UCBe: Prevention

Amid growing concern about the prevalence of sexual violence and sexual harassment on university campuses, UC Berkeley has announced plans to invest an additional $2.5M to strengthen its prevention, response, and support programs.

July 9, 2016

North America Elsevier Research Intelligence Conference — 9/29/2016

Enabling Data-informed Strategic Planning for the Research Enterprise Wednesday, September 28 (Evening Welcome Reception) Thursday, September 29, 8:30 am – 4:45 pm (Dinner to follow) DoubleTree Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA This conference will bring together close to one hundred of the region’s leading vice presidents of research, research managers, and…

July 8, 2016

NEW! Academic Innovation Studio (AIS) open to GSIs and GSRs

Academic Innovation Studio (AIS) is new a place where Graduate Student Instructors and Graduate Student Researchers can receive support and find inspiration for teaching and learning, and research tools on campus. Consultation, workshops, showcases, meetups, seminars and more are held regularly. AIS support partners include: Center for Teaching and…

July 8, 2016

Submit Abstracts for Cyber Security Conference in the UK — 7/31/2016

Cybersecurity Ethics: The Common Good and the Digital Commons as Justification Registers in Digital Governance, Surveillance and Security  October 20 – 21, 2016 University of Hull Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation (WISE) Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NE, UK…

July 8, 2016

Career Pathways for Ph.D.s in the Life Sciences Industry Workshop — 7/19/2016

Are you interested in hearing about different career pathways for Ph.D.s in the life sciences sector? Do you know there are clinical science, legal practice, and business manager positions outside R&D scientist position in a life science company? What are the key elements for a successful career development and transition?…

June 14, 2016

UCBe: Proud

June is National LGBT Pride Month — learn more about resources and two of the leading graduate student groups who support the LGBTQ+ community on campus.

June 14, 2016

Berkeley Crowdfunding Wants You to Act by 9/30/2016

The new academic year brings exciting, new ideas from our students, faculty, and staff — and the opportunity for you to help turn their ideas into impactful reality. Crowdfund.berkeley.edu is your source for exploring and supporting a fresh crop of projects conceived by the Berkeley community. Here are…