Campus Conversations

Summer and fall 2020

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End-of-Semester Review and Campus Budget Update

Campus Conversations: End-of-Semester Review and Campus Budget Update

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Join campus leadership as they provide insight into the past semester, take a look ahead, and give an important campus budget update.

Dan Mogulof, Assistant Vice Chancellor Public Affairs
Chancellor Carol Christ
Paul Alivisatos, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Rosemarie Rae, Vice Chancellor of Finance - Chief Financial Officer
Marc Fisher, Vice Chancellor Administration

You can also watch this event live on the UC Berkeley Facebook page.

Finding Meaning and Social Change through Crisis

Campus Conversations: Finding Meaning and Social Change through Crisis

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Join Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor of psychology as he discusses his studies that focus on the social functions of emotion. Professor Keltner is the host of the Greater Good Science Center’s award-winning podcast, The Science of Happiness.

Please submit your questions in advance via this Google Form.

You can also watch this event live on the UC Berkeley Facebook page.

Elections 2020: What's next?

Campus Conversation - Elections 2020: What's next?

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
4-5 p.m.

Join Chancellor Carol Christ, Dean of Berkeley Law, Erwin Chemerinsky, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division, Lisa García Bedolla, the Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy, Henry Brady, and Bertrall Ross, Chancellor's Professor of Law, Chair, Diversity and Democracy Cluster at the Othering & Belonging Institute as they discuss the outcomes of the 2020 elections, and what, in their opinion lies ahead.

150W History Project

Campus Conversation 150 Years of Women at Berkeley History Project

Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

October 3, 2020 marked the 150th anniversary of the UC Regents’ unanimous approval of a resolution by Regent Samuel F. Butterworth: “That young ladies be admitted into the University on equal terms in all respects with young men.” Join our conversation on the 150W History Project, the highlight of a year of celebrating watershed moments of the remarkable women who have made immeasurable contributions to our campus and beyond.

This conversation, moderated by Ula Taylor, Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies will include:

Chancellor Carol Christ; Sheila M. Humphreys, EECS Director Emerita of Diversity, Co-Chair, 150W History Project; Catherine Gallagher, Emerita Eggers Professor of English Literature, Co-Chair, 150W History Project

150W Special Edition: Berkeley's Staff Heroines

Campus Conversations: 150W Special Edition: Berkeley's Unsung Staff Heroines

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Join this special conversation as we recognize this unique representation of the countless Berkeley staff women who have studied, worked and researched from all corners of the campus. After a welcome from Chancellor Carol Christ, panelists will include:

Cruz Grimaldo, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of the Financial Aid and Scholarships OfficeSunny Lee, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of StudentsMia Settles-Tidwell, Assistant Vice Chancellor in the Division of Equity and InclusionCharmin Smith, Head Coach of Cal Women’s Basketball

Student Experience Conversation: Student Engagement and Services

Campus Conversations - The Student Experience: Student Engagement and Services

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020
5-6 p.m.

Sunny Lee, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students
Fabrizio Mejia, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Equity and Success
Mia Settles-Tidwell, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Division of Equity & Inclusion
Marvin Lopez, Director of Student Programs College of Engineering Student Services

Campus leaders provided information about plans for student services buildings and offices, as well as details about remote services and engagement opportunities.

Campus Budget Update

Campus Conversations - Campus Budget Update

Friday, July 31, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Chancellor Carol Christ
Paul Alivisatos, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Rosemarie Rae, Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

Campus leaders discussed the campus budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Student Experience Conversation: Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students (Freshmen and Transfer)

Campus Conversations - The Student Experience: Newly Admitted Students

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
5-6 p.m.

Speakers: Samuel Santos, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Engagement
Micki Antovich, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of New Student Services
Lorena Valdez, Director, Transfer Programs, Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence

Campus leaders will provide tips and advice for newly admitted undergraduate students, including what to expect, how to connect with the campus community, and how to prepare for fall. They will also address issues that are top of mind for transfer students.

Student Experience Conversation: Instruction

Campus Conversations - The Student Experience: Instruction

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Speakers: Paul Alivisatos, Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost 
Oliver O'Reilly, Chair of the Academic Senate
Lisa Garcia Bedolla, Dean of the Graduate Division
Bob Jacobsen, Dean of the College of Letters & Science, Undergraduate Studies

Campus leaders will provide information about plans for instruction including what to expect and how to prepare for fall.

Student Experience Conversation: Student Housing

Campus Conversations - The Student Experience: Housing

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Speakers: Heidi Scribner, Executive Director, Housing, Events and Facilities, Residential and Student Service Programs
Glenn DeGuzmann, Director of Residential Life
Mark Lucia, Director of Student Legal Services, Attorney for Students
Silvia Marquez, Associate Director in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Campus leaders will provide information and details about plans for on campus fall 2020 housing and will also provide guidance for off campus housing, including information about leases. 

Fall Semester Planning: Student Engagement & Services

Campus Conversations - Fall Semester Planning: Student Engagement & Services

Thursday, June 25, 2020
5-6 p.m.

Stephen C. Sutton, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Oscar Dubon, Jr., Vice Chancellor of Equity & Inclusion
Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division
Catherine P. Koshland, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education
Sharon Inkelas, Special Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor on Sexual Violence/Sexual Harassment

Fall Semester Planning: Research and Operations

Campus Conversations - Fall Semester Planning: Research and Operations

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Randy H. Katz, Vice Chancellor for Research
Marc Fisher, Vice Chancellor, Administration
Maximilian Auffhammer, Professor of International Sustainable Development and Associate Dean in the Division of Social Sciences
Susan Marqusee, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Fall Semester Planning: Instruction

Campus Conversations - Fall Semester Planning: Instruction

Monday, June 22, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Paul Alivisatos, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division
Catherine P. Koshland, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education
Oliver M. O'Reilly, Chair of the University's Academic Senate

Fall Semester Planning: Overview from the Chancellor and Provost

Campus Conversations - Fall Semester Planning: Overview from the Chancellor and Provost

Thursday, June 18, 2020
Noon to 1 p.m.

Chancellor Carol Christ
Paul Alivisatos, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Chancellor Christ and EVC and Provost Paul Alivisatos answered questions and discussed fall semester plans for campus instruction and operations.