New students, new year at UC Berkeley — in photos
How Cal Parent Ambassadors Help Address Student Food Insecurity
By Kirsten Mickelwait When parents send their children off to UC Berkeley, they’re naturally anxious about their students’ welfare away from home in a new environment. Many, however, have an additional worry: Will their child get enough to eat? The concern has merit: Nearly 40 percent of Berkeley’s undergraduates and more than 20 percent of … Continue Reading »
Working In Sync
New UC Berkeley app lets parents and students connect with campus
By Public Affairs UC Berkeley’s new mobile app is the best way for parents to keep track of the latest campus news, like stories about housing, new classes and announcements from Chancellor Carol Christ. The app — look for the distinctive yellow “Bk” (Berkelium) element symbol — is also packed with features useful to students: … Continue Reading »
A student reflects on her public service through Cal in the Capital
By Amita Chauhan During my first week in DC, I read this powerful inscription on the granite walls that wrapped around at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” Ten weeks later, as my internship with Cal in the Capital comes … Continue Reading »
Research opportunities for your student — and how you can help
By Michelle Mielke Walsh At UC Berkeley, groundbreaking research happens every day — and the university goes out of the way to include our remarkable undergraduate students in these efforts. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships (OURS) is Berkeley’s hub for undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. Established in 1997, OURS integrates undergraduates into the … Continue Reading »
Parents: Come celebrate 150 years of Berkeley with us
By Public Affairs Reunion and Parents Weekend at Homecoming, October 12-14, is UC Berkeley’s premier annual gathering for thousands of alumni and parents. And this year is our 150th birthday — there’s no better time to come to campus and celebrate Cal community, connections and culture. We can’t wait to host you for three days … Continue Reading »
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Making the most of mental health services at Berkeley: How University Health Services, Tang Center can support your student
By Tami Cate, Student Affairs University Health Services at the Tang Center has a multitude of mental health services that help support success and self-development. UHS offers counseling and services for a wide range of academic, career, and personal concerns that all registered students can benefit from regardless of their insurance plan. Here are a … Continue Reading »
Knowlton’s Notes: Welcoming Our Students Back to Campus
