GOLDEN BEAR ORIENTATION 2020
RESOURCE CATALOG NEW STUDENT SERVICES
A Comprehensive Guide to Resources on Campus
WELCOME TO UC BERKELEY
We are excited for you to join us this fall semester, whether it be remotely or in person! This guide is a way for you to learn about the various resources provided by campus departments that are available to you as a student and a member of the Berkeley community. CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING ACCEPTED, AND AS ALWAYS,
GO BEARS!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Financial Resources
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Bears for Financial Success Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Academic Resources
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Berkeley Hope Scholars 5 Berkeley Study Abroad 5 Berkeley Underground Scholars 6 CalTeach Department 6 Educational Opportunity Program 7 Law JD Admissions Office 8 Military Science (Army ROTC) 8 Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships 9 Re-entry Student Program 9 Student Technology Resources 9 Suggested Classes 10 Summer Sessions 10 UC Berkeley Labor Summer 10 UC Berkeley Library 11 The UC Washington Program (UCDC) 11
Identity Resources African American Student Development/Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center Gender Equity Resource Center Pacific Islander (PI) Initiative Undocumented Student Program Queer Alliance Resource Center Underrepresented Researchers of Color
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Cocurricular Resources 15 Berkeley Student Farms Cal Performances/SAFTA Cal Student Philanthropy Experimental Social Science Lab Housing & Dining Sustainability Advocates Public Histories/Public Futures Project Public Service Center Recreational Sports Student Environment Resource Center Student Union Transfer Student Center Vice Chancellor's Advisory Board on Civic Engagement
Health Resources Basic Needs Center Cal Dining Division of Student Affairs - Center for Support and Intervention PATH to Care Center UC Police Department University Health Services
Note: this is not an exhaustive list and does not reflect all resources on campus
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES BEARS FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS
For many college students, money can be an extremely important and sometimes stressful topic. At Bears for Financial Success, we know that understanding how to manage your money is an important part of your success as a student and as a UC Berkeley alum. Our mission is to give all Berkeley students the tools and resources that will empower them to make informed financial decisions now and in the future. Bears for Financial Success is a peer-to-peer financial wellness program housed in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. We offer workshops and one-on-one appointments to help students manage their personal finances. You can request a workshop or make an appointment through our website: financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs. You can also take advantage of our online personal finance tool, iGrad, which offers video tips, quick financial lessons, a scholarship search engine, and more. For more information, visit financialaid.berkeley.edu/igrad. Contact: If you have questions, visit financialaid.berkeley.edu/bffs or email us at bffs@berkeley.edu.
The Fiat Lux Scholarship Office supports a group of 350 students on campus through a monetary award, financial aid advising, scholar association, guaranteed on campus housing for three years, faculty mentorship, and financial literacy programming through Bears for Financial Success. For the incoming year we will welcome 88 new incoming scholars. We aim to build a community of scholars on the UC Berkeley campus. Contact: Visit financialaid.berkeley.edu or open a case at studentcentral.berkeley.edu/open-case.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
BERKELEY HOPE SCHOLARS
The mission of the Berkeley Hope Scholars program is to create a safe and welcoming community where students can thrive. We are a student support program within the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence. Our community welcomes students who identify as current and former foster youth, probation youth, or students who were orphaned before the age of 18. Our community serves undergraduates and graduate students providing services to ensure academic success, personal development, and the realization of educational and career goals. We invite students to contact the Berkeley Hope Scholars program coordinator to learn more about the warmth, friendliness, support, and strategic advising available to help students succeed at Berkeley. Contact: Visit hope.berkeley.edu or email Charly King Beavers, Program Coordinator at charlykb@berkeley.edu.
Berkeley Study Abroad is your resource for studying abroad at Berkeley. Whatever your major career path, studying abroad opens you to new experiences, perspectives, and ideas that reach far beyond the Berkeley campus. Berkeley offers more than 400 study and internship options through Berkeley, the UC system, and beyond. In addition to the programs offered through Berkeley Study Abroad, independent study abroad options can be found in dozens of countries around the world. We are excited to help you begin your journey! Contact: Sign up for our mailing list to hear about deadlines, new programs, info sessions, and scholarship opportunities at bit.ly/BSAnewsletter, or email studyabroad@berkeley.edu.
BERKELEY STUDY ABROAD
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
BERKELEY UNDERGROUND SCHOLARS
Berkeley Underground Scholars (BUS) creates a pathway for formerly incarcerated and system impacted individuals into higher education. We are building a prison to university pipeline through recruitment, retention, and advocacy. We serve UC Berkeley’s formerly incarcerated and system impacted students by providing individually tailored advising, advocacy, and support. We offer a space to study, meet, and build community at Stiles Hall. We offer tutoring, programs, and events aimed at creating opportunities for success at UC Berkeley and beyond. We provide jobs, internships and other leadership development opportunities for UC Berkeley and Community College students. Contact: Visit undergroundscholars.berkeley.edu.
The CalTeach minor, also known as the minor in Science and Math Education, consists of six courses which explore different aspects of science and mathematics education with an emphasis on secondary-level curricula. While the courses focus on math and science education, any undergraduate is eligible to declare and complete the minor. The CalTeach minor in Science and Math Education prepares students for a career in the modern public school classroom. With a course sequence designed to work alongside a math, science, or engineering major, the CalTeach minor explores teaching techniques, education research, student cognition, and current issues in public education. The CalTeach minor also prepares undergraduates for the CalTeach Credential Program, a singular opportunity to simultaneously earn a bachelor’s degree and a California math or science teaching credential. Contact: Visit calteach.berkeley.edu, email calteach@berkeley.edu, or call (510) 643-3813.
CALTEACH DEPARTMENT
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is one of several student support programs that are housed within the Centers for Educational Equity & Excellence (CE3). For over 55 years, EOP has provided first generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented college students with the guidance and resources necessary to succeed at UC Berkeley.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)
Undergraduates who meet one or more of the following criteria are considered EOP: First Generation College Student, Low-income (Pell/Dream), or Historically Underrepresented Students (Black/African-American, Chicanx/Latinx, or Native American). You do not need to apply to UC Berkeley’s EOP Program! If you received a welcome message or survey task from EOP, you have been identified as a new admit who meets the criteria above and can begin utilizing our services. If you have not received any of these notifications, but feel you meet the criteria, please visit our website for information on how to be verified. *Please note that non-immigrant international students studying at Berkeley on student visas are not considered EOP. All EOP students benefit from: Academic Counseling: create individualized academic plans, assistance with choosing a major, understanding and navigating university policies, connecting with campus resources, personal and emotional support, life after Berkeley planning (career and grad/professional school) Specialized Programming: such as EOP STEM, workshops, and more. Financial Assistance: EOP helps students understand their financial aid, find additional resources, and manage their college expenses. Peer Academic Counselors: Peer to peer support Leadership Development: EOP provides student internship and employment opportunities, as well as shares information about leadership development opportunities on campus and in the community. Life After Berkeley: EOP provides support in the exploration, planning, and decision making process for opportunities after UC Berkeley, including graduate and professional school. Extensive campus referral network Contact: To learn more about EOP, please visit eop.berkeley.edu.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES LAW JD ADMISSIONS OFFICE
The JD Admissions Office oversees the outreach, recruitment, and application process for the JD program at Berkeley Law. The Berkeley Law JD program is a top-ranked, three year, full-time program for students who wish to earn a law degree. We offer several ways for students at Cal to meet us and learn more about our admissions process: We will be hosting an event in September as part of Getting Your Bearings, to introduce UC Berkeley students to the Law School, experience what a law class is like, and hear about the law school experience from current law students. One-on-one virtual appointments with an admissions counselor are available for you to ask any questions that you have about Berkeley Law and the admissions process. Join us for online information sessions that will be hosted throughout the fall. Virtual law fairs and LSAC forums will be offered in the fall and are a great way to meet with admissions representatives for various law schools. Contact: Visit law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd or email us at admissions@law.berkeley.edu. Follow us on Instagram @berkeleylaw for news and stories about the Law School.
The Army Officer Education Program offers a variety of credit courses focused on the study of the military as an institution, adventure training opportunities, and a program of laboratory work in practical military skills. The program provides an opportunity to examine service in the Army while earning a Graduate or undergraduate degree. A student who completes the program may earn a commission in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard. The Army Reserve Officers' Training Course (ROTC) Basic Course (1st & 2nd-year students) is designed to introduce student(s) to ROTC and the Army. The Advanced Course (3rd & 4th-year students) is designed to teach sequentially linked lessons and are progressive in their treatment of key officer knowledge and competencies. Students are encouraged to synthesize lessons to form broader perspectives, deeper insights, and robust problem-solving abilities. Contact: Visit army.berkeley.edu.
MILITARY SCIENCE (ARMY ROTC)
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships (OURS) is UC Berkeley’s hub for undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. OURS helps undergraduates get involved in the dynamic and diverse research life of Berkeley through programs for undergraduates to support faculty research (see URAP), as well as programs for students to develop their own self-designed, independent research projects (see SURF, Haas Scholars, UCDC). OURS also advises undergraduates in applying for a wide range of prestigious, merit-based scholarships. Three easy things you can do to get started are: Sign up for the two newsletters on the homepages our two websites listed above Make an appointment to talk with a Peer Advisor Attend online workshops such as “Getting Started In Undergraduate Research” - see our event calendar for details. Contact: Detailed information and a calendar of regularly scheduled workshops can be found at research.berkeley.edu and scholarships.berkeley.edu.
The Re-entry Student Program serves approximately 1800 undergraduate adult learners (students 25 and older). Berkeley re-entry students enrich the community as particularly goal oriented, thoughtfully engaged, and personally invested scholars, and we support them through transition classes, Older Wiser Learners (OWL) community gatherings, scholarship opportunities, workshops, holistic academic and strategic counseling, and much more.
RE-ENTRY STUDENT PROGRAM
Contact: Visit reentry.berkeley.edu, follow our social media pages, or email reentry@berkeley.edu.
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Student Tech Services supports students by ensuring they have knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive support for their technology needs, such as accessing WiFi, Zoom, laptop lending, free software, laptop lending, printing resources and security. We can assist you with these issues and more on your personal devices. Our staff, primarily comprised of Berkeley students, are available through in-person, Zoom, phone and email support. Contact: Visit studenttech.berkeley.edu/techsupport for service hours and locations.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES SUGGESTED CLASSES
Visit @BerkeleyGuide on Twitter to see classes that are recommended by Berkeley departments and faculty. Some classes are on special topics, some are taught by visiting scholars, many meet university and breadth requirements, and ALL have open seats! This is a great way to discover the incredible variety of academics available at Berkeley and find classes you'll love with open seats. Contact: Visit twitter.com/BerkeleyGuide or follow @BerkeleyGuide on Twitter.
Berkeley Summer Sessions offers more than 600 courses to help you get ahead or stay on track, including summer minors, online courses, and courses that fulfill requirements. We also offer Summer Minors, where you can complete a minor in one or two summers! Subjects include Digital Humanities, Journalism in the Digital Age, Global Public Health, Sustainability, and more! The 2021 class schedule will be announced in December. Berkeley students can take advantage of priority enrollment for Summer Sessions in early February.
SUMMER SESSIONS
Contact: Visit summer.berkeley.edu, and join our email list to receive information about deadlines, events on campus, and more: bit.ly/summerbear. Labor Center at Cal invites students to explore the role of the U.S. labor movement in the fight for social and economic justice, and its intersection with movements addressing racial, immigrant and gender justice.
UC BERKELEY LABOR SUMMER PROGRAM
We offer internships for academic credit during the school year, and paid summer internships through our Labor Summer Program. Our student programming, classes and internships cover topics such as income inequality, social movements, race and ethnicity dynamics in the workplace, immigration reform, wage theft, health care, the global economy, women and gender inequities, the future of work, green jobs, and retirement security. Contact: Visit laborcenter.berkeley.edu/laborsummer-internship-program, or reach out to the Program Coordinator, Karla Gutierrez, at k.gutierrez@berkeley.edu.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
UC BERKELEY LIBRARY
Considered the crown jewel of higher education in the entire state, UC Berkeley relies on the Library every day to support its world-class teaching, its cuttingedge research, and to enrich the experience of the thousands of students who study here. Comprising 24 libraries, the Library has something for everyone, whether it’s the trove of primary documents chronicling the West at Bancroft, the collaborative and innovative spaces at Moffitt, or the vast and unparalleled collections at Doe, a beacon of information in the shadow of the iconic Campanile. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced its buildings to close, the Library remained open, helping students with their research, and providing access to millions of books and thousands of treasures from its special collections — all online. The Library offers countless resources and perks, including: Expert help from librarians Tens of thousands of films to stream Access to LinkedIn Learning courses Free e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive A collection of more than 13 million volumes Contact: To learn more about how to use the Library and its resources, visit ucberk.li/welcome. To learn how the Library is here to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit ucberk.li/COVID-FAQ. Reach out to us at lib.berkeley.edu/help/contact, and follow us on Twitter @UCBerkeleyLib, Instagram @ucberkeleylibrary, and Facebook @ucberkeleylibrary.
UCDC sends juniors and seniors from across the UC system to Washington DC each fall and spring semesters to intern and take classes. UCDC students live at the UC Washington Center, a residential and administrative building centrally located in the heart of DC. Berkeley students have interned at a variety of prestigious organizations and agencies, such at the Department of State, NPR, UNHCR, the Brookings Institution, and on Capitol Hill, just to name a few. Contact: Visit ucdc.berkeley.edu for more information and to make an appointment to learn more!
THE UC WASHINGTON PROGRAM (UCDC)
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I D E N T I T Y R E S O U R C E S
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT/FANNIE LOU HAMER BLACK RESOURCE CENTER
The African American Student Development Office is the Academic, Social-Emotional, Professional Development, Community and Cultural Support Center for Students of African/Black Ancestry at Berkeley. In partnership with students, staff, faculty, campus and community partners, we develop, deliver and implement Black-centered student development programs, opportunities and events centered around the diversity mission of the University of California. The Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center (FLHBRC) provides a needed locale for student communities, particularly marginalized and underrepresented groups. Its establishment addresses a critical call by students for a safe convening environment that will create space and opportunity for African and African American Diasporic students and organizations to organize and engage in academic, social-emotional, social-cultural, leadership, and networking activities and can also enhance exchanges with faculty, alumni and community stakeholders. Contact: Visit aasd.berkeley.edu.
The Gender Equity Resource Center, fondly referred to as GenEq, is a UC Berkeley campus community center committed to fostering an inclusive Cal experience for all. The programs and services of the Gender Equity Resource Center are focused on women*, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ+), and Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence We: Provide a space for respectful dialogue about sexuality and gender Illuminate the interrelationship of sexism, homophobia and gender bias & violence Create a campus free of violence and hate Provide leadership opportunities Foster a community of women and LGBT leaders Are a portal to campus and community resources on LGBTQ+, Women, and the many intersections of identity (eg race, class, ability, etc...) *We welcome all who experience life through the lens of woman in body, spirit, identity - past, present, future, and fluid. Contact: Visit geneq.berkeley.edu.
GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER
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I D E N T I T Y
PACIFIC ISLANDER (PI) INITIATIVE
R E S O U R C E S
The Pacific Islander (PI) Initiative is a student-centered program started through student activism at the University of California, Berkeley. It exists to support people of Pacific Islander/Pasifika/Oceanian ancestry on campus and beyond by offering programs and resources that uniquely center PI communities. Our goal is to empower PI communities to develop and maintain cultural interests, promote cross-cultural community building, and address disparities by increasing access to relevant and responsive resources. Our programs include: PI Orientation: offers incoming students a unique opportunity to connect with other new PI students, meet with academic advisors and financial aid representatives, and learn of the many resources that are available to them both on and off-campus. PI Seminar: students will have the opportunity to learn about PI history and contemporary issues, and explore PI identities. Students who complete this 2-semester long seminar will receive 2 units towards their degree. PI Initiative Internship: Students have the opportunity to apply and work with the PI Initiative. Interns are responsible for contributing to the growth and development of PI communities at UC Berkeley through the organization of programs and events. And much more! including mixers, game nights and other fun events that help students connect with each other and with others. We also engage with our off-campus partners to host community programs that offer students connections to PI communities and resources in the greater Bay Area. Contact: Visit campusclimate.berkeley.edu/pacific-islander.
The Undocumented Student Program aims to provide holistic support to undocumented students at Berkeley. Services include: Academic Counseling Mental Health/Wellness Support Financial Support Immigration Legal Support Additionally, we host different workshops/webinars to spread information as well as build and deepen the sense of community. Contact: Visit our website undocu.berkeley.edu. For information on our services during Summer and Fall 2020, visit undocu.berkeley.edu/usp-services-covid-19.
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UNDERREPRESENTED RESEARCHERS OF COLOR
R E S O U R C E S
The mission of the Underrepresented Researchers of Color (UROC) organization is to increase representation of marginalized students in research programs and in graduate school. Students of color perform low rates of research in this institution and as a result receive little to no mentorship. As a student led organization we strive to bridge this gap. By hosting research workshops, community building events, providing peer mentorship, and sharing resources with students of color we strive to increase representation of marginalized students in research and to democratize and decolonize education. We aim to transform academic institutions into equitable and inclusive spaces that encourage marginalized students to own and share their narratives while contributing to the creation of knowledge. Contact: Visit uroc.berkeley.edu.
The Queer Alliance Resource Center strives to transform UC Berkeley into a safe and affirming space for the trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer community. QARC empowers and enriches the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff at UC Berkeley through advocacy, service, and engagement. We serve the undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ+ community by: Maintaining and run a physical space: QARC manages the Marsha P. Johnson Lounge (MLK 414) and the Cecilia Chung Resource Center (MLK 416), and has an office space in the Audre Lorde Room (MLK 410). We hope to create a permanent home for our community in Hearst Field Annex. Uniting the queer/trans community: as the umbrella organization for all LGBTQ+ student organizations, QARC is in a unique position to hold events, distribute resources, and maintain connections across the entire queer/trans student community. Administering health, wellness, and educational resources: QARC’s Cecilia Chung Resource Center is home to many tangible resources, including sexual wellness materials, transition supplies, books and manuals on relevant wellness topics, and textbooks and test-related materials. Building bridges and coalitions: in addition to QARC’s affiliated student organizations, we also maintain connections with other student organizations and campus partners. Contact: Visit queer.berkeley.edu and check out tinyurl.com/qtatcal for our full list of resources. Sign up for our newsletter at linktr.ee/qarc.
QUEER ALLIANCE RESOURCE CENTER
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COCURRICULAR RESOURCES BERKELEY STUDENT FARMS The Berkeley Student Farms coalition is a transparent and democratic student-led and community-based organization that prioritizes movement building, meaningful inclusion, and equitable distribution of food, land, and knowledge through collective action and resistance. The coalition utilizes ecological land management to create a network of sites dedicated to anti-oppression and student basic needs, ultimately producing thriving safe spaces for experiential education and food justice in the Bay Area. We acknowledge that our farms & gardens are built on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land and we are committed to their decolonization and thus to supporting their rematriation. Berkeley Student Farms encompasses the Oxford Tract, Clark Kerr Garden, Browns Herbal Garden, Fannie Lou Hamer BRC Garden, Guerilla Gardens, Multicultural Community Center Garden and the Student Organic Garden Association (SOGA). We work closely with Herbicide Free Campus to remove agrochemicals from our campus. And we host regular donations for the Basic Needs Center's Food Pantry. Contact: Follow us on Facebook and see our schedule on bCal at "Berkeley Student Farms".
CAL PERFORMANCES / STUDENT AMBASSADORS FOR THE ARTS The mission of Cal Performances is to produce and present performances of the highest artistic quality, enhanced by programs that explore compelling intersections of education and the performing arts. We believe that world-class performances should be part of every Cal student's experience. UCB students get 50% off tickets to every performance, and access to flex passes for deeper discounts. SAFTA (Student Ambassadors for the Arts) is a student-led committee sponsored by Cal Performances. Each semester, we organize events that bring together arts lovers from all corners of campus to converse and connect around performances. Events include pop-up concerts on campus, pre-performance receptions, and intimate after-show parties with food, discussion, and special visits from performers. Our aim is to share stellar performances with our peers, and foster cultural citizenship and social change through the power of the performing arts. Contact: Visit calperformances.org or email safta@calperformances.org.
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COCURRICULAR RESOURCES CAL STUDENT PHILANTHROPY Cal Student Philanthropy (CSP) is a Registered Student Organization that partners with UC Berkeley to lead fundraising campaigns to support the university, spread awareness of philanthropy's impact at Cal, and more. Our mission is to help educate Cal students on the need for giving back while creating a space for professional and leadership development for our members. If you're interested in learning more about fundraising, running a campaign, branding, graphic design, and more, CSP would love to welcome you as a Cal Philanthropy Ambassador! Contact: Visit studentgiving.berkeley.edu.
HOUSING & DINING SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATES Interested in sustainability, food & wellness? The Housing & Dining Sustainability Advocates (HADSA) is looking for folks like you to get involved! HADSA aims to make sustainability accessible and appealing to the UC Berkeley community by engaging in projects that focus on food literacy, energy & water conservation, and waste reduction in the residential and dining halls. HADSA cultivates two garden spaces on campus, one at Clark Kerr Campus and the other at brownscalifornia cafe. Garden open hours are hosted weekly for community members to participate in garden maintenance. Contact: Visit rsspsustainability.berkeley.edu.
EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL SCIENCE LAB (XLAB) The Experimental Social Science Laboratory (Xlab) invites you to participate in research! All experiments conducted at Xlab are computerized social science studies that typically last between fifteen minutes to an hour. Due to COVID-19 in person-study will be postponed until further notice. But we do have many online studies you can participate in. At the Xlab facility, participants earn *$20/hour* on average. We look forward to seeing you at the Xlab! Do science. Get paid. Contact: Visit xlab.berkeley.edu or watch this short video: vimeo.com/230690541. To sign up, visit berkeley.sona-systems.com.
PUBLIC HISTORIES/PUBLIC FUTURES PROJECT Interested in urban life and community-engaged learning? Check out the Public Histories/Public Futures Project. We offer project-based, fieldworkbased courses that reveal hidden histories in public places. We use art, performance, history, mapping, and design to investigate race and equity. Contact: Visit globalurbanhumanities.berkeley.edu or email globalurbanhumanities@berkeley.edu.
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COCURRICULAR RESOURCES RECREATIONAL SPORTS Enhancing the health and wellness of our UC Berkeley community is a big job. Rec Sports is dedicated to providing an ongoing variety of educational, fitness, and wellness opportunities to support a healthy lifestyle. We offer in-person and on-demand fitness classes, competitive sport opportunities including Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports, outdoor boating classes, and facilities to support our students, faculty, and staff in both their personal growth and physical fitness goals. Contact: Email recsports@berkeley.edu.
VICE CHANCELLOR'S ADVISORY BOARD ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The mission of the Vice Chancellor's Advisory Board on Civic Engagement is to serve the campus community through the centralization and institutionalization of civic engagement efforts on campus. The Board oversees The Voting Project, a student-run endeavor that brings together various student organizations on campus that have a similar goal: To increase voter registration rates, both within their organization and in the greater campus community. We provide the following resources: Voter Registration Tool Polling Place Information Voter Education Guide Campus Programming/Voter Registration Drives Civic Engagement Workshops Contact: For more information about the Vice Chancellor's Advisory Board on Civic Engagement or to join The Voting Project, email and cc smanchkanti@berkeley.edu, miyakoiwata@berkeley.edu, and vivekvadury@berkeley.edu.
TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER The Transfer Student Center provides services to assist students who transfer to Cal from other colleges and universities with navigating the academic and cultural landscape of this research university. Our programs and services focus on supporting a successful transition, helping transfers build connections and community, and assisting students as they explore and pursue their academic and career goals. The center plays a key role in campus outreach and recruitment through yield events and participation in programs involving California Community Colleges. We support transfers and foster academic and personal success through the following and much more: Academic counseling Transition Courses Mentorship Programs Community Events Peer Advocates Leadership Opportunities On campus, we are located in 100 Cesar Chavez Student Building. Contact: Visit transfers.berkeley.edu or email transfercenter@berkeley.edu.
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COCURRICULAR RESOURCES STUDENT UNION Welcome to the ASUC Student Union. This is the center of student life on campus. It’s a place to eat, study, get involved, and get support. Everything purchased in the Student Union helps support student organization and programs. Services we offer: Creative Programs: The Berkeley Art Studio is THE place to make art on campus. From newbies to pros if you want to learn how to do design, drawing, ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, and more sign up for one of our extracurricular classes (no grades, no papers). The Creative Lab is the Student Union's print and design shop. Take a design class or get in touch for help with your design needs. artstudio.berkeley.edu; creativelab.berkeley.edu Event Services: the one stop shop for all student events on campus. We provide full service (virtual) event planning from venue selection, catering, linens, event decor and more! Take a virtual tour of all our exciting spaces at eventservices.berkeley.edu. Student Union Experience: The Student Union Experience Team offers a variety of engagement opportunities for students, including virtual events, game nights, speaker series, trivia, and more. We also seek to collaborate with other departments and student organizations in order to reach a broader audience. Follow us on social media to learn more about upcoming events. The Cal Student Store is the official student store of UC Berkeley. No other competitor gives back to support our students. When you shop at the Cal Student Store we can guarantee that you are supporting fairly sourced and officially sanctioned gear. Amazon@ ASUC Student Union offering the UC Berkeley community a more secure and convenient location to ship and pick up their Amazon orders. Additionally, Amazon Student and Prime members get Free Same-Day Pickup on millions of items shipped to Amazon@ASUC Student Union. Contact: Visit studentunion.berkeley.edu, email asucstudentunion@berkeley.edu, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @asucstudentunion.
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER Interested in public service and social justice? Join this session to hear from Public Service Center student leaders about programs like BUILD, Alternative Breaks, Haas Public Service Leaders, and Cal in the Capital. Our programs engage students through community service, K-8 mentoring, internships, and courses to support organizations in addressing pressing social issues. We help students develop the knowledge, perspectives, and skills needed to continue as our next generation of civic leaders. Join us! Contact: Visit publicservice.berkeley.edu.
STUDENT ENVIRONMENT RESOURCE CENTER The Student Environment Resource Center (SERC) is a student-led campus department that serves as a hub of environmental work on campus. Our mission is to cultivate a collaborative space to strengthen the collective effectiveness of the sustainability community, provide resources for students to actualize their visions of a more equitable, socially justice, and resilient future. Our programming is available to all UC Berkeley students and stems from our five core values (1) Conscious Impact, (2) Equity & Inclusion, (3) Community Engagement, (4) Student Sovereignty, and (5) Bold Imagination. A sample of some of the programming that SERC provides: The Green Initiative Fund, SERC Membership Program, the Leaflet (environmental publication), Solar Spring Break, and the Zero Waste Research Center. Contact: Visit serc.berkeley.edu or email serc@berkeley.edu.
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The Basic Needs Center serves as a physical hub providing food, housing stability, and financial services. Our Center will be virtual for fall 2020 providing all of our services remotely with the exception of our in-person food distribution. We are committed to our core values: Belonging and Justice. Please visit our Basic Needs Center living guide for more information on how to access our services, as well as our Basic Needs Center and Food Pantry facebook. Food Resource services include: CalFresh Application Assistance and Denial Clinics: Food program that can provide eligible students up to $194/month to purchase groceries at retail grocery stores and farmers markets Emergency Food Resource: Modified Food Pantry open to any and all UC Berkeley students, staff, visiting scholars, postdocs, and faculty in need of additional food Food Assistance Program: Short-term food award for students who are not eligible for CalFresh benefits and/or who have exhausted alternative options for short term food relief Housing Stability Resource services include: Housing Security Deposit Award: Financial support for students who need assistance in paying a housing security deposit to secure off‐campus or on‐campus housing Emergency Rental Assistance: Financial support for students who need assistance paying rent due to emergency circumstances Emergency Housing: Short-term emergency housing for current students who are at imminent risk of losing housing or who are currently unhoused Drop-in Partnerships- the Basic Needs Center offers food, housing and financial-related drop-in hours. Services include: Virtual Nutrition Drop-In Counseling: Meet with a registered dietitian via Zoom for a free nutrition counseling session Virtual Financial Aid Counseling: Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor via Zoom to help you understand your financial aid or answer any of your financial aid questions Virtual “Let’s Talk” mental health counseling: Meet with a confidential “Let’s Talk” counselor Virtual CalFresh Denial Clinics: Meet with team members from the Food Justice Project and UC Berkeley Law School to get support around your CalFresh application denial Case Management - Meet with the Basic Needs Case Manager to connect with resources, both on and off campus, to support you with immediate food, housing, or financial crises. Contact: Visit basicneeds.berkeley.edu.
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Cal Dining is here to support the health and wellbeing of our Golden Bear community. You’ll find a variety of flavors and locations across campus, all offering high-quality meals that are nutritious, sustainable, and meet special dietary needs. Get personal support from our registered dietitian to help you with any guidance on nutrition, health goals, and dietary needs. Meal plans offer the best value at all locations. While meal plans are part of the housing contract for students living in residence halls, more options are available. There are also meal plans for students living in off-campus housing or university-owned/affiliated apartments. Contact: Visit our website to get all the details: bit.ly/3gJksAY.
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CENTER
INTERVENTION
Bears That CARE is an active bystander initiative focused on violence prevention through peer education. Our student team leads workshops centered on awareness and communication tools for various Cal organizations and faculty departments, with content including bystander intervention, consent, social identities, mental health, and more. Our goal is to help foster a culture of care and safety in our Berkeley spaces through mutual skill building and campus community growth. Contact: To sign up for our workshops and learn more about our program, please visit sa.berkeley.edu/csi/workshop-request or reach out to us at takeaction@berkeley.edu. Take CARE of your fellow bears!
PATH
TO
CARE
CENTER
The PATH to Care Center leads the efforts to transform our campus into a community that is free of sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking through prevention, advocacy, training, and healing. We collaborate with the campus community to make social change with the goals of preventing, intervening in, and responding to harassment and violence, eliminating oppression, and creating the culture and environment we all aspire to and deserve. We envision a campus community free of violence and grounded in social justice. This vision will be realized when every member of our community is a beacon of support and respect for those around them. We serve incoming students through SVSH prevention programming and survivor support services. Our services include prevention workshops, prevention consultations, survivor support resources, and healing initiatives. Contact: To request a consultation, workshop, or learn more, visit care.berkeley.edu or email pathtocare@berkeley.edu. Care Line for 24/7 free, confidential, urgent support: 510-643-2005
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Health
UC
POLICE
& Safety Resources DEPARTMENT
We are committed to working in partnership with our diverse campus community so together we may enhance community trust, reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and promote safety. We pledge to protect individual rights and safeguard property for our students, faculty, staff and guests. We support the University's academic, research, and public service missions with professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. We also offer various services for students on campus, including: BearWalk: a student ran escort service in which employees accompany students to their destinations around campus in the the night time hours. Night Safety Shuttles: a shuttle service that takes students to pre-determined spots around the UC Berkeley campus in the night time hours. Door to Door Shuttles: a shuttle service that takes students directly to their place of residence off campus, with hours of operation following those of the Night Safety Shuttles. Contact: Call (510)642-6760 to be connected to the department, or access our website at ucpd.berkeley.edu/home.
UNIVERSITY
HEALTH
SERVICES
University Health Services at the Tang Center offers comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance, and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, regardless of health insurance. Our facility is staffed with board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, a nutritionist, and nurses, and students both on- and off-campus can access services provided by University Health Services through the eTang portal on the University Health Services website. We provide students with access to the following resources and beyond: Medical services: students with or without SHIP insurance are welcome to access our boardcertified healthcare providers, as well as make appointments for health concerns. Mental health services and counseling: our skilled counseling team is available for students to contact for mental health consultations, counseling, and psychiatry services. SHIP insurance: all registered students are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) unless access is waived, which provides students with a comprehensive medical insurance plan. Contact: To learn more about our services visit uhs.berkeley.edu.
THERE'S STILL MORE
Although you have reached the end of the Resource Catalog, there are still plenty more resources on campus for you to take advantage of in your time here at Berkeley! Most campus departments have continued to offer their services virtually, so make sure to check them out! Additional opportunity: Make sure to check out Conference Day community building programming taking place all day Tuesday, August 25. Check out the Cal Events App for more information on event times.
GO BEARS!