Chancellor Dirks likes to have fun

Nicholas Dirks enjoys his first day at work as UC Berkeley Chancellor in a welcome reception.
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Nicholas Dirks enjoys his first day at work as UC Berkeley Chancellor in a welcome reception.

In a surprising turn of events that neither his six-month impending chancellorship nor his half-hour interview revealed, the newly reigning Chancellor Nicholas Dirks is privy to basic human emotions, which include enjoyment, laughter and, most importantly, having fun. On his first day in office, Dirks let his Einstein-like composure slip Read More…

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Podcast: Birgeneau’s past and Berkeley’s future

Last Tuesday, Robert Birgeneau announced that he will step down as chancellor of UC Berkeley upon this fall semester’s end. The decision comes amidst a slew of controversies related to his handling of Occupy Cal and the state’s budget cuts to the campus. In reaction to the news, political blogger Read More…

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Video: Chancellor Birgeneau throughout the years

Watch a video compilation of pictures and video of Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau throughout the years as Chancellor of UC Berkeley. Birgeneau announced his upcoming resignation this week. Read the full article here. Anya Schultz compiled this video.