I remember studying in the main lounge of my residence hall last fall when a custodian came in to vacuum, apologizing for the noise in the process. This gesture surprised me because 1) I had been worried I was an inconvenience to him throughout the ordeal, 2) he was only Read More…
About 200 protesters gathered at Bancroft and Telegraph on Monday afternoon in support of worker rights in the UC campuses and medical centers as part of a statewide demonstration. Read More…
In a time of accelerating support and awareness for LGBT issues across the sports world, Cal Athletics released a video on Friday in support of athletes from any sexual orientation. Read More…
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case which considered the constitutionality of using race in university admissions, to be reexamined by lower courts in a decision Monday. Read More…
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…
Arriving 10 minutes early to his first official workday on the job, Nicholas Dirks was eager to begin his term as UC Berkeley’s new chancellor. Read More…
Hundreds of UC Berkeley students and staff gathered Tuesday to celebrate Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and his wife Mary Catherine Birgeneau’s nine years of service to the university. Read More…
During Robert Birgeneau’s nearly nine years as the chancellor of UC Berkeley, he led the campus as it weathered an unprecedented challenge. While the state slashed hundreds of millions of dollars from the University of California’s budget, he fought to maintain the quality of education at this institution against all Read More…
Chancellor-designate Nicholas Dirks met with students and faculty at a forum Thursday night to answer questions about his vision for UC Berkeley. Read More…
With the end of Chancellor Birgeneau’s term in sight, Chancellor-designate Nicholas Dirks is undoubtedly preparing for his ascension to the top of the university. Having been appointed but a few months ago, you probably don’t know too much about him — but, of course, we’re here to dispel your ignorance. Read More…
