BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Administration
AUGUST 10, 2023
University of California opposes legislation hoping to guarantee transfer admission
The University of California opposed a bill aimed at simplifying the transfer process for community college students to attend one of the undergraduate UC campuses.
Administration
AUGUST 10, 2023
University of California opposes legislation hoping to guarantee transfer admission
The University of California opposed a bill aimed at simplifying the transfer process for community college students to attend one of the undergraduate UC campuses.
Local Businesses
AUGUST 02, 2023
‘This is only the beginning’: Peet’s Coffee employees vote to unionize at 3 local stores
Workers unionizing at Peet’s Coffee’s Temescal, Piedmont and Telegraph & Dwight stores acquired formal legal recognition last Wednesday, according to Peet’s labor union’s Instagram post.
Local Businesses
AUGUST 02, 2023
‘This is only the beginning’: Peet’s Coffee employees vote to unionize at 3 local stores
Workers unionizing at Peet’s Coffee’s Temescal, Piedmont and Telegraph & Dwight stores acquired formal legal recognition last Wednesday, according to Peet’s labor union’s Instagram post.
Administration
JULY 23, 2023
FAFSA to no longer consider siblings in college
The removal of the sibling discount through the FAFSA Simplification Act has left some families and students scrambling to adapt.
Administration
JULY 23, 2023
FAFSA to no longer consider siblings in college
The removal of the sibling discount through the FAFSA Simplification Act has left some families and students scrambling to adapt.
City
JULY 10, 2023
‘A unique responsibility’: Campaigns work to limit soda consumption, stop UC pouring rights contracts
Since 2014, when a one-cent-per-ounce tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages was implemented in Berkeley, the tax was shown to discourage sugary drink purchases and increase sales of other beverages such as water. UC Berkeley’s pouring rights contract with PepsiCo outlines the beverage selection provided on campus.
City
JULY 10, 2023
‘A unique responsibility’: Campaigns work to limit soda consumption, stop UC pouring rights contracts
Since 2014, when a one-cent-per-ounce tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages was implemented in Berkeley, the tax was shown to discourage sugary drink purchases and increase sales of other beverages such as water. UC Berkeley’s pouring rights contract with PepsiCo outlines the beverage selection provided on campus.
Pride 2023
JUNE 29, 2023
‘Bringing a different dimensional perspective’: Spotlighting LGBTQ+ scientists at UC Berkeley
Joining UC Berkeley’s Students of Color Environmental Collective and seeing other LGBTQ+ students pursue their careers in STEM helped Isaias Hernandez, campus alum and environmental media creator, realize he was “at the right place.”
Pride 2023
JUNE 29, 2023
‘Bringing a different dimensional perspective’: Spotlighting LGBTQ+ scientists at UC Berkeley
Joining UC Berkeley’s Students of Color Environmental Collective and seeing other LGBTQ+ students pursue their careers in STEM helped Isaias Hernandez, campus alum and environmental media creator, realize he was “at the right place.”
City
JUNE 16, 2023
‘Just listen to the workers’: Peet’s Coffee employees unionize at 3 local stores
Workers at Peet’s Coffee’s Piedmont, Temescal and Telegraph and Dwight locations filed three petitions for union elections Friday, according to a Peet’s Labor Union’s press release.
City
JUNE 16, 2023
‘Just listen to the workers’: Peet’s Coffee employees unionize at 3 local stores
Workers at Peet’s Coffee’s Piedmont, Temescal and Telegraph and Dwight locations filed three petitions for union elections Friday, according to a Peet’s Labor Union’s press release.
Academics
JUNE 08, 2023
UC Berkeley and University of Nairobi collaborate on biomedical equipment design for low-resource settings
UC Berkeley and University of Nairobi students began collaborating Monday on a six-week “Virtual Global Innovation Workshop” on biomedical equipment design for low-resource settings.
Academics
JUNE 08, 2023
UC Berkeley and University of Nairobi collaborate on biomedical equipment design for low-resource settings
UC Berkeley and University of Nairobi students began collaborating Monday on a six-week “Virtual Global Innovation Workshop” on biomedical equipment design for low-resource settings.
Local Businesses
JUNE 07, 2023
‘Tastes just like home cooking’: Restaurant openings in Berkeley this past May
Firstly, from its extensive coffee menu to caffeinated breakfast plates, Cafenated Coffee Co. located at 2960 College Ave. serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends, according to CEO Mak Jamasbi. He said this “luxurious cafe” is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Businesses
JUNE 07, 2023
‘Tastes just like home cooking’: Restaurant openings in Berkeley this past May
Firstly, from its extensive coffee menu to caffeinated breakfast plates, Cafenated Coffee Co. located at 2960 College Ave. serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends, according to CEO Mak Jamasbi. He said this “luxurious cafe” is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Academics
JUNE 04, 2023
UC announces students to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate conference in Germany
The university selected a group of 28 UC doctoral and postdoctoral students for the fourth class of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows last Thursday. This select group will attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany in late June.
Academics
JUNE 04, 2023
UC announces students to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate conference in Germany
The university selected a group of 28 UC doctoral and postdoctoral students for the fourth class of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows last Thursday. This select group will attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany in late June.
Research & Ideas
MAY 31, 2023
Researchers at Berkeley Lab observe impact of light absorption on evolving molecular structures
Studying a molecule’s vibrational changes can provide insight into how light can be used as a means to “finely tune” the dissociation of a molecule.
Research & Ideas
MAY 31, 2023
Researchers at Berkeley Lab observe impact of light absorption on evolving molecular structures
Studying a molecule’s vibrational changes can provide insight into how light can be used as a means to “finely tune” the dissociation of a molecule.
