UC Berkeley works to improve online instruction for fall semester
The majority of fall semester instruction will be held online, with a select number of classes consisting of 25 or fewer people meeting in person.
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UC Berkeley administration responds to fall 2020 financial, health concerns
After announcing campus plans for fall 2020, UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Paul Alivisatos answered questions Thursday about financial decisions, in-person opportunities and the flexibility required as a result of the changing COVID-19 health guidelines.
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UC Berkeley to hold hybrid semester for fall 2020
UC Berkeley will have a hybrid fall semester, with some in-person classes and activities but a majority of services and courses online, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UC Berkeley lecturers once again exempt from hiring freeze, all proposed appointments accepted
In an email to staff, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Paul Alivisatos announced Thursday that no proposed appointments or reappointments of lecturers were turned down, making lecturers once again exempt from the hiring freeze.
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City of Berkeley issues hiring freeze due to COVID-19 pandemic
The city of Berkeley issued a hiring freeze Monday to reduce the negative impacts of projected revenue losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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UC Berkeley’s fall semester remains uncertain amid COVID-19 pandemic
As UC Berkeley’s decision to sustain remote learning through summer 2020 continues to weigh on students, the status of the fall 2020 semester remains uncertain.
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City to face economic hardship with absence of UC Berkeley students
The city of Berkeley is expected to face financial hardships with the loss of thousands of students from campus, according to a report released Tuesday by city auditor Jenny Wong.
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UC Berkeley releases final proctoring recommendations
In a campuswide email Wednesday, the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost released recommendations regarding the proctoring of finals under shelter-in-place orders.
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UC Berkeley mandates faculty, staff wear face masks on campus
Campus administration sent an email to essential employees and supervisors Tuesday, implementing a requirement for staff members to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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UC Berkeley administration extends refund deadlines for summer sessions
Campus administration extended the deadlines to drop or withdraw from summer courses with a refund Tuesday. The move was made to allow students more flexibility and more time to try out courses and their online format before worrying about deadlines.
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