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White Helmets discuss justice efforts amid Syrian civil war
In 2011, Syria experienced mass protests against the Assad family's long-standing authoritarian rule. These protests were part of the broader Arab Spring movement and were met with severe government repression. The situation quickly escalated into a civil war, resulting in hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths and displacing over 13 million people.
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UC Berkeley students' role in Freedom Summer sparked Free Speech Movement
During the summer of 1964, students from the University of California, Berkeley joined activists in the southern United States to highlight the racial oppression that prevented Black Americans from voting. This activism continued upon their return to campus.
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Circus meets wrestling in Cal Performances' SLAM
Cal Performances is set to present SLAM!, a unique blend of circus arts and professional wrestling, on October 5 and 6. The event features the Québécois troupe FLIP Fabrique, known for their acrobatic prowess, collaborating with director Robert Lepage. The performance promises an unconventional theatrical experience with characters such as Greek warriors and contortionist Barbies.
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Berkeley Liberty Initiative begins new chapter under fresh leadership
In a divisive election year and with tensions high on campuses nationwide, the Berkeley Liberty Initiative (BLI) is beginning its next chapter under new program leadership and expanded outreach to students and faculty. The initiative continues to adhere to its founding principles.
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Chancellor Rich Lyons outlines vision for UC Berkeley's future at Campus Conversations
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons outlined his vision for the campus during his first Campus Conversations event on Thursday. He discussed future funding arrangements aimed at stabilizing core parts of the campus, including sports teams and deferred maintenance.
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Theater faces ongoing struggle with 'soft censorship,' says UC Berkeley professor
From the U.S.’s first Black theater in New York to today's Broadway stages, there has been “a kind of de facto censorship” of diverse stories throughout the country's history, says Professor Shannon Steen.
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UC Berkeley welcomes new faculty members for academic year
UC Berkeley has introduced new faculty members for the academic year. The university's Public Affairs office shared details about the latest additions to its teaching staff, highlighting their academic backgrounds, research interests, and personal hobbies.
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UC Berkeley launches campaign for premier Ukrainian studies program
UC Berkeley is embarking on a $9 million campaign to enhance its Ukrainian studies program, with the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures leading the effort. The department has already secured a $3 million gift from the Open Society Foundations, which initiated the campaign in December 2023.
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UC Berkeley ranks second among US public schools for 2025
UC Berkeley has been ranked as the No. 2 public school in the United States for 2025, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News and World Report, announced on September 23, 2024.
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Legal scholars discuss university free speech challenges at Berkeley Talks
In the latest episode of Berkeley Talks, renowned legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky and Nadine Strossen discuss the challenges universities face regarding free speech. Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law, and Strossen, professor emerita at New York School of Law and former ACLU national president, delve into topics such as hate speech, First Amendment rights, the Heckler’s Veto, institutional neutrality, and measures universities can take to avoid free speech controversies.
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UC Berkeley expert emphasizes listening in free speech debates
Stephen Menendian of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute poses a significant question: What is the value of free speech if no one listens? This query drives his work on how societies can heal, discuss, and connect.
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Berkeley Liberty Initiative expands outreach amid heightened campus tensions
In a divisive election year and with tensions high on campuses nationwide, the Berkeley Liberty Initiative (BLI) is beginning its next chapter under new program leadership and expanded outreach to students and faculty. It's also holding to its founding principles.
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Course explores impact of post-9/11 era for Gen Z
Unless you lived through the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, it’s hard to know what it was like, said UC Berkeley Professor Michael Mark Cohen. Especially because a lot of people don’t want to talk about it.
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UC Berkeley holds annual memorial for deceased community members
The UC Berkeley community convened on Monday, September 9, at the flagpole west of California Hall for the annual campus memorial. The event is held to honor members of the campus who have passed away over the last year.
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UC Berkeley professors discuss 'understanding' in interdisciplinary panel
In the latest episode of Berkeley Talks, three University of California, Berkeley professors from diverse disciplines — psychology, biology, and ethnic studies — explore the profound question: What is understanding?
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UC Berkeley leads global rankings in generating startup founders
UC Berkeley graduates have founded more venture-backed companies than undergraduate alumni from any other university globally, according to the 2024 PitchBook university rankings.
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Chancellor Lyons outlines vision for UC Berkeley's new academic year
As a new academic year begins, Chancellor Rich Lyons welcomes UC Berkeley’s students, staff, and faculty back with a video message. In the address, he discusses the values and aspirations that will guide his tenure in office, reaffirms the commitment to UC Berkeley’s seven principles of community, and solicits feedback and partnership as the university embarks on a new era of excellence.
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UC Berkeley introduces initiatives under new chancellor Rich Lyons
A new school year at UC Berkeley brings a fresh cohort of students and several notable changes, including the arrival of a new chancellor, Rich Lyons. The campus is also introducing a new academic department, additional student housing, programs aimed at bridging divides, and sports for students with disabilities.
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UC Berkeley welcomes nearly 9,000 new students at fall convocation
Wisdom from Chancellor Rich Lyons, Taiko drumming, an inspiring video, and Oski's antics marked this year's annual event.
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Michael Pollan discusses influence of storytelling in Berkeley Talks episode
In a recent episode of Berkeley Talks, bestselling author and UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Michael Pollan discussed his approach to selecting subjects, the reasons behind co-founding the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, and the influential power of storytelling.