University of California, Berkley
Recent News About University of California, Berkley
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UC Berkeley Officials Respond to Events of Feb. 26
Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Ben Hermalin addressed the recent events at UC Berkeley in a message on Monday, March 4th. They expressed their concern over the protest that occurred on February 26th, stating that it was unacceptable."We intend to gain a complete picture of what happened and hold accountable individuals or groups responsible for violations of the law and/or our policies," they stated regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the protest.UCPD and OPHD are investigating reports of antisemitic expression and...
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UC Berkeley Releases Preliminary Costs for Closure of People's Park
UC Berkeley has released preliminary costs related to the closure of People's Park for the construction of housing for students and unhoused individuals, as well as a revitalized park space. The campus spent approximately $16.1 million since August 2022 to secure the site and provide support services.According to UC Berkeley, the costs for the January operation include $2.85 million to build a perimeter around the site, $3.77 million for law enforcement operations, and $1.16 million for transitional housing and support services at the Quality Inn. The campus is still...
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Meet our new faculty: Alejandra Echeverri, conservation science
In a recent announcement, the university introduced Alejandra Echeverri as the newest addition to their faculty in the field of conservation science. Alejandra, who goes by she/her pronouns, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role.Alejandra Echeverri holds a B.Sc. in biology from Universidad de los Andes, a M.Sc. in resource management and environmental studies from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. in resources, environment, and sustainability also from the University of British Columbia.When asked about her research interests,...
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Chancellor Carol Christ address incident on campus following Israeli speaker event
Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Benjamin Hermalin of the University of California, Berkeley, addressed the campus community following an incident that disrupted an event featuring a speaker from Israel.Christ and Hermalin expressed their deep concerns in a message to the community, acknowledging the violation of fundamental values during the incident. They highlighted the importance of upholding the Principles of Community that protect free speech, diversity of perspective, and unity within the campus.The disruption occurred when a...
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Meet our new faculty: Liz Gálvez, architecture
On Feb 27, 2024, the university introduced Liz Gálvez as the newest addition to its faculty in the field of architecture. With an impressive educational background including an M.Arch. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S.D in architecture with a minor in philosophy from Arizona State University, Gálvez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the institution.Described as a registered architect, Gálvez is known for directing Office e.g., and for her role in teaching courses on design and environmentalism. She divides her time between the San Francisco...
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Introducing Manisha Shah: An Economist Joining Our Faculty
Manisha Shah, an economist specializing in international development issues at the intersection of applied microeconomics, health, and education, has joined our faculty. Shah holds a B.A. in economics and developmental studies from UC Berkeley (1995), an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1997), and a Ph.D. in agriculture and resource economics from UC Berkeley (2006).Shah expressed her research interests, stating, "I work on international development issues at the intersection of applied microeconomics, health and education." With her extensive academic...