The first-ever Fall Free for All, a full day of free performances on the UC Berkeley campus kicks off Cal Performances' 2010/11 season open to the public. Four stages feature a diverse line-up of artists, providing a preview of the artistic residencies and collaborations offered here throughout the year.
WHEN: Sun., Sept. 26, 11 am - 6 pm
WHERE: Zellerbach Hall, Hertz Hall, Wheeler Auditorium, Lower Sproul Plaza and Sather Gate
Berkeley Number 2 University in the World
UC Berkeley ranks the second-best university in the world - Harvard is first - by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China.
For the complete list of rankings, click here.
For the complete list of rankings, click here.
Record Number on Pell Grants
A record number of UC Berkeley students will benefit from federal Pell Grants this fall - good news in a year marked by financial challenges.
In addition, the campus has approved 67 new faculty searches this year.
Also this fall, the UC Berkeley Initiative for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity will be offering $125,000 in grant money to students, faculty and staff for projects that improve the climate for diverse groups across campus and encourage collaboration.
Click here for more news about Berkeley at the start of the fall 2010 term.
In addition, the campus has approved 67 new faculty searches this year.
Also this fall, the UC Berkeley Initiative for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity will be offering $125,000 in grant money to students, faculty and staff for projects that improve the climate for diverse groups across campus and encourage collaboration.
Click here for more news about Berkeley at the start of the fall 2010 term.
Welcome to Welcome Week 2010!
The new semester is starting, and that means it's time for Welcome Week activities, incuding:- Orientations
- Calapalooza
- Specific College Events (such as "Letters & Science Tips & Strategies")
- Chancellor's Reception
...and much more. Check out what's happening!
Caltopia Is Coming!
Caltopia, recognized as the largest experiential college lifestyle festival in the nation, takes place on Sunday, Aug. 22 and Monday, Aug. 23, at Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility.
Admission is free. For complete information on vendors, activities, and demonstrations, click here.
Admission is free. For complete information on vendors, activities, and demonstrations, click here.
Rent-a-Text to Cut Costs
The Cal Student Store now allows students to rent select course texts for the semester, a less-expensive option that can save students nearly half the cost of new books and offers a significant savings over even used books.
Click here for more information on how rent-a-text works.
Click here for more information on how rent-a-text works.
Berkeley Makes Green Honor Roll
UC Berkeley once again made Princeton Review's Green Honor Roll (along with UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz).
Berkeley has made a firm commitment to remaining a leader in the sustainability movement. Among the campus accomplishments:
- Berkeley pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2014 (six year sooner than the rest of California).
- The campus will complete over 200 energy efficiency projects.
- Berkeley is the first college food service in the country to have received organic certification, and organic salad bars are now a staple at campus dining facilities.
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