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UC Berkeley is one of just 29 institutions nationwide selected to receive a 2026 #CelebrateFirstGen grant! 🎉

The award will help expand opportunities to celebrate first-generation students, recognize their contributions and strengthen community across campus. This recognition comes as @ucberkeleyofficial's @reopatcal celebrates 60 years of helping students access, navigate, and thrive at UC Berkeley.

Here's to 60 years of first-gen stories, achievements, and community at Berkeley, and all that's still to come! 💛🐻

🔗 Read more at the link in bio. Three individuals are smiling and posing with signs celebrating first-generation college students. The background features a University of California, Berkeley banner and blue and gold balloons. The signs read "First and not the last," "Public Health," and "Berkeley First-Gen. by @berkeleyvcei
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Celebrating Latinx scholarship at UC Berkeley 📚✨

What can letters, diaries and personal writings tell us about Latinx history?

Through The Archive of Latinx Feelings, UC Berkeley undergraduate researchers working with Dr. Raúl Coronado (Associate Professor of English and of Spanish and Portuguese) are exploring 19th-century letters, diaries, notebooks and books to uncover personal histories and make archival materials more accessible. By combining archival research with AI-assisted transcription, the project is helping bring historical voices and experiences into new conversations.

And that’s just one example of the scholarship happening across @ucberkeleyofficia! 💛

From immigrant youth experiences and higher education to environmental justice and culturally responsive mental health resources, Berkeley researchers are exploring questions that connect scholarship, community and lived experiences.

🔗 Explore the full collection via the link in bio UC Berkeley Equity & Inclusion graphic reading “Latinx Heritage Month – Research Highlight” in blue and gold. by @berkeleyvcei
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What does it really mean to support the whole student? 💙 

In this edition of What's the Word?, Dr. Julian Ledesma, Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Equity & Success, explores Empowering Holistic Counseling (EHC), an approach that recognizes that a student's academic journey is shaped by more than what happens in the classroom.

From financial challenges and family responsibilities to emotional well-being, belonging, and career goals, EHC encourages us to recognize the different experiences and needs that shape a student's journey. By bringing together empathy, equity, institutional knowledge, and practical support, EHC offers a framework for helping students navigate challenges while building pathways toward success. 🌱

Rather than only asking: "How can we address a student's immediate concern?" EHC also asks: "How can we support the whole student and help them thrive?"

🔗 Read more at the link in bio.

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"What's the Word?" is a monthly column that introduces emerging language, concepts, and frameworks shaping equity and inclusion work. Each edition offers brief context, shared definitions, and practical insight to help our community build a common vocabulary and deepen understanding. A group of smiling individuals standing in front of a banner with a logo for E3, a Center for Educational Partnerships. They are at a table with informational materials, including a sign that reads "Peer Academic Counselors (PAC)." There are blue lanyards and other items on the table. Trees and a clear sky are visible in the background. by @berkeleyvcei
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“Define your own life. You can do it. Study hard, ask questions, find mentors, and accept help.” -Judge Emily Vasquez

From California's Central Valley to Berkeley Law, Judge Emily Vasquez made history as the first Latina judge in Sacramento County Superior Court history.

On Sat. 9/26, the @ucberkeleyofficial community gathered at @ihouseberkeley for the campus premiere of A Job in the Shade: The Emily Vasquez Story, a documentary celebrating her journey, commitment to public service and lasting impact.

The evening brought together students, alumni, and community members to celebrate her legacy and reflect on the power of education, mentorship, and opening doors for the next generation. 💙💛 

📸: Ellie Sahand, Ashley Gary

@calalumniassociation
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@ls.ucberkeley

🔗 Read more about the celebration and watch the film trailer at the link in bio! A group of eleven people stands on a stage, posing for a photo in front of a large screen displaying "dougharrismedia.com" with a graphic. They are dressed in formal and business attire. A podium with an emblem is visible on the left side of the stage. by @berkeleyvcei
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A new chapter for @ucbdisabilityculture at @ucberkeleyofficial!

The Disability Cultural Community (DCC) Center has officially joined the Centers for Educational Justice & Community Engagement (EJCE)! 🎉

Rooted in student advocacy, the DCC continues to foster disability community, belonging and justice at Berkeley. This transition strengthens its connection to campus community centers while maintaining its close partnership with the Disabled Students' Program (DSP).

We're excited for this next chapter and the opportunities ahead!

📸 Katherin Velasquez 

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. by @berkeleyvcei
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Join the LTI Book Club 📚 

@ucberkeleyofficial faculty and staff are invited to a three-session discussion of Dr. @ginaanngarcia’s The HSI Movement: Strategies Driving Change at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Led by Dr. Garcia, the series will explore what it means to move beyond enrollment toward truly serving Latine students, with conversations focused on strategy, liberatory education, and the power of community.

📅 Tues. 10/20 · 11/17 · 12/15
⏰ Noon-1:30pm
📍 Berkeley Way West, Room 4500

Space is limited to 20 participants, and participants must commit to all three sessions.

🔗 Register via the link in bio

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@berkeley_education

Flyer description: The UC Berkeley Latinx Thriving Initiatives Book Club featuring Dr. Gina Ann Garcia’s The HSI Movement: Strategies Driving Change at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The three-session book club will explore what it means to move beyond enrollment toward truly serving Latine students. Dr. Garcia will lead discussions focused on strategy, liberatory education and the power of community. Sessions take place October 20, November 17 and December 15, 2026, from noon–1:30 p.m. at Berkeley Way West, Room 4500. The book club is open to all UC Berkeley faculty and staff. Space is limited to 20 participants, and participants must commit to attending all three sessions. Registration is available at bit.ly/HSIBOOKCLUB or through the QR code on the flyer. The flyer has a cream background with a purple border and colorful artwork along the edges, and features an image of The HSI Movement book cover. “UC Berkeley Latinx Thriving Initiatives” appears at the bottom. Flyer for the LTI Book Club featuring Dr. Gina Ann Garcia’s The HSI Movement. Three sessions for UC Berkeley faculty and staff will be held Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, noon–1:30 p.m., at Berkeley Way West, Room 4500. Space is limited to 20 participants. by @berkeleyvcei
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🌵✨ Graduate students, join us for the 2nd annual Graduate Student Convivencia: Creando y Cosechando Comunidad!

Come together with fellow graduate students to connect, build comunidad and learn about resources, campus offices and student organizations that can support your @ucberkeleyofficial journey.

📅 Thurs. 10/15
⏰ 4-6pm
📍 Inclusive Excellence Hub Back Patio, 2515 Channing Way
🍽️ Food and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome! 💚

🔗 RSVP via the link in bio.

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Flyer for UC Berkeley Latinx Thriving Initiatives' 2nd annual Graduate Student Convivencia, “Creando y Cosechando Comunidad.” The event takes place Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. at the Inclusive Excellence Hub, 2515 Channing Way. The flyer invites attendees to connect and build comunidad and notes that everyone is welcome. Food and refreshments will be provided. A QR code and bit.ly/FallGradConvivencia are provided for registration. The cream-colored flyer features a colorful illustration of a green cactus surrounded by abstract red, pink and blue shapes. Logos at the bottom identify the event's co-presenters: UC Berkeley Graduate Division, UC Berkeley Latinx Thriving Initiatives, Equity & Inclusion, and Chicanx Latinx Student Development. A group of people sit in a backyard patio area, some in orange Adirondack chairs and others around a table. Plates and drinks are on the table, and umbrellas provide shade. In the background are buildings and a wooden fence. The scene suggests a casual gathering or meal. by @berkeleyvcei
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✨ Did you know? Thriving extends into the classroom, too.

The Provost’s Thriving in Teaching Mentorship Program brings @ucberkeleyofficial faculty together to build community, learn from one another and strengthen racial equity in teaching through peer mentorship, reflection and feedback.

The yearlong program is a collaboration between the Office of the Provost, Division of Equity & Inclusion, Division of Undergraduate Education and Center for Teaching & Learning. 💙💛

📸 Irene Yi

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. A person is speaking at the front of a large, full lecture hall. The audience is seated in tiered rows, attentively listening. The room is equipped with a projector and has wood-paneled walls. by @berkeleyvcei
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We’re coming together again! 💙💛🐻

Join students, staff, faculty and alumni for Building AA & PI Futures at Berkeley and Beyond on Fri. 10/9 as we celebrate the legacies and future of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA & PI) communities at Berkeley.

Hear from faculty leading the new Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures Initiative and learn how the initiative is strengthening research, teaching, and community at @ucberkeleyofficial and beyond.

📅 Fri. 10/9 from 10-11:30am
📍 Pauley Ballroom, MLK Jr. Student Union
🎟️ Free with promo code CAMPANILE510; currently registered students receive a free Class Pass.

🔗 Learn more and register at the link in bio.

📸 Throwback to our 2024 gathering with Oski! 🐻

@apasdatcal
@ucberkeleyaaads

Flyer description: "Building AA & PI Futures at Berkeley and Beyond" event on October 9th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. at MLK Jr. Student Union, Pauley Ballroom East. Includes text inviting participation with Chancellor Richard Lyons and Asian American & Pacific Islander allies. Featured speakers listed with names, photos, and affiliations: Kourtney Kawano, Brian Keum, Long Le-Khac, and Lisa Tsuchitani. Registration link and code for free passes included. A group of six people posing outdoors, including a mascot wearing a yellow shirt with a blue "C" and bear head, possibly representing a sports team. They are standing on a stone pathway with trees and a brick building in the background. Everyone is smiling and casually dressed. by @berkeleyvcei
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October is Dating and Domestic Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen our commitment to safer communities. 🧡

Throughout the month, UC Berkeley’s @pathtocareucb is sharing resources and opportunities to learn about healthy relationships, recognize signs of abuse, prevent relationship violence, and support those impacted by harm.

If you or another UC Berkeley community member experiences sexual violence or harassment, stalking, or relationship violence, support is available. Berkeley offers confidential resources and options for reporting concerns.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and explore available resources and support. A gradient background with soft blue and yellow hues displays the text "Everyone deserves to be safe. Healthy relationships respect boundaries." The bottom right features the Berkeley PATH to Care Center logo. by @berkeleyvcei
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October is Filipino American History Month! 🇵🇭

@ucberkeleyofficial celebrates and honors the rich histories, cultures, experiences, and contributions of Filipinx American communities, on campus and beyond. Join us throughout the month for events and opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate Filipinx American history and voices, including:

📚 Fri. 10/9 & Sat. 10/10: Centering Philippine and Filipino American Histories exhibit and open house at The Bancroft Library 
🍽 Thurs. 10/15: Filipinx American Heritage Month Dinner across all @ucberkeleydining commons: Café 3, Clark Kerr, Crossroads, and Foothill 
📖 Wed. 10/21: Berkeley Book Chat with Lisandro Claudio

Open to students, staff, and faculty. Come celebrate Filipino American History Month with us!

📸: Rico Bolos
Pictured: Rico Bolos and friends celebrate their achievement at UC Berkeley, posing by the iconic bear statue and on a campus bridge in their graduation stoles.

🔗 Explore events and resources via the link in bio Two photos of graduates wearing blue stoles; Rico Bolos poses by a bear statue, and then with two other smiling graduates. by @berkeleyvcei
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October is Disability Awareness Month! 🌟

Each October, @ucberkeleyofficial celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Disability Awareness Month, honoring the valuable contributions that students, faculty, and staff with disabilities bring to our community. As the birthplace of the disability rights movement, UC Berkeley continues to champion inclusion and equal opportunities for all, upholding its proud legacy of advocacy and accessibility. 

Join us throughout the month for events that center disability culture, accessibility, community, and advocacy, including:
🎨 Wed. 10/7: Disabled Makers’ Market at Alumni House, hosted by @ucbdisabilityculture
💬 Thurs. 10/8: Access to Action: Disabled Labor Activists and Organizers Panel at the @ucberkeleylaborcenter 
🤝 Tues. 10/13: Disability Community Town Hall at the DCC Center, hosted by Disability Access and Compliance 
🎬 Wed. 10/28: Beyond the Frame: Accessible Film Event at Banatao Auditorium

✨ Open to students, staff, and faculty. Come celebrate with us!

📸 Jada Yang
Pictured: Jada Yang serves as the UC Student Association’s Disability Justice Officer, helping advance disability policy and legislative priorities while representing more than 32,000 disabled students across the UC system.

🔗 Explore events and resources via the link in bio. The image shows a person standing on a balcony with crossed arms, wearing a pink blazer. There is an elegant building in the background with large windows and architectural detailing. by @berkeleyvcei
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