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Empowering Southeast Asian advocacy: Voices of SEASON Conference leaders

SEASON is a two-day event featuring advocacy training workshops, keynote speakers, and community building activities focused on leading a lasting legacy.

The Southeast Asian Students for OrgaNizing (SEASON) Conference returns for its 5th annual gathering and its first year at UC Berkeley...

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Staff Spotlight: Marcia Garcia (she/her)

Associate Director of Basic Needs How long have you been at Berkeley?

I arrived at Berkeley in 2019 while I was getting my Master's in Public Policy at the Goldman School. I started my time at the Basic Needs Center in my second semester of graduate school and have been here ever since! After...

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SSWANA Living Learning Community wins national award for APIDA Student Success

The South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Living Learning Community at UC Berkeley has been named the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding Program/Initiative for APIDA Student Success Award by the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) of ACPA – College Student Educators International...

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Celebrating Disability Awareness Month

Each October, we celebrate 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...

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Celebrating Laronda’s impactful career at UC Berkeley

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Laronda reflects on a remarkable journey at UC Berkeley, one defined by resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to supporting students and staff alike.

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