Forging a new path: Veteran Katie Suwalkowski on resilience, community, and mental health
Katie Suwalkowski, a U.S. Army veteran and psychology major at UC Berkeley, has a straightforward approach to life: if you want something, you go for it. When she was 19, Katie wasn’t sure what to do next. She...
Staff Spotlight: Peter Lê (he/him)
I have been at Berkeley since 2012. I began my time as an undergraduate student. Since then, I’ve held professional roles on campus with various units. Some spaces I have been part of include Parking &...
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Dear campus community,
This Latinx Heritage Month and HSI Week, we recognize the vibrant and diverse contributions of the Latinx community to our campus and beyond. This is a time to celebrate our shared heritage, honor the achievements of Latinx individuals, and engage with the cultural, academic...
Staff Spotlight: Denise Mendez (she/her/ella)
I have been at UC Berkeley for three years, working at the Student Parent Center while completing my undergraduate degree.
What do you love most about working here?I love building a sense of community with other student...
Karla Vega Cervantes: Seeing herself at Berkeley
By Elisa Smith, Student Affairs
Things haven’t always come easy for fifth-year senior Karla Vega Cervantes. Like when a professor told her she wasn’t a good fit for chemical engineering and may want to consider a different career path. But Karla persevered and is now thriving at UC Berkeley.
Karla...