Dear Colleagues, We are all relieved that the Derek Chauvin trial has come to an end and that citizens across the country have marked this moment in a peaceful manner. Yet this has been a sad and emotionally draining experience.  We cannot bring…

Dear Colleagues, I am deeply encouraged by California’s progress in the fight against the pandemic.  Our great state is headed in the direction of fully reopening in mid-June. The dogwood tree in my garden is in full bloom in celebration of this…

Dear Colleagues, This week marked one year since the COVID-19 pandemic required us to shift to remote teaching and operations. I am very thankful to you for doing your part to help our community come through. I know it has not been easy, but I am…

Dear Haas community, As arctic temperatures and power outages have all but shut down much of Texas and surrounding states, we send our well wishes to our students and community members who reside there and have been affected by these events. Our…

Dear Colleagues, With some in-person activity resuming on our campus this month, I can’t help but feel a sense of optimism for 2021. Our school is adapting quickly to these unprecedented challenges, and we have you to thank for it. Yes, it will…

Dear Colleagues and Haas Students, Welcome back on this first week of the spring semester 2021 At Berkeley Haas, we are beginning the semester full of hope. The Tang Center has started vaccinating health professionals and members of our community…

Dear Colleagues and Haas Students, I send you my New Year’s greetings coupled with hope for what 2021 may bring. This first week of the new year was a turbulent one. For a strong statement affirming the strength and resilience of our democracy,…

Dear Colleagues, As this year draws to a close, I can almost hear the collective sigh of relief that soon we will be turning over a new leaf. This is a time when our focus turns to our loved ones and to making time for reflection. … We also…

Dear Colleagues, As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I feel enormous gratitude to all of you for continuing to stay positive and doing your part for our community.  I am very much aware of the toll this year has taken, and how many sacrifices we have…