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Hello!

I hope you’re all doing well. We’re getting excited to welcome you to the EWMBA Program! I am writing as you have indicated on your RSVP that you will be attending the WE Launch Weekend (July 23 – July 25) activities virtually. If your plans have changed and you would now like to attend in person, please email [email protected] by July 21st and we can adjust your RSVP.

Schedule

The WE Launch Weekend is packed with engaging and informative experiences that will prepare you for your journey in the EW Program. While we are sad you will not be able to join us in person, most sessions will be livestreamed and/or hybrid.

These sessions will take place either in Zoom or in the virtual platform, OhYay! and will allow you to connect and bond with some of the other classmates that are not attending in person as well. Attached to this email is the schedule of the sessions that you will be available virtually:

In a few days, you will receive additional information on how to register and access the virtual links for the sessions.

As a reminder, participation in all the virtual activities during WE Launch weekend, beginning with the Teams@Haas session on Friday, July 23 are mandatory.

Please keep an eye on the Bear Necessities newsletter (sent every Thursday) and the WE Launch Website for more logistical information.

We look forward to meeting you all in person!

Sincerely,

Avni & the EWMBA Program Office

Hello!

I hope you’re all doing well. We’re getting excited to welcome you to the EWMBA Program! I am writing as you have indicated on your RSVP that you will be attending the WE Launch Weekend (July 23 – July 25) activities in person but have indicated that you are not interested in staying at the DoubleTree Bekreley Marina. We do have a few rooms still available. If you are now interested in staying at the hotel, please email [email protected] by Wednesday, July 21 and we will see if the rooms are still available.

Please see below for some important information about the weekend:

Schedule

The in person WE Launch Weekend is packed with engaging and informative experiences that will prepare you for your journey in the EW Program. It begins on Friday July 23 at 5PM at the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina for WE Launch Registration and will conclude on Sunday July 25 at approximately 2PM. As a reminder, participation in all the activities during WE Launch weekend are mandatory.

Please note, there is a REQUIRED virtual session titled Teams@Haaas on Friday July 23 at 12 Noon that will last until 2PM where you will get a chance to meet and work with your study teams. We have given enough time to finish that session and arrive for registration.

Transportation

Please come directly to the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina on Friday July 23rd. Enter into the self-parking area of the hotel. When you check in for WE Launch on Friday at 5PM, we will provide you a parking voucher to use when leaving the hotel.

On Saturday July 24 and Sunday July 25, you will be parking at UC Berkeley. More detailed information about how to park on campus will be shared later this week.

Dress Code

Friday July 23rd: Business casual

Saturday July 24th: Casual and comfortable attire.

Sunday July 25th: Casual and comfortable attire. Make sure to wear the Class of 2024 Berkeley Haas t-shirt and comfortable shoes!

We recommend you bring layers as the temperature can shift throughout the day.

COVID Protocols

Fully Vaccinated Students – Face coverings will be optional, indoors or outdoors.

Unvaccinated Students – Face coverings will be required at all times while indoors. Face coverings will be optional when outdoors.

Please keep an eye on the Bear Necessities newsletter (sent every Thursday) and the WE Launch Website for more logistical information.

We look forward to meeting you all in person!

Sincerely,

Avni & the EWMBA Program Office

Hello!

I hope you’re all doing well. We’re getting excited to welcome you to the EWMBA Program! I am writing as you have indicated on your RSVP that you will be attending the WE Launch Weekend (July 23 – July 25) activities in person and have indicated that you will be staying at the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina from Friday July 23rd to Sunday July 25th. Please see below for some important information about the weekend:

Schedule

The in person WE Launch Weekend is packed with engaging and informative experiences that will prepare you for your journey in the EW Program. It begins on Friday July 23 at 5PM at the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina for WE Launch Registration and Hotel Check In and will conclude on Sunday July 25 at approximately 2PM. As a reminder, participation in all the activities during WE Launch weekend is mandatory.

Please note, there is a REQUIRED virtual session titled Teams@Haaas on Friday July 23 at 12 Noon that will last until 2PM where you will get a chance to meet and work with your study teams. We have given enough time to finish that session and arrive for check in. If you are flying in and are arriving early, please email [email protected] and we can provide you with options for a quiet place to join us via zoom.

Hotel

You will be staying at the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina during the weekend. Check in is on Friday, July 23 at 5PM and check out is on Sunday, July 25 in the morning. When you arrive at the hotel you will meet a Berkeley Haas representative to check you in for the WE Launch Weekend and give you your hotel key. Please don’t check into your room with the hotel staff in the lobby.

All rooms are single occupancy and unless provided exceptional approval, no family or significant others are allowed to stay at the hotel.

Transportation

Please come directly to the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina on Friday July 23rd. Enter into the self-parking area of the hotel. Parking at the hotel will be included and you will use your hotel key card should you need to go in and out during your stay.

On Saturday July 24, Haas has provided for a shuttle to take you from DoubleTree to Haas at 8AM and will also provide a shuttle to take you back from Haas to the DoubleTree at 9PM.

On Sunday July 25, you will check out of the hotel prior to the first session at Haas. Use your room key to get out of the self-parking lot and drive to the Haas campus. More detailed information about how to park on campus will be shared later this week.

Dress Code

Friday July 23rd: Business casual

Saturday July 24th: Casual and comfortable attire.

Sunday July 25th: Casual and comfortable attire. Make sure to wear the Class of 2024 Berkeley Haas t-shirt (which we will provide) and comfortable shoes!

We recommend you bring layers as the temperature can shift throughout the day.

COVID Protocols

Fully Vaccinated Students – Face coverings will be optional, indoors or outdoors.

Unvaccinated Students – Face coverings will be required at all times while indoors. Face coverings will be optional when outdoors.

Please keep an eye on the Bear Necessities newsletter (sent every Thursday) and the WE Launch Website for more logistical information.

We look forward to meeting you all in person!

Sincerely,

Avni & the EWMBA Program Office

Evening & Weekend MBA Program Office

Haas School of Business | University of California, Berkeley
[email protected] | 510.643.9000 | @HaasEWMBA

Sent on behalf of Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Engagement Samuel Santos Jr.

Dear undergraduate, graduate and professional students,

With the expansion of vaccine availability, the decline of COVID-19 cases, and plans across the State of California to lift many pandemic restrictions, we are informing students that effective June 15, 2021, the Temporary Provisions 102.28, set forth in the Code of Student Conduct that have been in place since fall 2020 are being revised.

If you were a student last year, you may recall these provisions prohibited student organizations from gathering in person on or off-campus. The revision of the Temporary Provisions lifts the prohibition on student organization gatherings and thereby permits student organizations to gather in-person, on or off-campus. However, the revised Temporary Provisions do require students to wear face coverings when on-campus, in or outdoors.

The campus is currently evaluating when the face covering requirement might be modified for vaccinated students, in light of CDC and California Department of Public Health guidance. We anticipate that face coverings and physical distancing may not generally be required for vaccinated students, and that those students who are vaccinated may gather with other students. However, the Temporary Provisions will remain in place until that guidance is revised (*see guidelines for student employees who may be coming to campus, at the end). Very large gatherings and events will have capacity limits or vaccination requirements.

We will have more details soon with the various ways campus life will be shifting back to a “new normal” this fall. For the latest, you can continue to refer to the campus COVID-19 information site, including the return to campus site. In addition, please continue to monitor and read your Berkeley email address messages.

As an additional reminder, the campus has recently announced that the University of California will move forward with a vaccine mandate. What this means for students at this time is that:

• The effective date for policy compliance will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, two weeks before the UC Berkeley fall term begins.

• The policy will allow for narrow medical exemptions consistent with CDC guidance and manufacturer labeling on contraindications and precautions. As with other policies and, in accordance with relevant federal and California law, faculty, staff and students will also be eligible to request disability accommodations and exceptions based on religious belief. Additional information will be outlined broadly in the general implementation guidance and in detail in location-specific guidance by mid-July.

• Those with approved exemptions or accommodations may return to campus with the requirement that they remain masked in all public settings and comply with the campus testing plan, which at a minimum will be weekly.

• If you received the vaccine at an off-campus vaccination site, you will need to upload a record of your vaccination to the secure eTang portal as soon as you have received your last dose and have a complete vaccination card. If you were vaccinated on campus, no further action is required.

*Student employees: Beginning June 16, we currently plan to allow employees who previously were working remotely to return to on-site work on a voluntary basis, subject to their supervisor and business unit’s approval. If you’re planning to work on-campus, please discuss with your supervisor and review the return to campus checklist for the important steps you need to take before and after your return.

Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August.

Sincerely,

Stephen C. Sutton, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Samuel Santos Jr. (he/him/his)
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Engagement
Office of the Dean of Students

Becca Lopez (she/her/hers)
Assistant Dean of Students & Director
Center for Student Conduct

Dear undergraduate, graduate, and professional students,

June is Pride Month, and we send warm wishes to all who celebrate. Pride is about honoring the LGBTQIA+ community who came before, as well as respecting those who are fighting for better legal protections and societal acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this Roundup, we feature links to some of the many campus resources for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Here are this month’s other key takeaways:

The campus will begin in-person instruction at the start of the fall semester (for most programs, Aug. 25, 2021) rather than observing a seven-day period of remote instruction as previously announced. This decision is in line with most University of California campuses, due to a pending vaccine mandate for students, staff, faculty and academic appointees; the widespread availability of vaccines; and steadily improving local conditions. We included what we know, including vaccination news, in this Roundup, and we plan to have more updates in our July Roundup and in our special Back-to-School August Roundup.

We’d appreciate your sharing your thoughts about returning to campus this fall; please fill out this short Back-to-School survey…and you might even win an Amazon gift card!

In the meantime, you can refer to Berkeley Life Fall 2021 Resource Guide, or visit the Student Affairs Toolkit or UC Berkeley’s Return to Campus page for the most current updates, plans, and anticipated recovery efforts.

Health and Safety

Vaccination Mandate
The UC system will move forward with a vaccine mandate policy, which will be issued by July 15 and will go into effect on August 4, as shared in a recent campus email. If you received the vaccine at an off-campus vaccination site, you will need to upload a record of your vaccination to the secure eTang portal. This will help us better understand vaccination levels within the campus community and will be required once the policy goes into effect. (If you were or will be vaccinated on campus, no further action is required.)

Arrival Guidelines for Students
To help you plan for your arrival to campus in the fall, University Health Services has developed testing, vaccination, and self-sequester arrival guidelines for students. The guidelines pertain to all students, with specific details as well for those planning to live in on-campus housing or coming from abroad.

Get Your Vaccine and Campus COVID Test Now
Before you can take in-person classes and access campus facilities this fall, you’ll need both to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to take at least one campus COVID-19 test. If you live in or around Berkeley, you can take advantage of available UHS appointments for both vaccines and testing before everyone arrives for fall term in August. (If you’re not living locally, you’ll still be able to get both vaccines and tests from UHS when you arrive.)

Don’t forget: Even if you’ve already been vaccinated and uploaded your vaccine records in eTang, you will still need to take at least one COVID-19 test through a campus testing site in order to receive a compliant green testing badge in eTang. If you take your campus COVID test anytime this summer, it will be valid for 180 days from the date you were fully vaccinated. (If you already have a green badge and your vaccine records are uploaded, it will already be indicated and your next testing date would be 180 days from your fully vaccinated date.) Once fully vaccinated, no regular surveillance testing is necessary. Book your appointments now in eTang.

White House Vaccine Challenge
The White House and the U.S. Department of Education have challenged colleges and universities to join in their efforts to end the pandemic via the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. By accepting the challenge, UC Berkeley has committed to continue taking three key actions to help get the campus communities vaccinated: engaging every student, faculty, and staff member; organizing the campus communities; and delivering vaccine access for all.

COVID-Related Restrictions Update
The Temporary Provisions, 102.28, set forth in the Code of Student Conduct that have been in place since fall of 2020, have been revised. The revision lifts the prohibition on student organization gatherings; however, it also requires students to wear face coverings when on-campus, in or outdoors, and requires them to follow any remaining COVID-19-related rules. The campus is currently evaluating when the face covering requirement might be modified for vaccinated students, in light of CDC and California Department of Public Health guidance. Check out Berkeley Life IG for a quick overview of the Temporary Provisions.

Summer Housing Health-Related Policies
Students living in summer campus housing were notified of changes to health-related policies in the residence halls and dining commons. For example, students may now dine in person at Crossroads and may use lounge spaces in some buildings. Students are still required to wear face coverings when outside their room or apartment.

Connecting and Community

Student Review: The Art of Drag
In Berkeley Life’s nod to Pride Month, student Noah Larsen gives his take on the Art of Drag, held annually by Residential Life’s UNITY Theme Program.

Test Your Knowledge of LGBTQIA+ History at UC
Think you know about LGBTQIA+ history at the University of California? Test your UC rainbow knowledge with the quiz!

Acknowledging Juneteenth
Juneteenth (June 19), the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, is now an official federal holiday as well as an official UC holiday. UC Berkeley acknowledges the significance of Juneteenth as a good place to start thinking about how we lift each other up rather than holding some among us down. This year, the UC system will observe Juneteenth on Monday, June 28; thereafter, we will celebrate based on the federal calendar. For books, films, and other information about this important holiday, please visit this Berkeley Diversity web page. Also be aware of a message to students regarding instruction being suspended this year on June 28.

RSF Open for In-Person Workouts
The RSF (Recreational Sports Facility) is open for in-person workouts, with a few new processes to follow. Here is what the RSF student experience looks like, from making a reservation and checking in through working out and cleaning up before you leave.

Free Cal Adventures Pass
Start the summer on the water with the new Bay Experience Pass, free for Berkeley students. Take a sunset paddle, try sea kayaking, or get into windsurfing. Just choose an Experience-the-Bay Program and enjoy the San Francisco Bay at your own pace with Cal Adventure’s equipment rentals.

Berkeley Art Studio Now Open
The Berkeley Art Studio is now offering outdoor classes on-campus, including drawing, photography, and plein-air-painting. Ceramics classes will start in mid-July. Virtual classes are still available online for those far from campus or wanting to take creative classes from the comfort of their home.

Reflections of a Cal Grad
Paraphrasing Shawn Mendes, let’s write our story and sing our songs…and reflect on our years at UC Berkeley. Thanks for sharing, Kaylie Chen!

Share Your Thoughts about Fall 2021
What are you looking forward to most about returning to campus? If you’re coming to Berkeley for the first time, what are your hopes, feelings, questions? Please let us know. Student Affairs would love to hear your stories and perspectives on Back-to-School 2021. If you complete this short survey by July 16, you’ll be eligible to win an Amazon gift card!

Resources and Support

LGBTQIA+ Campus Resources
Pride Month is a great time for us to point out some of the campus resources for Berkeley’s gay community. Thank you all for bringing your authentic selves to the campus community!

• LGBTQIA+ Health Services

• Gender Equity Resource Center

• Queer Alliance & Resource Center

• LGBTQIA+ University Housing Requests

• UNITY Theme Program

• LavenderCal

• Cal Pride Scholarship

• Resource List

Berkeley Libraries Reopening
Starting July 12, three libraries on campus will open with limited services. Then, in time for the start of fall 2021 instruction, the rest of UC Berkeley’s libraries will reopen August 25. The Library’s plans also include winding down Oski Xpress, the Library’s contactless pickup service, and HathiTrust’s Emergency Temporary Access Service. You can learn more from the Library’s Reopening web page.

How to Find Off-Campus Housing
Cal Rentals is a free resource to help students find off-campus housing. Pro tip: Send an email to [email protected] for a list of private rooming options. Get more tips about finding housing from Cal Rentals or read advice for your housing search from Berkeley students.

Financial Aid Verification Priority Deadline: June 30
Students attending Berkeley in fall 2021 have until June 30 to complete their financial aid verification requirements to ensure funding by the start of the fall term. Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships website to learn more about the Verification Process and review your outstanding tasks in CalCentral. It can take six to eight weeks to process verification documents — submit your verification documents as soon as possible to avoid delaying your financial aid disbursement.

Apply for Subsidized Broadband
Eligible students (including those with a Pell Grant or who have experienced significant income loss since February 2020) may apply for Emergency Broadband Benefits to receive substantially subsidized broadband service. You need to register, enroll, and work through the FCC verification process. You can find out more about this and other COVID-19-related financial aid assistance from our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office COVID-19 updates web page.

Find a Work-Study Job
If you have been offered and have accepted a work-study award for the 2021–22 academic year, you are eligible to earn work-study starting July 1. Search for and apply for work-study jobs on the student portal Work-Study Management System. There are job postings year-round — for example, Cal Student Central currently is looking for Peer Advisors (Job Number 7338317791 on WSMS). If you haven’t received a work-study award in your financial aid, you might be able to convert need-based loans to work-study. You can complete a conversion request on CalCentral, under “My Finances, View Awards, Loans.”

Reserve an Outdoor Venue
The ASUC Student Union Events Team will continue to accept reservation requests for a limited number of outdoor venues.

SHIP Waiver July Deadline
Advance reminder: The deadline to waive SHIP Insurance without a fee is Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Food Pantry Summer Hours
The UC Berkeley Food Pantry has new summer hours. The pantry is on the first floor of the MLK Jr. Building, north side of Lower Sproul Plaza.

Stay safe, have fun, and we’ll touch base with you in July.

Sincerely,

Stephen C. Sutton, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Berkeley Life Roundup is a monthly email with news just for students: health and wellness information, a summary of important campus updates, resources and support, and opportunities to connect, engage, and learn. Please also check out Berkeley Life hub and Berkeley Life Instagram. Graduate students can also connect with Graduate Division Instagram, as well as other platforms.

This message was sent to all undergraduate and graduate students.

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