Nick's First 100 days
A photo gallery of the first 100 days on campus which highlights a few of Chancellor Dirks' many outreach efforts on behalf of the Berkeley campus.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Back-To-School press briefing
More than 60 alumni and friends attended a London reception with Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and his wife Professor Janaki Bakhle on Thursday, June 27 at Two Temple place, London.
Dirks has met several times with Berkeley Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) to discuss budgetary and legislative matters that are crucial to UC Berkeley s students, staff and faculty. Skinner, a Cal alumnus, was recently appointed Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee.
Meeting with the Council of Staff Organizations
- Jean Smith photo, Office of Public Affairs
Alumni gathered at the Carleton Hotel in Tel Aviv to welcome Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and his wife Professor Janaki Bakhle on June 29. Maya Yizhaky, a Berkeley alumna is pictured with the Chancellor.
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-San Ramon), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, welcomed the Chancellor to her Sacramento office to discuss the need for student access to an affordable, high-quality public education, a view she shares with Dirks and Berkeley students.
July 19, 2013:
Chancellor Dirks meets with Scott Biddy, vice chancellor University Relations, and Jefferson Coombs, Cal Alumni Association executive director, in California Hall.
- Cathy Cockrell/UC Berkeley photo
Chancellor Nick Dirks enjoys shrimp tostadas at Crossroads dining commons alongside students.
Chancellor Dirks met with congresswoman Jackie Speier on the importance of the federal governments role in supporting UC Berkeley's mission of teaching, research and public service.
The Berkeley Club of France welcomed new Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and his wife, Professor Janaki Bakhle. The event was held on Monday, June 24 at Salons France Ameriques in Paris with more than 60 guests attending the event including Chancellor Emeritus Birgeneau and Mrs. Birgeneau, as well as Berkeley Club of Korea President Dr. Ken Lee and Berkeley Club of Hong Kong Vice President Lisa Lum. Thanks to our volunteers Nicolas Tollet and Bertrand Jeanpierre.
Chancellor Dirks met recently in Sacramento with Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento), a Berkeley alumnus. Dickinson is not only an avid fan and supporter of Cal Athletics, but also is a champion of public higher education causes in the Capitol.
Meeka Craig, Career Center Peer Advisor and Sociology major, Education minor graduate (May 2013), shows Chancellor Nick Dirks the Career Center
Chancellor Nick Dirks meets with the student staff of Residential Computing, the Internet provider and technology resource for the Berkeley residence halls.
Chancellor Dirks at work on BART.
- Kyle Temple photo
Chancellor Dirks unpacks his books and sets up his office.
- Jean Smith photo
Chancellor Dirks meets staff at Summerfest.
- Peg Skorpinski photo
Chancellor Dirks enjoys Summerfest with employees.
- Peg Skorpinski photo
Chancellor Dirks and Governor Jerry Brown.
- David Chai photo
Chancellor Dirks enjoying tabling at this year's Summerfest.
- Peg Skorpinski photo