In this wide-ranging conversation, recorded shortly before the Regents approved his appointment (on Nov. 27), Chancellor-designate Nicholas Dirks talks in depth about his background, as well as the values, principles and priorities that will inform his leadership of UC Berkeley.
In this introductory video, Nicholas Dirks — on his second day as Berkeley’s new chancellor — declares himself “thrilled finally to be here,” “deeply honored to take on this role at UC Berkeley,” and “unreservedly optimistic about our future.” Transcript.