Contents
- Chancellor's Community Partnership Fund
- Cal Move Out
- Cal Move In
- Student-Neighbor Relations
- Happy Neighbors
Chancellor's Community Partnership Fund
Since its establishment in 2006, The Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund has awarded $4.4 million in support of more than 300 partnerships have supported by the CCPF over the lifetime of this catalytic grant program. The Fund nvests in projects and programs that establish new or existing partnerships between UC Berkeley and Berkeley community entities that improve the quality of life for people who live or work in Berkeley. The Fund seeks partnerships and collaborations that are designed to match the university’s expertise and service with community wisdom and leadership. Eligibility is limited to projects and programs that have at least one community partner and one UC Berkeley partner. Projects that benefit specific neighborhoods or groups of Berkeleyans are preferred. Learn more about the Chancellor's Community Partnership Fund, the grant application process and previous grant recipients.
Cal Move Out
The Cal Move-Out program, developed by the Chancellor's Advisory Council on Student-Neighbor Relations in 2007, brings together the resources of the University of California, Berkeley, City of Berkeley, student and community leaders and community groups in an effort to decrease the environmental and social impacts of illegal dumping in near-campus neighborhoods at the end of the academic semester. Established in 2016, Cooperative Reuse (calmoveout.com), is a student-led furniture and household item recycling effort that accepts reusable items from students and makes them free to the community. Because students often do not have the means or are unsure of how to properly dispose of unwanted items like mattresses, couches, and small appliances, etc. unfortunately, many of these items are left curbside, an environmentally harmful practice that the campus community has been trying to eliminate by educating students and providing relevant resources. Cal Move-Out program combines outreach to students and property owners about responsible disposal and reuse strategies as well as the deployment of large debris bins in the student-dense neighborhoods near campus. Learn more about the Cal Move-Out program and local resources.
Cal Move In: Don’t Trash Your New Neighborhood!
Moving into a new home is an exciting time — you’ve got a new place to settle into, new neighbors to get to know, and new spots to put your stuff. Before you get too busy getting to class, take advantage of local resources designed to help you move in – and properly dispose of your trash, recycling, compostables, and other unwanted items. Cal Housing provides tips and resources for those moving into a Cal Residence Hall, or other Cal housing options, and can assist you with local rental options. Resources like Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal Services, Craigslist and even Facebook Marketplace can help you keep items out of landfills and off the street in front of your new home.
Be sure to visit the The City of Berkeley's Reuse Guide and StopWaste.org. You can also learn about green bins, plant debris and composting, and trash and recycling pick up schedules by visiting the City of Berkeley website, or checking with your landlord.
Keep reading to learn how to avoid fines for illegal dumping -- and use the following quick links and information about local resources to make your move easier and more sustainable.
Student-Neighbor Relations
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON STUDENT NEIGHBOR RELATIONS
Convened in 2005, the Advisory Council on Student-Neighbor Relations is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the neighborhoods adjacent to the campus. Focused on facilitating communication, mutual respect and cooperation between Cal students and permanent residents the Advisory Council's primary aim is to build good student/neighbor relations. Since its inception, the Advisory Council has supported good neighbor initiatives, campaigns and programs that respond to the changing needs of Southside residents including: Cal Move Out, Cal Move In, Happy Neighbors, Every Bear Goes Home and collaborates with health education programs like PartySafe@Cal to engage and serve students and neighbors. Convened by Joseph Greenwell, Dean of Students and Chris Treadway, Assistant Chancellor of Government and Community Relations, in partnership with the ASUC External Affairs Vice President and City representatives, the Advisory Council meets regularly. During those meetings the campus and community stakeholders have opportunity to hear updates of work conducted in partnership with campus, city and community leaders; and consider new opportunities for collaboration. Check back here for updates. To learn more about the previous work of the Advisory Council, visit the Student Neighbor Relations archive. To learn more about current programs and initaitives and sign up for updates from the Advisory Council, this webpage.
Happy Neighbors
Happy Neighbors seeks to create awareness and optimal neighbor relations through peer education and outreach. Happy Neighbors educates students and their neighbors about community expectations, relevant policies and laws, and police and student conduct procedures for possible alcohol, party, and noise-related violations. Happy Neighbors messages are promoted through the use of various media and outreach methods, often in partnership with PartySafe@Cal(link is external), the City of Berkeley and various student-facing organizations. Shortly after it launched in 2009 in the Parker-Piedmont Neighborhood, Happy Neighbors expanded to four Southside neighborhoods. Happy Neighbors currently partners with Parker-Piedmont and Dwight-Hillside neighborhood leaders to regularly convene meetings in the fall and spring semesters. The COVID-19 pandemic and the new normal we have all returned to impacted the activities and scope of Happy Neighbors. Berkeley Government and Community Relations staff continue to work in partnership with city and campus staff, community and student leaders and residents who are interested in strengthening student-neighbor relations and ensuring the safety of the entire Berkeley community. Learn more about recent Happy Neighbors virtual meetings.