University Statements

The following messages were sent from the chancellor to the UC Berkeley community on the date indicated.

2019

August 28: A New Initiative for Seismic Safety
August 7: Recent news about U.S. News and World Report rankings
August 13: Announcement: Associate Provost for the Division of Data Science and Information and Dean of the School of Information
May 17: Chancellor Christ on improving the equity of experience for community members with disabilities
April 10: Christ launches effort to update Berkeley’s development plan
April 2: How Chancellor Christ plans to expand staff diversity
February 25: How can Berkeley advance faculty diversity?

2018

December 11: Announcement: UC Berkeley's Strategic Plan
December 6: Announcement of Undergraduate Student Diversity Project
November 26: 2018 Annual Report on Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment
November 18: All classes cancelled Monday, Tuesday due to air quality
November 15: Worsening air forces cancellation of classes
November 15: Fire and air quality concerns
November 1: Announcement of Divsion of Data Science and Information
September 10: Update and next steps: Free Speech Commission's recommendations
August 20: A warm welcome, and updates on the budget, housing, and free speech
July 16: Update on athletics facilities
June 27: Summer 2018 campus budget update
April 16: April campus budget update
April 9: Announcement of new athletic director
March 29: Cal Athletics: The road ahead
February 2: Campus budget update
January 25: Charting a course for Berkeley's future
January 20: Message to the UC Berkeley community on potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids
January 8: A statement from Chancellor Christ on student detained by immigration authorities

2017

December 6: Urging action to oppose GOP tax plans
December 6: Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Research
November 16: A fall semester update
October 4: Reflections on Las Vegas, and campus resources
September 28: A time to reflect and move forward together
September 25: A message on building community
September 21: Chancellor Christ condemns hate messages
September 5: We stand with our undocumented students
August 30: A renewed commitment to preventing sexual violence and sexual harassment on campus
August 28: A message on inclusive community
August 24: Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Administration
August 23: Chancellor Christ: Free speech is who we are
August 15: Chancellor's back-to-school message
August 14: A message from the chancellor on Charlottesville
June 26: Campus budget update from chancellor-designate
June 22: Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
June 12: Announcement: Associate Chancellor/Chief of Staff to the Chancellor transition
June 5: Response to the release of the Task Force on Intercollegiate Athletics report
May 17: Announcement: Dean of the Berkeley School of Law
May 12: Announcement: Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences
May 1: Response to the Committee on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment report
April 28: A note of thanks from the chancellor to the city of Berkeley
April 26: Campus message on Ann Coulter, safety, and free speech
March 1: Statement regarding intimidation on campus
February 2: Letter to President Trump regarding executive order on immigration
January 26: Chancellor Dirks' open letter regarding Milo Yiannopoulos campus visit

2016

December 7: Oakland Fire: Update and Vigil
November 7: Announcement of Cal Football Strength and Conditioning Program Review
September 12: Campus message on Ethnic Studies 98/198 DeCal course
August 31: Chancellor's message on the Berkeley Global Campus
August 16: Chancellor's charge letter: Task force on intercollegiate athletics
August 16: Statement on Chancellor Dirks' decision to step down
June 12: Statement on Orlando shooting
June 1: Statement on UCLA campus shooting
May 19: Chancellor's Office publishes 2015-2016 Initiatives & Priorities Report (View on Issuu) (View PDF)
May 10: Year-end campus update
May 9: Office of the Chancellor Statement on the Opening of Underhill Field
Apr. 5: Chancellor announces new committee on sexual violence, harassment, and assault
Mar. 27: Chancellor names interim lead for sexual harassment response
Mar. 24: Campus plans to address sexual harassment and assault
Mar. 14: Leadership message addressing sexual harassment and prevention
Feb. 10: Announcement of Comprehensive Planning and Analysis Process
Jan. 21: Announcement of Vice Chancellor, Research

2015

Dec. 14: Campus Statement on Muslim Community Safety
Sep. 3: The UC Berkeley African American Initiative
Sep. 1: University Time, Place, and Manner Rules
Jun. 12: Announcement of University Librarian
May 8: Announcement of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
May 1: Search Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Research
Apr. 16: Announcement of Faculty Leader of Arts and Design
Feb 11: Chancellor Dirks issues update on initiatives and priorities

2014