Community Gatherings

Community gatherings emerged in response to faculty desires to convene, at times, with faculty with shared experiences and interests. These informal convenings, open to all*, are an opportunity for faculty to make connections across campus, exchange ideas and information, and share resources and support. 

Please also feel free to request a particular gathering.

*Please note: These gatherings are open to all UC Berkeley senate faculty members, adjunct faculty, clinical faculty, and cooperative extension specialists, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected class status. UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from all backgrounds.

Participant feedback:

"Simply a life saver. I'd been feeling depleted, overworked, and disconnected during Covid and this group was supportive and re-affirming.”

"It was lovely, a much needed space for visibility and support."

Spring 2026 Community Gatherings

All community gatherings will be held in the Academic Innovation Studio (127 Dwinelle). Please register in advance to attend. Registered faculty will be sent calendar invites. 

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact facultylink@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

New Faculty Gathering

Tuesday, March 17th, 10:00 - 11:00am

This gathering is for faculty who are new or feel new. This is a casual opportunity to meet others, ask questions, and share experiences.

Core Advisor Host: Sharon Inkelas

Register to attend

Interdisciplinary Faculty Gathering: Practice as research

Wednesday, April 1st, 10:00 - 11:00am

This gathering brings together faculty involved in practice-based work across disciplines including art, dance, architecture, journalism, engineering, psychology, and more. It will be an opportunity to discuss various approaches to practice-based research and teaching, explore how different fields define and evaluate practice as scholarship, and connect with colleagues across campus.

Core Advisor Hosts: Laura Kray & Karen Nakamura

Register to attend