Community Gatherings

Community gatherings emerged in response to faculty desires to convene, at times, with faculty with shared experiences. These informal convenings, open to all, are an opportunity for faculty to come together in community, get to know each other, 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 2025 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.

LGBTQ+ Faculty Gathering

February 25th, 2 - 3pm

Register to attend

First-Gen Faculty Gathering

(faculty whose parents did not earn a bachelor's degree)

March 19th, 10 - 11am

Register to attend

Latinx Faculty Gathering

April 23rd, 10 - 11am

Register to attend