If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, etc.) to fully access our services, please email kpatchell@berkeley.edu.
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UC Berkeley Annual Campus Memorial 2025
UC Berkeley will hold its annual memorial recognizing those in the campus community who died, including, academic & faculty, emeriti, staff, students, post-doctorates, and visiting scholars, on Monday, September 15th, 2025.
Monthly Meditation for Faculty and Staff
Virtually on on the first Wednesday of each Month, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm, and the third Thursday of each Month, 2 pm - 2:20 pm
Live Webinar: 529 College Saving Plans
Wednesday, September 24th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom
UC Berkeley: A Menopause-Supportive Workplace
The Menopause Supportive Workplace webpage offers updated information on both formal policies, as well as informal employee support, and highlights campus resources available to assist employees and managers.
Live Webinar: Planning Your Pregnancy Leave
Thursday, September 25th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom
Live Webinar: Building Savings
Wednesday, October 1st, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom
Live Webinar: Empty Nest: Navigating Change with Rediscovery and Self-Compassion
Tuesday, October 21st, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom
Be Well at Work - Work/Life Program
Work/Life delivers programs and services to support faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdocs, with integrating work and home life at any stage, while also promoting and advocating for policies and practices that encourage and reinforce UC Berkeley's values as a family-friendly campus.
If you are in need of parenting, familial, or financial wellness resources, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) or call 510 642 8659.
Contact Us
Work/Life Office
2222 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
Phone: (510) 642-8659
Email: kpatchell@berkeley.edu