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Accommodation Requests

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, etc.) to fully access our services, please email kpatchell@berkeley.edu.

Join the Work/Life listserv

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UC Berkeley Summer Camp 2025 Information

UC Berkeley summer camps offer fun activities for children of all ages. Whether interested in athletics or academia, science, nature, business, aquatics, skateboarding, or leadership skills; there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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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

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Live Webinar: Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave

Thursday, March 20th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Understanding and Responding to Toddler Tantrums

Thursday, April 3rd, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

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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.

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Volunteer Opportunities

View a range of campus volunteer opportunities which may be beneficial as you look to engage in our campus community in meaningful ways.

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