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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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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: 529 College Saving Plans

Wednesday, September 24th, Noon - 1 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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Live Webinar: Planning Your Pregnancy Leave

Thursday, September 25th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Building Savings

Wednesday, October 1st, Noon - 1:30 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