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Accommodation Requests

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 these services, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible (at least 3–5 days in advance of the event).

Join the Work/Life listserv

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Perinatal Support Group for Faculty and Staff

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12-1 pm via Zoom

3 different jars are labeled with reasons to save including a new car, vacation etc.

Live Webinar: Debt Management

Tuesday, February 10th, Noon - 1:30 pm via MS Teams

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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

Tuesday, February 24th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Understanding and Responding to Toddler Tantrums

Thursday, February 26th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Preparing for Financial Emergencies

Tuesday, March 10th, Noon - 1 pm via MS Teams

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Live Webinar: Planning Your Pregnancy Leave

Thursday, March 12th, 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