Weekly Opportunities

Welcome to Fall 2025 Weekly Opportunities:

For a full listing of recent opportunities, view our Live Documents, where our team is always compiling postings that come our way. You can also find these on our Weekly Opps page by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

'Live Document' Links:

• Course Opportunities
• Internships & Volunteering Opportunities
• Miscellaneous Opportunities
• Work Opportunities

IMPORTANT PSYCH SSO ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Connect with Psych Academic Advising: We are here to provide guidance, support, information, and referrals.

• Appointment Info: Academic Advising
• Drop-in Peer Advising: Find the weekly schedule here!
• Contact us at: psychsso@berkeley.edu
• Follow us on social media! Instagram:@ucbpsychadvising

Peer Advising Workshop Series (PAWS) Fall 2025

We are back with our Peer Advisor Workshops, starting with one for details on getting involved in research opportunities! 

Join Peer Advisors Miranda and Chase on September 29th, at 11am, for their Research Opportunities: Part One! 

Zoom Link: https://berkeley.zoom/us/j/93164982322

SEE YOU THERE! 

CAMPUS REMINDERS:

Office of the Registrar Enrollment Calendar: Take a look at the enrollment dates and deadlines for this term. This includes, but is not limited to: the last days to add a course, drop a course, elect P/NP grading, and more!

Looking for Scholarships or Research Opportunities? The Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarships (OURS) has you covered! For regularly updated scholarship postings and research offerings, visit: https://scholarships.berkeley.edu/

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

1.Annual Student Event put on by the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California 

Careers in Family & Couples Therapy Panel
Join us for a panel of family therapists in various employment settings. In this workshop, a panel of family therapists will discuss their career path in family and couples therapy. Hear how practicing clinicians launched their practice, got involved in teaching and publishing, working in a hospital setting, and other creative activities in the field of couple and family therapy.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm PDT
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent when you RSVP)
Cost: Free

Register here! 

2.Latinx Research Center Welcoming Reception on 10/02

The Latinx Research Center (LRC) cordially invites you to attend our Welcoming Reception, which will be held on Thursday, October 2, from 4-6 pm at the LRC (2547 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704).

Please join us to reconnect after summer break and welcome our Latinx alums, faculty, students, and the broader campus community as we celebrate and strengthen our community! We will also present the FMURF recipients for the current academic year and the activities that we will coordinate during the Fall Semester.

We will have light refreshments and great conversations → If you would like to attend, please complete the RSVP form via this link.

3. IHD Part Time Student Assistant Job (Apply by 09/19)

The Institute of Human Development (IHD) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized part-time Student Assistant to support our weekly colloquium series and provide general administrative support to the center. This position is a great opportunity to gain experience in event planning, digital communication, and administrative support within an academic research environment.

Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, your core responsibilities will be for the following tasks:
Event Coordination & Communication
● Scheduling and Coordination: Manage scheduling including bcal invitations, planning
meeting scheduling across various people and taking notes during meetings
● Publicity: Post colloquium and talk schedules on the IHD website, events calendar, and
affiliate department calendars.
● Email Dissemination: Create and send email announcements to various email lists,
and forward event details to other departments.
● Day-of Support: Coordinate purchase and set up food, prepare the seminar room
(sign-in, signs, nametags), greet speakers, and assist with audio-visual (AV) equipment
setup, including laptops, microphones, and clickers.
● Post-Event: Clean up the seminar room, update our mailing lists with new contacts, and
manage the reimbursement process for food purchases.

Additional responsibilities may include:
Website/Social Media & Office Administration
● Website/Social Media Maintenance: Regularly update website/social media content,
including event schedules, news items, and staff information.
● Purchasing & Reimbursement: Process purchases and travel reimbursements for IHD
staff and faculty.
● General Support: Assist with various office tasks like assisting with the weekly center
meeting, managing the IHD email account, maintaining office signage, and supporting
special projects as needed.

Qualifications
● You MUST be free on Mondays, 11am-2pm for in-person colloquium in Berkeley Way
West.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
● Previous event coordination experience preferred.
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is preferred.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are preferred.
● Experience with online media (website, social media) is a plus, but not required.
● Experience with navigating UC Berkeley's administrative systems for tasks such as
reimbursements, HR processes, and regional services is a plus, but not required.
● Interest in life span development, including children, youth and families is a plus, but not
required.

Hours & Compensation
We are seeking 6-12 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of $19.00-$25.00, based on
experience. You MUST be free on Mondays, 11am-2pm for in-person colloquium in Berkeley
Way West.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience with event
coordination and communication. Although not required, please share any additional experience
you have with online media, engagement with Berkeley’s reimbursement systems, and/or
general administrative support to IHD@berkeley.edu.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 19th, 2025

4. National First-Generation College Celebration Day on 11/06 

We are excited to invite you to this year’s National First-Generation College Celebration Day as we honor the resilience, accomplishments, and contributions of our first-generation community. This gathering is a chance to celebrate together, build connections, and uplift the journeys that continue to open doors for future generations. Mark your calendars!

Celebrate National First-Generation College Day!
First-Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Location: Alumni House, UC Berkeley

Click here to register for this event and help us spread the word to students, colleagues, alumni, and campus partners by forwarding this message to your networks!

This event is proudly co-hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Division of Equity and Inclusion, Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3), Graduate Division, Office for Graduate Diversity, and the Division of Student Affairs.

5. Dean Raka Ray Pizza Social on 10/30

Berkeley Social Sciences students - come join me for pizza! I want to hear about your semester + Cal experiences! RSVP for the Oct. 30 lunch at Durant Hall on campus here.

This is a great opportunity to network and have an audience with campus leadership for the Berkeley Social Sciences. 

6. Financial Coaching for Students Fall Semester 2025

Your Financial Future Starts Now.

Join Us for September Financial Wellness Workshops

Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to take control of your finances. Our free workshops cover everything from building a budget to mastering student loans, led by our dedicated coaches and expert partners.

Tuesdays @ 6 PM

Led by Peer Financial Wellness Coach from the Center for Financial Wellness

Sep 23: Mastering Your Debt

Create a personalized plan to pay down debt efficiently and build healthier financial habits.

Sep 30: Building Your Savings and Banking Basics

Learn to set achievable savings goals and use banking tools to manage your money safely.

Thursdays @ 12 PM

Led by Our Expert Partners

Sep 18: Financial Aid with the California Student Aid Commission | Presented by a Representative from the California Student Aid Commission

Stay up to date on recent changes to financial aid policies and learn how to make the most of available aid.

Sep 25: Mastering Student Loan Management: Stay Ahead of Debt | Presented by Angie Miranda, MyPath

Take charge of your student loans by understanding what you owe and identifying the best payment options.

Ready to start? Register Now

For more information, visit our website or follow us on social media.

7. Important Berkeley Way West (BWW) Reminders:

• It is critical that everyone accessing the building after hours or entering key-carded areas of the building be sure to tag (use key card) to access these spaces for themselves, when at Berkeley Way West. This especially applies after hours and at all times to any floors and interior spaces that require key card access.
• Those with key card access are not permitted to allow others into these secured spaces (tail-gating) for any reason and will lose after-hours access to BWW if they are found breaking this policy.
• BWW recently sustained extensive damage last year due to a breach of this policy. Your adherence to this policy will contribute to our community safety and security.