Dear Colleagues,
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11 and we would like to take this opportunity to honor the sacrifice and service of the military veterans in our UC Berkeley community.
UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for veterans in our workforce, and we value the skills and experiences they bring. Below, please find information about some upcoming veteran-related campus events of interest to the entire workforce as well as some resources for our veterans.
Cal Veterans Reception.
To recognize and thank our veterans who work on campus, Central Human Resources is hosting a reception for Cal Veterans on Thursday, November 9, 2:30-3:30 pm in Room 150 University Hall. Joining the event will be Vice Chancellor for Administration Marc Fisher, veteran and faculty member Dr. Kurt Beyer (Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Haas School of Business), and representatives from Campus Shared Services Recruiting. The reception will provide an opportunity to network with other veterans, get information about job opportunities on campus, and connect with the newly re-established Cal Employee Veterans Organization.
The event is open to faculty and academic employees, staff, and students. Space is limited, so click here to RSVP by November 7. Download the flyer here.
Cal Veteran Services Center: Provides programs and services in support of student veterans, is a welcoming space for all veterans and allies and a great place to meet members of the community. Their Twitter feed and event listings include announcements of interest to veterans in the workforce: http://veteran.berkeley.edu/
Cal Employee Veterans Organization: Serves veterans in the UC Berkeley workforce. Open to faculty, academic employees, and staff. The group is currently being re-established. To get involved, contact Sid Reel, Director, Staff Diversity Initiatives at staffdiversity@berkeley.edu.
Film: 'Almost Sunrise'
BAMPFA presents of screening of 'Almost Sunrise' (2016) on Saturday, November 11, 4:30PM. This documentary follows two friends as they walk from Wisconsin to California to bring attention to issues that veterans of the Afghan and Iraq wars face, and to heal themselves. This Veterans Day screening is followed by a conversation with director Michael Collins, producer Marty Syjuco, and veterans Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, presented in partnership with PBS’s “Stories of Service” project, POV, ITVS, and KQED. The screening is co-sponsored by KQED and the Cal Veteran Services Center at UC Berkeley. Tickets and more information: https://bampfa.org/event/almost-sunrise
We encourage you to take advantage of these events and resources now and throughout the year.
Warmest wishes,
Jo
Jo Mackness, Interim AVC-HR
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