Feedback requested: Proposal to remove building name Boalt Hall

March 22, 2019

 Chancellor's Office

Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky has submitted a request to the campus Building Name Review Committee proposing to remove the name of one of the law school’s principal buildings, Boalt Hall. Dean Chemerinsky made this proposal after a thorough 18-month consultation with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters of the Berkeley Law community.

At this time, the Building Name Review Committee solicits and welcomes feedback on this proposal. Dean Chemerinsky’s proposal, a video of the school’s February 1, 2018 Town Hall on this topic, and the feedback form can be found on the Building Name Review Committee’s website.

The initial comment period will remain open until May 1, 2019. Responders may indicate that their comments remain private; if not so indicated, the Committee will curate and post comments on its website.

Thank you for adding your thoughtful perspective to this proposal.

Sincerely,
Paul Fine
Associate Professor, Integrative Biology
Co-Chair, Building Name Review Committee
Jeffrey Perloff
Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Co-Chair, Building Name Review Committee

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