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Greetings, future Golden Bears!

Cal Day is coming up, and we're so excited to introduce ourselves and share all the ways we’re here to support you at Cal! Whether you're part of the Class of 2027 or 2029, we know you’ve got big dreams, and we’ve got your back every step of the way!

Stop by tables 34 & 35 at Dwinelle Plaza tomorrow to get to know our team, share your aspirations & questions, and discover how the SLC can be your partner on your academic journey.

We know many of you will have in-depth and course-culminating projects you are working on over the next few weeks. As you look for ways to keep your writing momentum high, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of our Spring 2025 Research Writing Workshops!

This week is National Student Employee Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible contributions of our nearly 200 peer academic coaches, coordinators, program ambassadors, and tutors! 

Mark your calendars for the SLC Language Exchange Program's Spring events! Join us over the next few weeks to explore cultures, identities, and meaningful conversations before the semester ends.

Here's the lineup of exciting events:

"Arab Women Say What?!" Film Showing

The countdown to Big Give 2025 is ON! Starting tonight at 9PM, join us to light the way for equitable and inclusive education at UC Berkeley! Your support, no matter the form, shines bright and makes a lasting impact. 

Here’s how you can Be the Light for the SLC:

This Thursday, 3/13, from 4-6PM join the SLC Language Exchange Program for a special celebration of Ramadan with the our Intermediate Arabic Language Pod! Let’s come together to learn about this beautiful and sacred month observed by over a billion Muslims worldwide.

With midterm season underway, the SLC Science Program is here to partner with you in taking your learning and exam preparation to the next level!

The SLC Strategic Learning Program is thrilled to announce our newest format of service: Group Academic Coaching! 

This format brings together students, like you, who work in tandem to develop key learning skills, habits, and strategies while tapping into the power of peer accountability and community with fellow learners.

The SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources (UCFTR) program is seeking undergraduates who are highly motivated, passionate about education, and interested in serving the DeCal and larger UC Berkeley community to join our team of Peer Coordinators for Spring 2025!

Each February the Student Learning Center celebrates Black History Month—a time to recognize and honor the rich history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans.

Envisioned by historian Carter G. Woodson, what began as a weeklong celebration in 1926, grew to a month in 1976.

You're invited to the 2025 LEP Lunar New Year Celebration!

Photo Credit: Xavier Johnson | The Advocate

Welcome to Fall 2024, Golden Bears!

We’re thrilled to kick off the new semester and academic year! Whether you're a returning student or are brand new to campus, the SLC is here to partner with you and support you every step of the way.

Stay tuned for updates on our services, workshops, and schedules right here on social media and on our website. We look forward to working with you! ✨

In honor of César Chávez’s birthday and legacy please join us for a viewing of César Chávez:  An American Hero:  this Wednesday (4/10/24) in the César Chávez Center from 12 to 2PM (Rm 113).

Ready, set, GLOW!

Big Give has officially started! Now's your chance to show up and shine out for the SLC.

The countdown is ON! We have less than 24 hours until the 2024 Big Give kicks off, Golden Bears! Join us in spreading the shine for the SLC! Here's how you can make a difference:

With midterm season starting up, the SLC Strategic Learning Program is excited to launch our next service for Spring 2024:SLP Power Hours!

The SLC Language Exchange Program is thrilled to announce our Lunar New Year Celebration on Monday, Feb 12, 2024 from 3:30 to 5PM in the César Chávez Student Center.

The SLC Strategic Learning Program invites you to join us for "It’s Your Time: Reconnect with Your Most Precious Resource"! In this engaging 1-hour workshop, you’ll rediscover and reconnect with your most valuable resource: time.

Calling all DeCal facilitators, past and present!

Leverage your unique experience proposing and facilitating a DeCal to support the next cohort of DeCal facilitators by applying to be the UCFTR Peer Coordinator for Spring 2024!

Happy Day 3 of RRR Week, Golden Bears! Looking for a welcoming and collaborative place to study? Come join us at the SLC! We're open from 9:00am to 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Congratulations on nearing the end of the Fall semester! As we gear up for finals, supercharge your study game with SLP Power Hours!

Photo ⓒ AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

Services at the Student Learning Center are in full swing for the Fall 2023 semester! Come and see us at the Chávez Student Center, which is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. 

In observance of Labor Day, the Student Learning Center will be closed on Monday, September 4th. This federal holiday, declared by the U.S. Congress in 1894, celebrates the achievements and contributions of workers in America. 

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, as we fully kick off our services for Fall 2023!

July 18, 2023

Greetings DeCal facilitators,

If you can believe it, we have just one more month until the Fall semester and the start of your DeCal facilitation!

At this juncture, many of you may have submitted your DeCal proposals to the Academic Senate and are waiting to hear back about the status of your courses. 

The Student Learning Center (SLC) will commemorate Juneteenth. This day acknowledges that over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, the declaration of freedom ultimately reached remaining enslaved Black people on June 19, 1865, in Galveston Bay, Texas.

Dear DeCal facilitators, 

Happy summer, and congratulations on completing Spring 2023! 

Greetings DeCal Facilitators, 

Happy Cal Day-Eve! We hope that you are enjoying the glorious sunshine as the whole campus awaits welcoming the incoming class of 2027.

The SLC is making its on-screen debut! This week, a professional film crew will come in to create a promotional video and capture the truly extraordinary moments that happen here. We’ve been gathering props and setting scenes, now all we need is our star talent–you!

The SLC Language Exchange Program is excited to announce their Spring 2023 LEP Excursions! LEP's journeys this semester will take us from vibrant gardens to serene shores, from the world of K-Pop to the magic of the stage and the wonders of the page.

The SLC Language Exchange Program is excited to invite you to join the LEP Global Book Club for Spring 2023! This semester, our featured read is The Beadworkers by Beth Piatote.

Learn how the Student Learning Center can partner with you this midterm season! We offer a variety of services for many different subject areas to support you through your exams and papers. Visit our website to learn more.

You got this, Golden Bears!

In February, we honor Black History Month. 

Today is our last day of academic services for the Fall 2022 semester, so don’t miss the opportunity to check out our appointments, drop-in tutoring, exam reviews, and more across multiple disciplines to bring your RRR week to a strong close! Visit bit.ly/slc-bigbang for the full schedule!

Congratulations on being just 2 weeks away from the end of the Fall semester! We encourage you to take a moment to celebrate all the new discoveries and connections you have made this semester and to honor your dedication to growing as a scholar. Trust that you have developed and are fine tuning the knowledge and skills to excel on your finals!

The SLC wants to make your prep for finals as smooth and supported as possible, so, during RRR and Finals Week, we have some exciting offerings for you.

Happy Thanksgiving, scholars! We are thankful to have each of you in our learning community, and we wish you a week filled with gratitude, great food, and quality time with loved ones. 

Today, September 15th, marks the start of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. You can learn more about how the current moment in the labor movement fits into the historical context by checking out this article: https://bit.ly/TimeLaborDay.

The SLC will be closed on Monday, September 5th due to the holiday. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday as we kick off our services for Fall 2022!

Calling all Spring 2023 DeCal facilitators!

Are you on campus this summer? Need a spot to study or to collaborate with classmates from your Summer Session courses? If so, come visit us at the César E. Chávez Student Center! We're now open Mondays - Thursdays from 9AM - 6PM and Fridays from 9 AM - 4 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you into our space!

Happy Juneteenth! 

Greetings DeCal facilitators!

We hope that this message finds you well and that you are enjoying your break!

We’re writing to share UCFTR's FINAL pedagogical training workshop dates for Summer 2022 and reminders about upcoming DeCal deadlines!

Are you facilitating a DeCal in Fall 2022? Need to complete your mandatory training requirement before the July 12, 2022 deadline?

Congratulations to the Golden Bear Class of 2022!

The SLC is honored to have been a part of your journey at UC Berkeley, and we are so thrilled for you as you embark on a new adventure and share your talents with the rest of the world!

Congratulations on wrapping up Spring 2022, Golden Bears! We are honored to have partnered with you this semester.

As you kick off the summer, we're sending you best wishes for a wonderful break. With another academic year wrapped up, we hope you take time to rest, rejuvenate, and tend to yourselves!

Happy RRR week, Golden Bears! The Student Learning Center invites you to partner with us in your studies by attending our RRR week review sessions. Check out our offerings for Economics, Math/Stat & Science below!

Calling all Fall 2022 DeCal Facilitators! Do you need to complete for mandatory training requirement?

At the Student Learning Center, we know that wellness is core to your academic growth and personal success. We strive to empower you to cultivate the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, including emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. 

The Math/Stat Program is excited to invite you to a topic review session this weekend for Math 1A on selected topics from chapter 4! It will take place on Sunday 04/03 from 4pm to 6:30pm on Zoom, with a Q&A afterward.

This review will be broken into 4 sections, with a 10 minute break in between, and a Q&A at the end. You are encouraged to attend all four sessions, or just go to the ones that you find would be most helpful for your studying. Hope to see you there!

Partner with the SLC in your review of Math 1A by joining us this Sunday from 3:30-5pm for a topic review session on Chapter 3! This review will cover all of the techniques of differentiation as well as the conceptual applications to exponential growth and decay, related rates, and linear approximations.

Happy Monday, current & future DeCal Facilitators!

Happy first day of classes, Golden Bears! Whether its your first semester on campus or your last, we here at the Student Learning Center want to wish you a welcome. We are so excited to partner with you for Spring 2022--stay tuned to learn more about our service offerings this semester!

Congratulations on making it to the end of the Fall 2021 semester, Golden Bears! We are grateful to have partnered in your learning process and journey.

We wish you a wonderful break and hope that you can use this time for much deserved rest and rejuvenation.

Happy #GivingTuesday, Golden Bears!

On this day of gratitude and generosity, we are launching a month-long fundraising campaign to advance the transformative power of the SLC. Your support with this initiative, in any form, will make an impact towards furthering our commitment to embolden the extraordinary in Cal undergraduates. Check out our Berkeley Giving Opportunities page to hear fellow Golden Bears share their experiences and make a gift.

The SLC Economics Program is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the SLC Economics Drop-in Tutor and Program Ambassador positions for Spring 2022!

With midterm season well underway, we want to remind you to tend to your wellbeing during this stressful time. Here are some of LEP's tips to help us all #StayWellTogether:

Need a place to study on Fridays? Want a space to collaborate with peers after your afternoon classes?

The SLC has got you covered! We have EXTENDED our building hours and invite you to swing by the César E. Chávez Student Center to get ahead on homework, tackle a problem set with classmates, or read in-between classes! Our new building hours are Mondays - Thursdays 9 AM - 6 PM AND Fridays 9 AM - 4 PM. See you there!

Study Groups supporting Math 16A and Stat 20 have launched in the SLC Math/Stat Program! Study Groups are a virtual collaborative space for students to work together on worksheets and discuss material for specific classes in small, inclusive group environments. Get the Zoom Link and join the mailing list by filling out the form found at https://bit.ly/MSStudyGroupEmailList.

Welcome to Summer Bridge 2021, scholars!

We are so honored to partner with you as you embark on your Golden Bear journey. We hope you have a first week filled with new adventures, budding friendships, and energizing discoveries!

The SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources program is seeking enthusiastic highly motivated student leaders who are committed to the vision of Democratic Education at Cal and fellow student facilitators. As a Peer Coordinator, you will provide campus-mandated training for first-time facilitators as well as consultation services for ongoing DeCal facilitators.

If you are interested in this position and you possess prior DeCal or group facilitation experience, we encourage you to apply to become a UCFTR Peer Coordinator!

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 10 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

Interested in leading your own class and adding to Cal’s curriculum? This informational workshop covers the process of proposing your own DeCal, from identifying a faculty sponsor to getting your course approved. Stop by on May 6 to discover best practices and get your proposal process started! RSVP for the info session here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 5 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 4 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 28 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 27 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 20 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 19 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 14 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitatiom Habits workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 13 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 9 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on April 7 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Interested in leading your own class and adding to Cal’s curriculum? This informational workshop covers the process of proposing your own DeCal, from identifying a faculty sponsor to getting your course approved. Stop by on April 5 to discover best practices and get your proposal process started! RSVP for the info session here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on March 30 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on March 29 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

We hope your Spring Break is off to a great start! As you enjoy much-needed time off from classes, we encourage you to prioritize connecting with your wellness this week. To support you with this, here are some of our top science-backed practices for staying well:

The SLC Language Exchange Program is thrilled to announce that our Week 1 orientation schedule is now live!

Join any one of our sessions to connect with fellow language enthusiasts, learn more about our progam formats for the semester, and get started on your Spring 2021 LEP journey!

You can see the schedule and RSVP for orientation here. We will offer orientations on a rolling basis throughout the semester, so check back for new sessions added each week!

The SLC Language Exchange Program will be hosting two sessions this week focused on debriefing and collectively processing the 2020 U.S. Elections.

The SLC Language Exchange Program is thrilled to announce the launch of our Fall 2020 LEP Reading Room! This semester, in celebration of campus’ 150W Initiative celebrating 150 years of women at Berkeley, we will be diving into the works of UC Berkeley's women writers.

Welcome, Golden Bears! We're excited to connect with you this Fall. Check back for updates on our Week 3 service launch!

Summer Bridge 2020 has officially commenced! We are beyond excited to begin the next six weeks of intellectual curiosity and academic exploration with our incoming 325 scholars. Let us cheer on as they Make the Golden Bear Leap to Success!

Welcome to Session C, scholars! We are excited to start the first week of classes strong with you. For a list of services being offered and their schedules, please visit individual program pages.

We're thrilled to announce that the Student Learning Center is currenly hiring for Fall 2020! 

You can learn more about our programs and available positions at: https://slc.berkeley.edu/join-our-team/join-our-peer-staff. Go Bears!

We are thrilled to invite you to our first-ever virtual LEP Game Night! Join us to play Codenames–an exciting game that involves crafting and solving creative clues faster than your opponents. No experience with the game required, we'll teach you how to play!

We'll be playing from 6-8PM via Zoom. You can join us for the whole time or pop in for a few rounds!

To RSVP and receive the Zoom link on the day of, visit bit.ly/play-LEP.

The SLC will be closed Wednesday, 3/11 until Friday, 3/13 to bolster our infrastructure and train our staff to deliver service virtually. We are excited to continue supporting the academic needs of Cal undergraduates while attending to the  health and collective wellbeing of our campus community. Looking forward to returning on Monday, 3/16. 

All of our tutoring services will remain open until further notice. We will continue to update you daily.

The SLC is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources (UCFTR).

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our application for the Summer 2020 Research Associate Program: Junior Transfer Series!

Hosted through our newly launched Discovery Program, this opportunity provides a group of intellectually curious junior transfer students with eight weeks of full-time support to pursue original research. Accepted scholars will gain membership in a tight-knit learning community with personalized research mentorship and writing coaching.

The SLC will be closed on Wednesday 10/9, due to the planned power outage. You can click here for more information. 

We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back for SLC service updates.

The SLC Writing Program invites you to the Fall 2019 Open House, Artistry in Action, this Friday, September 27th from 12:00-1:30pm in the Vèvè Writing Lounge. Come see how we foster artistry in our tutors to activate your writerly imagination and tap into your creativity to meet the writing rigor at Cal.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP for the Open House here

Welcome, newly arrived Golden Bears! We are excited to offer several study strategies and academic enrichment workshops to welcome you to Cal. They will take place during the first three weeks of semester and can be located our Events calendar here. 

Our peer staff are the lifeblood of the Student Learning Center. 

The SLC is thrilled to resume our services for Summer Session C & D! Services are available for Mathematics & Statistics, Science, and Writing. Check out our Summer Sessions page for more information!