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March 12, 2025

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:

March 10, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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!

February 25, 2025

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.

February 18, 2025

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!

February 17, 2025

 In observance of presidents' day, we are closed Monday, February 17. Regular services will resume Tuesday, February 18th. Student Learning Center Spring 2025.
The Student Learning Center will be closed Monday February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day.

February 1, 2025

Illustrated green, red, yellow, and black silhouettes with text stating "Celebrating Black History Month"

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.

January 23, 2025

Invitation graphic featuring a large, red and gold snake in the center. The words Lunar New Year Celebration are above in red, and there is a QR code for RSVPing.You're invited to the 2025 LEP Lunar New Year Celebration!

January 21, 2025

Welcome to Spring 2025, Golden Bears!  A new semester brings fresh opportunities, and we’re excited to be part of your academic journey! Whether you’re returning to campus or starting your first semester, the SLC is ready to collaborate with you as you work toward your goals.

January 20, 2025

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

On May 17, 1967, Dr. King spoke on the steps of Sproul Plaza. Addressing more than 7,000 students, he stated: "You, in a real sense, have been the conscience of the academic community and our nation.” 

December 21, 2024

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Winter graduates!

As you celebrate this milestone, we hope you can reflect on the hard work, growth, and resilience that were part of your journey at Cal. May this moment bring joy and inspiration to you and your loved ones as you embark on your next adventure.

It’s been a privilege to support you along the way—we wish you all the best in wherever your journey takes you next!


December 16, 2024

Wishing you all the best for finals week, Golden Bears! Whether you're gearing up for exams, finishing up projects, or getting ready to submit final papers, we hope you will carve out a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that you got this. 

And don't forget that we got you! The atrium will be open throughout this week and our wellness table will be stocked with snacks to keep you nourished as you progress through the home stretch. We look forward to seeing you soon.

December 9, 2024

Finish your semester strong and confident with the SLC, Golden Bears!

We’re here to support you with a range of offerings, including drop-in tutoring, exam and topic reviews, SLP Power Hours study sessions, writing workshops, and more! Explore opportunities through our Economics, Mathematics & Statistics, Science, Strategic Learning, and Writing Programs.

November 25, 2024

Greetings Golden Bears! This is a warm reminder that the SLC will be closed this week. We hope that the Fall Break brings you opportunities for rest, gratitude, and connection. Take good care, and we'll see you back on Monday, December 2nd.
 

November 8, 2024

Join us for an LEP film screening of Things Arab Men Say!

This is an opportunity to discuss what it means to be an Arab living in the diaspora and the implications this has on the language and culture! It is also an opportunity to engage with the wonderful student organizations who represent this same language, and how we, as students of all backgrounds (Arab or not!), can continue to work together to bring attention to this incredible language and its usage in the West!

November 5, 2024

October 14, 2024

An adult contest dancer competes during the Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow on Oct. 12 2019 at Martin Luther King Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California.

Photo Credit: Xavier Johnson | The Advocate

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