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March 14, 2023

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.

March 9, 2023

Big Give 2023 is here!

Today, we’re calling on you Golden Bears, to brilliantly shine in support of our mission to provide high-touch, high-quality academic services to all Cal students! This year, the SLC is participating in three Big Give challenges and we invite you to join us: 

  • Thank Your Berkeley Star | Thursday, 3/9, 11am to 2pm

March 2, 2023

March 1, 2023

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!

An infographic with photos of students studying at the SLC, a list of our programs, a list of some of our services, and a QR code to our website to learn more.

February 19, 2023

February 6, 2023

February 1, 2023

The image has the words Celebrating Black History Month with red, yellow, and green paint streaks behind each word.

In February, we honor Black History Month. 

January 30, 2023

Spring 2023 SLC Services are in full swing, Golden Bears! We're excited to partner with you this semester and support you in meeting your learning goals. Explore our website to learn more about our academic support offerings and service formats. Our Programs Page is a great place to start. 

January 27, 2023

In the process of planning out your semester? Check out the SLC Academic Calendar! In the days ahead, we encourage you to download a calendar and use it to map out important dates. From exams, to submission deadlines, club meetings, and personal projects, taking inventory and creating a visual for your semester is a helpful practice for managing your time effectively!  And don’t forget to mark this on your calendars--Spring 2023 SLC services will begin next Monday, January 30th.

January 17, 2023

Happy first day of classes, Golden Bears! We can't wait to see you back in Chávez and look forward to partnering with you this Spring. Our space is open from 9am-6pm today--we encourage you to stop by to connect with peers and learn more about our offerings for this semester! Check out our program pages for more information, and we'll see you soon!

January 16, 2023

Image shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. standing at a podium with microphones, surrounded by a large crowd of students.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.
On May 17, 1967, more than 7000 students crammed into Sproul Plaza to hear King's electrifying speech on the peace movement, combatting poverty, and the Vietnam War.

January 12, 2023

Happy New Year and welcome back, Golden Bears! Our workspace in the César Chávez Student Center will be open beginning next week and our services will launch in the third week of instruction - check out the program pages on our website for more information.

We are so excited to support your learning journey this semester and we look forward to seeing you soon!


December 9, 2022

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!

December 8, 2022

Hot off the heels of our RRR Week pizza party yesterday evening, we’re bringing you more nutritious nourishment as you prepare for finals! Join us tonight at 6PM for an assortment of fresh burritos. Grab a bite then grab a seat to study, Golden Bears!

We’ll begin serving on a first come, first served basis at 6PM sharp. We hope to see you there!

December 7, 2022

Carve out some space to tend to your wellness this week, Golden Bears! Join us for a yoga or meditation session today, 12/7, at the following times:

December 6, 2022

We hope your RRR Week is going well so far, Golden Bears! Drop by Chávez from 10AM-10PM to study in the company of peers, grab some snacks to keep you fueled, and make progress on your preparation for exams.

December 5, 2022

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.

November 23, 2022

Looking for an opportunity to connect this week? Join the SLC Language Exchange Program's BAMPFA Excursion today from 3-5PM! Come with us as we explore the incredible works of sculpture, film, painting and more that are housed right here in Berkeley while getting to know people from all over our global campus community.

November 18, 2022

Thanksgiving 2022 Graphic. "Happy Thanksgiving" is written in the center with white & yellow font, surrounded by a wreath of fall leaves. 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.