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Monthly Meditation and Mindfulness for Faculty and Staff

In-Person: First Wednesday of each Month, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Virtual: Third Thursday of each Month, 2 pm - 2:20 pm

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Live Webinar: 529 College Savings Plans

Thursday, March 7th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Practicing Self-Compassion for Working Parents

Thursday, March 14th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning

Thursday, March 21st, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Breastfeeding Your Baby: Return to Work/School

Tuesday, April 2nd, 1 pm - 4:15 pm via Zoom

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UC Berkeley Summer Camp 2024 Information

Information on UC Berkeley Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Deadlines

Be Well at Work - Work/Life Program

Work/Life delivers programs and services to support faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdocs, with integrating work and home life at any stage, while also promoting and advocating for policies and practices that encourage and reinforce UC Berkeley's values as a family-friendly campus. 

If you are in need of parenting, familial, or financial wellness resources, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) or call 510 642 8659.

Contact Us

Work/Life Office
2222 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
Phone: (510) 642-8659

Email: kpatchell@berkeley.edu