Dear Student Affairs colleagues –
As a reminder, the winter holiday and curtailment period is quickly approaching (Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with normal operations resuming Thursday, January 2, 2023). This year, many departments are closing for a full two weeks, through Friday, January 3.
During this time, many Student Affairs units will cease or decrease their operations, and many of our buildings will have reduced heat. Below are some details on each department, as well as some information on emergency support, so you can plan accordingly.
Remote services Monday, December 16–Friday, December 20. Closed Monday, December 23–Friday, January 3.
Closed Monday, December 23–Friday, January 3. Remote services Monday, January 6–Friday, January 10.
- Cal Student Central
- Center for Support and Intervention
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
- New Student Services
- Office of the Registrar
- SA Comms
- Student Affairs People and Administrative Services, Business Operations
Closed Monday, December 23–Friday, January 3 (approximately, check website for exact details)
Closed Monday, December 23–Wednesday, January 1. Remote services Thursday, January 2–Friday, January 10.
- Center for Educational Partnerships
- Center for Student Conduct
- Berkeley Career Engagement
- Public Service Center
- Student Environmental Research Center
- Student Leadership & Engagement including bridges, OASIS, QARC, Student Leadership Programs
Closed Monday, December 23–Wednesday, January 1
Closed Tuesday, December 24; Wednesday, December 25; and Wednesday, January 1
Emergency on call services available during curtailment
- Student Affairs People and Administrative Services, Business Operations – Making preparations for essential services like financial aid checks. Please arrange for deliveries in advance.
- SA Comms – For emergencies and media requests contact Ellen Topp 510-599-7102.
- Student Affairs Finance – For emergencies contact Rosemarie Flores 510-325-7611.
- SAIT and Berkeley IT – Visit website for details about emergency support available via email or online.
- University Health Services – Essential after hour services available for students. For work-related injuries that require attention after hours, go to the Alta Bates Emergency Department, 510-204-4444, 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA.
Finally, as a reminder, theft of laptops, computers, and mobile devices, etc., is known to increase when there are fewer people around, and this presents a serious risk to Berkeley information and privacy. Such theft can cause untold hardships to students, employees, and partners, as well as millions of dollars of damage. Please take the following steps to protect both university information, as well as your own.
- Secure your mobile devices to your desk using cables while they are in use and lock them in secure cabinets/drawers and offices when not in use.
- Always lock your computer screen, even if you are stepping away for only a moment.
- To report a concern about security or to request assistance with these actions, please contact: itcshelp@berkeley.edu
I hope you have a safe and happy winter break, and I look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sutton, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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