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 Sather Gate is bustling, the dorms are full - the 2010-11 academic year is here. And it arrived with a new attitude. The new year promises to be markedly more upbeat than the last, with ramped-up faculty hiring, dozens more lower-division courses to help students graduate on time, and major progress on key construction projects, including the renovation of Memorial Stadium.> Read the full article...
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� Chancellor 'cautiously optimistic' about the year ahead
� A look at the new, geographically diverse freshman class |
 Increased employee and employer contributions to the UC Retirement Plan and reductions in post-retirement health insurance are among the recommendations of a special UC task force. The regents will consider the options in September.
> Read the full article... Also: More post-retirement news in UC's August "Our University" newsletter
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 Fall 2010 promises a wide range of cultural offerings at Berkeley, including a full day of free arts performances Sept. 26. The semester's arts calendar also holds appearances by violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff, the much-loved Mark Morris Dance Group, director Peter Greenaway and bestselling writer David Sheff.> Read the full article... |
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CAMPUS NEWS
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Are you ready if a big quake hits campus? Register for emergency alerts, or update your contact info.
Initiative is paying off with less waste heading to the dump.
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COMING UP
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Lottery for free student tickets starts Sept. 1.
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WORKING AT BERKELEY
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Purchasing system upgrade, begun over the summer, gets some improvements.
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RESEARCH
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Berkeley team studies solar disinfection, sustainable building.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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Police shoot 90-pound female near Oxford and Walnut streets Monday night.
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