NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Touched by literature in solitary For Clinton Terrell, dog-eared copies of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Homer's Odyssey, slipped to him by an older inmate, just about saved him when he was in solitary confinement. Were it not for the classics, Terrell - who just transferred from community college to UC Berkeley - might still be incarcerated. > Read more and watch the video... Mapping a mega-quake in the making Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are at risk of the largest earthquakes and tsunamis in the world. And now scientists have nearly completed the first map of the mantle under the tectonic plate that is colliding with the Pacific Northwest in what's called the Cascadia subduction zone. The map will help seismologists understand some of Earth's most destructive forces. > Read more and watch the video ... A new era of student life With a snip, a giant gold ribbon wrapped around the ASUC Student Union dropped to the sidewalk, allowing a celebratory crowd to enter the shiny new facility -- and a new era of student life at Berkeley. "This is a new beginning ... a new space, with new opportunities to grow," Lavanya Jawaharlal, ASUC executive vice president, proclaimed.    > Read the full article... PEOPLE  A tour guide to the making of North America Paleontologist Lisa White plays a key role in upcoming PBS series. Biographer in the Bancroft Recent book on Joan Didion drew heavily from her papers, which she donated to the library. Pair scores 'Shark Tank' deal Berkeley senior and her sister, Pi-Bot inventors, dazzled investors on TV reality show.  CAMPUS NEWS Campus forges agreement with Bank of the West Pact establishes the "official bank of UC Berkeley." Applications invited for Chancellor's Community Partnerships First deadline is Dec. 11. Stronach Prize: 10 years of social engagement Recipients receive up to $25,000 to pursue their ideals after graduation.  RESEARCH  Berkeley to co-lead data science 'brain trust' National Science Foundation launches regional innovation hubs.  $4 million grant for gene imaging NIH project seeks information on how genes do their work. Bringing brains to marketing Haas assistant professor uses scans to measure people's thoughts and feelings. DON'T MISS  A celebration of Native American heritage Lunch, cultural performances start at noon today (Wednesday, Nov. 4)  Mario Savio Memorial Lecture  ACLU leader Anthony Romero speaks Thursday on crime and punishment. HEALTH  Do you really need a flu shot? Dr. John Swartzberg has the answer in a new Berkeley Wellness video.  Breaking News   Campus Calendar   News tips or feedback? Please contact us at e-news@berkeley.edu Berkeleyan archive Managers & supervisors: Please print and post a copy of this newsletter for any staff who don't have access to email.