Berkeley International Group (BIG) Meetings

The Berkeley International Group (BIG) is composed of UC Berkeley faculty and staff who meet monthly to collaborate and participate in informal discussions related to the international work that we all do on campus. Each meeting is hosted by different units on campus. The group meets for one hour during the first week of every month, with the host deciding upon the topic, date, time, and location of the meeting.

February 2019 BIG Meeting - Becoming the Global Hub for Entrepreneurship with Berkeley SkyDeck

How UC Berkeley is Becoming the Global Hub for Entrepreneurship The UC Berkeley entrepreneurial ecosystem has always been rich and in the past few years has capitalized on several elements putting UC Berkeley and Berkeley SkyDeck in the position to become the global hub for entrepreneurship. With proximity to Silicon Valley, access to the vast resources of UC Berkeley, and the ability to vet and select top startups from around the world to join our community, we are truly building something unique at UC...

November 2017 BIG Meeting - International and Area Studies

The degree programs under International and Area Studies are evolving, highlighted by the creation of the Global Studies major. This presentation discussed the reasons for developing the new Global Studies major, and how it will better serve the current generation of students.

April 2017 BIG Meeting - Center for Intercultural Leadership

In this session, CIL discussed their overall model for resident engagement, including specific examples and exercises from CIL, in the hope that participants might be inspired to try aspects that they find useful.

November 2016 BIG Meeting - Global Engagement Office (GEO)

A discussion about the GEO's evolving role on campus and how GEO will better serve the campus community moving forward, including a brief discussion of the UC Berkeley Open House to be held on June 5th at UC Berkeley following the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA) conference which will be held in Los Angeles this year.

March 2017 BIG Meeting - International Area Study Centers & Institutes

The International Area Study Centers & Institutes outlined who they are and what they do, and discussed their outreach activities, public programs, and funding models, how their work connects with other units and departments across the campus, as well as current challenges.

December 2017 BIG Meeting - Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET)

Learn about SCET's global programs and international partnerships with a special focus on the "Global Startup Semester at Berkeley," a semester-long program at Berkeley where students learn about entrepreneurship and innovation.

October 2017 BIG Meeting - International Undergraduate Admissions

Shifting trends in international applicants over the past year.

September 2017 BIG Meeting - Risk Services and UCOP

Presentation on the recently issued UCOP International Activities Policy, which sets out principles and high-level processes for activities conducted overseas.

February 2018 BIG Meeting - Berkeley International Office (BIO)

A Changing Landscape: New Trends in Immigration Practice and Prospects for Legislative Changes to Come

February 2017 BIG Meeting - Study Abroad & Summer Sessions

Darin Menlove, Director of Berkeley Study Abroad, discussed UC Berkeley’s strategies for increased study-abroad participation and comparisons within the contexts of the UC system and national trends.