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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

ISSI alum @zraresearch.bsky.social recently joined a meeting with our Graduate Fellows, ISSI Associate Director Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, and GFP Co-Director Deborah Lustig! 💙💛 The Graduate Fellows come from a range of fields, including @ucbgeography.bsky.social and @natureatcal.bsky.social.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Treuer is coming to Berkeley to discuss his new book, The Savage Mind: An American Legacy (@littlebrown.bsky.social). 🗓 October 13, 2026 → 4 - 5:30 PM 📍Native Community Center & Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/Treuer2026

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank YOU from Oski and all of us at ISSI! We raised $17,162 from 30 donors during last week's @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Bear-a-thon!

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Democratizing Research, Driving Change 🗓️Oct. 2, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 🆓 📍Alumni House, UC Berkeley & Zoom bit.ly/ISSIDrivingChange Share this post & help us fill the room! Cosponsors: Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Social Welfare, Graduate Division @publichealth.berkeley.edu @obi-belonging.bsky.social

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy #OskiBday! In honor of Oski’s 85th birthday and our 50th anniversary, an anonymous donor will match every gift made to ISSI, up to $10k! Empower next-gen leaders: bit.ly/Oski2026

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Powerful words from our alum and 2025 Thomas I. Yamashita Prize winner Laura Díaz, whose work reminds us why community-engaged scholarship matters. Here, Laura speaks at our 2026 Social Change Awards Ceremony. She received her Ph.D. from @publichealth.berkeley.edu.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The best mentorship doesn't end when the fellowship does—it grows into a network of people who champion for one another. In this conversation, ISSI grad student juleon robinson interviews alum Lindsey Dillon, who reflects on her fellowship cohort. 🎥 Full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join the team at ISSI's Asian American Research Center! ➡️ Apply: issi.berkeley.edu/hiring

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join the ISSI team! We're looking for an Associate Director to oversee our programs and research centers and lead our Graduate Fellows Program. ➡️ Apply: issi.berkeley.edu/hiring

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize the scholars whose work strengthens LGBTQ+ communities and advances equity and belonging. Congrats to ISSI faculty affiliate Eric Stanley, recipient of the @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Chancellor's Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence and Equity!

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Save your spot today for @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social alumnus Ricky Bluthenthal's Distinguished Lecture in Community-Engaged Research. 🌟 5/5, 5-6pm 🌟 Faculty Club & Zoom 🌟 RSVP now! berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @publichealth.berkeley.edu

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:30 PM for a book talk on "So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color" with the author, Caro De Robertis. Register: bit.ly/CaroStars

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Join us to celebrate social change as we honor the 2023 - 2026 recipients of the FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE: Thomas I. Yamashita Prize and KIDS FIRST: David L. Kirp Prize! bit.ly/ISSIAwards

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#calbiggive is here! Right now, your impact can go twice as far. Your support -> 2x the mentorship, 2x the community, 2x the transformative social change research. Join us in shaping the next 50 years: bit.ly/ISSIBigGive. #ucberkeleyissi

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

ISSI's Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues awarded grants to four Berkeley doctoral students: emmawardgriffin.bsky.social and three natureatcal.bsky.social students: Michelle Katuna, Sydney Moss, and roygbivv.bsky.social. Learn more about their work: issi.berkeley.edu/crnai/resear...

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New location! So many of you want to attend so we switched to a bigger venue: Room 1102 Berkeley Way West, 2121 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Join us on Th, Feb. 5 at 5pm for a screening of “Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America” and panel discussion with Joemy Ito-Gates, Jon Osaki, Donald Tamaki, and Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales. 📍2111 Bancroft Way #104, Berkeley Register: bit.ly/MakingWavesUCB

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Today's event is in full swing as panelist members, including @paulnadal.bsky.social, Marlene Kim, and David Shuang Song, are discussing the relationship between Asian American studies and Marxism. #ucberkeleyissi

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Erwin Chemerinsky of @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social gave a powerful and moving talk yesterday on America's path to authoritarian rule. If you joined us in person or online, thank you! Stay tuned for the recording of this talk and Q&A portion and for upcoming events! @ucberkeleycrws.bsky.social

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Join us for "From Chocolate City to Green City: The Political Ecology of Green Gentrification in Oakland" with @cnecorbin.bsky.social on Thur, November 20 at noon. Zoom only Register: bit.ly/48tKUwF Sponsored by ISSI's Center for Research on Social Change & co-sponsored by @natureatcal.bsky.social

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our event on Wednesday with @rhummanee.bsky.social was filled with poetry, music, dance, culture, and exploration of the Khmer American identity. Thank you to everyone who showed up to be in community with us. Follow us to hear about more events from ISSI's Asian American Research Center.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Brower Center. The thoughtful questions and shared reflections were a reminder of how vital community conversations are. ✨ Co-sponsors: @ucberkeleyenglish.bsky.social, Arts Research Center, & Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Program.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Two weeks ago, ISSI's Asian American Research Center hosted a powerful panel with @zentronix.bsky.social, @cathyparkhong.bsky.social, @terisasiagatonu.bsky.social, & Colleen Lye on writing, culture, politics, and solidarity in a rapidly shifting world.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

You did it! 31 donors helped us raise $8,885 during our #OskiBday Bear-a-thon! With a $7,500 match from 3 incredible supporters, we reached $16,385 for mentoring at ISSI. Huge thanks to all who gave! Missed it? You can still support: bit.ly/GiveISSI #UCBerkeleyISSI

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

⏰ We’ve got two hours left of our matching gift to celebrate #OskiBDay Help #ucberkeleyISSI continue to support peer mentoring for social change scholars. bit.ly/ISSIoski

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Within the next two hours, your donation can help us win a prize! And all #BearAThon gifts to #UCBerkeleyISSI will be doubled! Help us support future generations of social change scholars. #OskiBDay Ready.. Set.. Go! bit.ly/ISSIoski

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

ISSI Director Kurt Organista, Professor Emeritus Ian Bailey and #oski all want you to donate to help every Cal student feel at home! Your gift to #ucberkeleyissi will be matched 1:1. Support mentorship of social change scholars! bit.ly/ISSIoski #BearAThon #OskiBDay #UCBearthechange

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Calling all alums! Who was your mentor? Tag us in a post that says I'm celebrating Oski's birthday by supporting #UCBerkeleyISSI and include #OskiBday to help us win a prize! Reflect on your time at the Institute and celebrate your mentors. Gifts will be doubled! Donate → bit.ly/ISSIoski

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Hey #UCBerkeleyISSI Fam! Oski’s B-Day Bear-a-thon is an online fundraiser to help Cal students feel at home! At ISSI, we mentor the next generation of social change scholars, providing them the support to change the academy… and the world! Double your impact; give now! bit.ly/ISSIoski #OskiBDay

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Welcome ISSI Grad Fellows Larissa Benjamin, Alexandra Gessesse, Jessica Law, Lisa Ng, Robert Ortiz Stahl, Marlena Robbins, & Kieren Rudge, coming from African American & African Diaspora Studies; Anthropology; Environmental Science, Policy, & Management; Ethnic Studies; Public Health; & Sociology.

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

ISSI is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE: Thomas I. Yamashita Prize: ‪@lauramardiaz.bsky.social‬ from ‪@berkeleypublichlth.bsky.social‬ & Clara Pérez Medina from ‪@ucbgeography.bsky.social‬. Learn about their social change scholarship on our home page!

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Meet our new Director Kurt Organista and catch up on the latest in our summer newsletter mailchi.mp/berkeley.edu...

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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We're hiring! We're seeking an expert communications coordinator to manage our digital and written communications and outreach! Full time, up to 100% remote. First review date is July 30. More info at issi.berkeley.edu/hiring

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