Our About page has resources and videos that discuss the history and intent of the AC requirement. Our Spotlight page features some AC faculty discussing the AC courses that they teach.
Hey Students! Take advantage of our programming by taking courses offered across campus, being a member of our Student Advisory Board or applying for the Student Prize for projects you have developed in your AC courses.
The American Cultures Center is committed to partnering with our campus's outstanding advisors through creating helpful resources, assisting them in navigating the AC requirement, and offering opportunities for them to delve into the richness of AC, including how our programs can support them in their professional development.
The American Cultures Center is proud to offer faculty exciting opportunities such as the possibility to receive a grant to continue, or create an American Cultures course, be awarded for excellence in teaching, and even become a Chancellor's Public Scholar!
The American Cultures Engaged Scholarship (ACES) Program provides opportunities for students, faculty and community organizations to collaborate on cutting edge research projects associated with some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
The Creative Discovery Fellows program fills a critical gap on our campus, by helping instructors incorporate digital tools into the curriculum and supporting students to use them effectively, in ways that are personally meaningful and also serve the public good.
The UC Berkeley High School Ethnic Studies Initiative (HSESI) is a collaboration of The American Cultures Center, Department of Ethnic Studies, and History-Social Science Project supporting teachers and school districts implementing the California Ethnic Studies high school graduation requirement.
The Staff as Students of Social Justice (SSSJ) Program is an opportunity for campus staff to learn first-hand about the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender, explore subjects of personal interests, and connect with faculty, students, and fellow staff colleagues.
The Teaching and Working in Troubled Times series began in 2017 as a series of timely dialogues elevating some of the most pressing social and political questions that enter our lives and our classrooms. The series has fermented vibrant discussion and delivered ‘on-the-ground’ tools to support our students’ complex lives.
Inspired by principles of a Third World College, we envision a future where perspectives around the intersection of racial, social, and environmental justice are taught at UC Berkeley. Despite existing advocacy, there's a clear need for a formalized environmental justice curriculum that fosters collaboration and supports student-driven initiatives.
