The ACES Graduate Student Learning Community

ACES Graduate Learning Community

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This was a space that I had been craving since beginning my time at UC Berkeley. Most of my classes lack critical thinking coming from a community lens, which often reflects perspectives from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The learning from my fellow students is something that does not happen as well in my other courses ... I wish this for every single one of my peers!
Spring 2025 Cohort Participant

Launched in 2019, The American Cultures Engaged Scholarship (ACES) Graduate Learning Community is a partnership between the American Cultures Center and the Public Service Center, funded in part by the Graduate Division. Students in the Graduate Learning Community have the opportunity to build community together while exploring the importance of and connection between their academic studies, teaching, and research and their community relationships and social justice efforts. Graduate students participate in a workshop series to discuss readings and hear from guest speakers on topics related to navigating community-based work, community-engaged scholarship, and the university.  At the final session, participants will share a reflection response on what they learned and their perceived next steps. To support their community-based projects, participants will receive $1500 upon completion. Apply now

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The community and conversations cannot be found elsewhere on campus!
Spring 2025 Cohort Participant

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