by Michael Burawoy | Apr 13, 2020 | Commentary, Weekly
Even as we begin to adapt to the shift to remote instruction, Berkeley faculty know how much time and energy have been involved in transforming our pedagogy-and how much time it has taken away from other activities, especially research. Yet as tough as the adaptation...
by Michael Burawoy | Apr 6, 2020 | Commentary, Weekly
On April 1, Chancellor Christ announced a hiring freeze at Berkeley. Her message primarily concerned non-academic positions, but warned that open faculty searches “may receive additional scrutiny.” Departments in the midst of or planning faculty searches...
by Michael Burawoy | Mar 30, 2020 | Commentary, Weekly
As we prepare to reassemble (virtually) after Spring break, some of the long-term probable consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the campus are beginning to come into focus. Higher education will surely feel the impact of the recession that will grip the...
by Michael Burawoy | Mar 23, 2020 | Commentary, Weekly
It’s Spring break. We definitely need a breather. As our Chancellor has said, the university has pulled together. As far as we know, UC Berkeley has reported only one positive case of COVD19. Yes, the university has pulled together-but it is closed. And for many,...
by Michael Burawoy | Mar 16, 2020 | Commentary, Weekly
These are trying times — times that put the discourse of “resilience” on trial. Our first priority, of course, must be the health of our community. We should work to forge and reinforce networks of mutual aid. We should seek out those especially...
