2026 National Student Employee Week Events at UC Berkeley
The Division of Student Affairs and the Supervisors of Student Employees community (which includes staff from Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion, Undergraduate Education, and the Schools and Colleges), are organizing a series of events for National Student Employee Appreciation Week. See our schedule below.
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Date/Time: Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: In-person/drop-in
Location: Berkeley Career Engagement, 2440 Bancroft Way, 3rd floor
Accessibility: If you require an accommodation on the basis of disability (ASL interpreting, CART captioning, alternative media, etc.) to fully participate in this or any of the National Student Employment Week events, please contact the Pilot Community of Practice Co-Leads at studentemployeesupervisors@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, and preferably at least 7 days in advance of the event.
Bring your Cal1Card and get ready to smile! Come get your professional headshots for your LinkedIn, email profile, resume, or parents’ mantle at home. Drop by and use the Iris Booth available at Berkeley Career Engagement throughout the week, and be sure to check out tips on getting ready for your photo session.
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You’ve worked hard! Time to treat yourself! We’ve partnered with Sharetea to offer you a special discount on a classic best-seller to make your week just a little bit sweeter. From April 13 to April 19, enjoy 50% off the Classic Pearl Milk Tea.
Valid: April 13 - April 19
Conditions: Must order through Snackpass. One discount per transaction (discount can be used multiple times per day/during the week). Must use the NSEW drink category and specific drink. Must use code NSEW50 at checkout.
Details: Student employees with a code can get a 50% off a Classic Pearl Milk Tea (Black/80% sweet) from Sharetea in Snackpass.
Image Transcript:
Rewards
- My points: 8 (boba emoji icon)
- Free pearl milk tea (10 points)
- Redeem (button)
- Any free drink (15 points)
- Redeem (button)
- (banner) top 5, nsew (circled), food & snacks
Instructions:
- Open Snackpass, and head to the page for the Sharetea location on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
- Under the NSEW category, select our special NSEW drink, a Classic Pearl Milk Tea (Black/80%)
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- Enter promo code NSEW50 to activate the discount
- Repeat as often as you like through April 19
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Date/Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, from 11am - 12 pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Link: Understanding and Building Credit - Student Supervisors Community of Practice
Zoom Webinar Link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/s/93100730707
Accessibility: Email financialwellness@berkeley.edu for accessibility accommodations at least 24 hours in advance of the event, but as early as possible. For urgent, day-of issues, email jadyn.stafford@berkeley.edu
Description: Understanding and Building Credit, brought to you by the Center for Financial Wellness. In this workshop, learn about how credit cards work and how to read the fine print to decide whether or not using a credit card is right for you.
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Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 10 am - 11 am
Audience: All Supervisors of Student Employees
Format: In-person
Registration: SOSE bCal listserv invite - RSVP on bCal!
Location: Memorial Glade (specifically that little crescent of grass nearer to the front of the library)
Join us for a chance to connect, recharge and start your day on a positive note! Hosted by SOSE (Supervisors of Student Employees), this event is a small thank-you for your support of student employees! Light refreshments, including coffee and bagels, will be provided!
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Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1pm - 2:30pm
Audience: Student Employees and their supervisors in limited divisions (Student Affairs, Undergraduate Education, Equity & Inclusion)
Format: In-person, drop-in
Description: This event is for undergraduate student staff in Student Affairs, Undergraduate and Equity & Inclusion. Details will be shared via email with relevant colleagues with more information. -
Brought to you by the Center for Financial Wellness
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 3pm - 4pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration link: Your Future, Your Money: Retirement Planning for Student Employees
Accessibility: If you require an accommodation on the basis of disability (ASL interpreting, CART captioning, alternative media, etc.) to fully participate in this or any of the National Student Employment Week events, please contact the Pilot Community of Practice Co-Leads at studentemployeesupervisors@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, and preferably at least 7 days in advance of the event.
Description: Join Haiau Ho Nguyen, a Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant, for a special Student Appreciation Week session designed to support student employees in building a strong financial future. This workshop will break down the basics of workplace retirement benefits in a clear and approachable way. You’ll learn about:- How 401(k) and Roth accounts work
- Employer savings and retirement programs available to student employees
- Simple steps to start saving and planning for retirement, even while in school
Whether you’re new to saving or want to better understand your benefits, this session will help you feel more confident about making informed financial decisions.
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Date/Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 11am - 2pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: In-person
Location: Dwinelle Plaza
Accessibility: If you require an accommodation on the basis of disability (ASL interpreting, CART captioning, alternative media, etc.) to fully participate in this or any of the National Student Employment Week events, please contact the Pilot Community of Practice Co-Leads at studentemployeesupervisors@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, and preferably at least 7 days in advance of the event.
Description: Join us for a fun, interactive Financial Wellness Game Zone on campus! Test your money knowledge and decision-making skills through activities like Game of Life, financial trivia, Price Is Right, and a hands-on Shopping Cart Challenge. Whether you’re estimating costs, making budget choices, or answering quick trivia questions, each game is designed to help you think critically about real-life financial decisions in a low-stress, engaging environment.
Stop by, play, and you might even win prizes! Open to all UC Berkeley students — come learn, compete, and have fun with us.
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Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: In-person
Registration Link: Building Your Professional Community for Career Success
Location: Gold Room (3rd Floor), 2440 Bancroft Way
(The building is next to 8 Grams Matcha, across the street from Eshleman Hall)Accessibility: If you need accommodation(s) because of disability to fully participate in this event, please complete our Accommodation Request Form as soon as possible before the event and preferably at least seven days' prior to the event.
Description: You know why networking matters, but the how is usually the hard part. This session is designed to bridge the gap between being a student and becoming a professional. Join us to turn your campus experience into a career-ready story that you can share with professional connections that will support your career readiness.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn which skills employers prioritize and how you’re already using them.
- Discover authentic ways to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Develop a self-introduction that tells your unique story.
During this event, we will focus on career readiness in the following areas:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Learn more about career readiness.
This program complies with federal and state non-discrimination laws, is applicable to living our values, and is open to all members of the campus community.
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Date/Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, from 1pm - 2 pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Link: Creating a Spending Plan - Student Supervisors Community of Practice
Accessibility: Email financialwellness@berkeley.edu for accessibility accommodations at least 24 hours in advance of the event, but as early as possible. For urgent, day-of issues, email jadyn.stafford@berkeley.edu
Creating a Spending Plan: This workshop will get you thinking about your relationship to money and your current money habits. You will also learn how to balance your income and expenses and ways to reduce costs in order to save money.