Dear Berkeley Law Community,
I know that this has been a very difficult week, especially for those in California who have had to deal with smoke and very poor air quality. In light of this, I wanted to be sure that all who need it have funds to purchase air purifiers. I have checked and these cost about $100. Any student who needs funds for this may obtain up to $100 for an air purifier from the Student Emergency Fund. (A receipt is needed, access the emergency fund for students request form here). Also, any staff member who needs funds for this may obtain up to $100 for an air purifier from the Staff Emergency Fund. (For this please, contact Charles Cannon). I hope that this can help.
I again am urging all of our instructors to please be accommodating when students request excused absences, deadline extensions, and exceptions from make-up requirements when they are experiencing difficulties because of the smoke (or from COVID-19 or other things that may arise this semester.)
Please take care and be safe.
Warm regards,
Erwin