Burma Association at Berkeley

Hello all! BURSA UCLA and BAB at Berkeley are collaborating to fundraiser for the people of Myanmar in their fight for democracy. All funds raised from this fundraiser will be directly sent to Burmese American Democratic Alliance which will directly support those fighting for their lives and their rights which were stripped away by the military. The fundraiser link will be attached below! https://www.gofundme.com/f/58j2te-bursa-at-ucla-x-burma-ass

BAB Statement Addressing the Recent Political Situation in Myanmar (Burma) To the UC Berkeley boards of leadership, faculty, and students, we are writing on behalf of the UC Berkeley Myanmar students who are experiencing times of extenuating hardships. On the morning of February 1st, 2021, the Myanmar military seized power by staging a coup which has caused distress and anger to the Burmese community. February 1st, 2021 was meant to be a day of inauguration for newly electe...d democratic officials Results from the November 2020 election showed that State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, party leader of the National League of Democracy (NLD), won by a landslide --capturing 397 parliamentary seats out of 476. Despite the clear victory of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the military-linked Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed these results as fraudulent and accused the election for voter fraud. On the morning of February 1st 2021 (Myanmar Time), Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were detained along with other cabinet members, senior government officials, chiefs ministers, and political activists.. Following this, cell phone services, internet providers, international and local broadcasters, and banks were all disrupted and suspended such that Burmese citizens were cut off from each other and the rest of the world. Within a couple of hours, the military-owned news stations broadcasted that the country was now under full control of the military. In addition, the military also announced that they had declared a state of emergency for at least one year under their leadership. With the ongoing political instability of Myanmar (Burma), we ask the UC Berkeley boards of leadership, faculty, and students to show support to our fellow bears back in Myanmar. UC Berkeley students who currently reside in Myanmar are encountering times of uncertainty regarding internet access and any forms of communication -- which can significantly impede their academic performance, especially with this online semester. We are asking UC Berkeley and its faculty to provide academic support, accommodations, mental health resources, and leniency for those affected during these mentally and emotionally distressing times. In addition, we also ask the UC Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarship to consider current and future tuition concerns that may arise for the students affected. As students of UC Berkeley, the Burma Association at Berkeley calls upon support from the institution and community to stand in solidarity and condemn this militaristic ruling during this difficult period. Burma Association at Berkeley [email protected] MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: To any Berkeley students who would like access to mental health resources during these difficult times, you can visit https://uhs.berkeley.edu/caps

Everybody, be safe!

Check out this summer internship program from Library of Congress! Thanks to our Burmese Prof. Kenneth Wong for sharing this amazing opportunity with us!

If you want to learn more about the biggest festival in Myanmar (Burma), or you want to learn the Burmese culture and tradition from its vibrant and friendly communities to traditional dances and languages in general, or you just want to try out the amazing Burmese food, or just want to get splashed with water for good luck, Myanmar New Year Water Festival (known locally as Thingyan) will be held here in SF Bay Area! So, come out and participate in this exciting event in person! Everyone is welcome and bring your friends and family! Personally, I would go just for water splashings and Burmese food! Thank you so much, Prof. Wong for this awesome suggestion! #SFThingyan2019

Hi, everyone, I know this post is at the last minute but if you are free today and wondering what you should do, here is an event worth checking out!

Let's keep us in the lead!

Dear BAB friends! Please help me spread the word. Next week, I begin teaching Intermediate Burmese Part II (100B) at UC Berkeley. If you or your friends are thi...nking of formally learning your ancestors' and parents' language, I hope to see you in the class! More at http://sseas.berkeley.edu/co/spring-2019/intermedia-burmese See more

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from BAB family! We wish you have an awesome holiday break from school and a fresh start in the new year!

Hey everyone! Come support Burma Association at Berkeley at the EAU Night Market! We'll be selling Burmese Garlic Noodles (See Kyet Kauk Swe) and Burmese Folded Pancakes (Bain Mote)! ================= Event: EAU Night Market... Date: Wednesday 11/14/18 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Lower Sproul East Asian Union UC Berkeley | https://eau.berkeley.edu/

Curious about Burmese food? Burma Association at Berkeley will be holding a fundraiser at Tharpahu Burmese Street Food. Satisfy your curiosity and come support us on 9/24-9/28! Tip: Come at promotion time and score free fritters while you are at it!