Purpose
The Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley (JAWAUCB) is an official chapter of the California Alumni Association. The purposes of JAWAUCB are to:
- honor the recipients of the undergraduate and graduate scholarship and fellowship awards from the JAWAUCB Endowment Fund established by agreement with the Regents of the University of California;
- promote donations, gifts, and bequests for the continued growth of the JAWAUCB Endowment Fund in honor and recognition of the achievements of its founders;
- support research, educational, and leadership development efforts focused on or related to Japanese American, Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women;
- foster a network of UC Berkeley students, staff, faculty, alumni, and members of the larger community in support of and service to our alma mater.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to inspire and support Asian American women as learners, leaders and contributors to local and global communities in the spirit of our founding Japanese American alumnae.
Our Core Values
We believe that the values of connection, commitment, inclusion, and adaptability are foundational guideposts for JAWAUCB and its leadership in the fulfillment of our mission.
CONNECTION
We are dedicated to building meaningful relationships that are characterized by trustworthiness, respect, and goodwill with the UC Berkeley campus community and its alumni.
COMMITMENT
We honor the courageous leadership of our JAWAUCB founders and strive to responsibly and actively uphold the rich legacy we have inherited from them. We recognize change in the academy and our communities, especially with respect to Japanese American, Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander women, and seek to address these changes through our organizational, educational, and outreach efforts.
INCLUSION
We are committed to learning about and upholding values of diversity, equity, and access in our efforts, recognizing the need to address intergenerational, intragenerational, and multiracial issues that play significant roles in our Japanese American, Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander relationships and communities.
ADAPTABILITY
We face the current climate of change and challenges of the future with flexibility, courage, and creativity in order to achieve desirable outcomes that reflect our mission and goals