WHAT: Robert Birgeneau, chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, will hold his annual back-to-school briefing for the news media. He will announce his agenda for the 2007-08 academic year and discuss new programs and activities, among other developments.

Press packets distributed at the event will include demographic details on the incoming undergraduate class, story tips and other noteworthy information. There will also be a Q & A session.

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 23, 10-11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Chancellor's Conference Room, California Hall, 2nd floor, UC Berkeley campus. See campus map at http://www.berkeley.edu/map/