Social Sciences Building (SSB)

Built 1964. Formerly named Barrows Hall for David Prescott Barrows, political science professor and president of the university from 1919-23. This building was de-named in recognition of UC Berkeley's commitment to social justice and equity.

Building Information

Floors: 10
Accessible entrances: Four Automatic entrances located on the Ground floor. Three are located on East and West corners of the building, while the fourth is accessed via a ramp on the north side courtyard.

Restrooms: There are usable restrooms on the basement, first and second floors.

Designated waiting area: The Designated Waiting Areas for SSB are located near both the northeast and southwest stair wells. Both stair wells can be found on the left hand side when exiting the elevator.

Emergency evacuation cabinet: SE & SW: There are two emergency evacuation chair cabinets located in SSB. Both are located on the first floor. One cabinet is located on the western side of the building, around the corner on the right when facing the elevators. The second cabinet is located on the eastern side of the building, around the corner on the left when facing the elevator.

Pictures of Social Sciences Building

SSB from the North looking South

Social Sciences Building

Secondary north entrance seen from the east

Northwest Entrance

South-east entrance as seen looking north. Near Hearst Gym.

Southeast Entrance

Location

Classrooms and Departments

Political Science, Sociology, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, Native American Studies, The Energy and Resources Group, Department of Gender & Women's Studies

Classrooms

Barrows 102

Maximum Capacity

13

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board-Front 95plus sq ft Board-White Only Seating-Seminar Window

Barrows 104

Maximum Capacity

33

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 110

Maximum Capacity

54

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-LCD AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-Single Input-Dual Display Board-Front 95plus sq ft Board-White Only Seating-Movable Seating-Tables/Chairs...

Barrows 115

Maximum Capacity

13

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board-White Only Seating-Seminar Window

Barrows 118

Maximum Capacity

30

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Microphones AV-Screen-LCD AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-Workstation-Display Board-Front 95plus sq ft Board-...

Barrows 122

Maximum Capacity

36

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Microphones...

Barrows 126

Maximum Capacity

69

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Document Camera AV-Microphones AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 129

Maximum Capacity

13

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board-White Only Seating-Seminar Window

Barrows 136

Maximum Capacity

36

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 140

Maximum Capacity

47

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 151

Maximum Capacity

35

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

Barrows 155

Maximum Capacity

35

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 166

Maximum Capacity

65

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Microphones AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 170

Maximum Capacity

65

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Document Camera AV-Microphones AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 174

Maximum Capacity

28

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 175

Maximum Capacity

35

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 180

Maximum Capacity

15

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board-White Only Seating-Seminar Window

Barrows 185

Maximum Capacity

35

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window

Barrows 186

Maximum Capacity

15

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-LCD AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board...

Barrows 20

Maximum capacity

75

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-Connection-XLR AV-DVD Player AV-Microphones AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-Single Input-Dual Display AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Board-Front 95plus sq ft Seating-Tables/Chairs Seating-Tables/Chairs Fixed ...

Barrows 50

Maximum capacity

24

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

Barrows 54

Maximum Capacity

25

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

Barrows 56

Maximum Capacity

55

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Assistive Listening Device AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Document Camera AV-Microphones AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

Barrows 581

Maximum Capacity

18

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector Board-White Only Seating-Tables/Chairs Window-None

Barrows 587

Maximum Capacity

35

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

Barrows 60

Maximum Capacity

68

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible
AV-Assistive Listening Device
AV-Blu-ray Player AV-Computer Data Display AV-Computer Data Display HD AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-HDMI AV-Connection-VGA AV-Course Capture AV-DVD Player AV-Microphones ...

Barrows 78

Maximum Capacity

18

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None

SSB 80

Maximum Capacity

24

Features ADA-Instructor Accessible ADA-Student Accessible AV-Computer Data Display AV-Connection-Aux AV-Connection-VGA AV-DVD Player AV-Screen-Manual Projector AV-VHS player Board-Chalk Only Seating-Movable Window-None