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Lair of the Golden Bear

Advance Team Member Kol Van Giesen Just Brought His Lair Staffing Skills to the Campaign Trail

The constant go, go, go,…working until the job is done, and not just done, but done above and beyond, was important both in Pinecrest and on the trail.

Cal Culture

What’s One Good Thing You Can Say About Stanford?

In the spirit of good sportsmanship, Cal alums share their Stanford appreciations to celebrate the healthy rivalry ahead of the 2024 Big Game.

_{David Julian in front of an aircraft in Pensacola, Florida, where he is training to be a naval aviator in the US Marine Corps.} Career

From Cal to “Wings of Gold”

After receiving his political science degree, David Julian ’18 made his way into the sky as a Marine Corps Naval Aviator. He has learned the mindset that it is not about himself.

Lair of the Golden Bear

Chancellor Lyons Talks Lair of the Golden Bear

Chancellor Lyons, who’s known for carrying his guitar around camp, shared his personal stories, reflected on how the Lair fuels Cal spirit, and offered some words of wisdom for the staffers and campers to come.

Lair of the Golden Bear

Why 2024’s First-Year Staffers Can’t Wait to Return Next Summer

I asked a couple of students who staffed their first summer at the Lair last year why they’re coming back—and why they can’t wait to do it all over again.

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Upcoming Events

Feb
5

12:00 pm

Voices after the vote: Finding respite in our communities following US elections

Alumni House, berkeley

Feb
9

2:00 pm

Cal Alumni Club of Chicago - Cal vs. Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Game Road-trip

Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, University of Notre Dame, Indiana

Feb
9

2:00 pm

Roadtrip to Cal vs Notre Dame WBB Game

Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center

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Mixed Media: February 2025

New Works by Berkeley Authors and Artists

Gollner observes a flame vortex inside in a laboratory

_{Photo by Matthew Howard Ehrichs, University of Maryland}

Q&A: Is Berkeley Next?

Wildfire scientist Michael Gollner on protecting the East Bay from disaster

Russell Smith

Russell J. Smith ’09 has been elevated to partner, effective January 1, 2025, at the Boston law firm of Casner & Edwards. Smith specializes in fiduciary litigation, including probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, will contests, actions to remove personal representatives and trustees, and complaints in equity. Additionally, he has been appointed by the Probate and Family […]

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