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Emily Newman with her husband at his law school graduation Newman with husband Zach at law school graduation. The two met just months before Zach interviewed at various Ph.D. programs around the country. Newman was delighted when he accepted a position at Cal. / Courtesy of Emily Newman
Giving Back

Building Bridges: Emily Newman on Cal, Community, and Giving Back

By Samantha Savage

“At times Cal feels like a very large campus, but I found my group and my niche there… We built this connection to who we are as students today, and then who we can be as alumni.”

Leon and Viv, all smiles and high energy, welcome campers to the Manager’s Mixer. Lair Staffers Leon (right) and Viv (second from left) welcome campers to the Manager’s Mixer. / Cal Alumni Association / Kevin Kitsuda
Lair of the Golden Bear

What Last Summer’s Camp Blue Program Director Wants New Campers to Know

By Jessie Fisher

Last summer, Leon Tasch, the Camp Blue program director, got a front-row seat to all the magic and mayhem. Now, he’s here to give you the inside scoop—because there’s a lot more to the Lair than you might think.

Heyns Reading Room in Doe Library The Heyns Reading Room in Doe Library is one of Cal’s quiet study spots. It is one of UC Berkeley’s most iconic spots for students studying, taking graduation pictures, and reading old archives. / Courtesy of Kahlil Gray
Cal Culture

Golden Bear Love Stories: Academic Edition

By Kerry Wong

With memories full of love, Cal alums reminisce on some of the reasons they fell in love with their majors.

Two fans stand side by side, one in a “Beat Stanford” shirt and the other in a “Beat Cal” shirt. The Cal-Stanford collegiate rivalry is one of the oldest in the country, with each school competing during the Big Game for the right to bring home the Stanford Axe. / Courtesy of Kahlil Gray
Cal Culture

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

By Kerry Wong

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

Lair Staffers dressed up in disco clothes Staffers transform a tired game into a sparkling event with Disco Bingo, proving that camp magic is all about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. / Kevin Kitsuda / Cal Alumni Association
Lair of the Golden Bear

Camp Magic vs. Corporate Climb: What’s Really Worth Your Time

By Jessie Fisher

Deciding to work at the Lair of the Golden Bear is not a reckless act of rebellion, nor a polite excuse to procrastinate adulthood. It’s something more profound and more interesting.

Students, faculty, and families walking around Sather Gate and Sproul Plaza. UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza filled with students and family ahead of the school year. / Cal Alumni Association
News

The Cal Alumni Association’s Year In Events: 2024

By Nia Coats

In all of 2024, the Cal community has done incredible things, from moon travel to the Olympic games to discussing AI’s impact on our future. In case you missed them, here are some Cal highlights from 2024.

The Alumni House surrounded by fall foliage Alumni House / UC Regents
News

Corinne Martinez’s Spanish Fideo Recipe

Wine collector and alum Corrine Martinez ’85 shares an old family recipe. Her recommended wine pairing rounds out this delicious fare.

Co-owners Linda Sanchez ’14 and Jesus Chavez ’13 pose inside of Casa de Chocolate. Co-owners Linda Sanchez ’14 and Jesus Chavez ’13 pose inside of Casa de Chocolate. / Courtesy of Linda Sanchez
Career

Sometimes, Your Career After Cal Is Like a Box of Chocolates

By Chinwe Oniah and Amanda Chiu

Coming to UC Berkeley with a passion for social justice and advocacy, Linda Sanchez ’14 found a career path that aligned with those values: co-owning a chocolate shop.

Family smiling and growing like bears Suz McFadden / Cal Alumni Association
Lair of the Golden Bear

Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Lair in the Non-Summer Months

By Heather Johnson

Fall, winter, or spring, Cal alums and friends can stay at the Lair of the Golden Bear at any time of the year to explore nearby nature and enjoy the Lair’s different offerings.

Jason Mikami ’92, MBA, with wine grapes at his family vineyard. Jason Mikami ’92, MBA, continues his family’s legacy of producing hand-crafted wines in Lodi, CA. / Courtesy of Jason Mikami
Career

Bears in Business: Jason Mikami ’92, MBA

Uber director and vineyard business manager Jason Mikami ’92, MBA, considers UC Berkeley the best entrepreneurial training ground.

Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales ’93 speaking at a fundraising event. Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales ’93 at a Pin@y Educational Partnerships fundraising event. / Courtesy of Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales
News

Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales: Developing a Philosophy, Building a Movement

By Heather Johnson

Advocate, professor, and non-profit co-founder, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales ’93, Ph.D., has devoted her career to Ethnic Studies as a path to wellness, liberation, and belonging.