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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.

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.

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

By Jessie Fisher

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Alumni Mentorship Program Increases Support for Underserved Students at UC Berkeley

First-generation, low-income, underrepresented, and underserved* UC Berkeley undergraduate students will be given an opportunity to build social capital by being paired with alumni who share similar identities.