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How to Rock a Funky Story: Glynn Washington at the Lair
Washington is a longtime Lair camper and the creator, executive producer, and host of Snap Judgement, a radio show and podcast that offers a raw, immersive, and musical take on storytelling.
Stellar Explosion and Exoplanets: Alex Filippenko at the Lair
“Some stars literally explode in a titanic act of self-destruction at the end of their lives, becoming some million or billion times as powerful as the sun,” Filippenko explains. “Exploding stars are not just spectacular to look at, but they’re important for our very existence.”
More than a Mirage: Cal Bears Provide Real Community Support for Students in Coachella Valley
Being a new face in a big place like Berkeley can be overwhelming—but for one student, all that changed with one dinner.
Offer: Accepted? Alumni Encourage Students to Choose Cal at Virtual “Yield” Events
At the close of Alumni Week, newly admitted students from all over the country came together virtually through chapter-led Yield events. During Yield, the Berkeley community engages with newly admitted students and helps them feel welcome at Cal so that they can feel confident in choosing UC Berkeley. Students participate in lectures and panels and attend department-led information sessions.
Seizing Life at UC Berkeley
When Amanda Pouchot ’08 attended Berkeley, it cost dramatically less than it does today. Now, soaring costs and curtailed state funding leaves Amanda wondering about future Golden Bears.
No Shortage of Laughter
TAAP Scholar, camp staffer, and student leader Emily Nodal works hard to make Cal more inclusive.
Honoring Nontraditional Routes to Success
A mother, first-generation college student, and transfer student, Ockemia is on a nontraditional route to success that has been full of twists and turns.
Where to Hike, Run, or Walk in Berkeley
By Luciné JamkochianWhether you’re near campus or planning your next return visit, relive your college days adventuring around campus and enjoying the views Berkeley has to offer.
Five Moments of Pride for Queer Cal Alumni
Key moments in the advancement of equal rights, visibility, and representation for LGBTQ+ communities at Berkeley.
A Call to Action in Solidarity with Our AAPI Community
As leaders and members of UC Berkeley’s alumni community, we condemn the violent acts committed against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders in Georgia, in our Berkeley and Bay Area communities, and beyond.
Cal Alumnae Who Change the World
From trans activism to defending NBA players' rights and empowering women and girls to pursue STEM, Cal alumnae of all ages and generations have significant achievements that span throughout their lives and their professions. The women recognized in this list have pushed to reach the top, inspiring others to better the world around them.
In Pandemic Year, Alumni Find Virtual Spirit
In a year marked by physical and often emotional isolation, the Cal alumni community found new ways to connect to each other and to the university. Robust virtual programs engaged more than 9,000 UC Berkeley alumni in activities that inspired our Cal spirit anew.
