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Gift Ideas for the Ultimate Cal Fan
Just about every Cal grad and fan owns a Cal sweatshirt or hat. So, what do you give the ultimate Cal fan during the holidays? Don’t worry—the Cal Alumni Association (CAA) has you covered this season with our list of the best Cal gifts. Some are extra, some are out there, but isn’t that what the Berkeley spirit is all about? We think so.
Felicia Yamaguchi Lives Up to Her Name
My name is Felicia Yamaguchi. My first name derives from the Spanish word feliz, meaning happiness, and my last name derives from the Japanese word for mountain, signifying unwavering strength. With that being said, you can say my mother had high expectations for the person I would become.
Emily Pilloton Is Opening Up the World of STEM—and Possibilities—for Girls
It’s late September, and Emily Pilloton ’03 is at Girls Garage, a nonprofit she founded in 2013 in Berkeley. Girls Garage recently reopened for small groups of girls eager to get back to the space and get building again. "I just feel like failure is not an option," she explains. "This space means a lot to the girls that come here."
Coming Together: Building Community After Cal
During Homecoming, on October 18, the Cal Alumni Association and its Alumni Chapters hosted more than 40 alumni and students to connect, build community, and learn from each other. Alumni and students exchanged words of wisdom and discussed opportunities to stay connected to Cal through chapter events and mentorship programs. Watch the inspirational video below […]
2020’s Best and Brightest Honored at Annual Berkeley Charter Gala
In partnership with the UC Berkeley Foundation, the Cal Alumni Association honored this year’s Achievement Award recipients at a virtual—yet lively—version of the Berkeley Charter Gala on October 8, 2020. Get to know the 2020 Alumna of the Year and the rest of these esteemed award recipients.
Berkelium 5K Virtual Run/Walk a Huge Success!
At the close of our first-ever virtual Berkelium 5K Run/Walk, Friday, October 16, nearly 700 participants displayed a renewed sense of togetherness among the people in our diverse Cal community—even in the virtual world we find ourselves in now. From all over the globe, alumni and friends of Cal sported blue and gold and fervently showed pride in Berkeley as they ran or walked the 5K. Berkelium 5K participants conjured up Cal spirit all the way from Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and Switzerland!
Top Draft Picks: Berkelium 5K Edition
Our first Berkelium 5K Walk/Run was a huge success, with more than 700 Golden Bears, their friends, and families participating internationally. We are so impressed with everyone who laced up their running shoes, threw on their favorite Cal gear, and got moving for this virtual event. During the 5K, the Cal Alumni Association asked alumni […]
Multilingual Lawyer Arturo Reyes ’12 Always Trusts His Gut
Cal alumnus Arturo Reyes ’12 uses his diverse background and legal career to help others.
The Cal Alumni Association Supports Transfer Scholars During a Remote Fall Semester
This year, 30% of our Alumni Scholars are transfers—the largest number yet in CAA’s history.
Resources for Cal Alumni, Students to Stay Connected in Virtual Times
Get connected with the Cal Startup Network, Alumni Chapter events, UC Alumni Career Network professional webinars, and Cal alumni events during October's Reunion and Parents Weekend at Homecoming.
Where to hike, run, or walk in Berkeley
By Luciné Jamkochian with illustration by Neil G. BallardOur list of recommended Berkeley trails will inspire you to go on that trek you’ve always been meaning to. Check these routes out if you're looking for walking, running, and hiking routes in the East Bay, or relive your college days meandering through campus and enjoying the views Berkeley has to offer.
Cal Alumni in the News: Jaylen Brown, Kate Scott, C.J. Anderson, Ben Ross
Jaylen Brown ’18 advocates for change; Kate Scott ’05 knows why we love sports; time to coach for C.J. Anderson ’13; Ben Ross ’07 has us believing in Cal alumni on his new podcast.
