A Voice, a Home: How the Pilipinx American Alumni Chapter Raised $25K to Support Filipino Language Students
Expanding the language program at Cal is an essential step towards a deeper sense of community around Pilipinx heritage and identity.
Cheryl Kalberer
A Stronger Cal Community
A call to action in support of our alumni community.
“Each of us can, and must, be the light that casts out darkness”
In May of 2020, 17-year-old Darnella Frazier saw police activity and then saw a man in pain.
Yuner Evelyn Lu ’21 Urges Class of 2021 to Realize Its Power
I’m a senior studying electrical engineering and computer science at Cal, and I am honored to share my UC Berkeley journey with you.
What Pedro De Anda Plascencia ’21 Wants His Fifth-Grade Self to Know
Dear Fifth-Grade Pedro: I want to begin by telling you that I love you. You are valid, and you are worthy of love and protection.
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. Frances […]
From the Executive Director: History Has Its Eyes on Us
I write this after watching the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States and the swearing-in of the first female and Black vice president. Though still operating at physical distances from one another, we, in many ways, have grown closer together through the shared experiences of life during a pandemic, social unrest, and the transition of leadership in our nation’s capital.
Overcoming Challenges on the Road to Cal
A day in the lives of Alumni Scholars Daniel Muñoz and Anara Myrzabekova.
Deary Duffie MBA ’84 Leads with His Whole Self
Mentoring and volunteering has always been second nature to Deary Duffie MBA ’84. The son of a US Army soldier, Duffie was born in the Pacific Northwest and has lived in Mannheim, Germany; Buffalo, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia. After his father retired, the family moved to East Oakland. During his corporate career, Duffie worked […]
Separate ‘Must-Haves’ from ‘Nice-to-Haves’
Career coach and Berkeley alum Joy Lin ’09 stresses the importance of being selective about what you want—the true mark of a highly successful person.
Cal Alumni Give New Transfers a Virtual Welcome to Berkeley
Transfer students feel the pressure to set career goals as soon as they start at Cal. At the Alumni-Student Mixer during Golden Bear Orientation, alumni volunteered to help new UC Berkeley transfers feel more encouraged and less overwhelmed. This year’s diverse class of transfers includes first-generation students, student veterans, and student parents. “It’s always so […]
Getting Motivated During Your COVID-19 Job Search
Finding motivation during a pandemic is no simple feat. Many of us feel drained and exhausted from the monotony of sheltering in place, or feel discouraged to pursue our goals during times that seem so uncertain. Though we can’t predict when life will go back to normal, career coach Joy Lin ’09 has advice on […]
