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Chancellor Lyons and his wife, Jen, smile big, with Pinecrest Lake sparkling softly in the background.
Lair of the Golden Bear

Chancellor Lyons Talks Lair of the Golden Bear

By Jessie Fisher

Chancellor Lyons, who’s known for carrying his guitar around camp, shared his personal stories, reflected on how the Lair fuels Cal spirit, and offered some words of wisdom for the staffers and campers to come.

Paloma Raffle, who spent her first summer working on the Art Crew, proudly holds up a Lair tent she crafted in the Art Arbor. / CJ Poloka / Cal Alumni Association
Lair of the Golden Bear

Why 2024’s First-Year Staffers Can’t Wait to Return Next Summer

By Jessie Fisher

I asked a couple of students who staffed their first summer at the Lair last year why they’re coming back—and why they can’t wait to do it all over again.

Lair of the Golden Bear

Learning to Speak Lair: Decoding Camp Vocabulary

By Jessie Fisher

The Lair has a vocabulary that weaves its way through everything, from the thwack of arrows in archery to the glow of campfires at day’s end. Here, “Hail” is a goodbye, “Buy-in” is a challenge, and “Disco Bingo” is exactly what it sounds like. Welcome to the Lair lexicon.

A graduate of the Class of 1993, Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble speaks at the inauguration of Chancellor Lyons on October 18, 2024. / UC Regents / Keegan Houser
Director’s Chair

Introducing Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble ’93

As a proud member of the Class of 1993 and former President of the Board, I know firsthand the value of our Berkeley experience and the bonds that unite us.

Lair staffers and campers pose at the Lair of the Golden Bear. / CJ Poloka / Cal Alumni Association
Lair of the Golden Bear

Going Once, Going Twice! Make a Bid on Lair Auction Items

From signed Cal Athletics memorabilia to lunch with Chancellor Lyons, there’s something for everyone in the Lair of the Golden Bear’s 2024 online auction.

(L to R): Samantha Cruz, Cody James McCook-AhTave, and Paloma Saldana
News

Meet the 2023 – 2024 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients

The award recognizes UC Berkeley students for their leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Indigenous community.

News

‘Resolved to Continue’: Cal Alumni Association Statement on Supreme Court Decision

“We...are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision to bar colleges and universities from taking race into consideration in admissions. This decision presents a grave challenge to equitable access to higher education in the United States.”

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Changes to California Magazine’s Print Distribution

In 2023, the magazine will appear in print twice per year instead of quarterly.

Honors

Leadership Award Scholar Named 2022 University Medal Winner

Environmental sciences major Anjika Pai ’22 has earned UC Berkeley’s highest honor for a graduating senior.

Cal Culture

The Cal Alumni Association Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

This month-long celebration honors the generations of Jewish Americans who have greatly contributed to the history and culture of this country.

Chapters

Around the World, Alumni Welcome New Students to Berkeley

Summer Welcome Parties have been in full swing this summer! Even while navigating unprecedented times, the Golden Bears community remains a vibrant and welcoming hub. 

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Industry Support for New Transfer Students at Annual Alumni Mixer

“Walking into a center full of other transfer students...was when I finally felt welcome to Cal. I was exactly where I belonged.”