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“When I Was at UC Berkeley…”

Take a trip down memory lane with your fellow Golden Bears as they share their experiences from their time at UC Berkeley.

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CAA Staff and Board Members Share Favorite Locations at UC Berkeley

Among UC Berkeley’s vast 1,232-acre campus, certain spots can leave a lasting impact, as staff and board members of the Cal Alumni Association demonstrate.
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Golden Bears Get a Warm Summer Welcome

Cal alums across the country made Berkeley feel like home to incoming students at Summer Welcome Parties.

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Meet the 2023 – 2024 Cohort of The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)

The Achievement Award Program supports high-achieving, community-minded, low-income, first-generation college students in their pursuit of a UC Berkeley education. The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) congratulates all twenty-two members of our incoming 2023 – 2024 Alumni Scholar cohort.
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Remembering Eric R. Mart ’70, 1948–2023

Celebrating Eric R. Mart’s life and legacy, a dedicated alum who contributed to the Cal community and beyond.
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The First Women’s Honor Organization Pays It Forward

Meet the Prytanean Alumnae Chapter, a group of alumni uplifting women of different backgrounds and career fields through awards, events, service projects, and community bonding.

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The History and Legacy of the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association

Established in 1984, the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association works to engage, empower, and equip Chicanx and Latinx students in their UC Berkeley journey.
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Adding to Berkeley’s Multiculturalism, One Ice Cream at a Time

Sharon Ku ’08 uses ice cream (and her nutritional science degree) to give back to UC Berkeley and encourage multiculturalism through her dessert cafe Uji Time.
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Stories from Then and Now: The Walter Gordon Story

From breaking barriers to creating history, Walter Gordon has left his mark at UC Berkeley and beyond. However, his story remains largely untold.

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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.
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Meet the 2023 – 2024 African American Initiative Scholars

The AAI Scholarship is part of CAA and UC Berkeley's ongoing commitment to Black and African American student success.
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To Receive Is to Give: TAAP Scholars’ Legacy of Service

TAAP Scholars John Lam ’24 and Alishba Sardar ’23 both came from nontraditional education backgrounds. Their experiences laid the groundwork for their advocacy efforts.

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Becoming Yourself through the Struggle

As a first-generation student from a low-income background, Jayden Zheng ’23 attributes the resources and support he found at Cal for allowing him to achieve his goals.
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How to Get the Most Out of London’s Theater Scene

For centuries, London has entertained the world with its vibrant performing arts scene—follow these tips to immerse yourself in the London theater experience.
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Tour Lecturer Interview Series

Dive deeper with these interviews to learn more about the lecturers, how they prepare for the trips, and the role they play while on tour.
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Tour Lecturers’ All-Time Favorite Travel Books

Travel the world without leaving the page. Our esteemed Tour Lecturers share their favorite travel reading selections with you.

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Achieving Dreams by Taking on Challenges

From his time at UC Berkeley to his career in law, Anderson Franco ’10, J.D. ’13 persevered through different obstacles while remaining committed to serving his community.
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Alumni Advice for the Graduating Class of 2023

The Cal Alumni Association asked alums what advice they would share with the newest cohort of alumni Golden Bears.

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