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7 Things to Know about Camping at the Lair

If you’re ready to take a break from your hectic day-to-day life and breathe in some cool mountain air, you’ll find everything you need at the Lair—a Cal alumni destination since 1949.

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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.

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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.

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_{Midori Kono Thiel at her Augmented Reality exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, WA. / Courtesy of Tamiko Thiel}

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Midori Kono Thiel: A Life of Art

The Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley (JAWAUCB) honored Midori Kono Thiel ’55, MFA ’59, with its 2022 Outstanding Alumnae Award. The recipients of this award have distinguished themselves through their academic careers, contributions to their community, and career accomplishments.

Cheryl Wright, president of the Cal Black Alumni Association

_{Cheryl Wright ’83, president of the Cal Black Alumni Association / CJ Poloka}

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Helping Students Rise in Community, Toward Purpose

Though there are many resources for those who pursue higher education, navigating the post-grad landscape is less clear, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds.*

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To Live for the Harvest

How farmworkers who “live for the harvest” are impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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10 Berkeley AAPI Books that You Must Read

A wide variety of Asian American Pacific Islander authors have emerged from UC Berkeley. The result: memoirs, comic books, novels, and more that reflect different facets of Asian identity and experience, both in and outside of the United States.

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Run for California 5K 2021 Recap

More than 300 runners and walkers set their courses (and their paces) this past Homecoming weekend to demonstrate their Cal spirit at our virtual race.

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_{Klein Lieu ’13 honors his mother, Mai Huynh, through an endowment that bears her name: “This woman is my inspiration for everything.” / Courtesy of Klein Lieu}

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When You Drink Water, Remember the Source

One student pays it forward in his continued fight for social justice.

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Against the Odds

Eric Esparza is an Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholar in UC Berkeley’s Class of 2022. Below are his reflections on his journey to UC Berkeley.

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Meet the 2021–2022 Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship Recipients

The newest award recipients embody student leadership at UC Berkeley.

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Meet the 2021–2022 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients

Now in its second year, this award recognizes Native American students at UC Berkeley for leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Indigenous community.

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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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Cancelled Cal Discoveries Travel Reception

In response to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have cancelled the 2020 Travel Reception and program preview originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2020. We have added our 2021 trips to our website and are working to get further details onto each tour page. Please continue to check back for the most […]

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Setting a Road Map to Success

Attending college can be a challenge for formerly incarcerated students. No one knows better than TAAP scholars John Lam ’23 and Michelle Maxwell ’23.

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Graduation at the End of the World

Two young alums compare notes—and find connection—around the pandemic graduation experience.

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Midori Kono Thiel: A Life of Art

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To Live for the Harvest

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10 Berkeley AAPI Books that You Must Read

Run for California 5K 2021 Recap

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When You Drink Water, Remember the Source

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Meet the 2021–2022 Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship Recipients

Meet the 2021–2022 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients

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Tour Lecturer Interview Series

Tour Lecturers’ All-Time Favorite Travel Books

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