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UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza filled with students and family ahead of the school year. / Cal Alumni Association
Cal Culture

The Cal Alumni Association’s Year In Events: 2024

By Nia Coats

In all of 2024, the Cal community has done incredible things, from moon travel to the Olympic games to discussing AI’s impact on our future. In case you missed them, here are some Cal highlights from 2024.

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.

Happy autumn from the Cal Alumni Association! / UC Regents
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Corinne Martinez’s Spanish Fideo Recipe

Wine collector and alum Corrine Martinez ’85 shares an old family recipe. Her recommended wine pairing rounds out this delicious fare.

Co-owners Linda Sanchez ’14 and Jesus Chavez ’13 pose inside of Casa de Chocolate. / Courtesy of Linda Sanchez
Career

Sometimes, Your Career After Cal Is Like a Box of Chocolates

By Chinwe Oniah and Amanda Chiu

Coming to UC Berkeley with a passion for social justice and advocacy, Linda Sanchez ’14 found a career path that aligned with those values: co-owning a chocolate shop.

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.

The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago welcomes incoming students. / Courtesy of Cal Alumni Club of Chicago
Alumni Chapters

Meeting and Greeting the Newest Golden Bears

By Josephine Thornton

From New England to Southern California, our Alumni Chapters gave incoming Golden Bears a warm welcome.

Jason Bircea ’17 in University Village’s community garden. / Courtesy of Jason Bircea
Career

Jason Bircea ’17 Chose UC Berkeley Twice

By Amanda Chiu

Jason Bircea ’17 chose to study at UC Berkeley twice, first as an undergraduate and then as a Ph.D. student.

Chancellor Carol T. Christ and Executive Director Susie Cohen Crumpler at Alumni House in 2022. / CJ Poloka / Cal Alumni Association
Director’s Chair

From the Executive Director: Life at and after Cal

Congratulations to the newest members of our alumni community—UC Berkeley’s nearly 8,000 graduates in the Class of 2024.

Alec Huth ’22 shows off her designs in San Francisco. / Mahayla Rheanna
Career

Alec Huth ’22: The Face Behind Fruit Face

By Josephine Thornton

Founder of Fruit Face, Alec Huth ’22, shares her experiences starting her locally-made organic and sustainable clothing line.

Honors

Honoring the 2024 Achievement Award Recipients

The University honors these alumni and faculty with the Achievement Awards, co-presented by the UC Berkeley Foundation and the Cal Alumni Association. These awards were formally presented at the Berkeley Charter Gala, on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Demetrios Boutris ’83 with Fritz, his longhaired dachshund, in Central Park. / Courtesy of Demetrios Boutris
Alumni Chapters

Demetrios Boutris ’83 Is Cultivating Leadership

By Josephine Thornton

Scholar of the world, corporate lawyer, businessman, and trusted advisor, Demetrios Boutris ’83 wears many hats, but most of all, is a leader in the Cal community.

Kevin Lee ’12 (left) with his business partner Kevin Chanthasiriphan. The two Kevins launched their company immi, a healthy instant ramen alternative, in 2021. / immi
Cal Culture

Valuing Family and Social Impact Launched Kevin Lee into Entrepreneurship

By Amanda Chiu

immi co-founder Kevin Lee ’12 practiced his business skills and learned about the social sector at UC Berkeley.