Cal Culture
What’s One Good Thing You Can Say About Stanford?
By Kerry WongIn the spirit of good sportsmanship, Cal alums share their Stanford appreciations to celebrate the healthy rivalry ahead of the 2024 Big Game.
The Cal Alumni Association’s Year In Events: 2024
By Nia CoatsIn 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.
Valuing Family and Social Impact Launched Kevin Lee into Entrepreneurship
By Amanda Chiuimmi co-founder Kevin Lee ’12 practiced his business skills and learned about the social sector at UC Berkeley.
Caffè Strada: Where Espresso and Community Meet
By Alejandra Granados DominguezDaryl Ross ’85 made Caffè Strada into more than just a coffee shop by drawing inspiration from the concept of the third place. Thirty-five years after opening to the public, Strada carries a legacy as a Berkeley community landmark.
Building Year-Round Community at the Lair
Reflections from the Lair staff on their connections to the Lair, a home away from home for all who visit.
Creator of the Bear Territory Chant: Ahmad Anderson ’83
By Josephine ThorntonAs an undergrad, board member Ahmad Anderson ’83 created the now-famous Bear Territory chant, inspired by the music he heard in an African American Studies course on jazz.
UC Berkeley Alumni Share Their Favorite Locations
Across every corner of UC Berkeley’s vast campus, alumni reminisce on the spots that made their experiences at UC Berkeley memorable.
There’s No ‘Medium’ Switch for Journalist and Travel Lecturer Dianne Fukami ’77
By Amanda ChiuJournalist Dianne Fukami ’77 credits UC Berkeley’s investment in her as a student for her continued loyalty to all things Cal, including the Cal Discoveries Travel program.
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.
“When I Was at UC Berkeley…”
By Alejandra Granados DominguezTake a trip down memory lane with your fellow Golden Bears as they share their experiences from their time at UC Berkeley.
Adding to Berkeley’s Multiculturalism, One Ice Cream at a Time
By Amanda ChiuSharon 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.
Stories from Then and Now: The Walter Gordon Story
By Chinwe OniahFrom breaking barriers to creating history, Walter Gordon has left his mark at UC Berkeley and beyond. However, his story remains largely untold.
