Cal Culture
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.
Building Community by Giving Back
Jason Gant ’06 reflects on his time at Cal and how it shaped his desire to get involved and give his time to support the Cal community through programs like Cal Alumni Mentors.
Year in Review: The Cal Alumni Association in 2022 and Beyond
What happened in 2022? Look back on the changes, developments, and initiatives that took place within the Cal community and the Cal Alumni Association.
Blast from the Past: Celebrating Cal’s Graduating Classes of 2012, 2002, and 1992
Take a moment to look back on the milestones and events that impacted some of these graduating classes of the last 30 years.
Words of Wisdom for Incoming Golden Bears
By Josephine ThorntonThis past summer, we asked Cal alumni around the world to share their Berkeley college advice for the incoming students. Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or non-traditional student, welcome to the Cal community!
The Cal Community Celebrates Love
The Cal Alumni Association, in partnership with UC Berkeley’s Gender Equity Resource Center, celebrated at the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade.
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.
10 Berkeley AAPI Books that You Must Read
By Amanda ChiuA 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.
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.
Graduation at the End of the World
By Amanda ChiuTwo young alums compare notes—and find connection—around the pandemic graduation experience.
Where to Hike, Run, or Walk in Berkeley
By Luciné JamkochianWhether you’re near campus or planning your next return visit, relive your college days adventuring around campus and enjoying the views Berkeley has to offer.
6 Things to Do Before You Do the Run for California 5K
Golden Bears run together, even when apart. As the Cal Alumni Association's Run for California 5K comes around the annual track again, here are some pre-race steps all participants can take to experience the Cal community as they run.
