Chapters

Midwest, Meet Berkeley: Inside the Cal Alumni Club of Chicago

By Urja Upadhyaya

The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago doesn’t just gather—it galvanizes. Through beach picnics, game watch parties, and road trips across state lines, they’re creating a Midwest home for Golden Bears of all generations.

Before the Blue and Gold: Summer Welcome Parties Across the Years

By Urja Upadhyaya

Before students arrive in Berkeley, many get their first taste of Cal community at Summer Welcome Parties—chartered chapter-hosted gatherings filled with warmth, wisdom, and Golden Bear pride. Here we take a look back at the memories, milestones, and magic of these beloved events.

Cal Black Alumni Association Hosts Inaugural Black Alumni Gala & Awards Ceremony

By Cheryl Wright ’83, President, Cal Black Alumni Association

Under the theme Black Opulence: A Winter’s Eve, the evening was a breathtaking celebration of the rich history, achievements, and enduring legacy of Cal Black Alumni—visionaries, leaders, and trailblazers across industries. Alumni spanning generations—from the Class of 1961 to the Class of 2024—gathered to honor one another as changemakers shaping the future and paving the […]

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.

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.

Dr. Samantha Lewis Awarded the 2023 Prytanean Faculty Enrichment Award

The Prytanean Alumnae Chapter honors Dr. Samantha Lewis for her outstanding scholarship and dedication to mentorship.

On the Field and Back Again: Cal Band Alumni Association’s Dedication to Cal Spirit

By Josephine Thornton

Cal Band Alumni Association President Ashley Whittaker ’13 shares the legacy she aims to continue as an alum.

Introducing the UC Rally Committee Alumni Chapter

Members of the UC Rally Committee return as alumni to continue their legacy of community-building and fostering Cal spirit.

Golden Bears Get a Warm Summer Welcome

By Josephine Thornton

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

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.

The First Women’s Honor Organization Pays It Forward

By Jackie Krentzman

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.

The History and Legacy of the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association

By Krissy Waite

Established in 1984, the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association works to engage, empower, and equip Chicanx and Latinx students in their UC Berkeley journey.