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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.

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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.

awardees at cal black alumni association gala Led by President Cheryl Wright (second from left) and Vice President Marlon McWilson (far right), the Cal Black Alumni Association celebrated (l-r) five distinguished honorees: Tarik Glenn Sr. ’99, Camryn Rogers ’23, H. Michael Williams ’82, Relonda McGhee ’16, and Brian McGhee ’89. Christian Ford / Cal Black Alumni Association
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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 […]

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