Subscribe for Cal Alumni News
Stay connected to Cal alumni around the world. Our monthly email newsletter, The Cal Connection, connects you with current events, stories, learning opportunities, and campus news. Let us know how you’d like to receive email from us.
My Information
Recent Headlines
Carrying the Roots Forward: How Daniela Bazán Shapes Napa Valley’s Future Through Heritage, Community, and the Cal Lens
By Urja UpadhyayaAs a first-generation Cal alum, Daniela Bazán ’09 returned to Napa with a renewed sense of purpose, bridging her family’s Oaxacan legacy, sustainable land stewardship, and deep advocacy for farmworkers. Her story traces how Berkeley shaped the values she now carries into the heart of Napa Valley’s wine community.
Marlene Watson: Building Futures, Honoring Roots, and Reshaping Pathways in STEM
By Urja UpadhyayaRaised in Oakland and influenced by relatives on the Navajo Nation, Marlene Watson turned an eight-year-old’s promise into a life of engineering leadership and service. From navigating unequal math access to shaping Tribal infrastructure, her path reflects resilience, cultural strength, and a dedication to uplifting Native communities through STEM.
Cal Connection – The Mission of CAA
This year, the Cal Alumni Association leaned into a shared aspiration: becoming the #1 alumni association for the #1 public university. Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble shares the plan.