Other events
Friday, March 1, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
EECS Women's History Month Kickoff Event: Succulents and Breakfast
Social Event | March 1 | 9:30-11:45 a.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge
Tsu-Jae King Liu
Planning Ahead: F-1 Employment Authorization for Off-Campus Internships
Information Session | March 1 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online Webinar
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Understand how F-1 students can apply for off-campus work authorization for internships and employment related to their major field of study. Attendees are expected to have read the CPT eligibility details and application instructions on our website before attending the webinar. Please come prepared with your... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Santa Clara: Multi-Course Lunar New Year Banquet
Social Event | March 1 | 6-9 p.m. | China Stix
2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Cal Alumni Association, UC Club of Santa Clara County (UCCSCC)
Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. You are invited to celebrate the Year of the Pig with the UC Club of Santa Clara County.
$45
Mail your reservations, with check payable to UCCSCC, to: Don Lorenzen, 12354 De Sanka Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Buy tickets online or or by emailing Don Lorenzen at donlorenzen@gmail.com
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Sick Plant Clinic
Special Event | February 4, 2017 – December 7, 2019 the first Saturday of the month every month with exceptions | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join the Garden for our monthly Sick Plant Clinic and find out which diseases ail your plants. Entomologists are also available to identify the pests that are living in your plants too! Please cover plants and disease samples in containers or bags before entering the Garden.
BERKELEY CLINIC DIAGNOSES RESIDENTS' PLANTS
Lauren Reed-Guy, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle June... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
CASA Coffee Chats
Special Event | March 2 | 2-4 p.m. | Passione Caffe
91 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Cal Alumni Student Association (CASA)
Distinguished Cal alumni can sign up to mentor current Cal students during Coffee Chats with CASA! This year’s coffee chats will occur monthly on Saturdays at PiQ Bakery, which is located across from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.
Each coffee chat will take place in a group setting, allowing 2-3 students to speak with 1 alumni for 1 hour.
Coffee will be provided. Dress code is casual.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Guided Tours: Hans Hofmann
Tour/Open House | March 3 | 2 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Explore Hans Hofmann’s dynamic and influential work with guided tours on selected Wednesdays, Sundays, and Free First Thursdays.
Greek Life Food Experience Roundtable
Meeting | March 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Tri Delta Sorority
2300 Warring Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Are you in Cal Greeks and skipping meals? Do you wish your kitchen was open on weekends? Are your kitchens clean? Do you get to eat the food that makes you feel at home?
Come join us on March 3 from 7 – 8pm at Tri Delta to have a discussion about the Greek Life food experiences and how it intersects with health, sustainability, and equity. There will be students from on campus food resources... More >
Monday, March 4, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Certificate Program in Business Analysis Online Information Session
Information Session | March 4 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Online
Tim Bombosch, Ph.D.
Business analysts use strategy, operational processes, requirements management and expertise to lead organizations through complex changes. Learn how this certificate program can help you move into a BA position, advance in your career or prepare to take the International Institute of Business Analysis' Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam or the Project Management Institute's... More >
Data and Tech for All Week: WiDs Satellite Conference and Panel
Special Event | March 4 | 12 p.m. | 202 South Hall
Join us for Data and Tech for All Week, a week of events across campus democratizing data science and technology.
Monday, March 4 (School of Information): Women in Data Science (WiDS) 2019 Berkeley satellite conference and panel discussion. Online throughout the day
JUNIPR: a framework for unsupervised and interpretable machine learning in particle physics: Berkeley Statistics and Machine Learning Forum
Meeting | March 4 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | 501 Campbell Hall
Anders Andreassen, Physics, LBL
Berkeley Institute for Data Science
The Berkeley Statistics and Machine Learning Forum meets weekly to discuss current applications across a wide variety of research domains and software methodologies. All interested members of the UC Berkeley and LBL communities are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Google Tech Talk: Network Infrastructure Tech Talk
Information Session | March 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
The NetInfra team designs and builds the world’s largest, fastest, most reliable data-center and WAN networks, giving Google and its users compute and storage capabilities not available anywhere else. Come learn all about how NetInfra sustains Google Cloud Platform, one of the world's premier Cloud providers!
RSVP: https://goo.gl/cT2TjY
Food will be provided. The content for this... More >
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Garden Closed
Miscellaneous | January 1 – December 3, 2019 the first Tuesday of the month every month | UC Botanical Garden
The garden is closed on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Meeting | February 20, 2018 – January 5, 2021 every Tuesday | 12:15-1 p.m. | 3110 Tang Center, University Health Services
Tang Center (University Health Services)
The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at 12:15-1:00 pm at 3110 Tang Center on campus. All campus-affiliated people are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis, no registration or meditation experience necessary. We start with a short reading on meditation practice, followed by 30 minutes of silent sitting, and end with a brief discussion period.
Data-intensive research: a workshop/dinner event for underrepresented undergraduates: Fostering diverse and inclusive data science at Berkeley
Special Event | March 5 | 3:30-8 p.m. | 190 Doe Library
Berkeley Institute for Data Science
Coinciding with Women in Data Science week, this event will focus on how underrepresented undergraduates can get involved in data science research at UC Berkeley, and how to incorporate data science into their field of research.
Data and Tech for All Week: Data-Intensive Research for Undergraduates
Special Event | March 5 | 3:30-8 p.m. | 202 Doe Library
Join us for Data and Tech for All Week, a week of events across campus democratizing data science and technology.
Tuesday, March 5 (Berkeley Institute for Data Science): Data-intensive Research for Undergraduates; 3:30-8:00 PM, Berkeley Institute for Data Science, 190 Doe Library
How to Change Your Mind: Michael Pollan in conversation with Dacher Keltner on the new science of psychedelics
Special Event | March 5 | 5-6 p.m. | Doe Library, Morrison Library, 101 Doe Library
Michael Pollan, professor of journalism, UC Berkeley; Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology, UC Berkeley
In his latest book, How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan turns his focus to psychedelics — LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and the like — exploring their history, use, and potential to help people not only transcend, but also treat conditions from addiction to anxiety. Pollan will join Dacher Keltner, a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and founder of the Greater Good Science Center, for a... More >
The Library attempts to offer programs in accessible, barrier-free settings. If you think you may require disability-related accommodations, please contact the event sponsor, Susan Edwards (510-643-6224, seedwards@berkeley.edu).
Free
Register online by March 4.
Magnes Spring Opening 2019: Memory Objects: Judaica Collections, Global Migrations
Reception | March 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life (2121 Allston Way)
Tom Freudenheim, Vice-President, American Federation of Arts
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
Opening reception for the exhibit, Memory Objects: Judaica Collections, Global Migrations, and celebration of the gift of the Roman Vishniac Archive of photography and memorabilia.
no restrictions
RSVP online by February 22.
Curator's Circle Event: Hans Hofmann Wine and Walkthrough
Special Event | March 5 | 6 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Come mingle with BAMPFA Curator's Circle members and enjoy delicious food and wine in Babette, followed by a special tour of the monumental exhibition Hans Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction led by Curator Emerita Lucinda Barnes. This highly-anticipated exhibition presents the most comprehensive examination to date of Hans Hofmann’s innovative and prolific artistic practice.
We hope you will... More >
Accenture Labs Info-Session
Information Session | March 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
About the Speakers:
- Colin Puri is a Research Scientist and Manager at Accenture Labs and is as the lead researcher in the System & Platform group. His background is in the biometrics field building the next generation polygraph using thermal infrared imagery, creating algorithms for detection and quantification of stress, building sensors, and developing algorithms for RADARs in the National... More >
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Free Wednesday at the Garden
Special Event | January 2 – December 4, 2019 the first Wednesday of the month every month | UC Botanical Garden
Every first Wednesday at the Garden is free admission day.
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Discovery Station: Gymnosperms
Special Event | March 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden | Canceled
Discover gymnosperms -- a type of plant that, literally translated from Greek, means "naked seed."
Data and Tech for All Week: CITRIS Research Exchange
Special Event | March 6 | 12 p.m. | Sutardja Dai Hall, Banatao Auditorium
Join us for Data and Tech for All Week, a week of events across campus democratizing data science and technology.
Wednesday, March 6 (CITRIS): CITRIS Research Exchange with Katherine Yelick, Berkeley Professor of EECS; 12 PM, Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall
Guided Tours: Hans Hofmann
Tour/Open House | March 6 | 12:15 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Explore Hans Hofmann’s dynamic and influential work with guided tours on selected Wednesdays, Sundays, and Free First Thursdays.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 2 – December 4, 2019 the first Wednesday of the month every month | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
International Student Drop-In Career Advising
Meeting | January 23 – May 1, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-5 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), 3rd Floor
Students sign up on site for a 15-minute appointment. First come, first served.
These drop-in appointments can be helpful for your quick questions on the following topics:
-Resume/Cover Letter Critique
-Job or Internship Search
-Networking
-Career Fair Preparation
-Interview Preparation
-Graduate/Professional Program Application
-Others
Weekly Coffee Break
Social Event | January 23 – May 1, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-4 p.m. | Cafe International House
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Berkeley International Office's Coffee Break is a weekly opportunity for UC Berkeley global students to meet and engage with one another in a relaxing environment. It’s a chance to enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisors. All UCB students are invited. Students are free to talk about anything, but... More >
Everything You Need to Know About Credit History, Credit Scores and Credit Cards
Information Session | March 6 | 4-5 p.m. | International House, Sproul Rooms
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
There's no better time to start building your credit history than today. Do you know that a 100 point difference in your credit score, say 640 vs 740, during your lifetime could mean $200K in higher fees and payments over your lifetime? As a student, it's good to take stock of your financial health early so you can set good financial goals. This is your chance to learn more about how your credit... More >
Swahili Table
Social Event | January 23 – May 8, 2019 every Wednesday | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jupiter Taproom
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Elizabeth Resor
Every Wednesdays speak Swahili with your fellow Swahili students and enthusiasts over a drink at Jupiter Taproom. This is an informal gathering to connect with other Swahili speakers on campus and in Berkeley. Each person will support their own beverage purchases, but we will provide the good company (don't worry- beverage/food purchases are NOT required). And of course, Swahili speaking... More >
RISE 2019: Resilient Resistance
Special Event | March 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Anna Head Alumnae Hall (2537 Haste St.)
Jezebel Delilah X
RISE: Resilient Resistance, is an event for all womxn to unapologetically celebrate and honor the work and contributions given by womxn to our communities.
RISE flyer
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | January 14, 2015 – December 18, 2019 every Wednesday | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3111 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Study Abroad Office Hours at Educational Opportunity Program
Information Session | February 14 – May 9, 2019 every Thursday with exceptions | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | César E. Chávez Student Center, Educational Opportunity Program- MLK BNorth CE3
Interested in studying abroad? A Berkeley Study Abroad Peer Adviser will hold office hours at Educational Opportunity Program on Thursdays from 10 am-noon this spring to answer questions about program options, scholarships, how to apply and additional services offered!
Sign-up on http://tinyurl.com/eopstudyabroad.
Data and Tech for All Week: Digital Learning Platforms for Data Science Education
Special Event | March 7 | 12-1:30 p.m. | 117 Dwinelle Hall
Join us for Data and Tech for All Week, a week of events across campus democratizing data science and technology.
Thursday, March 7 (Division of Data Sciences): Using Digital Learning Platforms for Data Science Education for All; 12-1:30 PM at Academic Innovation Studio, 117 Dwinelle Hall
Mindful Awareness Guided Meditation
Miscellaneous | February 21 – May 2, 2019 every Thursday | 12-1 p.m. | 5400 Berkeley Way West
Institute of Personality and Social Research
Focus the mind. Foster creativity, resilience, and well-being. These meetings are free and open to faculty, staff, and students. You are invited to drop in at noon any Thursday.
Curating Hans Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction with Lucinda Barnes
Tour/Open House | March 7 | 12 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
BAMPFA Curator Emerita Lucinda Barnes will discuss the life and legacy of Hans Hofmann and detail the process of curating the museum’s major retrospective of Hofmann’s work. Barnes was formerly chief curator and director of programs and collections at BAMPFA, where she organized or co-organized more than forty exhibitions, including Measure of Time; Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing... More >
Librarian Office Hours at the SPH DREAM Office
Miscellaneous | February 7 – May 2, 2019 every Thursday | 1-3 p.m. | Berkeley Way West, 2220 (DREAM Office)
Michael Sholinbeck
Drop by during office hours if you need help with your literature reviews; setting up searches in PubMed, Embase, and other databases; using EndNote, RefWorks, or other citation management software; finding statistics or data; and answering any other questions you may have.
NOTE: On Feb. 14: 2:15-3pm only
Guided Tours: Hans Hofmann
Tour/Open House | March 7 | 1:15 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Explore Hans Hofmann’s dynamic and influential work with guided tours on selected Wednesdays, Sundays, and Free First Thursdays.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Graduate Student Happy Hour!
Social Event | March 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Eshleman Hall, Bear's Lair Tavern
Bear's Lair Tavern is where it's at for the monthly Graduate Student Happy Hour! Open to ALL Graduate Students! Free nosh (supplies may be limited) and drink specials.
Career Connections: Sports Industry
Social Event | March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way)
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
Alumni and student networking event.
Oliver Wyman Infosession
Information Session | March 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Latimer Hall, Bixby North (Room 110B)
Join Tau Beta Pi on Thursday, March 7th for an information and networking session with Oliver Wyman at Bixby North (Latimer 110B). Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy and applied data science across industries including retail, banking, and health and life sciences. Food will be provided.
EECS Women's History Month: JewelrEE Making Social
Social Event | March 7 | 7-10 p.m. | 540AB Cory Hall
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come join UC Berkeley HKN and the EECS department make jewelry out of EE components as part of Berkeley EECS Women's History Month. It'll be a great way to meet new people and have fun.
Everyone welcome!
Berkeley EECS Women's History Month is a month-long celebration of diversity in EE and CS during Women's History Month, the month of March.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Alumni Happy Hour
Special Event | March 8 | San Francisco, California
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
Students, alumni, and staff of the Fung Institute are invited to meet and mingle at the 7th annual Master of Engineering Alumni Happy Hour!
Only open to Master of Engineering alumni and current students.
Data and Tech for All Week: Women in Technology Initiative
Special Event | March 8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium
Join us for Data and Tech for All Week, a week of events across campus democratizing data science and technology.
Friday, March 8 (Women in Technology Initiative, CITRIS, College of Engineering): Women in Tech: The Future of AI, 11 AM - 5 PM, Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering
Higher Education Researchers Workgroup
Meeting | March 8 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Evans Hall, 766/768 CSHE Conference Room
Center for Studies in Higher Education
The goal of this new group is to bring together qualitative and quantitative higher education researchers working on issues at Berkeley, the... More >
RSVP by emailing Anne Maclachlan at maclach@berkeley.edu
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
EECS Women's History Month: Hidden Figures Movie Screening
Social Event | March 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come join the UC Berkeley EECS department and CS Kickstart in our screening of Hidden Figures. Movie snacks, popcorn, and soda will be provided.
Everyone welcome!
East Bay World History Reading Group: Tell This in My Memory by Eve M. Troutt-Powell
Meeting | March 8 | 5-7 p.m. | ORIAS Office
1995 University Ave Suite 520D, Berkeley, CA 94704
ORIAS (Office of Resources for International and Area Studies)
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to eat and spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers.
This event is for k-14 teachers.
Register online or or by emailing Shane Carter at orias@berkeley.edu
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
TEDxBerkeley 2019: infle(x)ion
Special Event | March 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Zellerbach Hall, 101 Zellerbach Hall
Inflection, or a point of change, indicates a state of flux and an imminent shift to come. TEDxBerkeley 2019 centers around the rapid changes that characterize the political, social, and technological realms of our contemporary society. We hope to explore stories of those past and present, learn about recent innovative breakthroughs, and experience the sheer impact of human creativity.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Sunday Funday: Math All Around Us
Special Event | March 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
Math is everywhere we look—in architecture, clothing, science, art, nature, and so much more. Join us on Sunday, March 10, as we explore math concepts, such as symmetry and proportion, through hands-on activities in which visitors make art through math, find patterns in nature, and more.
Free for Members. Free with admission.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Guided Tours: Hans Hofmann
Tour/Open House | March 10 | 2 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Explore Hans Hofmann’s dynamic and influential work with guided tours on selected Wednesdays, Sundays, and Free First Thursdays.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Eric Karpeles in Conversation with Robert Hass: Józef Czapski: A Good Man in Bad Times
Special Event | March 11 | 5 p.m. | Stephens Hall, Geballe Room, 220 Stephens
Townsend Center for the Humanities
Eric Karpeles, author of Almost Nothing: The 20th-Century Art and Life of Józef Czapski, is a Fellow of the Czesław Miłosz Institute at Claremont-McKenna College. Karpeles has received wide acclaim for bringing public attention to Józef Czapski, a figure who was deeply engaged in the fight against totalitarianism while cultivating a nearly monastic practice as a painter. Karpeles is the... More >
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Travel and Visa Renewal: What to Expect
Information Session | March 12 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online Webinar
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Learn about what to expect when traveling abroad and re-entering the U.S. Topics include: Is it OK to travel internationally right now? What are the risks involved with travelling? When a visa stamp is needed (and when it is not), documents you need to apply for a visa, the visa application process and timelines, Security Clearances, and travel to Canada and Mexico. A Question and Answer period... More >
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Meeting | February 20, 2018 – January 5, 2021 every Tuesday | 12:15-1 p.m. | 3110 Tang Center, University Health Services
Tang Center (University Health Services)
The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at 12:15-1:00 pm at 3110 Tang Center on campus. All campus-affiliated people are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis, no registration or meditation experience necessary. We start with a short reading on meditation practice, followed by 30 minutes of silent sitting, and end with a brief discussion period.
How We Fight Surveillance Capitalism
Special Event | March 12 | 2:40-4:30 p.m. | 202 South Hall
Shoshana Zuboff
Workshop with Professor Shoshana Zuboff
Librarian Office Hours at the SPH DREAM Office
Miscellaneous | February 5 – April 30, 2019 every Tuesday with exceptions | 3-5 p.m. | Berkeley Way West, 2220 (DREAM Office)
Debbie Jan
Drop by during office hours if you need help with your literature reviews; setting up searches in PubMed, Embase, and other databases; using EndNote, RefWorks, or other citation management software; finding statistics or data; and answering any other questions you may have.
Splunk Tech Talk and Demo Session
Information Session | March 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Splunk was founded to pursue a disruptive new vision: make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. By monitoring and analyzing everything from customer clickstreams and transactions to network activity and call records—and more—Splunk turns machine data into valuable insights no matter what business you're in. It's what we call operational intelligence. Splunk is growing rapidly... More >
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Guided Tours: Hans Hofmann
Tour/Open House | March 13 | 12:15 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Explore Hans Hofmann’s dynamic and influential work with guided tours on selected Wednesdays, Sundays, and Free First Thursdays.
Weekly Coffee Break
Social Event | January 23 – May 1, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-4 p.m. | Cafe International House
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Berkeley International Office's Coffee Break is a weekly opportunity for UC Berkeley global students to meet and engage with one another in a relaxing environment. It’s a chance to enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisors. All UCB students are invited. Students are free to talk about anything, but... More >
International Student Drop-In Career Advising
Meeting | January 23 – May 1, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-5 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), 3rd Floor
Students sign up on site for a 15-minute appointment. First come, first served.
These drop-in appointments can be helpful for your quick questions on the following topics:
-Resume/Cover Letter Critique
-Job or Internship Search
-Networking
-Career Fair Preparation
-Interview Preparation
-Graduate/Professional Program Application
-Others
San Francisco World History Reading Group: Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich
Meeting | March 13 | 5-7 p.m. | Civic Center Secondary School
727 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
ORIAS (Office of Resources for International and Area Studies)
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to eat and spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers.
This event is for k-14 teachers.
Register online or or by emailing Shane Carter at orias@berkeley.edu
EECS Women's History Month: Ice Cream Social
Social Event | March 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge
Accel Partners Info-Session
Information Session | March 13 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sutardja Dai Hall, 310 Banatao Auditorium
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Please come out to the Wozniak Lounge to learn about an exclusive partnership between Accel Partners and EECS Berkeley: The Accel Fellows Program. It will be the leading program of its type, providing unparalleled opportunities for students to grow and develop in unique ways by bridging technology, business, academics and real world experiences. The program is designed to create opportunities for... More >
Swahili Table
Social Event | January 23 – May 8, 2019 every Wednesday | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jupiter Taproom
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Elizabeth Resor
Every Wednesdays speak Swahili with your fellow Swahili students and enthusiasts over a drink at Jupiter Taproom. This is an informal gathering to connect with other Swahili speakers on campus and in Berkeley. Each person will support their own beverage purchases, but we will provide the good company (don't worry- beverage/food purchases are NOT required). And of course, Swahili speaking... More >
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | January 14, 2015 – December 18, 2019 every Wednesday | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3111 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
Cal Big Give: Help I-House get 150 gifts and a $3K match: Share the I-House love!
Special Event | March 13 – 14, 2019 every day | 9 p.m. | International House
I-House will be participating in UC Berkeley's Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz on March 14th. If we meet our goal of 150 gifts, I-House will receive an additional $3,000, thanks to a few generous donors. All gifts, regardless of size, make a bigger impact! This support enables us to expand our programs and provide financial aid so others can be a part of the I-House experience.... More >
Help I-House get 150 gifts and a $3K match! Learn more at ihouse.berkeley.edu/biggive
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Through the Learner's Lens: A Student Learning Center Photo Contest
Miscellaneous | February 25 – March 22, 2019 every day | César E. Chávez Student Center
The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center is excited to invite submissions for our first ever photo contest! We’re calling on the creativity of our campus community to build a collection of images that showcase the diverse ways learning takes place in and through the Student Learning Center. We invite you to share moments in the learning process that excite you, challenge you, and encapsulate the... More >
Study Abroad Office Hours at Educational Opportunity Program
Information Session | February 14 – May 9, 2019 every Thursday with exceptions | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | César E. Chávez Student Center, Educational Opportunity Program- MLK BNorth CE3
Interested in studying abroad? A Berkeley Study Abroad Peer Adviser will hold office hours at Educational Opportunity Program on Thursdays from 10 am-noon this spring to answer questions about program options, scholarships, how to apply and additional services offered!
Sign-up on http://tinyurl.com/eopstudyabroad.
Certificate Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Online Information Session
Information Session | March 14 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Online
Learn how UC Berkeley Extension’s professional certificate can prepare you for diverse job opportunities—in teaching, business, publishing, travel and more—both in the United States and around the world.
Mindful Awareness Guided Meditation
Miscellaneous | February 21 – May 2, 2019 every Thursday | 12-1 p.m. | 5400 Berkeley Way West
Institute of Personality and Social Research
Focus the mind. Foster creativity, resilience, and well-being. These meetings are free and open to faculty, staff, and students. You are invited to drop in at noon any Thursday.
AppNet Meeting
Meeting | November 8, 2018 – May 9, 2019 the second Thursday of the month every other month | 1-2 p.m. | 212 Cory Hall
AppNet is a platform-agnostic community of practice for application programmers at UC Berkeley.
For the 2018-19 academic year, AppNet is holding informal meetings to just "talk shop", without scheduled speakers or agenda.
These meetings are held bimonthly on the second Thursday of every other month, from 1 to 2 pm, in 212 Cory Hall. Come join us!
Librarian Office Hours at the SPH DREAM Office
Miscellaneous | February 7 – May 2, 2019 every Thursday | 1-3 p.m. | Berkeley Way West, 2220 (DREAM Office)
Michael Sholinbeck
Drop by during office hours if you need help with your literature reviews; setting up searches in PubMed, Embase, and other databases; using EndNote, RefWorks, or other citation management software; finding statistics or data; and answering any other questions you may have.
NOTE: On Feb. 14: 2:15-3pm only
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Maps and More: 150 Years of Mapping the Grand Canyon
Tour/Open House | March 14 | 3:30-5 p.m. | 50 McCone Hall
Maps and More is a map themed show-and-tell held at the Earth Sciences and Map Library. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon's designation as a National Park and the 150th anniversary of the Powell expedition.
Spring 2019 LEP Global Book Club: The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives
Meeting | March 14 – May 2, 2019 every Thursday with exceptions | 5-6 p.m. | 110 César E. Chávez Student Center
SLC Language Exchange Program, UC Berkeley Student Learning Center
You're invited to join the Spring 2019 LEP Global Book Club! This semester, we will be reading The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives. Edited by Cal grad and Pulitzer Prize-Winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, this book features the works of refugee writers from around the world. Engaging with their stories provides intimate insight into the realities faced by millions of people in... More >
Career Connections: Esports and Gaming
Social Event | March 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), Blue and Gold Room
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
In collaboration with Cal Esports and the Business Careers in Entertainment Club (BCEC), we are seeking dynamic alumni and other professionals who work within the Esports and Gaming industries to speak with current students. Because this event is focused on career exploration, we encourage diversity in the career paths represented: from software to graphic design, marketing, sales, testing,... More >
Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program
Information Session | March 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 208 UC Berkeley Extension (Golden Bear Center)
Gain academic preparation in the sciences along with personalized advising to enhance your application to medical, dental or veterinary school, as well as to advanced degree programs in medical- and health-related fields.
Free
UNEX 1057. Enroll online or by calling 510-642-4111
Curator's Circle: Collector Chat | Home and Collection Tour with Deborah and Andy Rappaport
Special Event | March 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Please join BAMPFA’s Curator's Circle and 2019 Gala Host Committee members for an intimate gathering at the San Francisco home of Andy and Deborah Rappaport. The evening will include wine and light hors d’oeuvres, as well as a lively conversation among the Rappaports and Apsara DiQuinzio, BAMPFA's curator of modern and contemporary art and Phyllis C. Wattis MATRIX Curator, in which they will... More >
Cal Big Give: Help I-House get 150 gifts and a $3K match: Share the I-House love!
Special Event | March 13 – 14, 2019 every day | 9 p.m. | International House
I-House will be participating in UC Berkeley's Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz on March 14th. If we meet our goal of 150 gifts, I-House will receive an additional $3,000, thanks to a few generous donors. All gifts, regardless of size, make a bigger impact! This support enables us to expand our programs and provide financial aid so others can be a part of the I-House experience.... More >
