Other events
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Asphalt Pavement Materials, Design, Construction, and Maintenance
Special Event | February 27 – March 1, 2018 every day | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Holiday Inn, Rancho Cordova
11269 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
James Signore, PhD, PE, Associate, NCE; Irwin Guada, Laboratory and Field Operations Manager, UC Pavement Research Center - Berkeley; Frank Farshidi, PhD, Project Manager, City of San Jose
This three-day course is aimed at covering the full range of topics related to asphalt concrete pavements from materials and mix design to construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Asphalt concrete pavements are a vital part of an agency's assets and constitute about 90% of the local streets in California. The numerous topics in this class will be presented in sufficient detail to assist the... More >
$475.00 CA Public Agency, $950.00 Standard Fee
Register online or by calling 510-643-4393, or by emailing registrar-techtransfer@berkeley.edu
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
San Joaquin County: Cal vs Arizona State Viewing Party
Social Event | March 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Valley Brew
157 W Adams Street, Stockton, CA 95204
Cal Alumni Association, Cal Club of San Joaquin County
We hope you join us to watch the Cal Bears play the Arizona State Sun Devils. We will provide appetizers and drinks for those wearing blue and gold.
Why Africa Matters to U.S. National Security
Special Event | March 1 | 5:30-7 p.m. | International House, Chevron Auditorium
Grant Harris, CEO, Harris Africa Partners LLC
Center for African Studies, Institute of International Studies, Department of Political Science, Institute of Governmental Studies
Grant Harris is CEO of Harris Africa Partners LLC and advises companies on doing business in Africa. From 2011 to 2015, Harris served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the White House. Harris previously worked at the White House under President Bill Clinton and served twice at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Harris holds a J.D. from Yale Law... More >
RSVP online or or by emailing Tami Driver at asc@berkeley.edu
Annual Chinese New Year Banquet
Special Event | March 1 | 6-9 p.m. | China Village
1335 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Center for Chinese Studies (CCS)
[RSVP LIST IS CLOSED] 祝大家春節快樂! Please join the Center for Chinese Studies for our annual celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year. Let us welcome the Year of the Dog with good food, prizes, and interesting conversations with old and new friends.
Pre-payment is REQUIRED. $30 faculty & community; $15 students and UC staff; $8 for children.
PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. Make reservations by calling 510-643-6322, or by emailing ccs-vs@berkeley.edu
2018 Year of the Dog
Lyft Tech Talk and Info-Session
Information Session | March 1 | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | The House
2560 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come hear about Lyft's autonomous self-driving efforts! Free food, resume drop, and meet the team!
Friday, March 2, 2018
On-Campus MEng Info Session
Information Session | March 2 | 12-1 p.m. | 203 McLaughlin Hall
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
The Berkeley MEng is a one-year accelerated program that strives to develop engineering leaders who are able to draw equally on their managerial and technical strengths, as they tackle major technological challenges and create innovative solutions in real-world settings. Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership staff will lead the session and current MEng students will share their first-hand... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Clark Kerr Garden Open Hours
Tour/Open House | February 2 – May 11, 2018 every Friday | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Clark Kerr Campus
The Clark Kerr Garden is managed by Gardener Susanne Weisman along with the Cal Dining Sustainability Team Garden Coordinators and committed volunteers. Clark Kerr contains a culinary garden, an orchard, and continually growing edible landscaping.
Our goal is to be a space where anyone can hang out, pass through, learn something, collaborate, and enjoy food together. We hold skills training... More >
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Sick Plant Clinic
Special Event | February 4, 2017 – December 1, 2018 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 >
BJCL Bluebooking Party
Meeting | March 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boalt Hall, School of Law
Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law
Members convene to work on editing the citations for legal scholarships.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Alex Zwerdling Memorial
Memorial | March 3 | 3 p.m. | Wheeler Hall, 315, Maude Fife
The Department will hold a memorial in honor of the life and work of Alex Zwerdling, on March 3, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the Maude Fife Room (315 Wheeler Hall). A reception will follow in 330 Wheeler Hall. All of Alex's friends, colleagues, students, and others are invited to join us.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
SOGA Open Hours
Tour/Open House | January 28 – May 13, 2018 every Sunday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garden Location: on the corner of Walnut St. and Virginia St. in north Berkeley, CA
SOGA is an educational space designed for the community to share knowledge about organic urban agriculture and self-sufficiency in the food system. This type of experiential learning takes place during open volunteer hours, workshops, and DeCals (student-led courses at UCB). The garden, located on UC Berkeley property, is managed by undergraduate students and funded primarily through grants from... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Monday, March 5, 2018
Tea Around The World
Social Event | March 5 – 8, 2018 every day with exceptions | Sproul Plaza
The event is aimed at spreading cultural awareness among students with specific emphasis on Tea drinking and agriculture.
It also is to promote sustainability and equitable food systems, as we plan to use only organic, fair-trade ingredients.
Finally, the event is a way to display the ideals of food, health and wellness which are the foundations that Kabira is built upon.
CEQA Transportation Impact Analysis under SB-743: Resources, Methods, and Tools
Special Event | March 5 – 7, 2018 every day with exceptions | 12-4 p.m. | Online
Chris Ganson, Senior Planner, California Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR); Jeannie Lee, Senior Counsel, California Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR)
Senate Bill (SB) 743 represents a fundamental shift in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) transportation impact analysis that has implications for local and regional transportation planning. As required by SB 743, the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has recommended the replacement of vehicle LOS with vehicle miles of travel (VMT) as the new metric for... More >
$145.00 CA Public Agency, $290.00 Standard Fee
Register online or by calling 510-643-4393, or by emailing registrar-techtransfer@berkeley.edu
Swahili Weekly Social Hour
Social Event | January 22 – April 30, 2018 every Monday with exceptions | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Speak Swahili with your fellow Swahili students and enthusiasts over a drink at Jupiter (check for location updates). This is an informal gathering to connect with other Swahili speakers on campus and in Berkeley. Each person will support their own beverage purchases (water, soda, coffee, tea, beer, etc.), but we will provide the good company! And of course, Swahili speaking only! All skill and... 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)
Accenture Labs incubates and prototypes new concepts through applied R&D projects that are expected to have a significant strategic impact on Accenture and its clients. Our dedicated team of technologists and researchers work with leaders across the company and business partners to invest in, incubate, and deliver breakthrough ideas and solutions that help our clients create new sources of... More >
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Garden Closed
Special Event | January 2 – December 4, 2018 the first Tuesday of the month every month | UC Botanical Garden
The garden is closed the first Tuesday of every month.
-Why is the Garden Closed one day a month?
For the safety of the public and the safety of the collection, the Garden’s Horticultural staff need one day per month to complete jobs that may pose safety risks to visitors, such as dropping tree limbs, renovating paths, or controlling pests.
-I’m only in Berkeley for one day from... More >
Science and Literacy Playgroup
Meeting | October 31, 2017 – May 15, 2018 every Tuesday with exceptions | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
Chancellor's Community Grant, Trybe Inc.
Have fun and meet other families in West and South Berkeley.
For Children ages 05 and their caregivers.
Free, drop-in, snacks, circle time, arts and crafts and science activities.
Creating a Transformative Student Experience
Meeting | March 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center
Strategic Plan Working Group: Creating a Transformative Student experience
How can we best support and enhance the student experience at UC Berkeley? The strategic planning effort's working group devoted to the student experience is seeking input from the community.
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Art + Feminism and Race + Justice
Special Event | March 6 | 12-5 p.m. | 405 Moffitt Undergraduate Library
Wikimedia’s race and gender trouble is well-documented. While the reasons for the gap are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity is not: content is skewed by the lack of participation by women and underrepresented groups. This adds up to an alarming absence in an important repository of shared knowledge.
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.
Consumer Law in the 21st Century
Special Event | March 6 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Boalt Hall, School of Law, Booth Auditorium
Ralph Nader
The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Society and the Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice
Please join us in welcoming Ralph Nader to speak about Consumer Law in the 21st Century. This event will feature a Q&A session. Free and open to the public, all are welcome. Sponsored by the Consumer Advocacy and Protection Society and the Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice.
Criminal Justice and the Media: A Conversation with Christopher Darden
Special Event | March 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | International House
Christopher Darden
The Berkeley Forum
Race, celebrity, wealth, and the constraints of public officials were all brought to the forefront of the media in the decade-defining 1994 O.J. Simpson trial. Nearly 25 years later, these same aspects of the trial continue to be mainstay in the American legal system. In his talk, Christopher Darden, one of the prosecutors in the case, will address the ever-present challenges of maneuvering both... More >
free
Cal at Golden State Warriors: vs. Brooklyn Nets
Special Event | March 6 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Oracle Arena
, Oakland, CA
Cal Night at the Golden State Warriors.
$80, $90
promo code: CAL. Tickets go on sale February 1.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee
Meeting | January 31 – April 18, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | Sproul Hall
Student Environmental Resource Center
Are you interested in planning UC Berkeley's 2018 Earth Week? SERC is recruiting individual student leaders and/or student representatives from environmental student organizations to join the Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee. Sign up at tinyurl.com/EarthWeekCommittee
Tea Around The World
Social Event | March 5 – 8, 2018 every day with exceptions | Sproul Plaza
The event is aimed at spreading cultural awareness among students with specific emphasis on Tea drinking and agriculture.
It also is to promote sustainability and equitable food systems, as we plan to use only organic, fair-trade ingredients.
Finally, the event is a way to display the ideals of food, health and wellness which are the foundations that Kabira is built upon.
Free Wednesday at the Garden
Special Event | January 3 – December 5, 2018 the first Wednesday of the month every month with exceptions | UC Botanical Garden
Every first Wednesday at the Garden is free admission day.
Online MEng Info Session
Information Session | March 7 | 9-10 a.m. | Online
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
Learn more about our inter-disciplinary Master of Engineering professional program at University of California, Berkeley’s College of Engineering. Staff and students will answer your questions and discuss our innovative leadership curriculum, capstone projects, technical concentrations, dedicated career services, and admissions criteria.
CEQA Transportation Impact Analysis under SB-743: Resources, Methods, and Tools
Special Event | March 5 – 7, 2018 every day with exceptions | 12-4 p.m. | Online
Chris Ganson, Senior Planner, California Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR); Jeannie Lee, Senior Counsel, California Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR)
Senate Bill (SB) 743 represents a fundamental shift in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) transportation impact analysis that has implications for local and regional transportation planning. As required by SB 743, the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has recommended the replacement of vehicle LOS with vehicle miles of travel (VMT) as the new metric for... More >
$145.00 CA Public Agency, $290.00 Standard Fee
Register online or by calling 510-643-4393, or by emailing registrar-techtransfer@berkeley.edu
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | February 1, 2017 – December 5, 2018 the first Wednesday of the month every month 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Opening Reception - Face to Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You
Reception | March 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Please join us for a reception on Wednesday, March 7 to celebrate the Phoebe Hearst Museum's new Spring exhibit entitled, "Face to Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You." Opening to the public on Saturday, March 10, this timely exhibit-co-curated by Hearst staff and 14 UC Berkeley undergraduate students-invites visitors to examine how and why faces are depicted in global crafting... More >
SERC Alumni Mixer
Social Event | March 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Gio's Pizza & Bocce
2420 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Student Environmental Resource Center
Join us for the first SERC Alumni mixer! This is a networking event for the SERC alumni, community members, and former Cal students involved with environmentalism in the Bay Area. Reunite with old friends, meet new folks, and learn more of each other's lives since your time at Cal.
Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/200271734041912/
VSR Social Mixer
Social Event | March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Daily Pint
1828 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
On behalf of the Berkeley International Office, we would like to invite you to attend our Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) Social Mixer! All are welcome so feel free to invite friends,family or new colleagues.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Location: Daily Pint (1828 Euclid Ave, Berkeley)
Date: March 7th, 2018
Time: 6- 8 pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
GE Digital Info-Session
Information Session | March 7 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
GE Digital is the leading software company for the Industrial Internet. GE Digital is reimagining industry’s infrastructure by connecting software, apps and analytics to industrial
businesses enabling them to operate smarter, faster and more efficiently.
Join GE engineers and recruiters to learn more about our technology and opportunities! Pizza will be served!
RVSP Link:... More >
Career Connections: Business Roles in Health
Miscellaneous | March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way)
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center, The Berkeley Network
CAA has teamed up with the UC Berkeley Career Center to help students make connections and gain clarity in their career pursuits.
For each of these casual networking events, we are seeking a diverse group of alumni to showcase a variety of careers. The events require no prep—simply chat with interested students, share your path from Cal to career, and offer advice to those who hope to follow... More >
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | July 2, 2014 – December 26, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3106 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable, safe, self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Big Give
Special Event | March 8 | Sproul Hall
Student Environmental Resource Center
Big Give is UC Berkeley's annual online fundraising event. Stay tuned for ways to donate to SERC!
Tea Around The World
Social Event | March 5 – 8, 2018 every day with exceptions | Sproul Plaza
The event is aimed at spreading cultural awareness among students with specific emphasis on Tea drinking and agriculture.
It also is to promote sustainability and equitable food systems, as we plan to use only organic, fair-trade ingredients.
Finally, the event is a way to display the ideals of food, health and wellness which are the foundations that Kabira is built upon.
Support Berkeley History for Big Give
Special Event | March 8 | Online at BigGive.Berkeley.edu
Big Give is an online fundraising event that gives you and the entire Cal community — alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends — the chance to come together to support your favorite schools and programs, and help those schools and programs win prize money.
The Big Give for International House: Share the I-House love!
Special Event | March 8 | -9 p.m. | International House
I-House will be participating in UC Berkeley's Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz on March 8th. This year I-House will be celebrating its 88th anniversary in August. The first 88 donations to I-House, regardless of size, will be matched with an additional $100. So, all gifts make a bigger impact! This support enables us to expand our programs and provide financial aid so others can be a... More >
Big Give 2018 at CED
Special Event | March 8 | Wurster Hall
College of Environmental Design
Join the College of Environmental Design in raising money for the CED Diversity Fund for Student Support on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
The Big Give at EECS
Special Event | March 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | UC Berkeley Campus
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
The Big Give is U.C. Berkeley's annual fundraising event. EECS alumni, parents, collaborators, students, faculty, staff, and friends will have the opportunity to come together to show our support for the EECS department. With your help, we can remain one of the finest departments in the No. 1 public university in the world. We hope you will join us!
GWE Breakfast Social
Social Event | March 8 | 9-10 a.m. | Anthony Hall
Come hang out with the Graduate Women of Engineering for a Breakfast Social! Free food and coffee are provided, all you need to do is join us and socialize!
Senate Faculty Meeting
Meeting | March 8 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 15 Haviland Hall
I-House Moments Lunch in the Dining Commons: Share your I-House Moment and get free I-House swag
Special Event | March 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | International House
I-House Moments Lunch in the Dining Commons
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Your I-House experience is made up of many memorable moments. Moments of realization. Moments of glory. A-ha moments of truth and moments you will remember for the rest of your days. Was it when you attended an event, moved into I-House, met your roommate for the first time, had coffee with friends during Coffee Hour? We would love... More >
Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah -- Student Salon
Meeting | March 8 | 12 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Multicultural Community Center
Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah
Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah is a journalist, essayist and critic whose work on such figures as Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Kendrick Lamar has been widely acclaimed and featured in The New York Times, The Believer, The Paris Review, VQR, and Transition, amongst several other outlets and publications. Her essay on the comedian Dave Chappelle, “If He Hollers Let Him Go,” received enthusiastic notice... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Coffee hour w/alumnus Robbie Snyder
Information Session | March 8 | 3-4 p.m. | 256 University Hall
Robbie Snyder
Center for Global Public Health
Join us for an hour of coffee and conversation!
Robbie will be discussing how his MPH and Doctoral work in the School of Public Health prepared him for a career as an epidemiologist working for the State of California. Citing examples from his graduate work and work at the CDPH, he will describe specific funding streams available to him, as well as the abundance of opportunities that are... More >
Reception in Honor of Nick Jewell (elected to the National Academy of Medicine)
Reception | March 8 | 4-6 p.m. | Faculty Club, Howard Room
The Biostatistics Program would like to invite you to a reception in honor of Nick Jewell that will be held at the Howard Room in the UC Berkeley Faculty Club on Thursday, March 8, from 4-6 pm. This reception will celebrate his election to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors possible in the fields of health and medicine. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Please... More >
TRANSOC Oral Exam Info Session
Information Session | March 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 412 McLaughlin Hall
ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California)
Students will discuss their experiences in taking the comprehensive oral examinations that are administered in the Institute of Transportation Studies. Current students are welcome to ask students about their experiences.
Rubrik Info-Session and Tech Talk
Information Session | March 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come learn about the interesting machine learning applications at Rubrik!
Soham shares the different applications of machine learning in the data management space and how Rubrik is applying it to their technology. In the last 4 years, Rubrik has pioneered a new industry called cloud data management. We’ve created the technology that makes it easy for businesses to securely store, access, and... More >
Friday, March 9, 2018
Alumni Happy Hour
Social Event | March 9 | San Francisco, CA
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
Come mingle with alumni and the Fung Institute staff at the 6th annual Master of Engineering Alumni Happy Hour!
Only open to Master of Engineering alumni and current students.
Mapping Indigenous California History
Tour/Open House | March 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 50 McCone Hall
Guest curated by Julia Lewandoski, graduate student, History Department
This event explores just one chapter in California's complex and on-going indigenous history, by featuring maps of Native American land claims made in the 1850s. After the 1830s secularization of the Spanish Franciscan missions where many Native Californians were forced to live and labor, some Native peoples still living at former missions managed to obtain titles to land from Mexican... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Clark Kerr Garden Open Hours
Tour/Open House | February 2 – May 11, 2018 every Friday | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Clark Kerr Campus
The Clark Kerr Garden is managed by Gardener Susanne Weisman along with the Cal Dining Sustainability Team Garden Coordinators and committed volunteers. Clark Kerr contains a culinary garden, an orchard, and continually growing edible landscaping.
Our goal is to be a space where anyone can hang out, pass through, learn something, collaborate, and enjoy food together. We hold skills training... More >
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Berkeley Project Day Spring 2018
Special Event | March 10 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sproul Plaza
Sign up for Berkeley Project Day Spring 2018 at www.berkeleyproject.org to help us build a better community!
Site Leader and Volunteer Applications Due: Sunday, February 18 at 11:59 PM
Berkeley Project Day: Saturday, March 10
Free Speech, Civility and Democratic Engagement: “Can’t We All Just Get Along?”
Special Event | March 10 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free Speech Movement Café (Moffitt Library)
Center on Civility and Democratic Engagement at the Goldman School of Public Policy
Free Speech Movement Café Educational Programs, Class of '68 and the Center on Civility and Democratic Engagement
Presented by the Class of ’68 and the Center on Civility and Democratic Engagement at the Goldman School of Public Policy:
“CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?”
Breaching ideological echo chambers and the role of civility. A unique opportunity for students and the Cal community to engage in small group discussions with members of the Class of ’68.
This event is free, open to the public.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Sunday, March 11, 2018
SOGA Open Hours
Tour/Open House | January 28 – May 13, 2018 every Sunday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garden Location: on the corner of Walnut St. and Virginia St. in north Berkeley, CA
SOGA is an educational space designed for the community to share knowledge about organic urban agriculture and self-sufficiency in the food system. This type of experiential learning takes place during open volunteer hours, workshops, and DeCals (student-led courses at UCB). The garden, located on UC Berkeley property, is managed by undergraduate students and funded primarily through grants from... More >
Gill Tract Open Hours
Tour/Open House | March 11 | 12-5 p.m. | UC Gill Tract Community Farm
1050 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
The UC Gill Tract Community Farm is open to the public every Sunday - Thursday. Everyone is welcome! Please enter through the gate on Jackson St or the gate at San Pablo and Marin, during open hours:
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00am - 2:00 pm
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Monday, March 12, 2018
Certificate Program in Human Resource Management Online Information Session
Information Session | March 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Discover how this certificate, approved by the Human Resource Certification Institute, can help you make the most of growing opportunities in human resource management.
Swahili Weekly Social Hour
Social Event | January 22 – April 30, 2018 every Monday with exceptions | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Speak Swahili with your fellow Swahili students and enthusiasts over a drink at Jupiter (check for location updates). This is an informal gathering to connect with other Swahili speakers on campus and in Berkeley. Each person will support their own beverage purchases (water, soda, coffee, tea, beer, etc.), but we will provide the good company! And of course, Swahili speaking only! All skill and... More >
Organization of African Students at Berkeley
Meeting | March 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 2070 Valley Life Sciences Building
Organization of African Students
Let's talk about Democracy in Africa!
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Science and Literacy Playgroup
Meeting | October 31, 2017 – May 15, 2018 every Tuesday with exceptions | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
Chancellor's Community Grant, Trybe Inc.
Have fun and meet other families in West and South Berkeley.
For Children ages 05 and their caregivers.
Free, drop-in, snacks, circle time, arts and crafts and science activities.
Certificate Program in Leadership and Management Online Information Session
Information Session | March 13 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Find out how this certificate can help you build the essential skills for effective management and make a tangible difference in your career.
Gift of Life: Bone Marrow Registry
Information Session | March 13 | 12-2 p.m. | Sproul Hall
Rebecca Golbari, Campus Ambassador, Gift of Life; Kendyl Naugl, Campus Ambassador, Gift of lIFE
Gift of Life is an International bone marrow registry. As Campus Ambassadors, we are responsible to encourage people to enter the bone marrow registry to be potential donors and save lives. We do that by having people fill out a few quick questions and then be swabbed if they so choose.
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee
Meeting | January 31 – April 18, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | Sproul Hall
Student Environmental Resource Center
Are you interested in planning UC Berkeley's 2018 Earth Week? SERC is recruiting individual student leaders and/or student representatives from environmental student organizations to join the Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee. Sign up at tinyurl.com/EarthWeekCommittee
Certificate Program in Marketing Online Information Session
Information Session | March 14 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Tom McGuire, Program Director, UC Berkeley Extension
Find out how UC Berkeley Extension equips you with a solid understanding of marketing’s most up-to-date concepts and techniques. For more information, visit the Certificate Program in Marketing.
Coffee Break
Social Event | March 14 – April 25, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-4 p.m. | International House Cafe
2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Coffee Break is a weekly opportunity for UC Berkeley global students to meet and engage with one another in a relaxing environment.
Come enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisors. All UCB students are invited. We'll also have weekly discussion topics to stimulate conversation.
Stop by and take a break with... More >
DataVisor Info-Session
Information Session | March 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Join us in Wozniak Lounge as Julian Wong, VP of Customer Success at DataVisor, discusses how DataVisor uses machine learning models to help detect and attack fraud.
Dinner will be provided!
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Traditional fraud solutions are in a constant cat-and-mouse game with attackers. Supervised machine learning models, the best fraud approach before DataVisor, quickly become outdated when attackers... More >
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | July 2, 2014 – December 26, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3106 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable, safe, self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
Free Speech Movement
Meeting | March 14 | 7 p.m. | 3050 Valley Life Sciences Building
Joel Geier
International Socialist Organization
In 1964, amidst major fights over civil rights in the Bay Area, the UC Berkeley administration banned all student political organizations from campus. The Free Speech Movement demanded and won the right to free speech on campus. At its peak, the FSM organized hundreds of students to occupy Sproul Hall and an army of police was sent onto campus to violently arrest them.
Our guest speaker, Joel... More >
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Going Green iMix
Social Event | March 15 | 4-6 p.m. | International House, Sproul Rooms
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Come join Berkeley International Office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the beginning of spring by planting flowers, succulents, and herbs to take home with you for FREE! We'll have snacks, drinks, and fun games to celebrate the holiday, including some contests for extra-special, rare succulents--so come take a break, make some new friends, and go green with BIO!
Space is limited, so RSVP... More >
Meraki Info-Session
Information Session | March 15 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
At Meraki, we believe that by simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission and reach groups previously left in the darkness. Join us to learn more about who Meraki is, what products we work on, and ask questions with former interns and Cal Grads!.
Free food will be provided and there will be a raffle!
Register here:... More >
Career Connections: Social Impact
Miscellaneous | March 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way)
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center, The Berkeley Network
CAA has teamed up with the UC Berkeley Career Center to help students make connections and gain clarity in their career pursuits.
For each of these casual networking events, we are seeking a diverse group of alumni to showcase a variety of careers. The events require no prep—simply chat with interested students, share your path from Cal to career, and offer advice to those who hope to follow... More >
UCCSCC Lunar New Year's Banquet
Social Event | March 15 | 6-9 p.m. | China Stix
2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
University of California Club of Santa Clara Valley
Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It's a time for family reunions, for honoring ancestors and for thanking the gods for their blessings. You are all invited to celebrate the Year of the Dog with your Cal family.
Mail your reservations with check payable to UCCSCC to: Jan Eurich, 5255 Stevens Creek Blvd., Wuite 235, Santa Clara, CA 95051-6664.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program Online Information Session
Information Session | March 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Gain academic preparation in the sciences along with one-on-one advising to enhance your application to medical, dental or veterinary school, as well as to advanced degree programs in medical- and health-related fields.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Clark Kerr Garden Open Hours
Tour/Open House | February 2 – May 11, 2018 every Friday | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Clark Kerr Campus
The Clark Kerr Garden is managed by Gardener Susanne Weisman along with the Cal Dining Sustainability Team Garden Coordinators and committed volunteers. Clark Kerr contains a culinary garden, an orchard, and continually growing edible landscaping.
Our goal is to be a space where anyone can hang out, pass through, learn something, collaborate, and enjoy food together. We hold skills training... More >
Saturday, March 17, 2018
JAWAUCB 28th Annual Spring Scholarship and Award Luncheon
Special Event | March 17 | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Berkeley Country Club
7901 Cutting Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Diane Fukami
Cal Alumni Association, Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley
The Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley (JAWAUCB) will hold its 28th Annual Spring Scholarship and Award Luncheon on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Berkeley Country Club,7901 Cutting Boulevard, El Cerrito. The luncheon will honor the 2018 undergraduate and graduate recipients of student scholarships and feature keynote speaker, Dianne Fukami, and recognize the contributions of... More >
$45 Regular Guest, $25 Students
Please mail completed form and checks by February 27, 2018 to Gloria Imagire, 6689 Riptide Way, Sacramento, CA 95831. Register online or by calling Gloria Imagire at 916.427.8447, or by emailing Gloria Imagire at imaglo@att.net by February 27.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Sunday, March 18, 2018
SOGA Open Hours
Tour/Open House | January 28 – May 13, 2018 every Sunday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garden Location: on the corner of Walnut St. and Virginia St. in north Berkeley, CA
SOGA is an educational space designed for the community to share knowledge about organic urban agriculture and self-sufficiency in the food system. This type of experiential learning takes place during open volunteer hours, workshops, and DeCals (student-led courses at UCB). The garden, located on UC Berkeley property, is managed by undergraduate students and funded primarily through grants from... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – January 4, 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 plant species, learn about the vast collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission
Advanced registration not required
Tours may be cancelled without notice.
For day-of inquiries, please call 510-643-2755
For tour questions, please email gardentours@berkeley.edu... More >
Innovations and Inspirations: An Evening with Dr. Astro Teller: A Benefit Event to Support the Lawrence Hall of Science
Special Event | March 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science
Dr. Astro Teller, X
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This event, hosted by the Lawrence Hall of Science Advisory Council, will celebrate the Hall with our supporters, corporate partners, and individual donors as well as raise funds for the Hall’s important work in STEM education. Attendees' support will help the Hall deliver innovative STEM learning programs and increase access to STEM education locally and globally. Attendees will also have the... More >
$1,000 Individual Patron Ticket, $500 Individual Ticket, $300 Individual Nonprofit Ticket (limited availability for nonprofit or education professionals)
Visit the event website for additional ticket and sponsorship options. Buy tickets online
Monday, March 19, 2018
Swahili Weekly Social Hour
Social Event | January 22 – April 30, 2018 every Monday with exceptions | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Speak Swahili with your fellow Swahili students and enthusiasts over a drink at Jupiter (check for location updates). This is an informal gathering to connect with other Swahili speakers on campus and in Berkeley. Each person will support their own beverage purchases (water, soda, coffee, tea, beer, etc.), but we will provide the good company! And of course, Swahili speaking only! All skill and... More >
Accel Scholars Info-Session
Information Session | March 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Co-sponsored by HKN and UPE, please come out to the Wozniak Lounge to learn about an exclusive partnership between Accel Partners and EECS Berkeley: The Accel Scholars Program. It is 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... More >
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Science and Literacy Playgroup
Meeting | October 31, 2017 – May 15, 2018 every Tuesday with exceptions | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
Chancellor's Community Grant, Trybe Inc.
Have fun and meet other families in West and South Berkeley.
For Children ages 05 and their caregivers.
Free, drop-in, snacks, circle time, arts and crafts and science activities.
Spring Equinox Sound Bath
Special Event | March 20 | 12-1 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Celebrate the first day of spring with this special concert of quartz crystal singing bowls and finely tuned gongs at the UC Botanical Garden.
$30, $25 Garden members
Buy tickets online or by calling 510-664-9841, or by emailing gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
Brown Bag Lunch on Parks, Conservation and Your Career
Meeting | March 20 | 12-1 p.m. | 139 Mulford Hall
Jon Jarvis, Executive Director, Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity; Patrick Gonzalez, Principal Climate Change Scientist, U.S. National Park Service; Sarah Allen, Ocean and Coastal Resources Program Lead, U.S. National Park Service
California Outdoor Engagement Coalition
The Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity is excited to announce an opportunity for students to join Jon Jarvis, Sarah Allen, and Patrick Gonzalez for a monthly one hour event where they can ask questions and seek advice about the National Park Service, climate change, careers, conservation, and much more. Students can learn more and RSVP here. Space is limited, you must RSVP to attend... More >
RSVP online or or by emailing Rhonie Roggers at rhoniedee1993@berkeley.edu by March 19.
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.
Credit cards, history and scores: everything you need to know!
Information Session | March 20 | 4-5 p.m. | International House, Sproul Room
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? 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 history, credit... More >
Capital One Info-Session
Information Session | March 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
“Strategy Maps are communication tools. They are meant to be shared. They are meant to create a conversation. And that conversation is meant to consist of debate, understanding, and challenge -- all in an attempt to achieve consensus on a strategic decision.”
Want to learn more about Capital One's new, revolutionary idea? Come on by to the Woz and learn more about it directly from their... More >
Career Connections: Education Technology
Miscellaneous | March 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way)
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center, The Berkeley Network
CAA has teamed up with the UC Berkeley Career Center to help students make connections and gain clarity in their career pursuits.
For each of these casual networking events, we are seeking a diverse group of alumni to showcase a variety of careers. The events require no prep—simply chat with interested students, share your path from Cal to career, and offer advice to those who hope to follow... More >
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee
Meeting | January 31 – April 18, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | Sproul Hall
Student Environmental Resource Center
Are you interested in planning UC Berkeley's 2018 Earth Week? SERC is recruiting individual student leaders and/or student representatives from environmental student organizations to join the Earth Week 2018 Planning Committee. Sign up at tinyurl.com/EarthWeekCommittee
Blood Drive
Special Event | March 21 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, East Pauley Ballroom
Be Well at Work - Wellness Program
Blood Drives at UC Berkeley are sponsored by the American Red Cross (ARC) to provide much needed blood to hospitals throughout the Bay Area.
Blood Drives at UC Berkeley are held once a month. Appointments to donate are encouraged and walk-ins are always welcome. Drives are held at two locations on all dates from 11am-6pm: MLK- Student Union – East Pauley Ballroom and Red Cross Bloodmobile (at... More >
Coffee Break
Social Event | March 14 – April 25, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | 3-4 p.m. | International House Cafe
2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Coffee Break is a weekly opportunity for UC Berkeley global students to meet and engage with one another in a relaxing environment.
Come enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisors. All UCB students are invited. We'll also have weekly discussion topics to stimulate conversation.
Stop by and take a break with... More >
San Francisco World History Reading Group: In Search of the Christian Buddha: How an Asian Sage Became a Medieval Saint by Lopez and McCracken
Meeting | March 21 | 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
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | July 2, 2014 – December 26, 2018 every Wednesday with exceptions | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3106 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable, safe, self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
