Other events
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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.

SambaNova Systems Tech Talk
Information Session | October 1 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Abstract: The talk will be about how we are building a software stack and a specialized processor that allows deep learning applications to run orders of magnitude faster than on traditional hardware.
Speaker Bio: Victoria Popic received her PhD in Computer Science from Stanford. She is currently a Principal Software Engineer at SambaNova.
Lunch will be served. First 10 attendees will... 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.
McNair Scholars Program Deadline
Information Session | October 1 | 3:30-4 p.m. | 2515 Channing Way (Academic Achievement Program)
Juan Esteva, Director, McNair Scholars Program
Office of Undergraduate Research
The McNair Scholars Program prepares selected underrepresented or low-income UC Berkeley undergraduates for graduate study at the doctoral level. The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the number of underrepresented students in doctoral programs.
VSR Social Mixer
Social Event | October 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Raleigh's Pub
2438 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
On behalf of Berkeley International Office, we would like to invite you to attend our Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) Social Mixer! Enjoy this opportunity to meet and socialize with other scholars. All are welcome so feel free to invite friends, family, or new colleagues.
La Raza Law Journal Source Collect Training
Meeting | October 1 | 6-9 p.m. | 140 Boalt Hall, School of Law
La Raza Law Journal
La Raza Law Journal Source Collect Training.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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.
Discovery Station: Fruit and Seeds
Special Event | October 2 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Most plants are rooted in place, which makes dispersing their fruits and seeds particularly important. Discover how plants have adapted to distribute their seeds using wind, water and animals to help the next generation flourish and spread.

Study Abroad Office Hours at EOP
Miscellaneous | October 2 – December 4, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, EOP at MLK BNorth
Interested in studying abroad? A Berkeley Study Abroad Peer Adviser will hold office hours at EOP every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm during the fall semester to answer questions about program options, scholarships, how to apply and additional services offered!
Sign-up for a spot on http://tinyurl.com/eopstudyabroad.
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
Weekly Coffee Break
Social Event | August 28 – December 11, 2019 every Wednesday | 3-4 p.m. | Windmill Coffee House
2131 Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
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. Its a chance to enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisers. All UC Berkeley students are invited. Students are free to talk about anything, but we'll also... More >
From Smart Phones to Smart Students
Special Event | October 2 | 4:10-5:30 p.m. | 202 South Hall
Pedro Ferreira
Distraction versus learning with mobile devices in the classroom and student success
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 in the Capital Information Session
Information Session | October 2 | 7-8 p.m. | 234 Dwinelle Hall
Come to learn how to build your professional skills through a summer internship in Washington DC with Cal in the Capital!
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Mindful Awareness: Guided Meditation
Miscellaneous | August 29 – November 21, 2019 every Thursday | 12-1 p.m. | 5400 Berkeley Way West
Jeffrey Oxendine
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.
Undergraduate Research and Scholarships Fair
Special Event | October 3 | 1-4 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Pauley Ballroom
Office of Undergraduate Research
All Cal students, faculty, and staff are invited to the annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarships Fair where one can learn everything there is to know about research opportunities and prestigious scholarship opportunities at UC Berkeley. The event is free & accessible. Dozens of research and scholarship programs will have tables at the fair where you can meet representatives and get information.

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
International Scholars Welcome Reception
Social Event | October 3 | 4-5:30 p.m. | International House, Heller Patio
Berkeley International Office(BIO)), International House
Newly arrived postdocs, professors, researchers, short-term scholars, and visiting student researchers are welcome to attend. Hear directly from top officials from UC Berkeley, Berkeley's International Office and International House, Berkeley. Connect and network with other scholars, share about your research, and learn about opportunities and resources to take advantage of during your stay here... More >
Uber Info-Session: Uber ATG: What's Hard in Self-Driving
Information Session | October 3 | 4-6 p.m. | Soda Hall, HP Auditorium
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Self-driving vehicle will be on display outside Soda Hall beginning at 4pm!
Tech talk presented by Alex Ansari, Berkeley alum and Uber ATG Autonomy Capabilities Lead. We'll have engineers on-site to meet students 1:1 and take resumes (mini-career fair style), as well as catering from Berkeley Thai House.
Tech Talk Abstract
Self-driving cars have the potential to bring efficient, safe, and... More >
Career Connections: Government and Law
Social Event | October 3 | 5-7 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), Blue and Gold Room
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
Seeking alumni and professionals working in a variety of roles within government and law such as attorneys, service or program officers, analysts, paralegals and more!
Career Connections: Human Resources/Talent Acquisition
Social Event | October 3 | 5-7 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), Blue and Gold Room
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
Seeking alumni and professionals to represent the various roles in HR/ talent acquisition such as university recruiting, people operations, and more!
Roblox Info-Session
Information Session | October 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
We invite you to learn more about Roblox, upcoming opportunities, and meet members of the Roblox team! Snacks and boba will be provided!
We're also raffling away great prizes:
- Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Sport Headphones
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
- JBL Charge 3 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP here:... More >

Friday, October 4, 2019
BIDS Forum: Information and Uncertainty in Data Science
Meeting | October 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 190B Doe Library
Berkeley Institute for Data Science
Full details about this meeting will be posted here: https://bids.berkeley.edu/events.

Higher Education Researchers Workgroup
Meeting | October 4 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Evans Hall, CSHE Conference Room, 768
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
Certificate Program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management Online Information Session
Information Session | October 4 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
, Berkeley, CA
Learn how this professional certificate can help you launch or advance your career in clinical research by enhancing your knowledge of clinical trials. For more information about the program, visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/clinical.html.
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
Saturday, October 5, 2019
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
Sunday, October 6, 2019
South Asian Literature and Arts Festival
Special Event | October 6 | 12-5 p.m. | Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA
Institute for South Asia Studies, South Asia Art Initiative at UC Berkeley, Art Forum SF
Join us for the Bay Area's first South Asian Literature & Art Festival, presented by Art Forum SF in collaboration with the UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies.

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
Monday, October 7, 2019
Berkeley Journalism Open House
Tour/Open House | October 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | North Gate
Join us on Monday, October 7th, 2019 for our annual all-day Open House event! Participants meet faculty, students and staff, sit in on classes and presentations, get information on financial aid, career planning, and the Investigative Reporting Program, join networking receptions, and find out all about our Master of Journalism program. This event is especially designed for those who are... More >
Debate Watch Party: Canadian Federal Election English Language Leaders Debate
Special Event | October 7 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Melodee Cocktails
240 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Canadian Studies Program (CAN))
Join the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program and fans of Canadian politics to watch the English language Canadian federal Leaders' Debate. 4:00 PM, October 7, 2019. Melodee Cocktails, 240 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA.
This event is free, but limited to those age 21+ only.
Melodee Cocktails is located within the El Cerrito Plaza (next to Trader Joe's). There is plenty of free... More >
DataVisor Tech Talk: Unsupervised Machine Learning at Scale
Information Session | October 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
As the world transforms to digital, all forms of every day activities are open to fraud attacks. In this talk, we will explain how DataVisor is able to pioneer Unsupervised Machine Learning and Big Data computational techniques at scale to save companies millions a year and keep their communities safe. With its patented algorithm and an intelligence network of more than 4B user accounts globally,... More >

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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.
Ada Lovelace Day Celebration of Women in Robotics
Special Event | October 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Sutardja Dai Hall, Banatao Auditorium, room 310
Anca Dragan, UC Berkeley
Women in Tech Initiative at University of California (WITI@UC)
Celebrate the contributions of women leaders in robotics around the world and discover hands-on pathways into tech for all. Join exceptional, cross-industry pioneers, Women in Robotics, and Bay Area community and UC Berkeley organizations for talks and demos.
Splunk Info-Session
Information Session | October 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Splunk offers the leading platform for Operational Intelligence. It enables the curious to look closely at what others ignoremachine dataand find what others never see: insights that can help make companies more productive, profitable, competitive and secure. What can you do with Splunk? Come and find out.

Cal in the Capital Information Session
Information Session | October 8 | 7-8 p.m. | 234 Dwinelle Hall
Come to learn how to build your professional skills through a summer internship in Washington DC with Cal in the Capital!
Salesforce Info-Session
Information Session | October 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come join us and learn about Software Engineering, Data Science, Technical Product Management and other internships at Salesforce.
Our Futureforce University Recruiting Program is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and cultivating next-generation talent. Our interns and new graduates work in offices across the globe on real projects that affect how our business runs, and they have the... More >
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
National Nanotechnology Day: This date pays homage to the nanometer scale, 10–9 meters.
Special Event | October 9 | Memorial Glade
Berkeley Nanosciences and Nanoengineering Institute
National Nanotechnology Day (#NationalNanoDay) is an annual celebration featuring a series of community-led events and activities on or around October 9 to help raise awareness of nanotechnology, how it is currently used in products that enrich our daily lives, and the challenges and opportunities it holds for the future. This date, 10/9, pays homage to the nanometer scale, 109 meters.
The... More >

CAMPUS CLOSED Wednesday 10/9
Miscellaneous | October 9 | 5 a.m.-10 p.m. | all Cory Hall
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Cory and Soda Halls are closed because of a power outage. All classes and department events have been cancelled for the day.
Diversity and Inclusion Focus Group
Meeting | October 9 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 775B Tan Hall
One of the initiatives that stemmed from the results of our academic climate survey is the Diversity and Inclusion Focus Group (DIFG) series. These College of Chemistry-wide focus groups aim to provide a structured, recurring, neutral space for members of the CoC community to:
- regularly explore and engage in challenging conversations about a variety of topics that have been identified as... More >
Study Abroad Office Hours at EOP
Miscellaneous | October 2 – December 4, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, EOP at MLK BNorth
Interested in studying abroad? A Berkeley Study Abroad Peer Adviser will hold office hours at EOP every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm during the fall semester to answer questions about program options, scholarships, how to apply and additional services offered!
Sign-up for a spot on http://tinyurl.com/eopstudyabroad.
Cancelled: Financing Study Abroad
Information Session | October 9 | 2-3 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, MLK BNorth, Room 82A
*This event has been cancelled due to the power outage.*
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to having you join us when the same workshop is offered again on November 14, 2019 5-6pm.
Weekly Coffee Break
Social Event | August 28 – December 11, 2019 every Wednesday | 3-4 p.m. | Windmill Coffee House
2131 Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
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. Its a chance to enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisers. All UC Berkeley students are invited. Students are free to talk about anything, but we'll also... 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.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Ombuds Day Celebration
Tour/Open House | October 10 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Fox Cottage
Staff Ombuds Office
Join us for coffee in celebration of the second national Ombuds Day! Please stop by the Fox Cottage to say hello, chat with your campus Staff Ombuds, and learn more about ombuds services.
Mindful Awareness: Guided Meditation
Miscellaneous | August 29 – November 21, 2019 every Thursday | 12-1 p.m. | 5400 Berkeley Way West
Jeffrey Oxendine
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.
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
Innovators@Cal: Engage, develop, network, innovate! Be part of the Innovators@Cal community!
Social Event | October 10 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Sutardja Dai Hall, Banatao Auditorium
Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Vélez, co-founders of Back to the Roots
Big Ideas, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, CITRIS Tech for Social Good, Fung Institute, Women in Tech Initiative (WITI), BHEP (Haas), and the Foundry
oHsted by Big Ideas, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, CITRIS Tech for Social Good, Fung Institute, Women in Tech Initiative (WITI), BHEP (Haas), and the Foundry, Innovators@Cal is an exciting event that fosters collaboration across the UC Berkeley campus. Innovators@Cal provides students and student teams with opportunities to advance their ideas and ventures through two-minute pitches on... More >

Innovators at Cal
Information Session | October 10 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall
Nikhil Arora, Co-founder, Back to the Roots Inc.; Alejandro Vélez, Co-founder, Back to the Roots Inc.
Innovators@Cal provides students and student teams with opportunities to advance their ideas and ventures through two-minute pitches on stage and whiteboard sessions where teams can discuss their ideas with audience members, receive feedback, recruit new team members and more!
Friday, October 11, 2019
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
Saturday, October 12, 2019
College Information Day
Information Session | October 12 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dwinelle Hall, 155 and Dwinelle Plaza
College Information Day, a free, annual event will give college preparation tips to over 1,000 middle school and high school students and their families.
More than 50 public and private colleges and universities will be represented, including those within the UC system, California State University,... More >
middle school and high school students and families
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program
Information Session | October 12 | 10-11 a.m. | 603 UC Berkeley Extension San Francisco Campus
160 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA
Find out how this program can enhance your background in the biological or chemical sciences and prepare you for application to certified clinical laboratory scientist training programs.
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, October 13, 2019
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
From All Corners Off the Mic! A Conversation with Benny Corona: Stories and Q&A with the first I-House resident to be featured on the new podcast series
Social Event | October 13 | 6-8 p.m. | International House, Chevron Auditorium
Benny Corona, Goldman School of Public Policy
Listened to the podcast From All Corners? Want to get to know Benny Corona even more? Love tacos?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then From All Corners Off The Mic is the perfect event for you!!! This will be a great and meaningful way to spend your Sunday (10/13 at 6 pm) as well as enjoy a free taco bar!!
From All Corners shares stories from UC Berkeleys International House... More >

Benny Corona, Grad Student at the Goldman School of Public Policy
Monday, October 14, 2019
Berkeley MEng Webinar for International Students
Information Session | October 14 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | 2451 Ridge Road, Shire Hall (Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership)
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
Join our Admissions Advisor Yvette Vranik and current IEOR MEng International students, Alumni from Ecole Polytechnique, Youssef and Emillien, to learn more about our interdisciplinary Master of Engineering program, where we will discuss and answer questions about our innovative leadership curriculum, capstone projects, technical concentrations, dedicated career services, and admissions criteria.... More >
CED Fall Open House for Prospective Masters Students
Information Session | October 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wurster Hall
College of Environmental Design
Mon, Oct 14 - Prospective masters students are invited to attend classes, meet professors and explore Wurster Hall at this CED Fall Open House. All are welcome, please join us!

Alliance for Disability Access (ADA) Luncheon: Join us for a pizza lunch meet and greet!
Social Event | October 14 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | University Hall, Room 24 (in basement)
Staff Alliance for Disability Access
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Alliance for Disability Access (ADA) staff organization for a pizza lunch with snacks and salad. Find out about current ADA projects and get to know your colleagues in the campus community of the disabled.
Careers in Speech Language Pathology
Information Session | October 14 | 3-4 p.m. | 370 Dwinelle Hall
Adam Politis (UCB Ling, 2002), Chief of the Speech Language Pathology Section National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
OpenTable Info-Session
Information Session | October 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Open Table is a real-time online reservation network for fine-dining. From helping restaurants of all sizes thrive, to enabling diners to find and book the perfect table for every occasion, Open Tables story is one of human connectionamong diners and restaurants, and between restaurants and their communities.
Jack Marketon, a Senior Software Engineer on Open Tables Consumer Web team, will... More >
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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.
Haas Scholars Program Info Session: $13,800 to carry out a final project in *ANY* major
Information Session | October 15 | 4-5 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Leah Carroll, Haas Scholars
Office of Undergraduate Research
Learn about how to apply to this research program for your last year!
The Haas Scholars Program supports twenty undergraduates with financial need with their interest for conducting research during their final year at UC-Berkeley. Applicants are evaluated primarily on the merit and originality of their proposal for an independent research or creative project that will serve as the basis for a... More >
International Grad Meetup: Big C Hike
Social Event | October 15 | 5-6 p.m. | International House
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Connect with other international graduate students on this short hike to a local landmark in the hills above campus. Take a break from your busy semester to make some new friends, relieve stress, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
We will be meeting in front of the International House at 5 PM. It's an easy half-hour hike to the Big C with a breath-taking view of the Bay from the top.... More >
5th Year MIDS Open House
Special Event | October 15 | 5-7:30 p.m. | 210 South Hall
Thinking about applying to 5th Year MIDS? Join I School faculty, staff, alumni, and students for a fun and informative evening in South Hall to learn more!
Berkeley MEng + SkyDeck Networking Night
Special Event | October 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Berkeley SkyDeck
2150 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Apple Info-Session: Careers in Hardware Panel
Information Session | October 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Hear from Apple engineers about their education and career journeys, and ask questions about your own path and opportunities at Apple.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Study Abroad Office Hours at EOP
Miscellaneous | October 2 – December 4, 2019 every Wednesday with exceptions | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, EOP at MLK BNorth
Interested in studying abroad? A Berkeley Study Abroad Peer Adviser will hold office hours at EOP every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm during the fall semester to answer questions about program options, scholarships, how to apply and additional services offered!
Sign-up for a spot on http://tinyurl.com/eopstudyabroad.
Weekly Coffee Break
Social Event | August 28 – December 11, 2019 every Wednesday | 3-4 p.m. | Windmill Coffee House
2131 Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
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. Its a chance to enjoy free coffee, share stories about your experiences on campus, and get to know Berkeley International Office advisers. All UC Berkeley students are invited. Students are free to talk about anything, but we'll also... More >
San Francisco World History Reading Group: Guano and the Opening of the Pacific World by Gregory T. Cushman
Meeting | October 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Civic Center Secondary School
1995 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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
The Infiltrators: Filmmaker Reception: Meet the filmmakers of the award winning new film followed by a screening.
Reception | October 16 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Latinx Research Center
2547 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Alex Rivera, Co-Director, The Infiltrators
Directors Cristina Ibarra (in her Sundance debut) and Alex Rivera (Sleep Dealer, 2008 Sundance Film Festival) design a hybrid cinematic language, combining familiar documentary form and scripted narrative to map an uncharted domain: inside an Obama-era immigration detention system. Based on true events, The Infiltrators is both a suspenseful account of a high-stakes mission and an emotionally... More >
Accenture Labs Info-Session
Information Session | October 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Meet us for a casual Q&A dinner and Info-Session!
Speakers:
Andrew Nam, R&D Group System and Platforms
- Research Areas: Data Science 2.0
- Knows about: Machine Learning, API platform development, Containerization (Docker)
- Current projects: AutoML: Developing a new approach to model architecture and hyperparameter tuning to provide more intelligent and intentional machine learning... More >

Career Connections: PhDs
Social Event | October 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Career Center (2440 Bancroft Way), Blue and Gold Room
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
Seeking PhD alumni and professionals working in a variety of roles and industries to share their Cal to career story with students. PhD recruiters are also encouraged to participate.
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.
ANTISOCIAL: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation: A sweeping, unsettling portrait of today’s America
Special Event | October 16 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Alumni House
Andrew Marantz, Author, New Yorker Magazine
Carol Christ, Chancellor, UC Berkeley; Ed Wasserman, Dean, Graduate School of Journalism, UC Berkeley
New Yorker magazine reporter, Andrew Marantz, will discuss the chilling trends and discoveries described in his powerful new book, ANTISOCIAL: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation.
Free Free
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Mindful Awareness: Guided Meditation
Miscellaneous | August 29 – November 21, 2019 every Thursday | 12-1 p.m. | 5400 Berkeley Way West
Jeffrey Oxendine
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.
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
Andreessen Horowitz Tech Talk
Information Session | October 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Join a16z for a Tech Talk with Applied Intuition and Sisu
Andreessen Horowitz wants to connect the best developers and designers to our startup portfolio. If you have a pasion for technology, join the a16z talent network!
Food will be provided!

Santa Clara: Annual Scholarship Banquet
Social Event | October 17 | 6 p.m. | Mariani's Inn and Restaurant
2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Cal Alumni Association, UC Club of Santa Clara County
The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) is administered by CAA and awards scholarships to high-achieving, community-minded students from low-income backgrounds. The UCCSCC supports this program. Your donations will enable the Club to add funds to its TAAP scholarship.
$45
Friday, October 18, 2019
Homecoming: Reunion and Parents Weekend
Special Event | October 18 – 20, 2019 every day | UC Berkeley Campus
University Development and Alumni Relations
Reunion and Parents Weekend at Homecoming is UC Berkeleys largest annual gathering welcoming thousands of alumni, parents, and families to campus for three days of fun. Festivities include alumni parties, family events, the Bear Affair Tailgate BBQ, tours and open houses, the Homecoming football game, lectures, spirit events, and more. In 2019, it takes place October 1820.
Registration opens July 1. Register online by September 27.
Cal Cafe
Tour/Open House | October 18 – 19, 2019 every day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Alumni House
Join the Cal Alumni Association as Alumni House transforms into the Cal Café on Friday and Saturday of Homecoming weekend to toast Cal with complimentary beverages, light snacks, and Cal-themed giveaways.
BIDS Forum: Information and Uncertainty in Data Science
Meeting | October 18 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 190B Doe Library
Berkeley Institute for Data Science
Full details about this meeting will be posted here: https://bids.berkeley.edu/events.

Pitch to Roomful of Investors
Special Event | October 18 | 1-5:30 p.m. | UC Berkeley Extension (SF Campus at 160 Spear St.), 608 - 609
Gerry Baranano, Founder and Director, Tech Futures Group
UC Berkeley Extension, Pitch Global, Certent
We're delighted to have Pitch Global at UC Berkeley Extension with a great pitching and networking event! Join us on Friday, October 18, from 1 pm to 5:30 pm at UC Berkeley Extension's San Francisco Center to meet and get crucial feedback from investors.
We'll welcome Gerry Baranano, founder of Tech Futures Group, for an opening keynote speech!
Students with ID are free. Register online
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
Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation Fall 2019 Information Session
Information Session | October 18 | 2-3 p.m. | 220 Jacobs Hall
Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation
Join us for an Information and Q&A session (and Pizza) on Friday, October, 18th at 220 Jacobs Hall, 2-3pm, to learn more about the certificate and have your questions answered about fulfilling the certificate requirements, courses enrollment, course availability, etc...
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVv5xk-PQKgDocuFe3rGZvQT_dZ-scusZv0or1Z32-rPd7PA/viewform More >
East Bay World History Reading Group: The Woman Who Turned Into a Jaguar, and Other Narratives of Native Women in Archives of Colonial Mexico by Lisa Sousa
Meeting | October 18 | 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
Fall Dinner for Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont
Social Event | October 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Berger Center
6633 Oakmont Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Cal Alumni Association, Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont
The Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont will be having its Fall Dinner on Friday, October 18th at 5:30 in Oakmont at the Berger Center, 6633 Oakmont Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Our evening speaker will be Sasha Berleman, a Cal PhD who studied Wildland Fire Science. She is the fire ecologist at Audubon Canyon Ranch near Glen Ellen. The cost of the dinner is $42. For more more information or signup, contact... More >
Anurag Kashyap | A Cut Above: From Words to the Screen (South Asian Literature and Arts Festival)
Special Event | October 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Carriage House, Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA
Anurag Kashyap, Indian film director, writer, editor, producer and actor
Institute for South Asia Studies, South Asia Art Initiative at UC Berkeley, Art Forum SF
Join us for the Bay Area's first South Asian Literature & Art Festival, presented by Art Forum SF in collaboration with the UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies.

Saturday, October 19, 2019
Lacrosse: Homecoming Tailgate
Social Event | October 19 | Kroeber Hall
Cal Alumni Association, The Cal Men's Lacrosse Society
Kick off the party at The Cal Lacrosse Tailgate, three hours before the Cal versus Oregon State Homecoming Football game. [Time TBD when game time announced]. This is the place to be for All Cal Lacrosse fans and supporters; heres why ---
Ann's Catering + TopDog Buffet: Can you think of a more quintessentially Berkeley tailgate? We'll have TopDogs on the grill, catered salads from Rick and... More >
Homecoming: Reunion and Parents Weekend
Special Event | October 18 – 20, 2019 every day | UC Berkeley Campus
University Development and Alumni Relations
Reunion and Parents Weekend at Homecoming is UC Berkeleys largest annual gathering welcoming thousands of alumni, parents, and families to campus for three days of fun. Festivities include alumni parties, family events, the Bear Affair Tailgate BBQ, tours and open houses, the Homecoming football game, lectures, spirit events, and more. In 2019, it takes place October 1820.
Registration opens July 1. Register online by September 27.
Cal Cafe
Tour/Open House | October 18 – 19, 2019 every day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Alumni House
Join the Cal Alumni Association as Alumni House transforms into the Cal Café on Friday and Saturday of Homecoming weekend to toast Cal with complimentary beverages, light snacks, and Cal-themed giveaways.
LGBTQ Alumni and Parents Weekend Brunch
Meeting | October 19 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Alumni House, Toll Room
You are invited to celebrate LGBTQ Community Homecoming at UC Berkeley! The UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center and the Cal Alumni Association welcome LGBTQ alumni, their family and parents of current LGBTQ students to join us at a reception celebrating Cal LGBTQ life past, present, and future. Enjoy the company of friends old and new, hear from LGBTQ Alumni as well as current Cal LGBTQ... 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
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Homecoming: Reunion and Parents Weekend
Special Event | October 18 – 20, 2019 every day | UC Berkeley Campus
University Development and Alumni Relations
Reunion and Parents Weekend at Homecoming is UC Berkeleys largest annual gathering welcoming thousands of alumni, parents, and families to campus for three days of fun. Festivities include alumni parties, family events, the Bear Affair Tailgate BBQ, tours and open houses, the Homecoming football game, lectures, spirit events, and more. In 2019, it takes place October 1820.
Registration opens July 1. Register online by September 27.
Global Homecoming 2019: A day full of unique I-House experiences
Special Event | October 20 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | International House
Join us under the dome for the Fifth Annual International House Global Homecomingfeaturing unique I-House experiences, community building, networking, and delicious international treats! The House will be buzzing with excitement. Dont miss out on the fun! See below for the full schedule of events.
Top Dogs With Top Dogs
Social Event | October 20 | 12-2 p.m. | Alumni House
Come celebrate the Cal community by joining Cal alumni and students for an afternoon of career networking and hot dogs at the Alumni House! Top Dog will be on-site to grill their famous, gourmet hot dogs, while guests converse about the Cal experience and professional life after graduation. The event will also include a keynote speaker and entertainment by a Berkeley crowd favorite. Join us for... 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
Cal Rotaract Fall 2019 Benefit Show
Special Event | October 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Anna Head Alumnae Hall (2537 Haste St.)
As part of our service theme for this semester of mental health awareness, Cal Rotaract are raising money to support the Alzheimers Association (https://www.alz.org/) through our Fall 2019 Benefit Show on Oct. 20th. Alzheimers is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States and affects 1 out of every 3 seniors. All proceeds from the show will go directly to the organization. There will... More >
Monday, October 21, 2019
SambaNova Systems Tabling Event
Information Session | October 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Soda Hall, In front of HP Auditorium (306 Soda Hall)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Stop by for some nosh courtesy of SambaNova. A few of our engineers and recruiters will be there to share their experiences with you and answer any questions you may have about the company. We look forward to meeting you!
Recruiting for:
- Full time software engineers (BS, MS, PhD)
- Full time hardware engineers (BS, MS, PhD)
Find our job postings on Handshake. We look forward to meeting... More >

Election Results Watch Party: 43rd Canadian Federal Election
Special Event | October 21 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | 109 Moses Hall
Canadian Studies Program (CAN)), Institute of Governmental Studies
Join the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program, the Institute of Governmental Studies, and fans of Canadian politics to watch election returns from the 43rd Canadian Federal Election.
RSVP Requested at: https://canadianelection.eventbrite.com
This event is free, and open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call Elliott at 510-642-0531 or email elliott.smith@berkeley.edu.
RSVP online by October 20.
An Evening with SambaNova
Information Session | October 21 | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Join our women engineers for a Q & A panel and
fireside chat to hear their stories and their
contributions to our effort to power the next generation of machine learning and AI.
Dinner will be provided. First 10 attendees will receive wireless chargers.