Other events
Monday, January 1, 2018
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 2 – 6, 2018 every day | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 5 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
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.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 2 – 6, 2018 every day | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 5 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
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.
Newt Discovery Station
Special Event | January 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden | Canceled
Newts return! Each year, the winter rains prompt newts to migrate to the Garden’s Japanese Pool where their mating behaviors can be easily observed. Docents will be on hand to provide garden visitors with an up-close look at newts at all stages of their life cycle, and to answer questions about these amazing and adorable animals. Free with Garden admission.
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 >
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, January 4, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 2 – 6, 2018 every day | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 5 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
Lafayette Info Session
Information Session | January 4 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Meet Lafayette faculty and OLLI members and learn about the courses and workshops offered in Lafayette! Includes a free talk by Dr. Margaret Race of SETI "Astrobiology and our Place in the Universe (It's NOT What You Learned in Textbooks!)"
Friday, January 5, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 2 – 6, 2018 every day | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 5 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program Online Information Session
Information Session | January 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Richard Louie, UC Berkeley Extension program director
Find out how this specialized program—with online and classroom courses available—can enhance your background in the biological or chemical sciences and help prepare you academically for application to certified CLS training programs.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 2 – 6, 2018 every day | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 5 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
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 >
CAA Cal vs UCLA: Traditional Hoops Party
Social Event | January 6 | 1-3 p.m. | Alumni House
Join fellow Cal basketball fans at Alumni House before your Golden Bears take on their little sibling, the UCLA Bruins, in this exciting Pac-12 match-up. This Hoops Party includes a delicious early afternoon buffet lunch catered by Compadres, refreshments, remarks from Men's Tennis Coach Peter Wright and Assistant Basketball Coach Chris Walker, and performances by the Cal Band and Cal Spirit... More >
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Berkeley Info Session
Information Session | January 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison, Berkeley, CA 94704
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Learn more about OLLI's courses, lectures, and social programming and hear directly from the faculty about the courses and workshops they will be teaching.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m., program begins at 10:00 a.m. No need to RSVP!
Please note that instructors whose courses are fully enrolled will not present, and some other faculty members may have schedule conflicts.
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.
Professional Program in Graphic Design
Information Session | January 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 507 UC Berkeley Extension (SF Campus at 160 Spear St.)
UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in Graphic Design offers a study of design principles and an appreciation of historical and current trends. Find out how you can learn from industry professionals to build a portfolio and advance in the field.
Make reservations online or by calling 510-642-4111
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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.
Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design
Information Session | January 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 609 UC Berkeley Extension (SF Campus at 160 Spear St.)
UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in User Experience Design gives you the training and knowledge you need to develop a portfolio to prepare to enter the field of UX design. Our instructors are experienced designers who bring real-world case studies and challenges to illuminate the theory behind UX. Find out how you can benefit from this curriculum and advance in the field.
Free. Register online
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
Friday, January 12, 2018
Parking Lot Closure
Special Event | January 12 | UC Botanical Garden
The Garden Parking Lot will be closed January 2 – 6 & 12
(see the 'Plan Your Visit' tab on our website for further information)
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the Garden soon.
MCB Postdoc Lunch Club
Social Event | January 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Barker Hall
Desi Art Night with Discostan
Miscellaneous | January 12 | 6 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Artist group Desi hosts a night of collaborative artmaking scored by celebrated Los Angeles–based DJ collective Discostan. Discostan presents musical narratives from Beirut to Bangkok via Bombay, weaving a sonic tapestry that threads together Bollywood numbers and Lebanese cinema scores; psychedelic funk from Turkey, Iran, Burma, and Thailand; Syrian dabke, Iraqi choubi, Afghan qataghani, and... More >
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Spring 2018 Golden Bear Orientation: Career Connections Mixer
Miscellaneous | January 13 | 9:30-11:15 a.m. | Alumni House
Cal Alumni Association, Career Center
Please join the Cal Alumni Association and the Career Center for our next Career Connections event! We've teamed up with New Student Services to host an alumni–student mixer for all incoming transfer students during Spring Golden Bear Orientation. Our goal is to provide new students with their first opportunity to explore various career paths by engaging in casual conversations with alumni from... More >
Gallery + Studio: Landscapes Real and Imagined
Miscellaneous | January 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Create your own landscape inspired by the paintings of Ming-dynasty artist Chen Hongshou. Using a combination of drawing, watercolor, and stamping, consider real and imaginary landscapes while exploring space and composition, line and color. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to “take us on a walk” through the landscapes you create.
About Gallery + Studio
On the second Saturday of each month,... More >
Gallery + Studio: Landscapes Real and Imagined
Miscellaneous | January 13 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Create your own landscape inspired by the paintings of Ming-dynasty artist Chen Hongshou. Using a combination of drawing, watercolor, and stamping, consider real and imaginary landscapes while exploring space and composition, line and color. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to “take us on a walk” through the landscapes you create.
About Gallery + Studio
On the second Saturday of each month,... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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, January 14, 2018
CAA Cal vs Washington State: Women's Basketball Hoops Party
Social Event | January 14 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Alumni House
Join fellow Cal Women's Basketball fans at Alumni House before your Golden Bears take on the Washington State Cougars. This Hoops Party includes a delicious buffet brunch catered by Compadres, refreshments, a pre-game chalk-talk from coach Lindsay Gottlieb, and performances by Cal Band and Cal Spirit Groups.
Hoops Party Details
Date: Sunday, January 14
Hoops Party: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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, January 15, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Garden Closed
Holiday | January 15 | UC Botanical Garden
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Certificate Program in Health Advocacy Online Information Session
Information Session | January 16 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Online
Stan Weisner, Ph.D., M.S.W., UC Berkeley Extension
Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex and dynamic U.S. health care system. Explore key policy and ethical challenges, and learn to become a health advocate who is qualified to advise patients and their families about health care issues.
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.
Data Science/Health Systems Job Talk, Courtney Lyles, PhD, UCSF, School of Medicine: Using health technology to reduce healthcare disparities: real-world promises and pitfalls
Special Event | January 16 | 12-2 p.m. | 150 University Hall
Dr. Lyles will discuss her work on understanding health technology uptake and use among diverse patient populations across multiple healthcare settings, including Kaiser Permanente and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. In addition, she will outline her plans for future technology interventions targeting underserved patient populations.
Data Science/Health IT Job Talk, Courtney Lyles, PhD, UCSF, School of Medicine: Using health technology to reduce healthcare disparities: real-world promises and pitfalls
Special Event | January 16 | 12-2 p.m. | 150 University Hall
Kristina Staros
Dr. Lyles will discuss her work on understanding health technology uptake and use among diverse patient populations across multiple healthcare settings, including Kaiser Permanente and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. In addition, she will outline her plans for future technology interventions targeting underserved patient populations.
Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies Online Information Session
Information Session | January 16 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Online
Stan Weisner, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Developed in association with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, this certificate raises the quality of professionalism in counseling and follows a three-level, evidence-based approach to the critical issues that contribute to substance abuse.
BJCL General Meeting
Meeting | January 16 | 1-2 p.m. | Boalt Hall, School of Law
General meeting for members to discuss upcoming events for the semester and the articles we will be working on.
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Info Session
Information Session | January 16 | 3-4 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Stefanie Ebeling, Program Coordinator and Student Advisor, Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program, Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley professors on faculty research projects.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
DataVisor Info-Session
Information Session | January 17 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
DataVisor provides the most advanced abuse, fraud, and money laundering detection solution designed to uncover unknown attacks. 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 evolve their attack techniques. DataVisor's patented unsupervised... More >
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Info Session
Information Session | January 17 | 1-2 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Stefanie Ebeling, Program Coordinator and Student Advisor, Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program, Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley professors on faculty research projects.
Coffee Break
Social Event | January 17 | 3-4 p.m. | Julie's Cafe
2562 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Coffee break is a welcoming weekly hour-long event at the wonderful Julie's Cafe, inviting international students to meet old friends and make new ones. It's a big campus, but at coffee break, everyone knows your name.
This week at coffee break we will be welcoming everyone back to campus and talking about our winter breaks. Come join us at 3 PM this Wednesday to share your stories over some... More >
San Francisco World History Reading Group: Selections from The Perspective of the World, by Fernand Braudel
Meeting | January 17 | 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
Texas Instruments Workshop
Information Session | January 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Join us for a 2 hour workshop with dinner provided on 1/17/18 in
the Wozniak Lounge!
Building your own Internet of Things (IoT) device can be easy with the MSP432 LaunchPad http://www.ti.com/tool/MSP-EXP432P401R evaluation kit coupled with the SimpleLink Wi-Fi® CC3100 BoosterPack http://www.ti.com/tool/cc3100boost. Use easy to learn, Energia www.energia.nu, an Arduino style programming... 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, January 18, 2018
Data Science/Health IT, Joan Casey, PhD, UCB, School of Public Health: Precision public health: electronic health records and their promise for epidemiology
Special Event | January 18 | 12-2 p.m. | 150 University Hall
Originally developed for billing purposes and to enhance individual clinical care, electronic health record (EHR) databases have proliferated in the past decade. These secondary data sources provide a low-cost means of accessing rich longitudinal data on diverse populations distributed across space for epidemiologic research. Using her recent study on the association between natural gas fracking... More >
URAP Peer Advisor Info Session: The URAP Experience
Information Session | January 18 | 12-1 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Rani Davina Chan, Peer Advisor, Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program, Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research
Interested in applying to URAP? Come to the URAP Experience info session held by two experienced URAP apprentices and peer advisors. Find out about best practices for the application process, and being an apprentice.
CAS Fellowship Informational Meeting
Information Session | January 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Stephens Hall, 360 Conference Room
Martha Saavedra, Associate Director, Center for African Studies
Learn about the CAS Fellowships.
Haas Scholars Program Info Session: $13,800 to carry out a final project in *ANY* major
Information Session | January 18 | 1-2 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 >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
DICE Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting | January 18 | 2-3:30 p.m. | University Hall, 461 (DREAM Office)
DICE
DICE is an action-oriented committee composed of students, faculty, alumni, and staff that works to promote Diversity, Inclusion, Community and Equity at the School of Public Health
2018 Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize Info Session: Funding for post graduation social engagement projects
Information Session | January 18 | 2-3 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Mary Crabb, Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarships
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that heighten awareness of issues of social consciousness and contribute to the public good. The award gives engaged students the opportunity to extend and reflect upon their undergraduate work at Berkeley by undertaking a socially engaged project after their graduation.
Up to $25,000. Proposals for... More >
Workday Info-Session
Information Session | January 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Interested in working at Workday? Workday is an on‑demand financial management and human capital management software vendor.
Join us on Thursday 1/18 at 5:30PM in Wozniak Lounge to learn more about technical roles at Workday! Bring your resumes and questions. Event will be open to everyone, and dinner will be served. Register at tinyurl.com/yatpttdw
To learn more about Workday, please... More >
Certificate Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Information Session | January 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | UC Berkeley Extension (Golden Bear Center), Room 206
Learn how UC Berkeley Extension’s professional certificate can prepare you for diverse job opportunities—in teaching, business, publishing, travel and more—both in the United States and around the world.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Winter Bird Walk
Tour/Open House | January 19 | 9:30-11 a.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us as we search for flocks of winter sparrows, bright yellow warblers, and perhaps and elusive red sapsucker. We also hope to welcome some of our earliest migrating hummingbirds back to the garden this month! Led by Ornithologist Chris Carmichael.
$20, $18 members
Register online or by calling 510-664-9841, or by emailing gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Info Session
Information Session | January 19 | 10-11 a.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Stefanie Ebeling, Program Coordinator and Student Advisor, Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program, Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley professors on faculty research projects.
Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia: Textile Sale Event
Sale | January 19 – 21, 2018 every day | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Porfirio Gutierrez
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Browse and purchase unique works by master dyer and weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez and his family at this three day textile pop-up sale. This sale will occur alongside a lecture on Friday, January 19th and a natural dye workshop on Saturday, January 20th.
Certificate Program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management Online Information Session
Information Session | January 19 | 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 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
East Bay World History Reading Group: A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by Moore and Patel
Meeting | January 19 | 5-7 p.m. | ORIAS Office, Room 520 C
1995 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
ORIAS (Office of Resources for International and Area Studies)
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to eat and spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers.
This event is for k-14 teachers.
Register online or or by emailing Shane Carter at orias@berkeley.edu
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia: Textile Sale Event
Sale | January 19 – 21, 2018 every day | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Porfirio Gutierrez
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Browse and purchase unique works by master dyer and weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez and his family at this three day textile pop-up sale. This sale will occur alongside a lecture on Friday, January 19th and a natural dye workshop on Saturday, January 20th.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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, January 21, 2018
Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia: Textile Sale Event
Sale | January 19 – 21, 2018 every day | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Porfirio Gutierrez
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Browse and purchase unique works by master dyer and weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez and his family at this three day textile pop-up sale. This sale will occur alongside a lecture on Friday, January 19th and a natural dye workshop on Saturday, January 20th.
Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum
Miscellaneous | January 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Jill Satterfield, of Vajra Yoga and the School for Compassionate Action, leads an ongoing series of mindfulness and meditation sessions. For all levels; no advance registration required.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
Memorial Service in Honor of Professor Hong Yung Lee (1939-2017)
Reception | January 21 | 2-5 p.m. | Faculty Club, Great Hall
Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS), Center for Korean Studies (CKS), Department of Political Science, Center for Chinese Studies (CCS)
Please join us for a celebration of Professor Hong Yung Lee’s life and career on January 21, 2018 at UC Berkeley, where he was on the faculty for nearly three decades.
Monday, January 22, 2018
DeCal Expo: Democratic Education at Cal Program
Special Event | January 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Pauley Ballroom
Looking for extra units or a fun class to take this semester? Explore the different DeCal courses at DeCal Expo! There will be performances, presentations, and many facilitators to talk to.
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 >
LiveRamp Info-Session
Information Session | January 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
There is a special char, to working at a mid-sized, high-growth technology company: Quick and nimble like a startup, but the stability, process, and support of a public marketing data giant---it's the best of both worlds.
LiveRamp is in a distinct position as the leader of people-based marketing in a world with ever-growing amounts of unique data. Our product connects customer in-store... More >
Tuesday, January 23, 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.
Calapalooza: Find the Student group that's right for you!
Special Event | January 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Pauley Ballroom (3rd floor)
Leadership, Engagement, Advising, and Development (LEAD) Center
Over 500 student organizations are here to recruit you! Get involved! Find your community!
Student Union Open House
Special Event | January 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union
The ASUC Student Union is going to knock your socks off with an afternoon of entertainment, snacks, games, and prizes! Play building bingo and win a socktastic prize, or be entered to win a grand prize, like a bike or Nintendo Switch! Visit Calapalooza while you're here and find a student org that's right for you. Find out about everything the Student Union has to offer.
SURF Summer Research Scholarships Info Session
Information Session | January 23 | 12-1 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Sean Burns, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships
Office of Undergraduate Research
OURS Staff will discuss eligibility criteria for SURF programs, benefits of the fellowship and tips for a successful application
Fung Fellowship for Wellness and Technology Innovation: Info Session
Information Session | January 23 | 4-5 p.m. | 214 Shires Hall
2451 Ridge Rd., Berkeley, CA 94709
Current Fung Fellows and Staff, Fung Fellowship
Come learn more about the Fung Fellowship for Wellness and Technology Innovations at our Info Session -- talk directly to current Fellows and Staff to get your questions answered and gain new insights into this exciting opportunity!
GM Tech Talk and Info-Session: Vehicle Cybersecurity
Information Session | January 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Kevin Tierney, Director, Vehicle Architecture Cybersecurity, GM
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
A look into how General Motors addresses the
vehicle cybersecurity threat.
Co-presented by GM and IEEE Berkeley.
Stop by for an interesting talk, and of course some food.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Blood Drive
Special Event | January 24 | 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 >
Nutanix Info-Session
Information Session | January 24 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Please join us for an networking luncheon!
Nutanix will be hosting a happy hour event on January 24th at 12:00 pm. Swathi Koudinya, Sr. Manager of Engineering will be leading an engaging technical discussion on the Nutanix journey and the future of our technologies.
Additionally, we will have engineering leaders and other Nutanix employees present to connect 1:1 with students.
All of... More >
Coffee Break
Social Event | January 24 | 3-4 p.m. | Julie's Cafe
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Take a break from the cold weather and warm up with some free coffee during BIO's weekly Coffee Break! This week we are back at our usual location at the wonderful Julie's Cafe. Coffee break is a great chance to meet new people from all over the world, have interesting conversations, and grab your favorite warm beverage. It's a big campus, but at Coffee Break everyone knows your name!
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, January 25, 2018
Coffee with the Dean: 150 UHall
Information Session | January 25 | 9-10 a.m. | 150 University Hall
Dean Bertozzi
---SPH STAFF ONLY---
Trees of the Garden: Docent-led Tour
Tour/Open House | January 25 | 10-11:15 a.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Discover the signature trees from around the world at the UC Botanical Garden. End your tour with a visit to the final day of the Celebrating Trees exhibition of botanical art.
Free for Members or with Garden Admission
Register online or by calling 510-664-9841, or by emailing gardenprograms@berkeley.edu
UCDC Info Session: Fall 2018 application deadline, Feb 22, 2018
Information Session | January 25 | 10-11 a.m. | 262 Evans Hall
Marcia Condon, UCDC
The UC Berkeley Washington Program
Come learn about Berkeley's program in DC, where students from any major intern and research in Washington DC, earning a full semester of Berkeley credit.
UCDC Info Session: Fall 2019 application deadline, February 21, 2019
Information Session | January 25 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Mary Crabb, UCDC
The UC Berkeley Washington Program
Come learn about how to spend a semester working and studying in Washington, DC. UCDC sends students from all majors to intern and take classes in DC, earning a full semester of Berkeley credit.
Data Science/Health IT Job Talk, Tim Althoff, PhD, Stanford: Leveraging Digital Activity Traces For Public Health
Special Event | January 25 | 12-2 p.m. | 198 University Hall
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
Yelp Info-Session
Information Session | January 25 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Come start your semester off right at this Yelp infosession! Learn about the tech behind Yelp (with 168 million monthly unique visitors and 142 million reviews, we're sure it's impressive) and the job positions open. Dinner will be provided.
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At Yelp, we’re passionate about connecting people with great local businesses. We’re bringing together world-class talent from different... More >
Friday, January 26, 2018
Summer Abroad Informational Session
Information Session | January 26 | 12-4:45 p.m. | 240 Bechtel Engineering Center
For students considering participation in a Summer Abroad program this summer, we will be hosting an afternoon of informational sessions for all 15 of the Summer Abroad programs to be offered in summer 2018!
The event will be broken down into five, 45 minute sessions as follows:
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Barcelona, Spain - International Migration
Bosnia, Croatia & Serbia - Balkan Bridges:... More >
Fung Fellowship for Wellness and Technology Innovation: Info Session
Information Session | January 26 | 12-1 p.m. | 214 Shires Hall
2451 Ridge Rd., Berkeley, CA 94709
Current Fung Fellows and Staff, Fung Fellowship
Come learn more about the Fung Fellowship for Wellness and Technology Innovations at our Info Session -- talk directly to current Fellows and Staff to get your questions answered and gain new insights into this exciting opportunity!
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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 >
UROC Info Session and Mixer (Hosted by UROC: Underrepresented Researchers of Color)
Information Session | January 26 | 2-3 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Istifaa Ahmed (Humanities/Social Science), UROC
Office of Undergraduate Research
Join us for our Underrepresented Researchers of Color (UROC) meet and greet mixer! We strive to build a community of researchers of color and will introduce our services and resources offered – including personal mentorship, mixers/panels, research methodology and decolonizing research workshops.
SURF Summer Research Scholarships Info Session
Information Session | January 26 | 3-4 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall
Sean Burns, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships
Office of Undergraduate Research
OURS Staff will discuss eligibility criteria for SURF programs, benefits of the fellowship and tips for a successful application
Haas Scholars Program Info Session: $13,800 to carry out a final project in *ANY* major
Information Session | January 26 | 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 >
Lightspeed Venture Partners Info-Session: Summer Fellowship Program
Information Session | January 26 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Lightspeed Venture Partners Summer Fellowships
Earn up to $65k this summer to build your start up at Lightspeed!
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for more than an internship this summer? How about getting quality time with some of the investors behind companies like Snap, Nest, Stitch Fix, TaskRabbit and GrubHub? Follow in the footsteps of the founders of Crittercism, Pinterest,... More >
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Cal Alumni Club of Rossmoor-- New Membership Reception and Presentation
Meeting | January 27 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Event Center
1021 Stanley Dollar Rd., Rossmoor, CA 94595
Jeffery MacKie-Mason
Cal Alumni Association, Cal Alumni Club of Rossmoor
We would like to invite you to a special presentation by UC Berkeley's University Librarian and Chief Digital Scholarship Officer, Jeffery MacKie-Mason. As University Librarian, MacKie-Mason oversees UC Berkeley's library system which houses more than 11 million volumes in several dozen facilities across campus, and has a combined staff of approximately 325 employees. He will be speaking on the... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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, January 28, 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 >
Lair Open House 2018
Social Event | January 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Alumni House
Cal Alumni Association, Lair of the Golden Bear
Join us at Alumni House on the UC Berkeley campus for a great afternoon of family fun with Lair and Pinecrest Chalet staffers.
We'll have snacks, games, giveaways, a scavenger hunt. We'll even make s'mores!
All are welcome—Lair campers, Chalet guests, and anyone interested in learning more about the Lair and Chalet. Please bring your friends—you don't need to be a Cal alum to camp at the Lair... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 6, 2017 – December 30, 2018 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, January 29, 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 >
A9 Info-Session
Information Session | January 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge (430)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
A9.com, an Amazon company, creates powerful, customer- focused search and advertising solutions and technologies. During our info session, we will provide an overview of our core teams and a glimpse into some of the problems we are solving. We'll also talk about what it's like working at A9 and answer any questions you have about developing world-class Amazon scale technology.
There will be... More >
Labor Coach Program Spring 18 Infosession
Information Session | January 29 | 8-9 p.m. | 175 Barrows Hall
Gillian Xu, Labor Coach Program
ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California)
Come learn what Labor Coach Program is all about! We provide emotional support and language interpretation for monolingual pregnant mothers throughout their labor and birth. If you're interested in helping the community, interpreting/translating, and working with mothers and babies, then this might be the club for you! You must be fluent in speaking one of the following languages: Burmese,... More >
