Deep ties to Berkeley history and the Lair led Jim Rogers to a successful career in the hospitality industry.| Cal Alumni Association
As a graduate of UC Berkeley, you will always be part of our Cal family. And with a membership to the Cal Alumni Association, you can unlock the full benefits of being an alum. Join CAA today!| Cal Alumni Association
A recap of “Goodbye, Oakland,” exploring how a championship city lost all its teams, and what that says about community, loyalty, and legacy.| Cal Alumni Association
Their mission was clear: center Hale’s voice, show the world what presence-as-resistance looks like, and reframe how we talk about access, design, and justice. Through the lens of the award-winning film HALE, we revisit a Berkeley story that changed the world. The post Hale Zukas and the Quiet Power of Persistence: A Berkeley Story That Changed the World appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Troy Duster brought history to life in a powerful Juneteenth conversation on justice, legacy, and leadership, reminding us that the past is not behind us, but guiding us forward. The post No Final Victories: Juneteenth at Berkeley with Two Icons of Change appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
At San Francisco Pride 2025, the Cal community marched with unmistakable spirit, led by the Cal Alumni Association and GenEq. With banners raised, music booming, and voices united, they carried forward a legacy of queer joy as resistance. The post Cal Pride in Full Color: Where Queer Joy Marches as Resistance appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
Photographer Kevin Kitusda talks about capturing the Lair.| Cal Alumni Association
Triple Cal alum, professor, and longtime university leader Nad Permaul receives the Berkeley Citation for a lifetime of service woven into the heart of UC Berkeley.| Cal Alumni Association
In this rare and candid conversation, Emmy honoree Jon Else looks back at the ethical, artistic, and deeply human threads running through his documentaries. From atomic bomb makers to opera stagehands, Else unpacks what it means to tell the truth, finish what you can, and carry the rest. The post The Weight of Story: A Conversation with Jon Else on Legacy, Labor, and the Unintended Consequences of Good Intentions appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
Jessie Fisher covers Creekside at the Lair, describing the program and sharing the voices of those who bring it to life.| Cal Alumni Association
This past year, donor contributions supported our Alumni Scholars Program, awarding 212 new, deserving students across our five different scholarships. The post Donor Impact: Enriching the Lives of Students and Alums Alike appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago doesn’t just gather—it galvanizes. Through beach picnics, game watch parties, and road trips across state lines, they’re creating a Midwest home for Golden Bears of all generations. The post Midwest, Meet Berkeley: Inside the Cal Alumni Club of Chicago appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
In this collection of “Love Letters to Campus,” five graduating seniors share what made UC Berkeley home—from ceramics and comedy to protests, pigments, and stadium chants. These aren’t goodbyes. They’re artifacts of presence—memories made tactile, reflective, and rooted in the spaces that shaped them. The post Love Letters to Campus: The Class of 2025 Writes Back appeared first on Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
Graduating seniors share their Cal journey in a heartfelt love letter to campus—stories of growth, resilience, and the unforgettable moments that shaped them.| Cal Alumni Association
UC Berkeley alum Sara Maamouri’s documentary films challenge Arab stereotypes and elevate unheard voices through powerful, human-centered storytelling.| Cal Alumni Association
Jessica Schwabach shares how her first company became a reality because of UC Berkeley.| Cal Alumni Association
From Greet to the New Camper Tour, this guide to the Lair helps new summer campers find their footing.| Cal Alumni Association
Emily Newman shares how she remains connected to UC Berkeley through the Cal Alumni Association.| Cal Alumni Association
At the Lair of the Golden Bear, you'll unwind at your own speed. From family camp to adult camp and year-round weekends, we have something for everyone. Learn more about our camps and book your tent.| Cal Alumni Association
One of the Lair’s Program Directors shares advice with new campers.| Cal Alumni Association
David Julian ’18 went from UC Berkeley to the US Department of Justice to continue his journey of learning.| Cal Alumni Association
The new, fully winterized cabins are available to book any time of the year. It’s an upgraded camping experience!| Cal Alumni Association
Want to come work at the Lair of the Golden Bear next summer? We're hiring energetic staffers to join our awesome Lair team.| Cal Alumni Association