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Cal Connection: August  2008
 



Taking aim at the Fuwa Gold rush: Bears in the Olympics

Taking aim at the Fuwa
Postcards from China. More

Spotlight on Careers: Virtual Career Fair

Fifth Annual Cal Bears Auction: sneak preview Aug 7
Online bidding for Back to School edition begins Monday, August 11 at 8:00 a.m. PST. More

Nicaragua Visit Nicaragua with Cal Discoveries
Known as the land of "lakes and volcanoes," experience the grandeur of nature and lack of tourists. More

Caltography
Alumni photographers from all experience levels are encouraged to submit photographs expressing Cal pride. More

Cal Rugby Wolves in a dogfight
For the rugby champs, Cal's winningest team, the challenge is finding worthy opponents. More

Terrible lizards, better birds
How birds are helping scientists understand dinosaurs
More

Help welcome new students to Cal
Host a "Welcome to Cal" reception this summer or attend a student outreach event. Volunteer

A scanner smartly
Researchers are learning how to "read" your visual cortex. More



Discounts & Services

Cal Alumni Preferred Partners St. Supery Vineyards & Winery**
2 for 1 wine tastings and 10% off all wine purchases. More

Save with other CAA Preferred Partners

Real world savings for recent grads **
Save on Marsh Blue Shield or Short Term Medical insurance.

Traveling? Stay protected no matter where you go in the world with a Travel Protection plan.



Spotlight on Careers Bear Profile: Asya Passinsky

Multimedia library

Bear Run:
A.K. Pradeep, Ph.D. '92
President/CEO, Neurofocus More

Virtual Career Fair Hot jobs at Cal | at CAA





Big Ideas at Berkeley

Big Ideas at Berkeley Arsenic in drinking water threatens the lives of over 140 million people worldwide.

The Berkeley Electro-coagulation Arsenic Remediation (BEAR) student group is developing a low-cost electro-coagulation system to remove arsenic from contaminated groundwater in Kandal Province, Cambodia.
More | Watch video


 

Lair of the Bear
Lair of the Bear
Family and adult vacations

Sessions for singles and couples who love their outdoor recreation with a little adventure.

Be a part of a very special Women's Wellness Weekend

Family Camp
  • Weekends still open
  • Aug 23-30 discounted


  • Cal Football 2008-09
    Cal Football Mania
    Single game tickets available

    Aug 23
    Fan Appreciation Day
    Memorial Stadium

    Aug 30
    Cal v. Michigan State
    5:00 p.m. PST
    Buy tickets

    Sep 13
    Cal v. Maryland
  • Tailgate & activities
  • Away-game travel


  • Oct 3-5
    Homecoming 2008
    Register

    Upcoming

    From plugs to bling: a century of Cal student fashion Exhibit:
    From plugs to bling: a century of Cal student fashion
    Every day until Aug 29

    Concert:
    UC Berkeley Summer Symphony performs Beethoven & Bernstein
    Aug 8-9


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