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Cal Connection: February  2008
 

Feb. 14 - Cal Women's Basketball 1st Annual Think Pink Game
An initiative dedicated to raise breast cancer awareness. More

Feb. 19-20 - Experienced-Hire "Real-Time" Virtual Career Fair

Student viewpoints on the '08 presidential contest
UC Berkeley undergrads weigh in on the election. More

Alumni volunteer opportunities
Participate in the alumni scholarship selection process or share your Cal experience with newly admitted students

YouTube: 1970 My first quarter in Berkeley

Cal Alumni Preferred Partners Wine or chocolates?**
Find something special for your valentine: wine, dinner, jewelry or other gifts. Get ideas (and discounts) with CAA Preferred Partners.

UC Berkeley researchers discover compound in broccoli boosts immune system & reduces cancer risk
A new dietary supplement called ActivaMune features this compound and is now available for purchase. More


Sustainability at Cal

Berkeley, and the nation, turn the spotlight on climate change
UC Berkeley joined with other colleges and universities across America to "Focus the Nation" on global warming. More

New director in place to coordinate campus sustainability efforts

Big Idea @ Berkeley: Cal Climate Action Partnership (CalCAP) Research
UC Berkeley is engaged in a critical initiative to reduce the campus environmental impact and promote sustainability at an institutional level. Support CalCAP Research by undergraduate and graduate students to develop specific ideas on energy efficiency, energy conservation and financing mechanisms. More



Lair of the Bear
An extraordinary family camping vacation

  • 2008 Lair Reservation Forms available Feb. 6
  • 2008 Summer Staff Applications now due Mar. 14
  • The Lair hosts group retreats and family reunions - call (510) 642-3084

  • Educational Travel

    Modern & Traditional Japan
    A repeat of last year's highly successful tour, this is an introductory 12-day visit to Japan, visiting the most famous sites of Honshu, the main island. More



    Spotlight on Careers

    Career Moves 2008
    Keynote speakers, networking, luncheon and presentation, recruiter roundtable, breakout sessions, networking dinner, employer interviews, private coaching

    Feb. 12 - Los Angeles | Mar. 18 - San Francisco

    Feb. 19-20 - Experienced-Hire "Real-Time" Virtual Career Fair

    Hot jobs at Cal | at CAA

    GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT Practice Tests



     

    Charter Gala 2008
    Apr. 5 - San Francisco

    Join us for an evening of fine dining, music, and dancing as we celebrate the 140th anniversary of the University of California and honor the 2008 Alumnus of the Year Thelton Henderson '55.

    Invitations will be mailed shortly, but you can now buy tickets online.


    Cal Basketball

    Women's Basketball

    Thu. 2/14 - Cal v. Arizona St.
    1st Annual Think Pink Game - dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness

    Sat. 2/16 - Cal v. Arizona
    Help break the attendance record to win the NCAA Pack the House Challege: $1 youth tickets, pre-game entertainment, and more

    Sat. 2/23 - Cal v. Stanford
    Final Cal Kids' Day - $1 youth tickets and pre-game fun

    Men's Basketball

    Thu. 2/7 - Cal v. Oregon St.

    Sat. 2/9 - Cal v. Oregon
    Join CAA for a pre-game Hoops Party featuring Field Hockey Head Coach Shellie Onstead.

    Plus: Eats & Seats tickets available

    Thu. 2/28 - Cal v. Washington St.

    Sat. 3/1 - Cal v. Washington
    Join CAA for a pre-game Hoops Party.

    Plus: Eats & Seats tickets available

    Visit calbears.com


    Upcoming

    Toe to Toe: The Rematch
    Feb. 12 San Francisco

    Witness tests of skill, strength, and agility at a benefit for the ODC Dance Commons and Cal Athletics.

    All-UC Experienced Alumni Career Conference
    Feb. 12 Los Angeles
    Mar. 18 San Francisco

    Pac-10 Basketball Tournament & Bear Rally
    Mar. 12 Los Angeles

    Charter Gala
    Apr. 5 San Francisco

    Critic's Choice Highlights


     
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