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Designing [Green] California
As the California magazine identifies some critical breakthroughs for a healthier, more sustainable future for California, we provide ways you can learn more about campus sustainability efforts. More
Pictured in header: California Academy of Sciences.
Photograph by Tim Griffith.


Spotlight on Careers
Become a mentor, read "An Advanced Course in Interviewing," and check out hot jobs at Cal. More

Volunteer for Alumni Scholarships
Interview the top student leaders at Cal for the Leadership Award Alumni Scholarship. Sign up

Giving Notes
California Alumni Association debuts its philanthropy newsletter. More

Cal Band NorCal Benefit 2008
Join the Cal Band at its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, Sep 19 at the Berkeley City Club. More

Cal Student Store**
You don't have to be in Berkeley to save 10% on Student Store orders - CAA members now save in person, over the phone, online, or by mail. Start shopping

The Peter E. Haas Public Service Award
Calling for nominations, deadline Oct 10. More

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute**
Preview fall course offerings at the OLLI open house on Sep 16. More

Blue and gold makes GREEN
Blue and gold makes GREEN
Homecoming 2008 - Stop by the CAA tent at 1868 Cal Avenue and show your membership card to pick up your free "Blue and Gold makes GREEN" 100% recyclable & reusable grocery tote.


Designing [Green] California

Read
from California magazine.

Mr. Clean Mr. Clean
Michael Wilson wants the chemical industry to make products safe before they get to the market. More

A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and a geothermal heat sink
Sonoma’s Sustainability Initiative lets some Berkeley scientists turn a county into a laboratory to test new technologies for combating global warming. More

Concrete and strawberries Concrete and strawberries
Renzo Piano had the vision, but it took a team of experts to create the exhibits, rainforest, and living roof of the new California Academy of Sciences. More

Learn

Energy@Berkeley: Securing our energy future
Climate change, economics & policy, energy production, energy use... where are our efforts? More

CalCAP - Integrating campus sustainability, climate research, and education
What is Cal's climate action plan? More

Assess

Calculate your carbon footprint using this web calculator designed by The Berkeley Institute of the Environment to see how you compare to the averages. More

Adapt

Create, share, and adopt creative solutions for eco-friendly living with CreativeCitizen.com, co-founded by Cal alum Argam DerHartunian '04.

Educate

Cleantech Solutions graduate course - Soliciting clients from companies, governmental entities, and nonprofits to provide energy and environment-related issues for students to solve. More

Investigate

Lectures, conferences, and informational sessions - See UC Berkeley's calendar of environmental events.

Aurora Borealis in Alaska Travel

Experience the Aurora Borealis in Alaska
or see the Norway Fjordlands with Cal Discoveries.

So...where does Cal stand?

UC named a 'shining star' for college campuses in sustainability. More

List of organizations, student groups, partners, and local resources that work closely together to promote Cal sustainability, gathered by the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability. More


Spotlight on Careers

Become a Mentor
Register online to provide career and academic advice to a Cal student.

Cal Mentorship Program reception
Save the date: Oct 14
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Toll Rm., Alumni House, Berkeley campus
Details coming soon.

An Advanced Course in Interviewing
by Marty Nemko Ph.D. '76

Hot Jobs at Cal | at CAA


 
2008 Cal Football
Athletics
Cal Football Mania

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

Sep 13
Cal v. Maryland
- Register for tailgate
- Travel to Maryland with fellow alumni

Sep 27
Cal v. Colorado State
3 p.m. PST | Buy tickets

Oct 3-5
Homecoming events - Register

Oct 4
Alumni Band Day - Events

Game day football tee

Check out new Cal Football exclusive video


Basketball

Women's and Men's Basketball season tickets available

Sep 17
Cal fan 4-packs available

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

Sep 19 - 21
Be a part of a special Women's Wellness Weekend. Family Weekends are also available in September.

Join our mailing list for 2009 - Call Lair Reservations (510) 642.0221.

Upcoming

Sep 6
Alumni Night at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Save 20% on world premiere of Yellowjackets

7 p.m. - free pre-show wine tasting with Bullion Creek Winery
8 p.m. - show

About the play | Purchase specially priced tickets

Building in the Landscape
Through Sep 30
Exhibit: Building in the landscape - The Sea Ranch and making places

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