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Congratulations graduates!
 Pursuit of Happyness hero will speak at Commencement Convocation
Chris Gardner, the self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist whose homelessness-to-riches story inspired the 2006 feature film will address 2009 graduates.
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Post-graduation: A little help?
Campus is helping the Class of 2009 prepare for a job market riddled with layoffs and hiring freezes. More
Almost 13,000 students offered admission to UC Berkeley
Other UC campuses reduced freshman enrollment because of budget constraints and other factors. More
Alumni scholars
 Congratulations Class of 2009 Alumni Scholars
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide next year's alumni scholars with a world-class UC Berkeley education.
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Volunteer to help select our next class of scholarship recipients
Be a part of the annual scholar selection process by interviewing candidates or coordinating local volunteers in your community as a District Chair. More
California magazine
If you haven't read the Humor issue yet, have a look and hopefully a laugh. Next up: The Naked Issue.
 Jester, the Online Joke Recommender
Where you can find jokes specifically tailored to your tastes. More
Q&A with New Yorker cartoonist
Mike Twohy
Are cartoonists smarter than scientists? More
Seriously funny
A profile of the late, great folklore professor Alan Dundes. More
Read the latest from California magazine
Cal Discoveries travel
 Travel Reception and 2010
Program Preview
Join Cal Discoveries and our tour operators as we unveil our 2010 travel opportunities. Wine and light
refreshments will be available. RSVP by May 29
Spotlight on careers
Looking for networking opportunities?
Connect with a local or regional business association. More
Alumwire
Sign up and post your resume to Alumwire to connect with employers. More
Best Careers 2009 by Marty Nemko, Ph.D. '76
What's new in 2009...and some advice on picking a career. More
Kaplan is hiring
Discounts and services
Between jobs or looking for your first job?*
Cal alumni are eligible to apply for discounted group rates on Short-Term Medical Insurance through insurance broker Marsh Affinity Group Services. More
 Save on a variety of
products and services with CAA's
Preferred Partners.*
Did you miss Charter Gala or Cal Day?
 Charter Gala
Over a thousand people celebrated the anniversary of the University of California and honored the 2009 Alumnus of the Year.
See photos and videos from the event
For those who attended Charter Gala, thank you!
We hope you enjoyed the event. Help us create a memorable Charter Gala next year by nominating inspiring alumni for our 2010 Alumni Awards and by providing your input though our brief survey.
 Cal Day 2009
Before the blue and gold fade to black and white, take an audio slideshow tour of Cal Day 2009 highlights.
Watch the slideshow
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May 2009
quick links
2009 Coaches Tour
Alumni Scholars
Alumni win prestigious awards
Cal Baseball and Softball
Cal Discoveries travel
Cal Football
California magazine
Charter Gala and Cal Day
Discounts and services
Lair of the Golden Bear
Spotlight on careers
Taekwondo championship
UC Berkeley events
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Cal alumni win prestigious awards
Young J-School alumna wins Pulitzer
Alexandra Berzon, staff writer for Las Vegas Sun, was singled out for her investigation of construction deaths on the Las Vegas Strip. Story and video
ELP alumna wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Syeda Rizwana Hasan is working to reduce the impact of Bangladesh's exploitative and environmentally devastating ship breaking industry. Story and video
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Lair of the Golden Bear
Kids are singing our praises...
Find out why the Lair is the must-do vacation for so many families. More
The Lair is still taking reservations! Learn about available full-week and mini-sessions. More
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UC Berkeley events
May 23
Alumni Night at Berkeley Repertory Theatre*
Save 20% on tickets to You, Nero and receive a complimentary beverage.
Purchase tickets | Learn More
At the groundbreaking for the Blum Center, Al Gore paid tribute to its founder and to students
The ceremony took place at the soon-to-be construction site for a new building to house the Blum Center. Story and video
Dalai Lama: Creating a peaceful 21st century will take all 6 billion of us
More than 7,000 people filled UC Berkeley's Hearst Greek Theatre to see and to hear the widely revered Dalai Lama on Saturday. More
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UC Berkeley hosts International Taekwondo Championship
May 28-30
Pan-American University Taekwondo Championship
Athletes from around the world will converge for three days of competition.
More | Register
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2009 Coaches Tour
Mingle with the faces of Cal Athletics
Join Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour and head coaches Jeff Tedford, Mike Montgomery, and Joanne Boyle in Northern or Southern California. More
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Cal Football
Season tickets start at $99. More
Travel to away games with fellow alumni. More
Watch the latest trailer
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Cal Baseball and Softball
Free for youth (grades 12 and under)
Softball
Saturdays: Run the bases post-game
Sundays: Autograph session post-game
Tickets
Baseball
Adult tickets are only $8.
Tickets
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