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Every year, Alumni Chapters around the country organize gatherings to welcome incoming Cal students, introduce them to Cal traditions, and share alumni stories.

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Alumni around the world help us to select more than 800 scholarship recipients annually! CAA is seeking application readers, interviews and scholarship chairs. This is a great way to connect with current students and meet with alumni.

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Our experiences at Cal may change through the years, but students say one thing is constant: the support they receive from alumni enriches their time at Berkeley. Get to know the many ways you can show your support for students today.

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    “When you see a diamond in the rough and you know they have ‘the goods,’ sometimes all it takes is saying, ‘You can do this.’ Hearing ‘I can do it’ from students, and them believing it, is what I enjoy most about volunteering.”

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    “My favorite volunteer highlight was an exchange between an incoming student from Kenya and an African American alum who worked in the country post-graduation. It was a perfect example of Cal’s global reach and the amazing connections between past and future Berkeleyans.”

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Meeting and Greeting the Newest Golden Bears

From New England to Southern California, our Alumni Chapters gave incoming Golden Bears a warm welcome.
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Demetrios Boutris ’83 Is Cultivating Leadership

Scholar of the world, corporate lawyer, businessman, and trusted advisor, Demetrios Boutris ’83 wears many hats, but most of all, is a leader in the Cal community.
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Building Year-Round Community at the Lair

Reflections from the Lair staff on their connections to the Lair, a home away from home for all who visit.
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