Chapter Leader Newsletter

March 2025

Town Hall, Upcoming Events, Job Shadow Program, and More!

What's New in Alumni Chapters?

Chapter leaders smiling in small Zoom boxes on previous Town Hall Zoom call.

Town Hall This Week! Last Chance to Register!

We invite you to our March 2025 Alumni Chapter Leader Town Hall to represent your chapter. We will be sharing updates on CAA's direction for the Alumni Chapters as well as host networking break out groups for chapter leaders. All chapter board members are invited to attend, and we suggest having at least one of your board members in attendance. We will make the recording available at a later date.

RSVP by Wednesday, March 26. The Zoom link will be emailed out on the morning of March 27 to all registrants. Please also familiarize yourself with the Town Hall Community Norms ahead of time.

NOTE: All Alumni Chapter Leader Town Halls are recorded and will be shared with registrants, posted on 360Alumni, and images shared on social media.

Alumni Chapter Leader Town Hall

Thursday, March 27, 2025

4:00 – 5:15 p.m. PT

RSVP by Wednesday, March 26

Call for Chapter Event Spotlight Content

We would love to share news of your events with other chapters and the wider community! If you would like an event featured, please fill out our Interest Form.

Limit one entry per chapter for 2025.
We will spotlight events that happened or will happen January – December 2025. We will only publish event spotlights after they have happened.
Do not submit Summer Welcome Parties/Picnics, as we will highlight them in a combined feature later in the year.
For a better chance of being featured, plan to have quality photos taken at the event.

INTEREST FORM

Events Calendar

Our staff depends on seeing your newsletters and 360alumni event postings to share chapter events on our events page. Give us 3-5 business days to get that information posted.

If you have an event that you urgently need to share, please email chapters@alumni.berkeley.edu with [URGENT] in the subject line.
Make sure that chapters@alumni.berkeley.edu is on your newsletter mailing list

What's Happening at CAA?

Lifelong Learning Through Travel

Sweeping view of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple near Busan, South Korea. It is a sweeping view of the rocky coastline, with hte temple nestled against a forested backdrop.

Since 1969, Cal Discoveries Travel has created learning opportunities for thoughtful travelers. Dive deep into a destination with expert faculty, delight in the enduring bond of fellow Golden Bears, and satisfy your wandering spirit on one of our unforgettable trips. It's not too late to join us on a world-class journey this year!

The Canadian Maritimes, June 22 – July 3, 2025
Oxford Scholars Program: A One-Week Experience, July 5 –12, 2025
South Korea & Japan featuring the Osaka World Expo, September 8 –24, 2025
London: The African Diaspora, September 11 –19, 2025

BOOK TODAY

Upcoming Events

Enthralled: What explains our unshakeable fascination with cults? Poulomi Saha, March 27.

CALIFORNIA Live! Presents
Enthralled: What Explains Our Unshakeable Fascination with Cults?
Thursday, March 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PT
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Professor Poulomi Saha and CALIFORNIA magazine's Pat Joseph discuss what the surge of movies and documentaries about cults reveals about us. Use code CAAFRIEND for $20 off tickets.

GET TICKETS

Students and alumni chat on the outdoor patio under the oak tree at Alumni House.

Commence Your Career: Networking for Graduating Seniors and Alums
Saturday, April 5
1 – 4 p.m. PT
Alumni House

Join us at Alumni House for a fantastic opportunity to support the Class of 2025. This fast-paced, interactive event is designed to help graduating seniors expand their professional network, gain career insights, and make meaningful connections that could lead to future job opportunities.

You and your entire chapter are invited. Please forward this invitation to your general chapter membership.
📸 Professional Business Photos – Get a high-quality photo to enhance your online presence.
📄 Resume Review – Give feedback on student resumes to help them leverage their experience and land the big job interview.
Space is extremely limited. Reserve your spot today!

What's Happening at Cal?

Cal Job Shadow Program, co-sponsored by UC Berkeley Career Engagement and the Cal Alumni Association.

Berkeley Career Engagement’s Job Shadow Program

Berkeley Career Engagement’s Job Shadow Program co-sponsored by CAA allows first and second-year students at Cal to explore their career direction by shadowing employers and alumni at their workplace.

These externships serve as an educational opportunity for students, during which they gain insightful experience in a professional environment, have the chance to explore a career area to which they might otherwise not have exposure, and build their professional network. If you would like to give back to UC Berkeley students and host an extern for a day, please consider signing up for this program.

News and Updates

Dory, Camp Blue’s Assistant Program Director of Guest Relations, smiles alongside Kelly, Camp Blue’s Manager. Photo by Kevin Kitsuda.

What It Takes to Keep the Lair Running
Spending a summer at the Lair? I’m pulling back the curtain to show what makes the magic happen.

David Lu stands in front of a whiteboard filled with writing.

David Lu: Reducing Air Pollution with Actionable Data
The Clarity Node-S provides hyperlocal air pollution data while promoting education, civic engagement, and policy decision-making in London and throughout the world.

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