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Chapter Leader Newsletter
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CAA Board Member Alumni Spotlight, Discover Cal in New York, Volunteer Opportunities and More!
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CAA Board Member Spotlight
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Ahmad Anderson ’83
B.A. Political Science
Pronouns: He/His
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Ahmad Anderson ’83, CAA Board Member and creator of the “Bear Territory” chant
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| Ahmad Jamal Anderson ’83 has a legacy of leadership and service at UC Berkeley. A true Bay Area local, Ahmad’s hometown is just north of Berkeley in Richmond, CA. He received his B.A in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration, and now serves on the Cal Alumni Association Board of Directors, where he serves on multiple committees. He is best known for his time as the Defensive Captain (#33) on the Cal Football team during “The Play” in 1982 and for composing the “Bear Territory” chant the same year. In 1982, he was voted the Most Inspirational Cal Football Player. He co-founded the Black Collegians organization that connected African American student athletes to professors, department heads, and academic advising. Ahmad also served as an Academic Peer Advisor to help tutor and prepare other student-athletes in their studies. In 2022, Ahmad was inducted into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame for his time on the Cal Football team as well as his leadership and Cal spirit.
He has undeniably impacted the Cal community as well as cross-cultural communities and organizations to operate at their best. His guidance, commitment and understanding of people inspires a generation of collaboration through dialogue and action. He currently is the Director of People and Culture at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park. A friend to all, Ahmad is also a father of five and grandfather to one.
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Ahmad Anderson ’83 at California Memorial Stadium on a Football Game Day
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What's New with the Alumni Chapters Department?
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Summer Welcome Parties Thank You!
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Incoming Students attend the Cal Alumni Los Angeles Chapter Summer Welcome Party
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Thank you to all the incredible Alumni Chapters for hosting Summer Welcome Parties this year and creating a welcoming and spirited experience for new students and their families. The Chapter’s team appreciates all the hard work you have put in to make these events happen!
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From the Great Lakes to the nation’s capital, Cal alumni gave incoming students a warm welcome. Read the highlights from this year's Summer Welcome Parties hosted by Alumni Chapters.
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What Else is Going on at Cal?
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The Future is Now: AI, the Workplace, and You
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Please join Chancellor Carol T. Christ for a campus update followed by an enlightening conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace between Spencer Kimball ’96, CEO of Cockroach Labs, Jill Finlayson ’87, managing director of Berkeley’s CITRIS Innovation Hub, and current Cal students Dylan Steury ’24 and Jesus Villalobos ’24.
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Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) Scholars
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Come attend the MPS Career Pathways Panel & Networking Event to connect, build community, and network with students and other alumni.
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Alumni Ambassador Program Applications Are Open!
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Berkeley Career Engagement: Call for Volunteer
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Berkeley Career Engagement at UC Berkeley invites you to participate in volunteer opportunities for fall 2023. These events expose students to different career paths while helping them to prepare for summer internships and career employment. Opportunities include networking events, panels, workshops, and more! Note: in-person events are on the UC Berkeley campus.
Non Tech Roles in Tech: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5 – 7 p.m. In-person
Digital Media & Marketing: Thursday, Oct. 26, 5 – 7 p.m. Virtual
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What Else Is Going on at CAA?
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Cal for All: Thriving Communities for All
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 | Photo courtesy of Keegan Houser
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Cal for All is a speaker series aimed at creating a more inclusive alumni community. Cal for All brings Cal alumni from diverse backgrounds and Cal Alumni Association (CAA) Alumni Chapter leaders together to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ). This series offers a unique opportunity to learn from our speakers about their efforts to promote DEIBJ values in their work and across the Cal community.
We are excited to announce our upcoming event in the Cal for All series, “Thriving Communities for All,” scheduled for November 1, 2023, 5 – 6:30 p.m. PT on Zoom. Cathy Han ’01, the founder of CAA's DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council and a member of the Cal Alumni Club of New York board of directors, will lead a fireside chat with UC Berkeley’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer, Dania Matos, J.D. A panel discussion on DEIBJ leadership will follow immediately afterward, featuring Cal alumni leaders from technology, higher-ed, and sustainability advisory backgrounds. The panel will be moderated by Diego Jácome, the co-chair of UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association, Los Angeles Chapter.
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“When I Was at UC Berkeley…”
Take a trip down memory lane with your fellow Golden Bears as they share their experiences from their time at UC Berkeley.
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