Events for Parents

Homecoming Headquarters

Stop by Homecoming Headquarters when you arrive to pick up our registration packet, which includes your nametag and passes to all of your selected events. Golf Carts and Hospitality are also available from headquarters.

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A great resource for information and to arrange for golf-cart transportation. Info booths are located at Homecoming Headquarters, Alumni House, Sather Gate and at the west entrance to the Campus.

Doe Library

Visit the top public research university library in the country. Homecoming registrants can explore the rich array of books at Doe, the main library, when they show their nametag. Call 510.642.9377 for info.

Atrium, Valley Life Sciences Building

With more than 2.2 million specimens representing all plant groups from around the world, the University and Jepson Herbaria hold the largest collection at a U.S. public university. Visit on your own time, or take a guided tour to see these delicately preserved specimens, from marine algae to California flowers.

Rec Sports Facility

Homecoming attendees are welcome to take a self- guided tour and inquire about membership. Call the Cal Rec Club membership office at 510.642.7796 for more info.

Homecoming Headquarters

Check out 131 years of UC Berkeley pride! Visit our booth at Homecoming Headquarters or bluegold.berk eley.edu for info on how to buy an old yearbook.

Sutardja Dai Hall

The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) creates solutions for many of our most pressing social, environmental, and health care problems. Enjoy a self-paced tour of the CITRIS Tech Museum, which showcases the research and real-world innovations that CITRIS students and faculty are working on to improve our lives. On display are “smart” helmets to guide emergency response teams through disaster areas and a microscope attached to a cell phone for use in third world or rural areas. Hands-on exhibits include traffic sensors relying on GPS-enabled cell phones and a video game that promotes balance and control for physical therapy patients.

Heller Lounge, MLK Student Union

In honor of Michelle Maykin, a UC Berkeley alumna who passed away this summer, stop by the Marrow Registration Drive to learn about marrow donation and, if you are between 18 and 60, provide a simple cheek swab. Sponsored by ASUC, Be the Match®, and Reval, an East Coast company co-founded by alumnus Jiro Okochi whose son received a bone marrow transplant. For info visit projectmichelle.com or write marrow.ucb@gmail.com.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Some fungi specialize as parasites of animals, including humans. Two such species, Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii, cause valley fever, a potentially fatal flu-like illness that mostly affects rural residents in the Southwest. This seminar will focus on how we have found genes that show evidence of natural selection and might be important to preventing or treating the disease. Sponsored by the College of Natural Resources.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

The well-known saying, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” seems to have lost its meaning. Marketing strategists, political campaign managers, and media representatives remind us daily of the power of words to inflict pain and construct symbolic worlds that are just as real as those made of sticks and stones. We will discuss key aspects of the symbolic power of language using examples from everyday life, including classrooms and boardrooms. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Chevron Auditorium, International House

The great recession of 2008-09 may end soon with a recovery to follow. But what can we expect from the economy in the years ahead? And what can we expect from the Obama administration? By building the economy from the bottom up, increasing public investments, and instituting appropriate regulation-- as Obama is proposing -- will the nation prosper again? Note: This seminar has changed locations. Sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy.

1 Sproul Hall Basement (use south entrance)

The UC Police Department handles all patrol, investigation, crime prevention education, emergency preparedness, and related duties for the campus community. Take a walk through the department, meet the campus K-9 unit, and learn about one of the Bay Area's premiere bomb squads.

Valley Life Sciences Building Room 1001

With more than 2.2 million specimens representing all plant groups from around the world, the University and Jepson Herbaria hold the largest collection at a U.S. public university. Visit on your own time, or take a guided tour to see these delicately preserved specimens, from marine algae to California flowers.

101 University Hall

Learn about campus architecture, history, and university life during a 90-minute walking tour with a student campus ambassador.

Open House

Go at your own pace or take a special guided tour of our exhibitions. Explore the beautiful Mayan textiles of Guatemala and stories of the people who wear them; artifacts that underscore the history of human innovation; and objects focusing on the diverse peoples who live in California. For info, visit hearstm useum.berkeley.edu.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Bring your Homecoming badge to the Lawrence Hall of Science for free admission all weekend. In Facing Mars: Would You Survive the Journey?, find out if you have the “right stuff” to take on the physical and psychological challenges of voyaging to Mars. Then come back to Earth to enjoy magnificent views of the bay in our outdoor science park, Forces that Shape the Bay, sponsored in part by the Class of 1948. Divert a river, trigger an earthquake, or take a free audio tour. Show your badge for this and more science fun throughout the weekend.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Why is it that oil-rich countries in the developing world perform so poorly in terms of economic development, governance, social achievements, and political stability? This seminar will address what has been called "the oil curse" and whether a dependency on oil revenues increases the likelihood of economic failure and political conflict. Sponsored by the Class of 1963 and the College of Letters & Science.

Alumni House

From planning for retirement or your children’s education to estate planning, join a discussion on how planned giving can help you support Cal while meeting your philanthropic, financial, and estate planning goals. Sponsored by the Office of Gift Planning.

Valley Life Sciences Building

For more than 100 years, UC Berkeley's paleontologists have contributed to the largest collection of fossil vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and microfossils associated with any teaching university in the world. Take this rare behind-the-scenes tour if you want to meet a paleontologist or see a T. rex and other fossil animals. Visit ucmp.berke ley.edu for info.

Valley Life Sciences Building

The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) houses a collection of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals from around the world. With more than 700,000 specimens, it is the largest museum associated with a university in the United States. Learn about the rediscovery of lost species in the remote jungles of Guatemala, as well as projects in our own backyards, and how they relate to conservation and global climate change in this behind-the-scenes peek at MVZ.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

This presentation will place the Obama administration's health insurance reform initiatives in the context of ongoing debates about the relative merits of various approaches to reducing the number of uninsured, slowing health care cost growth, and improving the population's health. Sponsored by the School of Public Health.

Tour

Go at your own pace or take a special guided tour of our exhibitions. Explore the beautiful Mayan textiles of Guatemala and stories of the people who wear them; artifacts that underscore the history of human innovation; and objects focusing on the diverse peoples who live in California. For info, visit hearstm useum.berkeley.edu.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

In this newly added lecture, George Lakoff will discuss his groundbreaking research on how the cognitive sciences relate to the current political climate in California.

and Pacific Film Archive

BAM/PFA aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, the community, and beyond. Experience the breadth and quality of the museum's collections and exhibitions at this special Homecoming open house, with shows ranging from Fernando Botero's famed Abu Ghraib Series, to the dynamic photography of Ari Marcopoulos, to an earthly collection of work by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Sproul Plaza

Celebrate the kick-off to football weekend with the Cal Band, Rally Committee, Dance Team, and Yell Leaders. Free to all.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field

Cheer on the Golden Bears as they play the Sacramento State Hornets. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+), and free for youth (12 and under) and Cal students. For info, visit Cal Bears or call 800.GO.BEARS.

Alumni House

Hear about three projects that demonstrate the extraordinary commitment of Berkeley students to reshape our world through public service. Catalani worked with residents from a poor community in New Orleans to produce videos that share their stories of devastation and resilience following Hurricane Katrina. Seigel-Boettner distributed custom-built cargo bikes to coffee growers in Rwanda through a micro-loan system. Stachel employs renewable energy technology in rural Nigerian hospitals to improve lighting, medical, and communication equipment and reduce high maternal mortality rates. This seminar is part of the CALIFORNIA Live! series sponsored by the California Alumni Association.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed, as well as similar legislation in other countries, art museums, like other public institutions, are required to make their facilities and collections accessible to all members of the public. This poses unique challenges when it comes to making visual art accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Is it possible to make visual art comprehensible to someone who cannot see it? This seminar will explore this question and its ramifications in terms of aesthetic values and social justice issues. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

We rely on animal pollinators for 30 percent of our food supply, but what is happening to the bees? One of 20,000 bee species worldwide, honey bees are facing such problems as Colony Collapse Disorder, making them disappear from where we need them most. While many other species can contribute to crop pollination and thus human food security and well-being, we must adopt sustainable farming practices that provide good habitats and ensure that bee communities will thrive. Sponsored by the College of Natural Resources.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Kids are our most important -- and most neglected -- natural resource. What policies can improve the lives of all children and close the achievement gap? We will discuss the "kids-first solution" -- five big, workable ideas, from home-visiting programs for expectant parents to building a nest-egg for college. Sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Join a student campus ambassador to see some of Cal's newer buildings, those under construction, and older favorites.

UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way

Enjoy tours highlighting the Abu Ghraib Series by internationally acclaimed artist Fernando Botero, whose famously pudgy figures offer a powerful vision of the torture of Iraqi prisoners; the photographs of Ari Marcopoulos, who documents street life, skateboarders, musicians, and other aspects of contemporary life; and works exploring nature and the elements by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Valley Life Sciences Building Room 1001

With more than 2.2 million specimens representing all plant groups from around the world, the University and Jepson Herbaria hold the largest collection at a U.S. public university. Visit on your own time, or take a guided tour to see these delicately preserved specimens, from marine algae to California flowers.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Don't miss this rare chance to take a fun, easy walking tour with one of Cal's most revered campus historians – Peter S. Van Houten '56, MA '62, and Ed.D. '73. Through his 50-plus years on campus as a student and administrator, Van Houten has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of memorable people, buildings, events, and traditions. Gain a special perspective on Cal's fascinating past.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Where are we one year after the collapse of the world economy? Will the Obama administration's policies restore growth and stability? Will they reorient the American economy to meet the challenges of the 21st century? How will the crisis impact globalization? Have the European Union, China, and India stepped up to meet the challenge of the new economic era? What institutional reforms can we hope to see that will lessen the likelihood of similar crises in the future? Sponsored by the Class of 1959 and the Institute of International Studies.

Alumni House

Variations within genes, called genetic markers, can predispose people to certain diseases and modulate how the diseases will manifest and progress. Studying these genetic markers is at the forefront of substantial medical research. Hear how the Genome-Wide Association (GSWA) Studies are helping us understand the biological basis of some diseases and how they can be used in detection, treatment, and prevention. Sponsored by Prytanean Alumnae, Inc.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Take a pleasant afternoon stroll around central campus with a trained student campus ambassador.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

The functions of sleep remain largely unknown, a surprising fact given the vast amount of time it takes from our lives. Explore new evidence, featured in a 2008 episode of CBS's "60 Minutes," that suggests sleep may enhance our memories by remodeling our brains and rebalance our emotional brain reactivity, preparing us for next-day social and psychological challenges. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Since 2005, President George Bush made two appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court -- Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito -- and President Barack Obama will likely make at least two more, including the recent confirmation of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Will the dynamics of the Supreme Court change? What do "liberal" and "conservative" really mean with respect to decision-making, and how will the court affect the future of American constitutional law? Sponsored by the UC Berkeley School of Law.

Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field

Cheer on the men's soccer team as it plays the Stanford Cardinals. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+), and free for youth (12 and under) and Cal students. For info, go to Cal Bears or call 800.G0.BEARS.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

Black holes are regions where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape! No longer confined to science-fiction writers and theoretical physicists, numerous black holes have recently been discovered by observational astronomers. Come learn about the remarkable properties of these bizarre objects. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Doe Library Morrison Reading Library

Meet other Cal families and Chancellor Robert Birgeneau during this informal reception. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. $20 per person.

Haas Pavilion

Rev up your blue-and-gold pride at this lively, all- campus event featuring Oski and several of Cal's favorite performance groups. Please note change in time from printed program. Sponsored by the UC Rally Committee. Free to all.

Homecoming Headquarters

Stop by Homecoming Headquarters when you arrive to pick up our registration packet, which includes your nametag and passes to all of your selected events. Golf Carts and Hospitality are also available from headquarters.

Various

A great resource for information and to arrange for golf-cart transportation. Info booths are located at Homecoming Headquarters, Alumni House, Sather Gate and at the west entrance to the Campus.

Homecoming Headquarters

Join Chancellor Robert and Mary Catherine Birgeneau for conversation and a continental breakfast at Homecoming Headquarters, just below the Campanile. The event is free, but you must register to attend.

Sutardja Dai Hall

Join Dean Shankar Sastry and fellow alumni for a continental breakfast prior to Professor Matt Tirrell's faculty seminar, Bioengineering: More Than a Medical Matter.

Sutardja Dai Hall

The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) creates solutions for many of our most pressing social, environmental, and health care problems. Enjoy a self-paced tour of the CITRIS Tech Museum, which showcases the research and real-world innovations that CITRIS students and faculty are working on to improve our lives. On display are “smart” helmets to guide emergency response teams through disaster areas and a microscope attached to a cell phone for use in third world or rural areas. Hands-on exhibits include traffic sensors relying on GPS-enabled cell phones and a video game that promotes balance and control for physical therapy patients.

Latimer Hall Lobby

Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with other college alumni, students, and friends before Professor Richmond Sarpong's lecture, Curing Diseases with Nature's Products.

Alumni House

Alumni are invited to meet GSE professors and students at this informal continental breakfast preceding the faculty seminar, Igniting the "Public" in Public Education, by Ingrid Seyer-Ochi.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Learn how bioengineering, which grew out of such medical device technologies as prostheses and pacemakers, is contributing broadly to advances in cost-effective healthcare, energy and the environment, public health, and our understanding in basic biology. Sponsored by the College of Engineering.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

What do cave art and other expressions of Europe's Ice Age peoples tell us about human imagination and cultural sensibilities from this 25,000-year-long tradition? Spirituality, shamanism, memorializing practices, and cultural performances, as well as humans' relationship with animals, all inform current understandings. We will also discuss the state of preservation and challenges for cave art. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

120 Latimer, Pitzer Auditorium

Hear how scientists became interested in making medicinal compounds found in nature, such as steroids, and how these compounds help combat such diseases as sleeping sickness and malaria. Professor Sarpong will also discuss his research aimed at making a compound that can starve cancer cells from their vital blood supply. Sponsored by the College of Chemistry.

Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2050

For more than 40 years, the Education Abroad Program has sent Cal students abroad to foster academic growth, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship. Learn about the program and the essential role parents can play in the study-abroad experience. Sponsored by Cal Parents and Berkeley Programs for Study Abroad.

Alumni House

What makes UC Berkeley “public,” and what opportunities and responsibilities does this entail for our students, families, alumni, and faculty? Explore the unrivaled power and privileges that come with public institutions of learning. As the No. 1 public university in the world, Berkeley is uniquely positioned to ignite the potential of public learning, knowledge, and change within -- and far beyond -- our campus. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Education.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

The digital age is presenting enormous challenges to the practice and economic underpinnings of American journalism. Dean Henry will provide an overview of these challenges and opportunities, and the innovative strategies the School of Journalism and journalism educators are pursuing to prepare a new generation of practitioners in an era defined by transformative change. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Journalism.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Get to know the campus on this student-led walking tour highlighting architecture and history. This tour is offered especially for Cal parents, or parents may join any other tour throughout the weekend.

Zellerbach Hall

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Zellerbach Hall, home to Cal Performances, Northern California's largest presenter of the performing arts. Free with registration. Call 510.642.0212 for info.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Learn about campus architecture, history, and university life during a 90-minute walking tour with a student campus ambassador.

Rec Sports Facility

Homecoming attendees are welcome to take a self- guided tour and inquire about membership. Call the Cal Rec Club membership office at 510.642.7796 for more info.

Dwinelle Plaza

Last fall, the campus launched The Campaign for Berkeley, a landmark effort to raise $3 billion for students, faculty, research, and programs. The theme, "Thanks to Berkeley…," is expressed through portraits and quotes that capture Cal's multifaceted community. Stop by to have your portrait taken and express your pride in Berkeley. Learn more at campaign.be rkeley.edu.

Open House

Go at your own pace or take a special guided tour of our exhibitions. Explore the beautiful Mayan textiles of Guatemala and stories of the people who wear them; artifacts that underscore the history of human innovation; and objects focusing on the diverse peoples who live in California. For info, visit hearstm useum.berkeley.edu.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Bring your Homecoming badge to the Lawrence Hall of Science for free admission all weekend. In Facing Mars: Would You Survive the Journey?, find out if you have the “right stuff” to take on the physical and psychological challenges of voyaging to Mars. Then come back to Earth to enjoy magnificent views of the bay in our outdoor science park, Forces that Shape the Bay, sponsored in part by the Class of 1948. Divert a river, trigger an earthquake, or take a free audio tour. Show your badge for this and more science fun throughout the weekend.

YWCA 2600 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA

As representative to California’s 9th Congressional District, esteemed alumna Barbara Lee MSW ’75 has worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor, the homeless, the environment, schoolchildren, Katrina victims, and those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. She will read from her new book, Renegade for Peace and Justice, then sign books. Please note the change in location. Sponsored by the School of Social Welfare.

Valley Life Sciences Building

The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) houses a collection of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals from around the world. With more than 700,000 specimens, it is the largest museum associated with a university in the United States. Learn about the rediscovery of lost species in the remote jungles of Guatemala, as well as projects in our own backyards, and how they relate to conservation and global climate change in this behind-the-scenes peek at MVZ.

Tour

Go at your own pace or take a special guided tour of our exhibitions. Explore the beautiful Mayan textiles of Guatemala and stories of the people who wear them; artifacts that underscore the history of human innovation; and objects focusing on the diverse peoples who live in California. For info, visit hearstm useum.berkeley.edu.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Take a tour focusing on Berkeley’s philanthropic history and the programs and buildings that have been made possible by private giving.

Haas School of Business Arthur Andersen Auditorium

Never has strategically managing your career been more important than in these uncertain economic times. Learn from a panel of experts, many of whom are Haas alumni, on how to identify a viable new career path, attain professional goals, and maximize your unique skills and experiences. Whether you want to progress within your organization, change jobs or industries, or work with recruiters, this session will offer practical tips on effectively guiding your career path. Sponsored by the Haas School of Business.

and Pacific Film Archive

BAM/PFA aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, the community, and beyond. Experience the breadth and quality of the museum's collections and exhibitions at this special Homecoming open house, with shows ranging from Fernando Botero's famed Abu Ghraib Series, to the dynamic photography of Ari Marcopoulos, to an earthly collection of work by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

The 19th-century form of plantation slavery in the American south was just one version of this remarkably complex institution. Learn about key features of ancient slavery, with a focus on classical Rome, and gain insight into the underlying structure of slavery as an institution and the ways it adapts to the norms of different societies. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2040

How can you help your children secure an internship or employment after graduation? How should they market themselves? Should they consider graduate school? What are today's employers looking for? Get answers to these questions, as well as learn about the role that parents and the Career Center can play in supporting students. Sponsored by Cal Parents and the Career Center.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Shakespeare’s popularity has always depended on startling stories about fascinating people in lively language. How did he first start doing this, and why do his plays still grab our interest? We will discuss the bizarre love affairs, political murders, historical turning points, and other provocative situations his plays explore, all set in such exotic places as Sicily, Normandy, Venice, Athens, and Egypt. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI @Berkeley).

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

Environmental economists have attempted to gain a better understanding of past, current, and future greenhouse gas emissions by studying emissions from developing versus developed countries. Professor Auffhammer will discuss how they can predict and comprehend the impacts of climate change and how these effects will influence current and future environmental policy. Sponsored by the College of Natural Resources.

Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2050

What does the California budget crisis mean for its public programs and politics? Can Humpty Dumpty be put back together again, or is the Golden State broken beyond repair? Do we need a constitutional convention to change the way we do business? Sponsored by the Class of 1968 and the Goldman School of Public Policy

Spieker Aquatics Complex

Come cheer on the Cal Bears Men's Water Polo Team as it dunks the USC Trojans. Adults $8, seniors $4, students and youth (12 and under) free.

Haas School of Business Arthur Andersen Auditorium

Central to the success of corporate and non-profit enterprises alike, innovation is, indeed, a critical driver of the economic welfare of nations. No enterprise innovates alone, and innovation also comes in many forms, including new products, processes, organizational structures, and business models. Professor Katz will discuss the Haas School’s innovation eco-system and what it is doing to help other organizations improve their ability to innovate in a variety of ways. Sponsored by the Haas School of Business.

Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2040

Parents and all those interested in the College of Letters & Science are invited to learn about the rich educational opportunities open to students at every stage of their liberal arts studies.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Can we slow aging and prevent age-related diseases? This seminar will explore the latest development on how genetic factors and diet regulate the aging process, and how small molecules are designed to prevent age-related diseases. Taking a pill a day to slow aging may not be a fairy tale after all. Sponsored by the College of Natural Resources.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

What is nuclear fission, and how is eloectricity obtained from splitting atoms? This seminar will introduce you to Albert Einstein’s famous equation about the equivalence of energy and matter, as well as naturally occurring radiation, nuclear chemistry, and radioactive decay. Learn about the differences between a nuclear reactor and a nuclear explosion, then join a discussion of the advantages and challenges of nuclear power.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

The landscape of U.S. chemicals policy has remained largely unaltered since the 1970s. Today, however, mounting evidence of the impact of chemicals and pollutants, groundbreaking European Union policies, profound gaps in chemical hazard information, and a shift toward precautionary decision-making are driving rapid change. Drs. Wilson and Schwarzman will discuss the origins of the current policy landscape, its implications for human health and the environment, and solutions to addressing this cornerstone of sustainability. Sponsored by the School of Public Health.

Stanley Hall 105

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine made a ringing declaration: "We (Americans) have it in our power to make the world over again." This messianic element in American political culture has been manifested and contested at regular intervals throughout history. Hear about what occurred in the 20th century and why the prophecy has not come to fruition. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Memorial Glade

What's the best way to cool off on a hot day? Free ice cream, of course! Fentons Creamery, a 115-year- old tradition serving handcrafted treats, will be on site to scoop out free servings of its most popular flavors. Sponsored by the Student Homecoming Team and California Alumni Association.

Memorial Glade

Cut loose with the kids before the game at the Cubfest carnival. Enjoy games, arts and crafts, snacks -- and perhaps a hug from Oski the Bear! Sponsored by the Student Homecoming Team and California Alumni Association.

Campanile Esplanade

A traditional tailgate party -- Homecoming's largest event for all to enjoy. Price includes second helpings. Special seating for reunion classes and Cal families. Student meal cards are not accepted. Adults $20; children 4-17 $15; children 3 and under free.

UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way

Enjoy tours highlighting the Abu Ghraib Series by internationally acclaimed artist Fernando Botero, whose famously pudgy figures offer a powerful vision of the torture of Iraqi prisoners; the photographs of Ari Marcopoulos, who documents street life, skateboarders, musicians, and other aspects of contemporary life; and works exploring nature and the elements by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Library, Haviland Hall

Veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are quite different from those who served in Vietnam—they are often married with children, national guard/reservists, women, or immigrants. Today’s veterans face a host of physical and psychological issues, including post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma. Hear from alumni who are creating innovative programs to help returning combat veterans and their families readjust to civilian life and return to healthy relationships. Sponsored by the School of Social Welfare.

Haas School of Business Haas Courtyard

Join Haas faculty, fellow alumni, and students for a pre-game Mexican Fiesta. The celebration includes a plentiful buffet and beverages, live band, and special activities for kids. Visit haas.berkeley.edu for info and registration.

Maxwell Family Field

On football Saturdays, come early, beat the traffic, and head to the Cal Fun Zone. Meet up with friends and family. Enjoy such pre-game festivities as the Cal Bounce House, Quarterback Challenge, and face-painting, as well as appearances by Oski and the Cal Marching Band! Open to all fans. Free admission. For info, call 510.642.2444.

Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall

The technologies needed to make advanced biological weapons are available from hundreds of commercial suppliers and academic laboratories throughout the world. Experts agree that such traditional Cold War strategies as treaties and regulation will be hard-pressed to manage the threat of advanced biological weapons. But if government regulation won’t work, why not enlist the commercial and academic communities involved in their making? This seminar will describe how the Goldman School is helping one such community –- synthetic biologists, who use artificial DNA to create designer organisms –- take practical steps to make their field safer. Sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy and the School of Law.

Maxwell Family Field

All Bears fans and spirit groups are welcome to meet up at FunZone approximately 2.5 hours before kick-off. Form a human tunnel and cheer on the players and coaches as they walk from the team bus toward the locker room.

120 Latimer, Pitzer Auditorium

The Bancroft Library is one of the largest libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States. Its Pictorial Collection alone contains an estimated 8 million items and documents the history of California and the American West, including early exploration, the Gold Rush, wilderness, Native Americans, and major industrial projects such as bridges and dams. See highlights from the collection, and hear about current and future initiatives.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

The powerful federal government we know today was not what the framers of the Constitution had in mind in the 18th century. This seminar will examine how the U.S. federal system was transformed, isolating major moments of change mainly since the Civil War. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Where does the H1N1 influenza virus -- also known as swine flu -- stand now? Hear about the current epidemiologic situation, along with the status of vaccines and other public health measures being used to reduce illness and death in the United States and worldwide. Sponsored by the School of Public Health.

Sproul Plaza

Join the Cal Band and other spirit groups as they perform on the steps of Sproul Plaza before the Bears take on the Trojans. Then march alongside the band to Memorial Stadium for football excitement.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Take a student-led walk through campus to find several beloved bear sculptures. You may pause to rub the nose of one bear by Strawberry Creek -- a great tradition symbolizing good luck before a football game -- or view the 5.5-ton "Great Bear Bell" in the Campanile tower. The tour will end at Memorial Stadium in time for the game.

Memorial Stadium

The Homecoming football game is going to be one of the most exciting of the year! Single tickets are no longer available. If you want to see the game, you may 1) purchase season tickets from calbears.com; 2) watch the game for free from Tightwad Hill (wear good climbing shoes); or 3) cheer on the Bears at a local establishment with other Cal fans, including Henry's, Blake's, Manny's, Kip's, Triple Rock, or the Bears' Lair.

Homecoming Headquarters

Check out 131 years of UC Berkeley pride! Visit our booth at Homecoming Headquarters or bluegold.berk eley.edu for info on how to buy an old yearbook.

Cafe 3, Unit 3

Bring the whole family to wrap up a fabulous weekend and enjoy award-winning fare. $10 per person. Student meal cards accepted.

University House

Chancellor Robert and Mary Catherine Birgeneau host this breakfast reception for leadership donors and their families. By invitation only for those who contributed $2,500 or more to The Cal Parents Fund. Contact Dawn Kobata at 510.642.4138 or dkobata@berkeley.edu for info.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Bring your Homecoming badge to the Lawrence Hall of Science for free admission all weekend. In Facing Mars: Would You Survive the Journey?, find out if you have the “right stuff” to take on the physical and psychological challenges of voyaging to Mars. Then come back to Earth to enjoy magnificent views of the bay in our outdoor science park, Forces that Shape the Bay, sponsored in part by the Class of 1948. Divert a river, trigger an earthquake, or take a free audio tour. Show your badge for this and more science fun throughout the weekend.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

and Pacific Film Archive

BAM/PFA aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, the community, and beyond. Experience the breadth and quality of the museum's collections and exhibitions at this special Homecoming open house, with shows ranging from Fernando Botero's famed Abu Ghraib Series, to the dynamic photography of Ari Marcopoulos, to an earthly collection of work by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

Learn about campus architecture, history, and university life during a 90-minute walking tour with a student campus ambassador.

Doe Library

Visit the top public research university library in the country. Homecoming registrants can explore the rich array of books at Doe, the main library, when they show their nametag. Call 510.642.9377 for info.

UC Botanical Garden

Located above the campus in Strawberry Canyon, the beautiful, diverse garden has more than 13,000 taxa planted over 34 acres and arranged by geographic origin. Show your Homecoming nametag for free admittance. Visit the UC Botanical Garden for info.

UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way

Enjoy tours highlighting the Abu Ghraib Series by internationally acclaimed artist Fernando Botero, whose famously pudgy figures offer a powerful vision of the torture of Iraqi prisoners; the photographs of Ari Marcopoulos, who documents street life, skateboarders, musicians, and other aspects of contemporary life; and works exploring nature and the elements by conceptual artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Open House

Go at your own pace or take a special guided tour of our exhibitions. Explore the beautiful Mayan textiles of Guatemala and stories of the people who wear them; artifacts that underscore the history of human innovation; and objects focusing on the diverse peoples who live in California. For info, visit hearstm useum.berkeley.edu.