Weekend Schedule

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.

(Open House)

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.

Bechtel Engineering Center Sibley Auditorium

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?

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.

Tour

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.

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.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Why is it that oil-rich countries in the developing world perform so poorly not only in terms of economic development but in terms of governance, social achievements and political stability? This talk will address what has been called the "the oil curse' and whether a dependency on oil revenues increases the likelihood of economic failure and political conflict.

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.

Bancroft Hotel, 2680 Bancroft Way

Celebrate your 55th reunion with a delicious luncheon. Enjoy appearances by the Cal Band and other surprise guests, while taking this special opportunity to reminisce and catch up with old friends. Wine bar social at 11 a.m., luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. $50 per person. We recommend that you select the MLK Student Union parking lot when you register.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union Pauley Ballroom

Enjoy lunch with fellow alumni celebrating 50 or more years since graduation, especially the Classes of 1959 (50th reunion) and 1949 (60th reunion). Chancellor Robert and Mary Catherine Birgeneau will share in the festivities, as well as the Cal Band, Men's Octet, and Oski. $55 per person, includes a sit-down lunch, dessert, beer, and wine.

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 and Cal students. For info, visit Cal Bears or call 800.GO.BEARS.

Tour

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.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

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

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.

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.

Claremont Country Club 5295 Broadway Terrace, Oakland

Celebrate your 50th reunion with a festive evening featuring entertainment, good food, and dear friends. Enjoy appearances by the Young Musicians Program, Cal Band, Men's Octet, and Golden Overtones. $105 per person; includes buffet and valet parking.

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. Sponsored by the UC Rally Committee. Free to all.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union Pauley Ballroom

This is the reunion event of the weekend to renew your ties with your Cal friends. Alumni commemorating reunions from the 45th to the 1st will celebrate in blue-and-gold style with Chancellor Robert and Mary Catherine Birgeneau, the Cal Band, Golden Overtones, Men's Octet, and Oski. $90 per person, includes California cuisine buffet, beer, and wine.

Alumni House

See if your old friends really look like their Facebook photos, and meet someone you hadn't met before. A special shout out to the Classes of 2008 (1st reunion), 2004 (5th reunion), and 1999 (10th reunion). Register through California Alumni Association. Tickets are $15 and include three drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres.

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.

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.

Barrows Hall Lipman Room

Hear about recent finds, research, and interpretations on cave art and other expressions of Europe's Ice Age peoples. What do these arts 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.

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.

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.

Dwinelle Hall Room 145

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.

University House

Join Chancellor Robert and Mary Catherine Birgeneau and campus leaders at a private thank-you reception for alumni who volunteered for their reunion events or gift campaigns. By invitation only. Contact Maya Goehring-Harris at 510.643.8091 or mgoehring@berkeley.edu for more info.

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.

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.

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

With a match-up this hot, this game will sell out! Limited tickets will be held for Homecoming participants until Aug. 14, but you must register first to be eligible. We will give you a special code and direct you to the ticket office. A maximum of six tickets ($66 each, not including fees) will be available per group while supplies last.

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.

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.

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.

Homecoming Headquarters Tour Tent

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

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.