It’s commencement time! Congratulations to graduates and parents
More than 3,000 newly minted graduates will participate at Commencement Convocation tomorrow, Saturday, May 12. All told, at least 7,000 students will receive diplomas this month at nearly 100 ceremonies being sponsored by the campus’s individual departments, colleges and units.
The keynote speaker at Commencement Convocation will be Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, a software engineer, Internet pioneer, and UC Berkeley’s 2012 Alumnus of the Year. Among the student speakers will be top graduating senior Eric Olliff, a double major in Chinese language and literature and in conservation and resource studies. He will receive the coveted University Medal at Saturday’s ceremony in recognition of his scholarship, public service, and amazing life experiences.
The campus extends congratulations to all Cal graduates, parents, and families!
Welcome to new Cal parents: Checklist for smooth transition to Cal
New Cal parents: Welcome to the Cal family! You and your student have exciting times ahead, and Cal Parents is your link to help, information, and services during your student's years at Berkeley. See your student’s checklist for a smooth transition to Cal.
Checklist items for your student include filling out the Parent Record Form and signing up for the Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) Program. You and your student are invited to begin your Berkeley experience by participating in CalSO sessions in June and July for fall students, in July for Fall Program for Freshmen students, and in October or November for spring students. Your student can log on for more information in the CalSO site.
Join us on Facebook!
Parents can stay connected with campus and each other through the Cal Parents Facebook page. The page serves as an instant meeting ground for news and ideas of interest to Cal parents. If you haven’t already, check it out and hit “Like.”
$60 million Simons Foundation grant to launch theory of computing institute
The Simons Foundation has awarded a landmark $60 million grant to UC Berkeley to establish a theory of computing institute that promises to catalyze new advances in broad disciplines that affect our everyday lives, from how we spend our money to how we fight disease. The groundbreaking award will establish the campus as the worldwide center for theoretical computer science.
CalChat takes top honors in student app contest
CalChat was the $3,000 Grand Prize winner and was also the $1,000 People's Choice Award winner in the Student Technology Council’s second annual Web App Competition. Facebook was the sponsor of this year's competition. Wayne Kao, Berkeley alum and Facebook engineering manager, was also one of the judges.
UC Berkeley celebrates famous alumni with new Web site
As 7,000 students become alumni of UC Berkeley this month, they join generations of Cal alumni with the potential to change the world. A new Web site and constantly evolving blog — the Berkeley Wall of Fame — celebrates those who have helped brand Cal alumni as change makers, risk takers, and boundary breakers. The site kicked off just before commencement and showcases alumni whose innovations have significantly influenced their fields, demonstrating the impact that a single university can have.
Fatty-liver disease discovery promises new treatments for diabetes, other problems
Two types of naturally produced substances — one of them a bear bile acid — reduce the uptake of fat by the liver, opening the door to the development of new treatments for fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at UC Berkeley.
The Promise of Berkeley highlights impact of alumni
The latest issue of The Promise of Berkeley magazine features a whimsical sampling of some of Berkeley’s most notable alumni — people who remind us of the changes and innovations that can take place when boundaries are lifted. Additional articles spotlight Chancellor Birgeneau’s accomplishments and his decision to step down at the end of the year; Professor Saul Perlmutter’s experiences as a winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics; and the opening of the new Li Ka Shing Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences.
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