8:30AM
Teaching Conference for First-Time Graduate Student Instructors (For New Domestic & International GSIs): Until 3:30PM, For new domestic and international GSIs teaching in the US classroom, International GSIs must attend August 18 conference as well, 8:30AM, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, gsi.berkeley.edu/conf_wkshop/confs.html, 510/642-4456.
9AM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 10AM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 11AM and 3PM, and August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.)
11AM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 3PM, and August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.)
3PM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 4PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.)
10AM
Residence Hall Move-in for Triple or Quad Rooms, &4 Theme Programs: Until 5PM, All residence halls, housing.berkeley.edu/livingatcal/_welcome_to_cal.html#when, 510/642-3213.
4PM
Koinonia Ultimate Pizza: Until 7PM, Ultimate Frisbee and food, Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/412-6118.
5PM
Acts2Fellowship Ultimate Pizza: Until 7PM, Pizza and Ultimate Frisbee, Memorial Glade, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
7PM
Koinonia Shaved Ice & Games: Until 10PM, Cool down with some shaved ice and fun games, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 909/935-9895.
10AM
Caltopia 2011: Until 4PM, An introduction to over 100 campus, Bay Area, and national businesses, RSF (Recreational Sports Facility), caltopia.berkeley.edu, 510/642-8556. (Also offered August 22.)
Residence Hall Move-in for Triple or Quad Rooms, Suites, Mini-Suites, & Wada: Until 5PM, Students living in apartments should refer to their contracts for move-in dates, All residence halls, housing.berkeley.edu/livingatcal/welcome_to_cal.html#when, 510/642-3213.
11AM
Familia/Parent Orientation: Until 1PM, An orientation for the entire familia about the first year experience for Chicana/Latino students, Multicultural Community Center, first floor MLK, Jr Student Union, clsd.berkeley.edu, 510/642-1802.
6PM
Catholics at Cal/Newman Family Student Dinner: Until 7:30PM, An opportunity for the family of newly admitted Cal students to get to know the community, Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, calnewman.blogspot.com, 510/848-7812.
Koinonia Ultimate Frisbee: Until 8:30PM, Play Frisbee and meet new friends, Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 714/504-9845.
7:30PM
Acts2Fellowship Sundaes on Sunday: Until 9PM, Make ice cream sundaes, meet new friends, and have fun, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
8PM
Klesis Ice Cream Social: Until 10PM, Make-your-own sundaes and games, seventh floor Eshleman Hall, klesis.net, 510/926-5822.
9:30PM
Third Space Christian Fellowship Hike to the Big C: Until 11PM, Meet in front of the Greek Theatre, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
•Acts2Fellowship Late Night Frisbee: Until 11:30PM, Memorial Glade, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520. (Also offered August 24.)
8:30AM
CalSO Getting Your Bearings: Until 3:30PM, Make-up orientation for new undergraduates who didn’t attend CalSO, Advance reservation required, $110, calso.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970.
9AM
•New Student Services Smooth Transitions Tent: Until 3PM, Directions, info, FAQ, and neat swag, Sproul Plaza, nss.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970. (Also offered August 23 through September 2.)
10AM
Black Student Orientation & New Student Reception: Until 1:30PM, New student reception to welcome all to Cal’s community and its resources, Alumni House, Toll Room, 510/642-0096.
Caltopia 2011: Until 4PM, An introduction to over 100 campus, Bay Area, and national businesses, RSF (Recreational Sports Facility), caltopia.berkeley.edu, 510/642-8556.
FPF Student Reception: Until Noon, For students attending the Fall Program for Freshmen, UC Berkeley Extension, Karpe Hall, American Baptist Seminary of the West (ABSW, on Dwight Way at Hillegass Avenue), extension.berkeley.edu, 510/643-0379.
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 11AM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 11:30AM and 2:30PM, and August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
•”Thanks to Berkeley…” PhotoBooth: Until 1PM, Have your picture taken and tell your story at Caltopia, RSF (Recreational Sports Facility), campaign.berkeley.edu/photobooth, 510/643-8890. (Also offered at 4PM, and August 23.)
10:10AM
College of Chemistry Orientation for New Students: Until Noon, Orientation for freshmen and transfer students, 100 Lewis Hall, chemistry.berkeley.edu, 510/643-0550.
11AM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 5PM, and August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
Tang Center Open House: Until 2PM, Massages, building tours, pet therapy dogs, HIV testing, info booths, giveaways, and more, Tang Center at 2222 Bancroft Way, uhs.berkeley.edu/openhouse, 510/643-6179.
•YWCA Ice Cream Social & Open House: Until 2PM, Learn about volunteer opportunities, and dance and fitness classes; Ice cream, giveaways, and prizes, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, ywca-berkeley.org, 510/848-6370. (Also offered August 23 and 24.)
11:30AM
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 12:30PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 2:30PM, and August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
NOON
Berkeley Hillel Picnic: Until 3PM, Memorial Glade, Meet members of the Berkeley Jewish community, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Koinonia Ultimate Frisbee: Until 2PM, Play Frisbee and meet new friends, New Location! Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB) Lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 714/488-3457.
• NEW! Stiles Hall/Getting Involved with Community Service: Until 1pm, Stiles Hall, 2400 Bancroft Way, 510/841-6010, www.stileshall.org. (Also offered August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
1PM
Cal Corps Public Service Center Opportunities: Until 1:45PM, Learn how to get involved with the community through the Cal Corps Public Service Center, Includes short-term volunteering, work-study, and internships, 505 Eshleman Hall, publicservice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-3916.
College of Environmental Design Transfer Student Reception & Information Session: Until 2:30PM, Join new and returning CED transfer students at the Transfer, Re-Entry, and Student Parent Center, RSVP online at tinyurl.com/3twyz3n, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, 510/642-4943.
•CV Starr East Asian Library Orientation/Tour: Until 2PM, CV Starr East Asian Library circulation desk, lib.berkeley.edu/EAL, 510/642-2556. (Also offered August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
•Exploring Letters & Science Majors at Cal Workshop: Until 2 PM, For freshmen, sophomores, and undecided juniors who have questions about choosing an L&S major, Discover how your major may or may not relate to your career, 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
2PM
Berkeley Student Food Collective Member Potluck: Until 4PM, New, old, and interested members can meet and enjoy food and screen printing, Bring a dish to share, Memorial Glade, foodcollective.org, 510/845-1985.
2:10PM
•Doe & Moffitt Libraries Tour: Until 3PM, North entrance of Doe Library, lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/tours.html, 510/643-6722. (Also offered August 24.)
2:30PM
•Letters & Sceince Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule (Pre-Health Science Majors): Until 3:30PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
3:00PM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 4PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 5PM, and August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
3:45PM
New Student Convocation & Chancellor’s Welcome: Until 6PM, All new freshmen, transfer, and FPF students are invited to hear from the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost George Breslauer, ASUC President Vishalli Loomba, and featured speaker Professor Robert Reich (former Secretary of Labor), Picnic dinner, Greek Theatre, 510/642-4970.
4PM
Acts2Fellowship Frisbee & Snacks: Until 6PM, Memorial Glade, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
•”Thanks to Berkeley…” PhotoBooth: Until 6PM, Have your picture taken and tell your story at the Greek Theatre, campaign.berkeley.edu/photobooth, 510/643-8890. (Also offered August 23.)
5PM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 6PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
Kairos Christian Fellowship Ultimate Pizza: Until 7PM, Meet new faces, eat pizza, and play Frisbee, Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
UC Rally Committee Spirit BBQ: Until 8PM, A BBQ to get you excited about being a Golden Bear, In front of the Alumni House, ucrc.berkeley.edu, 562/673-8219.
6PM
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Welcome BBQ: Until 9PM, BBQ on campus to welcome incoming students, Kroeber Plaza, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1451.
Koinonia In-N-Out Burgers: Until 8:30PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/915-9533.
6:30PM
Koinonia Transfer Dinner: Until 8PM, Meet and mingle with other junior transfers, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/225-8435.
Acts2Fellowship Transfer Forum with Snacks: Until 8:30PM, Meet other juniors, Get tips on academic and student life at Cal, 156 Dwinelle Hall, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Berkeley Ballroom Dance Lesson: p Until 10PM, Hearst Gym, ucbd.org, 805/200-7709.
Muslim Student Association Welcome Week Iftar: Until 9:30PM, All are welcome, Meet MSA reps in the courtyard of your dorm and head over to get iftar together, Stern Hall Main Lounge, msa.berkeley.edu/site/index.php?option=com_content&view
=frontpage&Itemid=1, 408/616-9123.
8PM
Catholics at Cal/Newman Ice Cream Social: Until 9:30PM, Get to know Newman Hall people, Ice cream provided, Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, calnewman.blogspot.com, 510/848-7812.
Kairos Christian Fellowship Inside Scoop: Until 10PM, Get the inside scoop about college from seniors, Ice cream, Eshleman Library, 714/217-7493.
Koinonia Out-of-State Meet & Greet: Until 9PM, Ask questions and meet new friends, 110 Barrows Hall, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/812-4453.
10PM
Greek Carnival: Until 1AM, Meet members and chapters from all four CalGreek Councils (IFC, MCGC, NPHC, and PHC), Lower Sproul Plaza, Cal ID required for entry, calgreeks.com, 510/642-5171.
12AM
Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruitment Last Day to Register: Until 11:59PM, Online registration mandatory to participate in events August 26 through September 1, calgreeks.com, 510/642-5171.
8AM
•Write Your Message on Doe Library’s Comment Wall: Until 5PM, Tell us how you will use the library this year and wish Doe Library a happy 100th birthday, Doe Library North Entrance, 510/768-7643. (Also offered August 24 and 25.)
8:30AM
New Graduate Student Orientation: For newly admitted graduate and professional students, Includes speakers, workshops, and resources, Until 2PM (Registration from 8:30AM until 9AM, Program from 9AM until 2PM), Dwinelle Hall lobby, ga.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2175.
9AM
•New Student Services Smooth Transitions Tent: Until 3PM, Directions, info, FAQ, and neat swag, Sproul Plaza, nss.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970. (Also offered August 24 through September 2.)
10AM
College of Letters & Science Frosh Orientation: Until 11AM, 60 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483.
College of Natural Resources Welcome Day Program: Until 1:30PM (Orientation until Noon followed by lunch), College of Natural Resources welcomes incoming freshmen and transfers, 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, nature.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0542.
Haas Orientation: Until 4PM, For newly admitted business administration students, By invitation only, S295 Anderson Auditorium, 510/642-1421.
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 11AM, 236 Evans Hall, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 1PM and 2:30PM, and August 24, 25, 26.)
Society for Women in the Physical Sciences (SWPS) Launch Day/Second Stage: Until 6PM, 375 Le Conte Hall, physics.berkeley.edu/swps/index.html, 510/643-3813.
”Thanks to Berkeley…” PhotoBooth: Until 4PM, Have your picture taken and tell your story at Dwinelle Plaza, campaign.berkeley.edu/photobooth, 510/643-8890.
Discover Cal's Washington Programs: Until 11AM, 202 Barrows Hall, ucdc.berkeley.edu, 510/642-9102.
11AM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until Noon, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs, tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered at 2:30PM, and August 24, 25, 26.)
College of Letters & Science Transfer Student Orientation: Until Noon, 60 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483.
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 4PM, and August 24, 25, 26.)
Political Science Major Info Session for Freshmen: Until Noon, 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building, polisci.berkeley.edu, 510/642-3770.
•YWCA Ice Cream Social & Open House: Until 2PM, Learn about volunteer opportunities, and dance and fitness classes; Ice cream, giveaways, and prizes, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, ywca-berkeley.org, 510/848-6370. (Also offered August 24.)
11:15AM
•College of Environmental Design Expanding Your Horizons: Until Noon, Learn about student groups, study abroad, minors, prizes, awards, volunteer opportunities, and more, 106 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943. (Also offered August 24.)
•College of Environmental Design Jump Start Your Career: Until Noon, Learn about CED’s mentorship program, internship possibilities, career services, and more, 104 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943. (Also offered August 24.)
NOON
Accent Improvement for Speakers of English as a Second Language: Until 1PM, Get tips on improving specific points of American English pronunciation and non-verbal communication cues, International House, Chevron Auditorium, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
•Third Space Christian Fellowship Life Cafe & Lunch: Until 1PM, Lunch and discussion of life’s meaningful questions, Tables in front of Boalt Hall, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/2792483. (Also offered August 24.)
Berkeley Hillel Hike to the Big C & Pizza Party: Until 2PM, Meet at Hillel for hike, then return for pizza party, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, 510/845-7793.
Fall Commuter Student Kickoff Orientation: Until 2PM, Learn about commuter student resources and activities, hear from current commuters, Lunch, 105 Cesar Chavez Student Center, events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=44939&date=2011-08-23&tab=all_events, 510/552-9102.
• NEW! Stiles Hall/Getting Involved with Community Service: Until 1pm, Stiles Hall, 2400 Bancroft Way, 510/841-6010, www.stileshall.org. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
1PM
College of Environmental Design Architecture Major Session (Required): Until 4PM, Required session with faculty for all incoming freshmen and transfer architecture majors, 112 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
Klesis Food & Frisbee: Until 3PM, North Field behind Barrows Hall and Hearst Gym, klesis.net, 510/926-5822.
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 2PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 2:30PM, and August 24, 25, 26.)
Student Learning Center & Career Center: Beginning Your Journey to Medical School: Until 2:30PM, Learn steps to prepare for medical school including information about prerequisite coursework, 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, career.berkeley.edu, slc.berkeley.edu/general/index.htm, 510/642-1716.
1:15PM
•Bioscience & Natural Resources Library Orientation Tour: Until 2PM, Bioscience Library, 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building, lib.berkeley.edu/BIOS, 510/642-2531. (Also offered August 24 and September 7.)
2PM
College of Environmental Design Urban Studies Major Info Session (Required): Until 3PM, Required session with faculty for all incoming freshmen and transfer urban studies majors, 314B Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
•CV Starr East Asian Library Orientation/Tour: Until 3PM, CV Starr East Asian Library circulation desk, lib.berkeley.edu/EAL, 510/642-2556. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
2:30PM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until 3:30PM, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs and tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 3:30, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
3PM
Career Center Especially for Transfer Students: Until 4:30PM, Step by step guide to prepare for your life beyond Cal, 100 Wheeler Hall, 510/643-6353.
College of Environmental Design Department of City & Regional Planning Faculty, Student, & Staff Introductions: Until 4:30PM, 106 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
•EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: Until 4:30PM, Aimed at graduate students, First come, first serve, 250 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26, 27.)
3:30PM
Physics-Astronomy Library Tour & Orientation: Until 5PM, Includes online resources, Meet at the desk, 351 Le Conte Hall, lib.berkeley.edu/PHYS, 510/642-3122.
Westminster House Global Cooling—Justice a la Mode: Until 5PM, University Chapel event on environmental action and spirituality, Ice cream, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
4PM
Chancellor’s Reception for New Undergraduates: Until 5:30PM, For residents of Clark Kerr, Unit 2, Foothill, Bowles, Stern Hall, and off-campus residents, Invitation required (bring a copy of the e-mail invite), Business casual attire, University House, urel.berkeley.edu/newstudents/details.html.
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 5PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered August 24, 25, 26.)
4:15PM
College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising for New Freshmen: Until 5PM, Meet your advisers and other new students in your major, Get last-minute questions answered, 170 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
College of Environmental Design’s Undergraduate Advising for New Transfer Students: Until 5PM, Meet your advisers and other new students in your major, Get last-minute questions answered, 172 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
5PM
Meet My International Student Adviser: Until 7PM, International student advisers will be available to answer all of your questions on any topics, Sproul Room, International House, interntionaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
5:30PM
Acts2Fellowship Shaved Ice Social: Until 7PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Koinonia Ultimate Pizza: Until 7:30PM, Ultimate Frisbee and food, Valley Life Sciences Building Lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/264-9466.
6PM
Catholics at Cal/Newman Hall Fall Orientation: Until 8:30PM, Learn about different groups in the Catholic Newman community, Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, calnewman.blogspot.com, 510/848-7812.
UC Rally Committee (UCRC) Spirit Presentation: Until 7PM, Learn about Cal history and traditions, 145 Dwinelle Hall, ucrc.berkeley.edu, 562/673-8219.
7PM
Kairos Christian Fellowship Bubble Tea & Board Games: Until 9PM, Play board games and have boba, Eshleman Library, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
Koinonia Night Market: Until 9PM, Asian food night market and games, Barrows Hall courtyard, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/418-0155.
•Sunset at the Campanile: Until 9PM, Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop the Campanile Bell Tower, Sather Tower, visitors.berkeley.edu, 510/642-5215. (Also offered August 25.)
Third Space Christian Fellowship Something Special for the Girls: Until 10:30PM, Snacks, crafts, and bonding, 56 Barrows, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
7:30PM
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Thriving in College: Making the Most of Your College Years: Until 9:30PM, Learn how to make great friends, succeed academically, and live out a faith that matters, 160 Dwinelle Hall, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1454.
Muslim Student Association Cheeseboard Iftar: Until 9:30PM, All are welcome, Meet MSA reps and go get iftar together, Meet in front of Dwinelle Hall, msa.berkeley.edu/site/index.php?option=com_content&view
=frontpage&Itemid=1, 408/616-9123.
9PM
Berkeley Ballroom Latin Dance Night: Until Midnight, Introductory cha cha and salsa lessons, and exciting performances from alumni, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, ucbd.org, 805/200-7709.
8AM
•Write Your Message on Doe Library’s Comment Wall: Until 5PM, Tell us how you will use the library this year and wish Doe Library a happy 100th birthday, Doe Library North Entrance, 510/768-7643. (Also offered August 25.)
9AM
College of Environmental Design New Student Welcome (Required): Until 11AM, 112 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
•Environmental Design Library Introduction to Citation Management/Using Zotero: Until 10AM, Learn to use Zotero for creating bibliographies, 305 Wurster Hall, 510/643-7422. (Also offered at 10AM.)
•New Student Services Smooth Transitions Tent: Until 3PM, Directions, info, FAQ and neat swag, Sproul Plaza, nss.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970. (Also offered August 25 through September 2.)
10AM
College of Engineering New Student Orientation: Until 4PM, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, coe.berkeley.edu/events/new-student-orientation-2011, 510/642-7594.
Earth Sciences & Map Library Tour: Until 11AM, Introduction to the earth sciences, maps and GIS collections in the library, 50 McCone Hall, lib.berkeley/edu/EART, 510/642-2997.
Environmental Design Library Introduction to Citation Management/Using Zotero: Until 11AM, Learn to use Zotero for creating bibliographies, 305 Wurster Hall, 510/643-7422.
Letters & Science Advising: Tools for Transfers: Until 11:30AM, Hear from an L&S adviser about academic planning and other college policies and procedures, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4257.
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: What it’s Really Like in Introductory Chemistry & Physics Courses: Until 10:45AM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 1:40PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: How to Master Social Science Courses: Until 10:45AM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 12:45PM and 3:30PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Write On! Writing successfully in R&C 1A & 1B: Until 10:45AM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 11:50AM, 1:40PM, and 3:30PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
Time Management for International Students: Until 11AM, Tips on finding balance and maximizing your time for work and fun, Sproul Room, International House, 510/642-2818.
10:10AM
•Doe & Moffitt Libraries Tour: Until 11AM, North entrance of Doe Library, lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/tours.html, 510/643-6722. (Also offered at 2:10PM.)
10:15AM
New Graduate Minority Student Orientation: Until 4PM, Eshleman Library, seventh floor Eshleman Hall, grad.berkeley.edu/new_students/index.shtml, 510/642-2175.
•Physics-Astronomy Library Tour: Until 11AM, Includes online resources, Meet at the desk, 351 Le Conte Hall, lib.berkeley.edu/PHYS, 510/642-3122. (Also offered August 26.)
10:30AM
College of Environmental Design Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning (LAEP) Student Panel: Until 11:30AM, 315A Wurster Hall, 510/642-0926.
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 11:30AM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at Noon and 3PM, and August 25 and 26.)
10:55AM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Quantitative Street Smarts: Selecting & Excelling in Your First Math or Statistics Class: Until 11:40AM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 2:35PM, SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: DIY Education at Cal: Take or Make a Student-Facilitated Course: Until 11:40AM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 1:40PM, SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Writing in a US Research University: Strategies for International Students: Until 11:40AM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 2:35PM, SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
11AM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until Noon, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs, tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered at 3PM, and August 25 and 26.)
Disabled Students’ Program New Student Orientation: Until 1PM, Come Learn About DSP Services and Meet DSP Staff, Unit 1 Cheney Hall Lounge, 510/642-0518.
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 3PM, and August 25 and 26.)
•Undergraduate Research: Getting Started (Workshop A): Until Noon, Find opportunities and funding to do research, 145 Dwinelle Hall, 510/643-5374. (Also offered at 2PM and August 25, 26, 29, 30.)
YWCA Ice Cream Social & Open House: Until 2PM, Learn about volunteer opportunities and dance and fitness classes; Ice cream, giveaways, and prizes, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, ywca-berkeley.org, 510/848-6370.
11:15AM
•Bioscience & Natural Resources Library Orientation Tour: Until Noon, Bioscience Library, 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building, lib.berkeley.edu/BIOS, 510/642-2531. (Also offered September 7.)
11:50AM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: What to Expect in Your First Two Years as a Biology Student at Cal: Until 12:35PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Mastering Research at the University: Transitional Strategies for Transfer Students: Until 12:35PM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 2:35PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Write On! Writing successfully in R&C 1A & 1B: Until 12:35PM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 1:40PM, and 3:30PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
NOON
English Undergraduate Welcome Day: Until 2PM, The English Department and the English Undergraduate Association welcome incoming freshmen and transfers, 315 Wheeler Hall, Maude Fife Room, ocf.berkeley.edu/~eua, 818/505-4736.
International House Presents Culture Shock: Until 1PM, Current Cal student share their perspectives on adjusting to life in the US and the campus culture, Sproul Room, International House, internationalhouseoffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 1PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 3PM, and August 25 and 26.)
Social Justice Festival: Until 3:30PM, Learn how to give back in Berkeley, Food, performances, community service agencies, speeches and fun, Unit 2 Courtyard, 650/863-1811.
• NEW! Stiles Hall/Getting Involved with Community Service: Until 1pm, Stiles Hall, 2400 Bancroft Way, 510/841-6010, www.stileshall.org. (Also offered August 23, 24, 25, 26.)
Third Space Christian Fellowship Life Café & Lunch: Until 1PM, Lunch and discussion of life’s meaningful questions, Flagpole between Valley Life Sciences Building and California Hall, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
Transfer, Re-Entry, & Student Parent Center Getting Started at Cal: Until 1PM, Learn about the TRSP Center’s programs and services, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4257.
•Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP): Until 1PM, Info session, 145 Dwinelle Hall, 510/643-5376. (Also offered at 3PM and August 25, 26, 29, 30.)
12:15PM
NEW! Cal Corps Challenging Poverty/Volunteer & Service Opportunities: Until 1PM, Learn ways to take social action, 505 Eshelman Hall, publicservice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-3916.
12:45PM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: If I Knew Then What I Know Now: First Year Transition Strategies for Success: Until 1:30PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 3:30PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: How to Master Social Science Courses: Until 1:30PM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Cente, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090r. (Also offered at 3:30PM; SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
1PM
Scholarships Overview & Stronach Baccalaureate Prize Info: Until 2PM, 145 Dwinelle Hall, 510/664-4410.
Transfer, Re-Entry, & Student Parent Center’s Financial Aid: Maximizing Your Resources: Until 2:30PM, Hear from a financial aid representative on the appeal process, billing, and other financial aid facts, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4257.
1:30PM
College of Environmental Design Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning (LAEP) Faculty Panel (Required): Until 2:30AM, 315A Wurster Hall, 510/642-0926.
•Exploring Letters & Science Majors at Cal Workshop: Until 2:30PM, For freshmen, sophomores, and undecided juniors who have questions about choosing an L&S major, Discover how your major may or may not relate to your career, 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 25 and 26.)
1:40PM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: What it’s Really Like in Introductory Chemistry & Physics Courses: Until 2:25PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: DIY Education at Cal: Take or Make a Student-Facilitated Course: Until 2:25PM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Write On! Writing successfully in R&C 1A & 1B: Until 2:25PM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (Also offered at 3:30PM, SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
2PM
Black Campus Ministries Black World Tour: Until 5PM, Tour of local black resources, Unit 1 courtyard, facebook.com/calbcm, 510/332-8025.
Career Center Pre-Law Welcome Week Presentation: Until 3PM, Info for students considering law school in the future, Includes application components, timeline and strategies, 102 Moffitt Library, career.berkeley.edu/Calendar/Events.stm, 510/642-0592.
•CV Starr East Asian Library Orientation/Tour: Until 3PM, CV Starr East Asian Library circulation desk, lib.berkeley.edu/EAL, 510/642-2556. (Also offered August 25 and 26.)
•EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: Until 3:30PM, First come, first serve, 350 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Krutch Theater, Clark Kerr, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727. (Also offered August 25, 26, 27.)
•Undergraduate Research: Getting Started (Workshop A): Until 3PM, Find opportunities and funding to do research, 145 Dwinelle Hall, 510/643-5374. (Also offered August 25, 26, 29, 30.)
2:10PM
Doe & Moffitt Libraries Tour: Until 3PM, North entrance of Doe Library, lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/tours.html, 510/643-6722.
2:15PM
Mathematics Major Orientation & Reception: Until 3:30PM, For new and prospective math majors, Hear from faculty, staff advisers, and student group representatives, Meet in 10 Evans Hall and relocate to 1015 Evans Hall at 3:30 for a reception and raffle, math.berkeley.edu, 510/643-9292.
2:30PM
College of Environmental Design Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning (LAEP) Major Information Session (Required): Until 3PM, 315C Wurster, 510/642-0926.
2:35PM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Quantitative Street Smarts: Selecting & Excelling in Your First Math or Statistics Class: Until 3:20PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Mastering Research at the University: Transitional Strategies for Transfer Students: Until 3:20PM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Writing in a US Research University: Strategies for International Students: Until 3:20PM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090. (SLC Open House continues from 10AM until 4:15PM.)
3PM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until 4PM, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs, tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered August 25 and 26.)
College of Environmental Design Expanding Your Horizons: Until 4PM, Learn about student groups, study abroad, minors, prizes, awards, volunteer opportunities, and more, 172 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
College of Environmental Design Jump Start Your Career: Until 4PM, Learn about CED’s mentorship program, internship possibilities, career services and more, 170 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
History Department Orientation & Welcome for New & Continuing Students: Until 4:30PM, 3335 Dwinelle Hall, history.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0356.
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 4PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered August 25 and 26.)
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule (Pre-Business/Economics Majors): Until 4PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 25 and 26.)
Transfer, Re-Entry, and Student Parent Center Navigating Library Services: Until 4:30PM, Learn how to navigate library resources and services, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, 510/642-4257.
•Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP): Until 4PM, Info session, 145 Dwinelle Hall, 510/643-5376. (Also offered August 25, 26, 29, 30.)
Westminster House Anti-ICE Cream Social: Until 5PM, University Chapel event on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reform and justice, Ice cream, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
3:30PM
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: If I Knew Then What I Know Now: First Year Transition Strategies for Success: Until 4:15PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center atrium, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090.
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: How to Master Social Science Courses: Until 4:15PM, 151 Cesar Chavez Student Center, slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090.
•The Student Learning Center (SLC) Bears All: Welcome Week Open House: Write On! Writing successfully in R&C 1A and 1B: Until 4:15PM, 113 Cesar Chavez Student Center,slc.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090.
4PM
Chancellor’s Reception for New Undergraduates: Until 5:30PM, For residents of Unit 1, International House, Unit 3 (includes Cleary Hall), and Channing/Bowditch apartments, Invitation required (bring a copy of the e-mail invite), Business casual attire, University House,
urel.berkeley.edu/newstudents/details.html.
Department of Earth & Planetary Science Undergraduate Orientation & Reception: Until 5PM, Meet faculty and other majors in Earth and Planetary Science, Learn how to be successful in science classes and internships, 325 McCone Hall (Orientation), 335 McCone Hall (Reception), eps.berkeley.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate.php, 510/643-4068.
Cal Corps Public Service Center: Work with Kids: Tutor, Mentor, & Build Educational Equity: Until 5PM, Did you know Berkeley has one of the largest achievement gaps in the state? Find out what you can do, 179 Dwinelle Hall, publicservice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-5753.
6PM
Berkeley Hillel Weekly BBQ: Until 7PM, If you want to be picked up from the dorms wait in the courtyards at 5:30PM, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Berkeley Student Food Collective Ice Cream Social Membership Meeting with Screen Printing: Until 7:30PM, Members, ice cream, and screen printing followed by a night-time game, 2440 Bancroft Way #102, foodcollective.org, 510/845-1985.
Christians on Campus Welcome Dinner: Until 9PM, 56 Barrows Hall, christiansoncampus.info, 510/859-4687.
NEW! Progressive Christians at Berkeley Weekly Dinner & Program: Until 8PM, Fabulous food, caring friends and opportunities for spiritual exploration, service and text study, Durant House at 2330 Durant Avenue, www.ProgressiveChristiansAtBerkeley.blogspot.com, 510/295-7506.
6:30PM
Chabad Jewish Student Group Welcome Back Dessert Night: Until 7:30PM, Find out about Jewish student life on campus, 2516 Warring Street, 310/968-4660.
Third Space/Kairos/Klesis Fall Welcome Night (with Asian Dinner): Until 9PM, Skits, Asian dinner, thought-provoking talk, and opportunities to get connected, Pauley Ballroom in MLK, Jr Student Union, klesis.net/2011/klesis-2011-welcome-week-events/fwn_4/, 510/926-5822.
6:45PM
Berkeley Hillel Ice Cream Sandwich Making & Hillel Orientation: Until 8PM, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
7PM
Berkeley Ballroom Dance Lesson: Foxtrot & Rumba: Until 10PM, Hearst Gym, ucbd.org, 805/200-7709.
Berkeley Students for Life’s Root Beer Floats & Tie-Dying: Until 8PM, Outside of Dwinelle Hall, 714/625-6312.
Theatre Rice Cal-laboration: Until 9PM, A performance showcase featuring various performance groups on campus, 145 Dwinelle Hall, theatrerice.com, 415/828-6231.
UC Rally Committee (UCRC) Meeting: Until 8PM, Learn about the UCRC and how to get involved on campus, 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, ucrc.berkeley.edu, 562/673-8219.
7:30PM
Jesus in Berkeley?: Until 9:30PM, What it means to follow Jesus in Berkeley, Sponsored by various churches and college fellowships, Wheeler Auditorium, jesusinberkeley.com, 510/730-1223.
7:45PM
Muslim Student Association Iftar at Julie’s Café: Until 9:30PM, Break fast with other Muslims in Ramadan, All faiths are invited, Julie’s Healthy Café at 2562 Bancroft Way, msa.berkeley.edu, 925/577-6346.
8:30PM
Acts2Fellowship Boba & Boardgames: Until 10PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
8AM
Write Your Message on Doe Library’s Comment Wall: Until 5PM, Tell us how you will use the library this year and wish Doe Library a happy 100th birthday, Doe Library North Entrance, 510/768-7643.
9AM
•New Student Services Smooth Transitions Tent: Until 3PM, Directions, info, FAQ, and neat swag, Upper Sproul Plaza, nss.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970. (Also offered August 26 through September 2.)
Westminster House/Café Romero—Gaza Drip: Until 11AM, University Chapel event on immigration reform and justice, Ice cream, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
10AM
•EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: Until 11:30AM, Aimed at graduate students, First come, first serve, 250 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727. (Also offered at 5PM and August 26 and 27.)
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 11PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 3PM, and August 26.)
10:30AM
•Moffitt Library Welcomes Staff & Students: Until 1:30PM, Giveaways and information about the Moffitt Library Copy Center, Moffitt Library entrance, 510/812-4093. (Also offered on August 26.)
11AM
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 5PM, and August 26.)
NOON
College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Ice Cream Social: Until 1:30PM, A certified green event, second floor lobby Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
• NEW! Stiles Hall/Getting Involved with Community Service: Until 1pm, Stiles Hall, 2400 Bancroft Way, 510/841-6010, www.stileshall.org. (Also offered August 26.)
•Undergraduate Research: Getting Started (Workshop A): Until 1PM, Find opportunities and funding to do research, 9 Durant Hall, 510/643-5374. (Also offered August 26, 29, 30.)
12:15PM
BAM/PFA Create Exhibition Tour: Until 1:15PM, Features works by artists with developmental disabilities, and an introduction to BAM/PFA’s film programs, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808.
1PM
•Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP): Until 2PM, Info session, 9 Durant Hall, 510/643-5376. (Also offered August 26, 29, 30.)
1:30PM
•Exploring Letters & Science Majors at Cal Workshop: Until 2:30PM, For freshmen, sophomores, and undecided juniors who have questions about choosing an L&S major, Discover how your major may or may not relate to your career, 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 26.)
2PM
•CV Starr East Asian Library Orientation/Tour: Until 3PM, CV Starr East Asian Library circulation desk, lib.berkeley.edu/EAL, 510/642-2556. (Also offered August 26.)
3PM
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 4PM, 236 Evans Hall, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 510/642-1483. (Also offered August 26.)
4PM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until 5PM, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs and tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered August 26.)
Westminster House/Café Romero—Qristianity, Equality, and Hope: Until 5PM, University Chapel event on LGBT justice and Queer Christian confluence, with cake and sparkling lemonade, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
4:30PM
Calapalooza Student Activity Fair: Until 8PM, Over 300 student organizations tabling, Student performances on two stages, Carnival food for res hall residents with Cal 1 Card, $1 per item for non-residents, Upper and Lower Sproul Plaza, welcome.berkeley.edu/cala.html, 510/642-4970.
5PM
•Acts2Fellowship/Koinonia/Third Space New Student Welcome Night: Until 6:30PM, Music, skits, videos, thought-provoking talk, and Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom in MLK, Jr Student Union, newstudentwelcomenight.com, 408/406-4520. (Also offered at 7:30PM.)
•EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: Until 6:30PM, First come, first serve, 250 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Building 4 Assembly Room, Foothill and Stern, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727. (Also offered August 26 and 27.)
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 6PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered August 26.)
6PM
Berkeley Hillel First Year Dinners: Until 7PM, Held weekly, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
7PM
BAM/PFA Poster Pizza Palooza for Freshmen & Incoming Students Only: Until 8:30PM, BAM/PFA welcomes new students with classic art posters, pizza, live DJs, and film pass giveaways, Stay for the outdoor film screening, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808.
Cal Corps Arts in Service Info Session: Until 8PM, Learn about how you can teach arts in local schools if you’re a dancer, visual artist, performing artist, or creative writer, 20 Wheeler Hall, publicservice.berkeley.edu/internship/create, 415/342-7591.
Cal Rotaract Ice Blocking: Until 9PM, Come join us for this Rotaract tradition, Faculty Glade near Morrison Hall, calrotaract.org, 808/398-6480.
Gender Equity Resource Center Queer a la Mode: An LGBTIQ Ice Cream Social: Until 9PM, Ice cream, student groups, networking and more, Unit 3 all purpose room, 510/643-5730.
Sunset at the Campanile: Until 9PM, Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop the Campanile Bell Tower, Sather Tower, visitors.berkeley.edu, 510/642-5215.
UC Rally Committee Big C Hike: Until 8PM, Meet at the Foothill parking lot, ucrc.berkeley.edu, 562/673-8219.
7:30PM
Acts2Fellowship/Koinonia/Third Space New Student Welcome Night: Until 9PM, Music, skits, videos, thought-provoking talk, and Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, newstudentwelcomenight.com, 408/406-4520.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship First Gathering of the Year: Until 9:30PM, An evening of worship and fellowship, 123 Wheeler Hall, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1454.
7:45PM
Muslim Student Association Chancellor’s Iftar: Until 10PM, Break fast with other Muslims in Ramadan, All faiths are invited, Formal dress, International House, msa.berkeley.edu, 925/577-6346.
8PM
Kairos Christian Fellowship Shaved Ice Social: Until 10PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
8:30PM
BAM/PFA Outdoor Film Screening: Until 10:00PM, Bring a blanket to BAM/PFA’s sculpture garden for a screening of the campy classic, “It Conquered the World," preceded by surprise shorts, BAM/PFA sculpture garden between Bancroft Way and Durant Avenue, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808.
9AM
•New Student Services Smooth Transitions Tent: Until 3PM, Directions, info, FAQ, and neat swag, Upper Sproul Plaza, nss.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4970. (Also offered August 27 through September 2.)
10:30AM
•Letters & Science Advising Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 10AM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483. (Also offered at 3PM.)
•Moffitt Library Welcomes Staff & Students: Until 1:30PM, Giveaways and information about the Moffitt Library Copy Center, Moffitt Library entrance, 510/812-4093.
11AM
•BAM/PFA Tour: Until Noon, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs, and tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808. (Also offered at 3PM.)
•International Student Check-in Meeting: Until Noon, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818. (Also offered at 3PM.)
11:15AM
Physics-Astronomy Library Tour: Until Noon, Includes online resources, Meet at the desk, 351 Le Conte Hall, lib.berkeley.edu/PHYS, 510/642-3122.
11:30AM
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Kickoff: Until 1:30PM, Recruitment will run from August 26 through September 1, South tree line in Upper Sproul Plaza, calgreeks.com, 510/642-5171.
NOON
Gender Equity Resource Center Internships Info session: Women, LGBTIQ, Sexual/Relationship Violence: Until 1PM, Find out more about BEAM (Berkeley Empowerment and Anti-Violence) internships through the Gender Equity Resource Center, Gender Equity Resource Center at 202 Cesar Chavez Student Center, geneq.berkeley.edu, 510/643-5730.
• NEW! Stiles Hall/Getting Involved with Community Service: Until 1pm, Stiles Hall, 2400 Bancroft Way, 510/841-6010, www.stileshall.org.
1:20PM
Muslim Student Association Jummah Prayer: Until 2PM, Muslim Friday prayer, All faiths are invited, 237 Hearst Gym, msa.berkeley.edu, 925/577-6346.
1:30PM
Exploring Letters & Science Majors at Cal Workshop: Until 2:30, For freshmen, sophomores, and undecided juniors who have questions about choosing an L&S major, Discover how your major may or may not relate to your career, 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483.
2PM
CV Starr East Asian Library Orientation/Tour: Until 3PM, CV Starr East Asian Library circulation desk, lib.berkeley.edu/EAL, 510/642-2556.
3PM
BAM/PFA Tour: Until 4PM, An introduction to BAM/PFA's exhibition and film programs, and tour of the Kurt Schwitters, Create, and Tibetan Buddhist art exhibitions, BAM/PFA at 2626 Bancroft Way, bampfa.berkeley.edu, 510/642-0808.
International Student Check-in Meeting: Until 4PM, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
Letters & Science Advising’s Tips & Strategies to Help You Finalize Your Schedule: Until 4PM, Small workshop for freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared juniors who have questions about their schedule, Learn about the online DAR (Degree Audit Report), 262 Evans Hall, 510/642-1483.
•Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP): Until 4PM, Info session, 9 Durant Hall, 510/643-5376. (Also offered August 29 and 30.)
4PM
College of Environmental Design Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning (LAEP) Reception: Until 6PM, Blake Garden, 510/642-0926.
•Undergraduate Research: Getting Started (Workshop A): Until 5PM, Find opportunities and funding to do research, 9 Durant Hall, 510/643-5374. (Also offered August 29 and 30.)
Welcome Reception for All New Chicana/Latino Students at Cal: Until 7PM, Multicultural Community Center, first floor MLK, Jr Student Union, clsd.berkeley.edu, 510/642-1802.
6PM
Berkeley Hillel Shabbat Services & Dinner: Until 8PM, Shabbat services from 6PM until 7PM, Dinner from 7PM until 8PM, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at Berkeley: Info Session: Until 7PM, An organization that designs innovative solutions for human issues around the world, Not just for engineers—all majors welcome, 240 Bechtel, ewb.berkeley.edu, 732/690-1695.
Koinonia Frosh Life Group Kickoff: Until 8PM, Join a life group and stay for In-N-Out and Ghiradelli ice cream, 145 Dwinelle Hall, koinonia.net/berkeley, 408/497-0161.
7PM
Berkeley Ballroom Dance Lesson: Tango & Swing: Until 10PM, Hearst Gym, ucbd.org, 805/200-7709.
Berkeley Student Food Collective Screening of “The Greenhorns”: Until 8:30PM, See a movie in the Student Organic Garden, with popcorn, Student Organic Garden at Virginia St and Walnut St, foodcollective.org, 510/845-1985.
Cal Volleyball vs UC Riverside: Until 9:30PM, Cal Volleyball faces UC Riverside in the first match of the Cal Molten Classic, Free for Cal Students, Haas Pavilion, calbears.com, 510/642-4780.
•EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: Until 8:30PM, First come, first serve, 350 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Krutch Theater, Clark Kerr, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727. (Also offered August 27.)
Third Space Christian Fellowship’s Open House: Until 10:30PM, Join us for dinner and find out about our new Christian fellowship, 56 Barrows Hall, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
7:30PM
Amnesty International Human Rights Movie Night: Until 9:30PM, Watch a movie and learn about human rights, 126 Barrows Hall, 650/863-1811.
Chabad Welcome Back Shabbat: Until 10PM, Enjoy your first Shabbat of the year and meet other Jewish students at Cal, 2516 Warring St, 310/968-4660.
8PM
Lindy at Night: Until Midnight, Swing dance lessons at 8PM and social dancing at 9PM, Savio Steps, Upper Sproul Plaza, lindyonsproul.com, 408/421-1686.