Theatre Rice Cal-laboration: August 24, 7PM until 9PM, A performance showcase featuring various performing groups on campus, 145 Dwinelle Hall, theatrerice.com, 415/828-6231.
Black Student Orientation & New Student Reception: August 22, 10AM until 1:30PM, New student reception to welcome all to Cal’s community and its resources, Alumni House, Toll Room, 510/642-0096.
Black Campus Ministries Black World Tour: August 24, 2PM until 5PM, Tour of local black resources, Unit 1 courtyard, facebook.com/calbcm, 510/332-8025.
Student Group Day Yard Show: September 2, 3PM until 8PM, Student group festival filled with positive community spirit, Entertainment by students including step performances by Black fraternities and sororities, Lower Sproul Plaza, 510/642-0096.
American Indian Graduate Program/Native American Student Development Welcome Back Reception: September 6, 4PM until 6:30PM, All graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend, MLK, Jr Student Union, Multicultural Community Center, grad.berkeley.edu/welcome, diversity.berkeley.edu/graduate/aigp, 510/642-3228.
Familia/Parent Orientation: August 21, 11AM 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.
Welcome Reception for All New Chicana/Latino Students at Cal: August 26, 4PM until 7PM, Multicultural Community Center, first floor MLK, Jr Student Union, clsd.berkeley.edu, 510/642-1802.
Fall Commuter Student Kickoff Orientation: August 23, Noon until 2PM, Learn about commuter student resources and activities, hear from current commuters, have lunch, 105 Chavez, events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=44939&date=2011-08-23&tab=all_events, 510/552-9102.
Disabled Students’ Program New Student Orientation: August 24, 11AM until 1PM, Come Learn About DSP Services and Meet DSP Staff, Unit 1 Cheney Hall Lounge, 510/642-0518.
FPF Student Reception: August 22, 11AM until Noon, For students attending the Fall Program for Freshmen UC Berkeley Extension, Karpe Hall, American Baptist Seminary of the West (on Dwight Way at Hillegass Avenue), extension.berkeley.edu, 510/643-0379.
Teaching Conference for First-Time Graduate Student Instructors (For New Domestic & International GSIs): August 18 for international GSIs only, August 19 for domestic and international GSIs, 8:30AM until 3:30PM, For new domestic and international GSIs teaching in the US classroom, International GSIs must attend both days, On August 18 meet at 8:30AM in Dwinelle Hall, On August 19 meet at 8:30AM in Pauley Ballroom, gsi.berkeley.edu/conf_wkshop/confs.html, 510/642-4456.
New Graduate Student Orientation: August 23, 8:30AM until 2PM (Registration from 8:30AM until 9AM, Program from 9AM until 2PM), For newly admitted graduate and professional students, Includes speakers, workshops, and resources, Dwinelle Hall lobby, grad.berkeley.edu, 510/643-7413.
EmpowerU: Violence Prevention Education Requirement Interactive Theater Session: August 23, 3PM until 4:30PM, August 25, 10AM until 11:30AM, First come, first serve, 250 capacity, Bring Cal 1 Card to swipe for attendance, Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel, geneq.berkeley.edu/empowerU, 510/643-5727.
New Graduate Minority Student Orientation: August 24, 10AM until 4PM, Eshleman Library, seventh floor Eshleman Hall, grad.berkeley.edu/new_students/index.shtml, 510/642-2175.
American Indian Graduate Program/Native American Student Development Welcome Back Reception: September 6, 4PM until 6:30PM, All graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend, MLK, Jr Student Union, Multicultural Community Center, grad.berkeley.edu/welcome, diversity.berkeley.edu/graduate/aigp, 510/642-3228.
Graduate Diversity Program Reception Honoring Graduate Diversity: September 15, 5PM until 7PM, Alumni House, Toll Room, vcei.berkeley.edu/graduate/gdp, 510/643-6010.
International Student Check-in Meeting: All meetings are one hour long, All international students are required to attend one check-in meeting presented by Berkeley International Office, International House at 2299 Piedmont Ave, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
August 15 at 7PM
August 18 and 19 at 9AM, 11AM, and 3PM
August 22 at 11AM, 3PM, and 5PM
August 23 at 11AM and 4PM
August 24 at 11AM and 3PM
August 25 at 11AM and 5PM
August 26 at 11AM and 3PM
Accent Improvement for Speakers of English as a Second Language: August 23, Noon until 1PM, Get tips on improving specific points of American English pronunciation and non-verbal communication cues, International House, Chevron Auditorium, internaitonaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
Meet My International Student Adviser: August 23, 5PM until 7PM, International student advisers will be available to answer all of your questions on any topics, International House, Sproul Room, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
Time Management for International Students: August 24, 10AM until 11AM, Tips on finding balance and maximizing your time for work and fun, International House, Sproul Room, internationalhouseoffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
Culture Shock: August 24, Noon until 1PM, Current Cal students share their perspectives on adjusting to life in the US and the campus culture, International House Sproul Room, internationalhouseoffice.berkeley.edu, 510/642-2818.
Westminster House/Cafe Romero—Qristianity, Equality, & Hope: August 25, 4PM until 5PM, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
Gender Equity Resource Center Queer a la Mode: An LGBTIQ Ice Cream Social: August 25, 7PM until 9PM, Ice cream, student groups, networking and more, Unit 3 all purpose room, 510/643-5730.
Gender Equity Resource Center Internships Info Session: Women, LGBTIQ, Sexual/Relationship Violence: August 26, Noon until 1PM, Find out more about BEAM (Berkeley Empowerment and Anti-Violence) internships through the Gender Equity Resource Center, Gender Equity Resource Center, 202 Cesar Chavez Student Center, geneq.berkeley.edu, 510/643-5730.
Acts2Fellowship:
Ultimate Pizza: August 20, 5PM until 7PM, Pizza and Ultimate Frisbee, Memorial Glade, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Sundaes on Sunday: August 21, 7:30PM until 9PM, Make ice cream sundaes, meet new friends, and have fun, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Late Night Frisbee: August 21, 10PM until 11:30PM, August 24, 8:30PM until 10:30PM, Memorial Glade,
acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Frisbee & Snacks: August 22, 4PM until 6PM, Memorial Glade, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Transfer Forum with Snacks: August 22, 7PM until 8:30PM, Meet other juniors, Get tips on academic and student life at Cal, 156 Dwinelle Hall, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Shaved Ice Social: August 23, 5:30PM until 7PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
In-N-Out Run: August 24, 7PM until 9:30PM, Bring your own money, Sproul Plaza, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Boba & Boardgames: August 24, 8:30PM until 10PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
With Koinonia & Third Space New Student Welcome Night: August 25, 5PM until 6:30PM and 7:30PM until 9PM, Music, skits, videos, thought-provoking talk, and Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, newstudentwelcomenight.com, 408/406-4520.
Ark Ministries:
At Any Cost: August 27, 6:30PM until 9PM, New student reception, 10 Evans Hall, arkministries.org/#/college-group, 805/651-8072.
Berkeley Hillel (Jewish):
Picnic: August 22, Noon until 3PM, Meet members of the Berkeley Jewish community, Memorial Glade, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Hike to the Big C & Pizza Party: August 23, Noon until 2PM, Meet at Hillel for hike then return for pizza party, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Weekly BBQ: August 24, 6PM 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.
Ice Cream Sandwich Making & Hillel Orientation: August 24, 6:45 until 8PM, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
First Year Dinners: August 25, 6PM until 7PM, Held weekly, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Shabbat Services & Dinner: August 26, 6PM until 8PM, Shabbat services from 6PM until 7PM, Dinner from 7PM until 8PM, Held weekly, Berkeley Hillel at 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 510/845-7793.
Black Campus Ministries:
Black World Tour: August 24, 2PM until 5PM, Tour of local black resources, Unit 1 courtyard, facebook.com/calbcm, 562/257-8900.
Catholics at Cal:
Newman Hall Family Student Dinner: August 21, 6PM 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.
Newman Hall Ice Cream Social: August 22, 8PM until 9:30PM, Get to know Newman Hall people, Ice cream provided, Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, calnewman.blogspot.com, 510/848-7812.
Newman Hall Fall Orientation: August 23, 6PM until 8:30PM, Learn about different groups in the Catholic Newman community, Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, calnewman.blogspot.com, 510/848-7812.
Chabad Jewish Student Group:
Welcome Back Dessert Night: August 24, 6:30PM until 7:30PM, Find out about Jewish student life on campus, 2516 Warring Street, 310/968-4660.
Welcome Back Shabbat: August 26, 7:30PM until 10PM, Enjoy your first Shabbat of the year and meet other Jewish students at Cal, 2516 Warring St, 310/968-4660.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship:
Welcome BBQ: August 22, 6PM until 9PM, BBQ to welcome incoming students, Kroeber Plaza, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1451.
Thriving in College: Making the Most of Your College Years: August 23, 7:30PM 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.
First Gathering of the Year: August 25, 7:30PM until 9:30PM, An evening of worship and fellowship, 123 Wheeler Hall, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1454.
Sports & BBQ Day: August 27, 11AM until 2PM, BBQ, sports, and games, Memorial Glade, chialpha.cc, 619/564-1454.
Christians on Campus:
Welcome Dinner: August 24, 6PM until 9PM, 56 Barrows Hall, christiansoncampus.info, 510/859-4687.
Welcome Meeting: August 27, 6PM until 9PM, An info session for Christians seeking further involvement in a Christian community, Dinner provided, 101 Morgan, christiansoncampus.info, 510/859-4687.
NEW! First Congregational Church of Berkeley (Progressive Christian):
Progressive Christians at Berkeley Weekly Dinner & Program: August 24, 6PM 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.
Progressive Christians at Berkeley Welcome Student Worship: August 28, 10AM until 11AM, Be inspired and supported by our intergenerational, LGBT inclusive, progressive Christian community, Brick church on Dana between Durant and Channing (FCCB), www.ProgressiveChristiansAtBerkeley.blogspot.com, www.fccb.org, 510/295-7506.
Progressive Christians at Berkeley Welcome Student Brunch: August 28, 11:15AM until 12:30PM, Meet Progressive Christians at Berkeley. Share tips on Berkeley life, get info on service opportunities, trips and weekly programs, Durant House at 2330 Durant Avenue, www.ProgressiveChristiansAtBerkeley.blogspot.com, 510/295-7506.
Progressive Christians at Berkeley Weekly Dinner and Program: August 31, 6PM until 8PM, Free, fabulous food, caring friends and opportunities for spiritual exploration, service and text study, Durant House, 2330 Durant Avenue (below Dana), Free, www.ProgressiveChristiansAtBerkeley.blogspot.com, 510/295-7506.
Progressive Christians at Berkeley Weekly Dinner and Program: September 7, 6PM until 8PM, Free, fabulous food, caring friends and an evening to learn about Taize worship and spiritual pilgrimage to France, Durant House, 2330 Durant Ave (below Dana), Free, www.ProgressiveChristiansAtBerkeley.blogspot.com, 510/295-7506.
Kairos Christian Fellowship:
Ultimate Pizza: August 22, 5PM until 7PM, Meet new faces, eat pizza, and play Frisbee, Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
Inside Scoop: August 22, 8PM until 10PM, Get the inside scoop about college from seniors, Ice cream, Eshleman Library, kairosfellowship.org, 714/217-7493.
Bubble Tea & Board Games: August 23, 7PM until 9PM, Play board games and have boba, Eshleman Library, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
Shaved Ice Social: August 25, 8PM until 10PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, kairosfellowship.org, 714/271-7493.
Koinonia:
Ultimate Pizza: August 20, 4PM until 7PM, Ultimate Frisbee and food, Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/412-6118.
Shaved Ice & Games: August 20, 7PM until 10PM, Shaved ice and fun games, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 909/935-9895.
Ultimate Frisbee: August 21 and 22, 6PM until 8:30PM (On August 21), Valley Life Sciences Building lawn, Noon until 2 PM (On August 22), New Location! Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB) Lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 714/504-9845.
In-N-Out Burgers: August 22, 6PM until 8:30PM, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/915-9533.
Transfer Dinner: August 22, 6:30PM until 8PM, Meet and mingle with transfers, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/225-8435.
Out of State Meet & Greet: August 22, 8PM until 9PM, Ask questions and meet new friends, 110 Barrows Hall, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/812-4453.
Ultimate Pizza: August 23, 5:30PM until 7:30PM, Ultimate Frisbee and food, Valley Life Sciences lawn, koinonia.net/berkeley, 415/264-9466.
Night Market: August 23, 7PM until 9PM, Asian food night market and games, Barrows Hall courtyard, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/418-0155.
Frosh Life Group Kickoff: August 26, 6PM 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.
Jesus in Berkeley
Jesus in Berkeley?: August 24, 7:30PM until 9:30PM, Learning what it means to follow Jesus in Berkeley, Sponsored by various churches and college fellowships, Wheeler Auditorium, jesusinberkeley.com, 510/730-1223.
Klesis:
Ice Cream Social: August 21, 8PM until 10PM, Make-your-own sundaes and games, seventh floor Eshleman Hall, klesis.net, 510/926-5822.
Food & Frisbee: August 23, 1PM until 3PM, North Field behind Barrows Hall and Hearst Gym, klesis.net, 510/926-5822.
Muslim Stuent Association:
Welcome Week Iftar: August 22, 7PM until 9:30PM, All are welcome, Meet MSA reps in the courtyard of your dorm and head over to get iftar together, Stern Hall, msa.berkeley.edu/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=
frontpage&Itemid=1, 408/616-9123, 408/616-9123.
Cheeseboard Iftar: August 23, 7:30PM until 9:30PM, All are welcome, Meet your MSA reps and head over to 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.
Iftar at Julie’s Café: August 24, 7:45PM until 9:30PM, Come 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.
Chancellor’s Iftar: August 25, 7:45PM until 10PM, Break fast with other Muslims in Ramadan, All faiths are invited, Formal dress, International House, msa.berkeley.edu, 925/577-6346.
Jummah Prayer: August 26, 1:20PM until 2PM, Muslim Friday prayer, All faiths are invited, 237 Hearst Gym, msa.berkeley.edu, 925/577-6346.
Third Space Christian Fellowship:
Third Space Christian Fellowship Hike to the Big C: August 21, 9:30PM until 11PM, Meet in front of the Greek Theater, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
Life Café & Lunch: August 23 and 24, Noon until 1PM, Join us for lunch and discussion of life’s meaningful questions, Tables in front of Boalt Hall (on the 23), Flagpole between Valley Life Sciences Building and California Hall (on the 24), thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
Something Special for the Girls: August 23, 7PM until 10:30PM, Snacks, crafts, and bonding, 56 Barrows, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483..
With Kairos & Klesis/Fall Welcome Night (with Asian Dinner): August 24, 6:30PM until 9PM, Skits, Asian dinner, thought-provoking talk, and opportunities to get connected, Pauley Ballroom, MLK, Jr Student Union, klesis.net/2011/klesis-2011-welcome-week-events/fwn_4/, 510/926-5822.
Open House: August 26, 7PM until 10:30PM, Join us for dinner and find out about our Christian fellowship, 56 Barrows Hall, thirdspacefellowship.org, 805/279-2483.
Westminster House:
Global Cooling—Justice a la Mode: August 23, 3PM until 5PM, University Chapel event on environmental action and spirituality, Ice cream, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
Anti-ICE Cream Social: August 24, 3PM 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.
Café Romero—Gaza Drip: August 25, 9AM until 11AM, University Chapel event on immigration reform and justice, with ice cream, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
Café Romero—Qristianity, Equality, & Hope: August 25, 4PM until 5PM, University Chapel event on LGBTIQ justice and Queer Christian confluence, Cake and sparkling lemonade, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
Evening Worship & Taco Thursday & DJ Party: September 1, 6:30PM until 9PM, Join us for a brief evening worship with candles and music followed by a Taco Party with two house DJs, University Chapel at 2425 College Avenue, ulcberkeley.org, 510/843-6230.
Acts2Fellowship Transfer Forum with Snacks: August 22, 7PM until 8:30PM, Meet other juniors, Get tips on academic and student life at Cal, 156 Dwinelle Hall, acts2fellowship.org/berkeley, 408/406-4520.
Koinonia Transfer Dinner: August 22, 6:30PM until 8PM, Meet and mingle with other junior transfers, YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way, koinonia.net/berkeley, 510/225-8435.
College of Environmental Design Transfer Student Reception & Information Session: August 22, 1PM 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.
College of Letters & Science Transfer Student Orientation: August 23, 11AM until Noon, 60 Evans Hall, 510/643-9005.
Career Center/Especially for Transfer Students/Create Your Two-Year Career Plan: August 23, 3PM until 4:30PM, A step-by step guide to prepare you for life beyond Cal, 100 Wheeler Hall, 510/643-6353.
College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising for New Transfer Students: August 23, 4:15PM until 5PM, Meet your advisers and other new students in your major, Get last-minute questions answered, 172 Wurster Hall, 510/642-4943.
College of Letters & Science Advising/Tools for Transfers: August 24, 10AM 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.
Mastering Research at the University/Transitional Strategies for Transfer Students: August 24, 11:50AM and 2:35PM, 45 minutes, 151 Cesar Chavez, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/643-6090.
Transfer, Re-Entry, & Student Parent Center Getting Started at Cal: August 24, Noon until 1PM, Learn about TRSP Center programs and services, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4257.
Transfer, Re-Entry, & Student Parent Center Financial Aid: Maximizing Your Resources: August 24, 1PM 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.
Transfer, Re-Entry, & Student Parent Center Navigating Library Services: August 24, 3PM until 4:30PM, Learn how to navigate library resources and services, 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center, trsp.berkeley.edu, 510/642-4257.
Panhellenic (Sorority) Recruitment: August 23, Last day to register. Online registration mandatory to participate in events August 26 through September 1, calgreeks.com, 642-5171.
Gender Equity Resource Center Internships Info Session: Women, LGBT, Sexual/Relationship Violence: August 26, Noon until 1PM, Find out about BEAM (Berkeley Empowerment and Anti-Violence) internships through the Gender Equity Resource Center, Gender Equity Resource Center, 202 Cesar Chavez Student Center, geneq.berkeley.edu, 510/643-5730.
Gender Equity Resource Center Women in the Mix: September 8, 5PM until 7:30PM, Women’s mixer with speakers from various departments at Cal, Eat and socialize with other new students, Stern Hall Main Lounge, events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/geneq.html, 510/643-5727.