All Events by Category

Admissions & Student Life

8–8:30 am | Spieker Plaza

New Students: Get a Gift!: The newest members of the Cal family can pick up a commemorative "bear hug" gift before the Chancellor's welcome.

8:30–9:30 am | Haas Pavilion

New Student Welcome: Newly admitted students and their families are invited to an early-morning session with Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and campus leaders, who share their insights on the Berkeley experience.

9 am–4 pm | 103 Sproul Hall

Undergraduate Admissions Office Is Open: Advisers are on hand to answer questions from prospective students and their families. Newly admitted students may drop off their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).

10–11 am | 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center

Applied to Berkeley? Next Steps: Make the most of your time on campus: hear from staff and students from the Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center.

11 am–noon | 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center
2–3 pm | 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center

Drop-in Advising for Transfer Students: Stop by and get your questions answered by those in the know.

1–2 pm | 120 Latimer Hall

Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Director: Bring your questions! Learn about the application, personal statement, admission process, and Berkeley's majors.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Walter Robinson

1–2 pm | 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center

Transferring to Berkeley 101: Learn tips and strategies for a successful transfer.

2:30–4 pm | 101 Morgan Hall

UC's New Freshman Admission Requirements: Significant changes in freshman admission requirements take effect for students seeking admission to UC campuses for fall 2012. Members of Berkeley's admissions-policy planning team discuss preparation and admission to UC. Professor George Johnson, Professor Emeritus David Stern, Assistant Vice Chancellor Walter Robinson

Financial Aid

9 am–4 pm | 211 Sproul Hall

The Financial Aid Office Is Open: Newly admitted students and their families can ask questions about their financial aid offer or drop off required forms.

1–2 pm | 126 Barrows Hall

Financial Aid Workshop: Students and families learn how to pay for a college education, and about financial aid, completing forms, application procedures, and private scholarships. Sumi Godfrey, Educational Guidance Center

Getting Involved

9 am–4 pm | Eshleman Hall

Blue & Gold Yearbooks on Display: Get involved with the oldest yearbook in California, published since 1875. See a selection of yearbooks and learn how to purchase some of the classic editions.

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

ASUC SUPERB: Entertainment Central at Cal: The Student Union Program, Entertainment, and Recreation Board (SUPERB) organizes concerts, comedy shows, film screenings, and game tournaments. Learn how to get involved!

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

Cal Lodge at Tahoe: An affordable destination for students, alumni, and the public, the lodge was built and is owned by Cal students. Learn about this rustic, historic hostel.

9 am–4 pm | Recreational Sports Facility, courtyard

Recreational Sports Facility Tours: Take a self-guided tour of Berkeley's student sports center, and see the many options there for keeping fit and having fun.

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

Student Government: Meet student leaders and hear about the activities, services, and opportunities in student government.

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza & Lower Sproul Plaza

Student Organizations on Sproul Plaza: Meet leaders from some of more than 850 student groups, and learn about activities, services, and opportunities.

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

TGIF: The Green Initiative Fund: Learn how innovative minds are making the world a more environmentally friendly place, and how every Berkeley student contributes.

10 am–2 pm | Recreational Sports Facility, courtyard

Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs: Berkeley sponsors 27 sport clubs in recreational competition and has intramural leagues in more than 11 sports. See demonstrations and find out how to play.

10 am–2 pm | 26 Barrows Hall

KALX Radio Open House: Tour UC Berkeley's award-winning campus radio station, which has been broadcasting for 45 years, and learn how to volunteer.

11 am–noon | Eshleman Hall

Cool Stuff Is on CalTV: Run by students for students, CalTV is the campus's online TV station. Be part of it — on-camera sports and news reporting, behind the camera work, or cutting it all together.

11 am–noon | 109 Dwinelle Hall

DeCal Class: The Simpsons and Philosophy: DeCal — Democratic Education at Cal — is the largest student-initiated education program in the country. Drop by to sample one of three classes on different topics at 11 am, and 1 and 2 pm.

11 am–noon | 210 Wheeler Hall

Discover Cal's Washington Programs: Once students are admitted, we urge them to leave! Why? Students and staff tell about the UC Berkeley Washington program and the Cal-in-the-Capital summer program. Program Coordinators Kathleen Slusser and Suzan Akin

11 am–noon | 156 Dwinelle Hall

Get Involved With the Center for Student Leadership: Ready to enhance your leadership skills? Get more information about the 850 student organizations on campus. Director Glenn DeGuzman, Program Coordinator Nurredina Workman

11 am–2 pm | Anthony Hall

Graduate Assembly Open House: The assembly advocates for all graduate students on financial, academic, and campus-life issues. Find out about its work.

1–2 pm | Eshleman Hall

ASUC Student Government Q&A: The Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), the elected representatives of Berkeley's student body, builds student power through leadership development. Bring your questions.

1–2 pm | 109 Dwinelle Hall

DeCal Class: The Joy of Garbage: DeCal — Democratic Education at Cal — is the largest student-initiated education program in the country. Drop by to sample one of three classes on different topics at 11 am, and 1 and 2 pm.

2–3 pm | 109 Dwinelle Hall

DeCal Class: Stem Cells — Science and Society: DeCal — Democratic Education at Cal — is the largest student-initiated education program in the country. Drop by to sample one of three classes on different topics at 11 am, and 1 and 2 pm.

Getting Oriented

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

ASUC Lecture Notes: This popular campus service can make you smart! The service takes notes in more than 30 classes each semester, and has archived notes for hundreds more. Subscribe now or when you enroll.

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza

CalSO Information Tent: Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) is the first stop for new students (after Cal Day, that is!). Learn about campus resources for new Cal Bears from student counselors, and get the scoop on orientation programs for students and their parents.

10–11 am | 100 Lewis Hall

Bear Talk: Q&A With Freshman Cal Students: Real, live students, all Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) counselors, will share their first-year experiences and answer your questions. New students and parents welcome!

11–11:30 am | 130 Wheeler Hall

Summer Programs for Freshmen and Transfers: Get a jump on required classes, connect with peers, get to know campus, and even save money. Hear how from those who know!

11 am–noon | Alumni House, Toll Room

Cal Traditions and Songs: Traditions, yells, fight songs — Rally Committee and alumni give you a crash course to get you ready for the spirit rally on Sproul Plaza at noon.

11 am–noon | 100 Wheeler Hall

Information Session: Summer Bridge: Summer Bridge is a six-week intensive academic residential program. If you were invited to participate for 2009, come learn all about the program. Parents and family are welcome! Director Nora Sandoval

11 am–noon | 10 Evans Hall

Starting Off on the Right Foot at Cal: Learn tips for the transition to college and academic success, including time management and getting organized, avoiding procrastination, managing stress, dealing with homesickness, and more.

Associate Director Bernard Griego, Center for Public Health Practice

11 am–6 pm | Eshleman Hall, ground floor

Open Computing Facility and Publications Center: These ASUC student-run facilities give students a place to use computers and printers, work on student publications, and get advice from a tech-savvy student staff. Take a walk-through!

Noon–2 pm | 213 Wheeler Hall

Information Session: Native American Students: Get the Native American perspective on Berkeley from staff, students, and alumni. Native American Outreach Coordinators Bridget Wilson, Jessica LePak, and Leece Lee

2–3 pm | 10 Evans Hall

Bear Talk: Q&A With Cal Transfer Students: Real, live students, all Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) counselors, will share their experiences and answer your questions about life at UC Berkeley.

3:30–5 pm | 145 & 155 Dwinelle Hall

Cal 101: A Bear's Necessities: Incoming students: Is Cal for you? A panel of current students and graduate-student instructors shares college experiences and answers questions. Bring your parents — we'll have a separate panel presentation for them. A brief reception will follow the presentations.

Housing

9 am–4 pm | Information Marketplace

African American Theme Program: Want to know more about this residential community with an academic focus? Come to the Residential Living Theme Housing table, #75 in the Information Marketplace.

9 am–4 pm | Information Marketplace

Student Co-op Housing Tours: One-hour walking tours of selected co-ops will be offered, and some will host open houses. Tours leave on the hour from the Berkeley Student Cooperative table, #74 in the Information Marketplace.

9 am–4 pm | Information Marketplace

Tour the Global-Environment Theme House and Green Suite: Take a 30-minute tour of this environment-friendly housing and learn about the simple choices students make to lessen their impact on the Earth. Go to the Residential Living Theme Program table, #75 in the Information Marketplace.

9 am–4 pm | Information Marketplace

Women in Science and Engineering Theme Housing: Women with a strong interest in math, science, and engineering live and learn about fields of study and skills for success at Cal in this theme housing. Visit the Residential Living Theme Program table, #75 in the Information Marketplace.

10 am–4 pm | For a complete list of locations, click Tours at top left

Residence Hall Tours: Take a look at a student room, dining areas, and Academic Service Centers in Berkeley's residence halls. Tours leave every 30 minutes through 3:30 pm.

11 am–1:30 pm | Sproul Plaza

Panhellenic Sorority House Tours: Check out our chapter houses! Recruitment Counselors will begin tours at the CalGreeks tent on Sproul Plaza every half hour.

2–2:30 pm | 156 Dwinelle Hall

Fraternity and Sorority Life at Cal: Have questions about Greek life? Learn about the four pillars of CalGreeks — friendship, scholarship, leadership, and service — and how joining can enhance your Berkeley experience. Dayna Davis and Brittany Diaz, Fraternity and Sorority Life

2–2:30 pm | 2 LeConte Hall
3–3:30 pm | 2 LeConte Hall

The Berkeley Student Cooperative: Affordable Housing and So Much More: What is co-op living all about? Student co-op members will answer your questions.

Study Abroad

11 am–noon | 155 Dwinelle Hall

Going Global: International Opportunities for Cal Students: Prospective students, learn about international education at Berkeley, including internationally-focused majors, the Global Poverty and Practice minor, and study abroad.

Noon–1 pm | 60 Evans Hall

Education Abroad Program Student Panel: Find out why students who have studied abroad think it's one of the best experiences of their lives! Hear returned EAP students describe how you can fulfill academic requirements, learn languages, and complete independent-study projects or internships on the road to becoming global citizens.

Alumni

9 am–4 pm | Eshleman Hall

Blue & Gold Yearbooks on Display: Get involved with the oldest yearbook in California, published since 1875. See a selection of yearbooks and learn how to purchase some of the classic editions.

9 am–4 pm | Alumni House, Toll Room

California Alumni Association Open House: Visit Alumni House for information, refreshments, and a place to take a break. Check out displays on Cal history, and learn more about CAA scholarships and memberships.

11 am–noon | Alumni House, Toll Room

Cal Traditions and Songs: Traditions, yells, fight songs — Rally Committee and alumni give you a crash course to get you ready for the spirit rally on Sproul Plaza at noon.

Anthropology & Archaeology

9–11 am | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Excavate!: So you want to be an archaeologist? See what you can uncover at one of our dig sites, and take home a digital photo of you at work.

9–11 am | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Play With Clay: Learn how to make and decorate your own ceramics the way people did in the past. Clay available — bring your own kids!

9 am–4 pm | 235 Kroeber Hall

Global Lives Film Screening: The Global Lives project, an international video library of the human experience, will continually screen video of some of the lives recorded to date.

10–10:45 am | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

From Captain Cook to Pearl Harbor: Colonial Archaeology in the Pacific Islands: Learn about sites dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, from the Solomon Islands to New Zealand to Hawaii.

Graduate Student James Flexner

10 am–4 pm | Hearst Museum of Anthropology, 102 Kroeber Hall

Open House at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology: See the exhibits on Native California cultures, Guatemalan textiles, ancient Egypt, and more! The collections represent almost every region of the world and span nearly 2 million years. A docent-led tour is at 1 pm.

11–11:45 am | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Creamware, Quakers, and Cactus: The Vanterpool Estate, British Virgin Islands: A new project aims to study social identity in archaeology, and the interaction of religion, race, and daily life.

Graduate Student John Chenoweth

11 am–1 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Flintknapping: Ever tried flintknapping? Stop by to see archaeologists in action, and feed your curiosity about how stones are made into tools.

11 am–1 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Rock-Art Painting: Try your brush and hand — literally — at making paints and helping paint a rock-art mural.

11:30 am–1:30 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Paleoethnobotany: A big word for studying little seeds. How many can you identify? See how seeds give archaeologists clues about the past.

Noon–12:45 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

So You're an Archaeologist?!: This film's been shown with the national exhibit, "Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul." It will be introduced by its co-director, graduate student Colleen Morgan.

Noon–2 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Bioarchaeology and the Reconstruction of Past Lives: Our bones can tell us about health, nutrition, and the life-cycle in past populations. See how!

1–1:45 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

The Law, Native Americans, Archaeologists, and the Study of Human Remains: Hear how the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990) affects the relationship between archaeologists and Native American communities.

Graduate Student Darren Modzelewski

1:30–3:30 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Rock-Art Recording: No, not with mixers and synthesizers, but with actual rocks. Archaeologists show their work in this hands-on activity at Berkeley's very own rock-art site.

2–3:30 pm | 221 Kroeber Hall

The Global Lives Project: An international collaboration of filmmakers, academics, programmers, architects, linguists, designers, and everyday people is building a video library of human experience.

2–4 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Pin the Tail on the Sheep: It's a matching game! Help us identify faunal remains, and see what those bones can tell us about food, environment, and animal mobility.

Art

9 am–4 pm | 108 Wurster Hall

Walter Hood Public Sculpture: Models, Paintings, and Fabrications: Enjoy the sculpture of one of our acclaimed landscape architecture professors, and meet the artist at 11 for an informal discussion of his work.

Professor Walter Hood

10–11 am | 142 Dwinelle Hall
11 am–noon | 142 Dwinelle Hall
Noon–1 pm | 142 Dwinelle Hall
2–3 pm | 142 Dwinelle Hall

GIANT Presents Filmmaking at Berkeley: View clips of films written, directed, and produced by the members of GIANT, an organization of students majoring in film studies, art practice, media studies, and other disciplines.

11 am–1 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Rock-Art Painting: Try your brush and hand — literally — at making paints and helping paint a rock-art mural.

11 am–4 pm | 255 Kroeber Hall

First Annual Student Fine-Art Print Sale: Check out our printmaking facilities, and shop for screenprints, etchings, lithographs, and more, all done by students.

11 am–4 pm | 116 Kroeber Hall

The Dirt Show and Paintings by Brittany Law: Get a double dose of art! See work by undergraduates in ceramics and paintings by the winner of the Wendy Sussman Memorial Fellowship.

11 am–4 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Art Studio, lower level

Throw a Pot at Sproul Plaza: Just steps from Sather Gate, try your hand at throwing a pot at one of six potter's wheels. All ages are welcome!

11 am–5 pm | Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way

Guided Tour of "Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet": Graduate students lead you through contemporary works created in response to the artists' travels to threatened UNESCO World Heritage sites. The show investigates the relationships between fragile natural environments and the human communities that depend on them. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Admission to the museum is free for Cal Day.)

Noon–5 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Art Studio, lower level

ASUC Art Studio Spring Sale: Shop for ceramics, photography, jewelry, and other affordable handmade items. Proceeds support educational programs at the studio.

1–1:45 pm | 160 Kroeber Hall

Navigating Meaning in a Visual World: In this overview of one the most popular Art Practice survey courses, learn about the many ways you can think about, interpret, and make art.

Lecturer John McNamara

Astronomy & Space

9 am–4 pm | 141 McCone Hall

McCone Hall Rocks!: Wander our halls and explore rock and mineral displays (1st and 3rd floors), faculty profile posters, and photos from space. The Berkeley Seismology Lab is on the 2nd floor, and activities with professors and students are scheduled all day.

10 am–3 pm | 501 Campbell Hall

Live Feed From Hat Creek Radio Observatory: Visit the Radio Astronomy Lab to see video from the Allen telescope array and astronomy demonstrations. Learn what radio astronomers do, how a radio telescope works, and about exploding stars and giant black holes.

Associate Specialist Steve Croft

10 am–4 pm | 544 Campbell Hall

Ask an Astronomer and Mini Astronomy Lectures: Hear a series of mini lectures on astronomy. Ask questions and try to stump an astronomer!

10 am–4 pm | Campbell Hall, north entrance

Solar Viewing: Safely observe the sun through a telescope! See sunspots, solar flares, and other activity (weather permitting).

11 am–3 pm | 705 Campbell Hall

Astronomy Laboratory Open House: Tour the lab where astronomy students spend their time. Take the elevator to the 6th floor, turn left, and walk upstairs. Professor Geoffrey Bower and students

11 am–5 pm | Space Sciences Laboratory (take Hill Shuttle from Evans Hall east entrance)

NASA's "From Earth to the Universe" Photo Exhibit: Stunning astronomical images from Hubble and other satellites -- soon to be shown at the California Academy of Sciences -- are now on campus at the Hearst Mining Circle and the Space Sciences Lab.

11 am–5 pm | Space Sciences Laboratory (take Hill Shuttle from Evans Hall east entrance)

Space Sciences Laboratory Open House and Tours: It's the International Year of Astronomy! See Berkeley's own home of cutting-edge space-science research. Tour our mission operations center, the 36-foot satellite dish, and learn about the Stardust mission and the SETI project. Hands-on activities for all ages!

Noon–1 pm | 100 Genetics & Plant Biology Building

The Dark Side of the Universe: The universe is mostly made up of "dark matter" — what evidence do we have that it exists? Hear how we're searching for this mysterious component of the universe.

Professor Chung-Pei Ma

1–2 pm | 3 LeConte Hall

Is Anybody Out There?: Hear about Berkeley's SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) program at the world's largest telescope, the Allen array. Volunteers have a small but captivating chance that their computer will detect the first signal from a civilization beyond Earth. SETI Director Dan Werthimer

2–3 pm | 3 LeConte Hall

Why Are There Stars? New Answers to an Old Question: There are a hundred billion stars in our galaxy alone. How are they born? Hear our current understanding of this basic and beautiful process of nature.

Associate Research Astronomer Steven Stahler

Biology

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, courtyard

A Walk Through Time: Evolutionary Research at Cal: Wander through a timeline of Earth's history, featuring research on the evolution of life, and chat with the scientists behind the studies.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, south entrance

Children's Animal Soiree: At the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, see live animals, puppet shows, bio-blitz events for kids, and more. Pick up your Passport to Science@Cal, and visit science events all across campus!

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin and Evolutionary Biology at Berkeley: Berkeley commemorates Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of The Origin of Species. Join us to celebrate evolutionary research at Cal!

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 3rd floor

Got Bugs? We Do!: Amazing insects and arachnids are in the Essig Museum's research collection — also see the live arthropods!

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, courtyard

Travels With Charles: Exploring Darwin's Beagle Voyage: Embark on Darwin's paleontological, biological, and cultural adventures. Investigate specimens from the Berkeley Natural History Museums that relate to his journey.

9 am–4 pm | 3101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Who Wants to Be a Zoologist?: Glimpse the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology on the only day it's open to the public. Meet students, researchers, and curators.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 3rd floor

Young Explorer Science Corner: Thrill aspiring young scientists (ages 6-12) with interactive mini-labs taught by researchers.

10–11 am | 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building
Noon–2 pm | 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Professor Eakin as Darwin: In a 24-minute video, the late, famed Richard Eakin gives a lecture as Charles Darwin, in his words, dress, and manner. He tells of Darwin's epic voyage on the Beagle, the Galapagos Islands, and his theory of natural selection.

11 am–2 pm | McCone Hall, entrance & lobby

Marine Science Demonstrations: See live marine animals, and watch students demonstrate beach-bucket science and other projects. (Visit the Lawrence Hall of Science to learn more about marine science!)

Professor Lynn Ingram

11 am–3 pm | McCone Hall, lower lobby

Earth and Planetary Science Student Poster and Project Display: See undergraduate student research on the campus's Strawberry Creek, including topics on water quality, vegetation, and stream-flow.

2–4 pm | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

Pin the Tail on the Sheep: It's a matching game! Help us identify faunal remains, and see what those bones can tell us about food, environment, and animal mobility.

Integrative Biology

9–10 am | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

Sex and the Single Dinosaur: What Bone Tissues Tell Us: Fossil bone tissues help us see how dinosaurs grew and reproduced. Hear how this information explains why the living dinosaurs (birds) grow differently from other animals.

Graduate Student Sarah Werning

9 am–3 pm | 2066 Valley Life Sciences Building

Dinosaur Evolution Online: Pilot the evolution of a dinosaur into a bird using an easy computer program. Print out a picture of the result to take home!

9 am–3 pm | 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Integrative Biology Information Table: Find out what integrative biology is, and learn about the classes and research programs in the field.

9 am–3 pm | 2062 Valley Life Sciences Building

Undergraduate Honors Research in Integrative Biology: Talk with our undergraduates and see the results of their research in the honors program.

10–11 am | 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin, Dover, and Intelligent Design: What's Next for Anti-Evolutionists?: Hear a national expert on evolution discuss the conflicts between evolution and creationism, and where this debate is headed.

Professor Kevin Padian

11 am–noon | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin's Voyage Around the World: What Would He Think Now?: Follow Darwin's voyage on the Beagle and find out what's become of the places that helped him develop his theory of evolution.

Professor Jere Lipps

Noon–1 pm | 2060 Valley Life Sciences Building

Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming: Hear how global warming is pushing nature itself toward extinction, and how you can help save it.

Professor Tony Barnosky

Noon–1 pm | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

Studying Integrative Biology at Berkeley: Learn about the major and how its students discover the interconnections among living things. Hear how IB students develop their understanding of health sciences, ecology, and evolution.

Professor Wayne Sousa

Molecular & Cell Biology

9 am–2 pm | 2063 Valley Life Sciences Building

Molecular and Cell Biology Major Information Table: Students and advisers will answer questions about the undergraduate program and student life.

10–10:30 am | 2063 Valley Life Sciences Building & courtyard
10:30–11 am | 2063 Valley Life Sciences Building & courtyard
1–1:30 pm | 2063 Valley Life Sciences Building & courtyard
1:30–2 pm | 2063 Valley Life Sciences Building & courtyard

Molecular and Cell Biology Classroom Laboratory Tour: Tour state-of-the-art facilities used to instruct MCB students in current lab techniques. Tour leaders can answer questions about classes and the program. (Tours begin promptly.)

10 am–3 pm | 2095 & 2097 Valley Life Sciences Building

Biology Laboratory Demonstrations: Displays highlight topics in the general biology lab course, along with demonstrations of research techniques.

11 am–noon | 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building

Information Session: Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate Program: Learn about requirements, objectives, and opportunities for students who major in the field.

Noon–1 pm | 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building

Panel Discussion with Molecular and Cell Biology Students: Get a student perspective on Berkeley experiences and the undergraduate program in MCB.

1–2 pm | 2060 Valley Life Sciences Building

Why the Leech? Approaching Evolution via Comparative Development: What makes humans different from seemingly primitive animals like jellyfish, flatworms, and nematodes? Surprisingly less than you might think.

Professor David Weisblat

Natural Resources Biology

2–3 pm | 2060 Valley Life Sciences Building

You've Got Options: Biology in the College of Natural Resources: Which biology major is right for you? Maybe it's in CNR! Whether you want to attend medical school or become a wildlife ecologist, learn how to choose from the dozen-plus biology-based majors at Berkeley.

Business

9 am–3 pm | Haas School of Business, courtyard

Haas School of Business Student Clubs: Meet representatives of undergraduate business clubs and learn about their activities.

9 am–3 pm | Haas School of Business, Bank of America Forum

Haas School of Business Undergraduate Advising: Staff and students offer information for new and prospective business students and their parents.

9 am–3 pm | Haas School of Business, Bank of America Forum

Self-Guided Tours of Haas School of Business: Tour open facilities, including the computer center and library.

10–11 am | Haas School of Business, C210 Cheit Hall

Haas School of Business Undergraduate Program: For Non-UC Berkeley Students: Prospective students, parents, and counselors can learn about the admission process for transferring to the undergraduate business program from outside UC Berkeley. Director of Haas Undergraduate Admissions Janet Amador

10 am–1 pm | Trinity Church, 2362 Bancroft Way

Business Etiquette 101, Sponsored by the SAGE Scholars: Business etiquette is one of many necessary skills for success in the workplace. A fun and interactive workshop shows you how to make a great first impression.

Monica Poindexter, Corporate Diversity, Genentech

11 am–12:30 pm | Haas School of Business, F295 Andersen Auditorium

Information Session: Haas School of Business Undergraduate Program: Hear about Berkeley's nationally acclaimed undergraduate program in business. Bring your questions! Executive Director of Haas Undergraduate Admissions Erika Walker

Cal Parents

9 am–4 pm | Dwinelle Plaza

Cal Parents Hospitality Tent: Meet the parents! Cal Parents volunteers and staff are on hand to answer questions and share their experiences. Stop by table #84 in the Information Marketplace.

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

9–10 am | 141 McCone Hall

Probing Ocean Geochemistry in Remote and Stormy Seas: Hear an oceanographer describe his experiences at sea with robotic exploration of the ocean-atmospheric carbon cycle.

Professor Jim Bishop

Noon–2 pm | Latimer Hall, lobby

College of Chemistry Information Tables: Learn more about the College of Chemistry at these tables hosted by advisers and student organizations.

Noon–2 pm | Latimer Hall, lobby

Genes in a Bottle: Learn how DNA is chemically extracted from organisms for research applications. Then extract DNA from your own cheek cells, and take it home in a fashionable necklace!

1–2 pm | 1 Pimentel Hall

Molecules, Materials, and Us: Molecules make up most of what is around and inside us. Dramatic demonstrations help you explore the formation, reaction, and function of molecules.

Lecturer Michelle Douskey

2–4 pm | 1 Pimentel Hall

College of Chemistry Undergraduate Programs: Hear about the programs and opportunities in chemistry, chemical biology, and chemical engineering at Berkeley. An informal Q&A follows the presentation.

Associate Dean Marcin Majda

Computer Science

9 am–3:30 pm | Soda Hall, 3rd floor

Computer Science Information Tables: Staff and student groups discuss the computer science programs and share what life is like at Berkeley.

9:30 am–3:30 pm | Soda Hall, 3rd floor

Tours of Soda Hall: Where can you find Berkeley computer science students? Meet them where they live, and pick up information about the computer science programs at Berkeley.

10–11 am | 306 Soda Hall

Computer Animation and Film: Examples From Start to Finish: See a continuous showing of graphics and animation projects produced by the UC Berkeley Undergraduate Graphics Group.

10 am–1 pm | Soda Hall, 3rd floor

CITRIS High-Definition Time-Lapse Project: Time-lapse movies capture the multi-year construction of Sutardja Dai Hall, the new headquarters of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society.

10 am–1 pm | 310 Soda Hall

GamesCrafters: Undergraduate Game-Theory Research: Play some of the games that freshman and sophomores have created.

10 am–1 pm | 475 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Tele-Immersion: Long-Distance Collaboration in Real Time: Interact with others in a virtual environment! On a large screen, see a mirrored reflection of you and other remotely present participants.

Professor Ruzena Bajcsy

10 am–3 pm | Soda Hall, 4th floor, Wozniak Lounge

Black Graduate Engineering and Science Students Science Fair: Come to the fair! Local high school students, mentored by Berkeley graduate students, show off their cool science projects.

10 am–4 pm | 330 Soda Hall

Computer Programming for Kids: Learn how to write computer programs. Make animations, games, and stories. Download one of the 300,000 projects done by other kids from the Scratch web site, then improve it and re-upload your remix! The software is a free download, so you can continue using it at home.

11 am–noon | 306 Soda Hall

Computer Animation: An Example From Start to Finish: The fusion of technology, art, and entertainment is cool — just ask the students of the UC Berkeley Undergraduate Graphics Group. They'll guide you from creating a compelling story to bringing a vision to life. Their short films will be screened continually. Lecturer Dan Garcia

Noon–1 pm | 306 Soda Hall

The Value and Impact of an Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Prospective students and their parents will want to hear this "View From the Top" discussion of computer science and engineering at Berkeley.

Professor Tsu Jae King Liu

1–2 pm | 306 Soda Hall

The Letters and Science Major in Computer Science: Learn about the bachelor of arts program in computer science. Academic Adviser Barbara Hightower

1–3 pm | 651 Soda Hall

Computer Science Illustrated Live!: This project creates compelling visual imagery to help teach computer science. See the illustrations, and watch an artist fill whiteboards with her art.

Graduate Student Ketrina Yim

1–3 pm | 125 Cory Hall

Digital Design: From Video Games to Processors: Projects from the undergraduate Digital Design course include a wireless video-conferencing system.

Dance & Theater

10–11 am | 230 Hearst Gymnasium
11:30 am–12:30 pm | 230 Hearst Gymnasium
1–2 pm | 230 Hearst Gymnasium

Dance Showcase: See an eclectic array of dance styles, featuring faculty and student choreography created in classes.

Lecturer Jason Britton

1–2 pm | Memorial Glade, north

Come Out and Play: Designing and Playing Games Outside: Before Nintendo and X-Box, people used to play outside — we still can! Play games developed in a student-taught DeCal class. (Canceled if raining.) Lecturer Michael Mansfield, Undergraduate Robert Yang

2–4 pm | 20 Cesar Chavez Student Center

City of Angels: A Musical Comedy: This production weaves two plots -- the "real" world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay and the "reel" world of the fictional film. Tickets are on sale at the door, beginning one hour before the show.

2–4 pm | Zellerbach Playhouse

Berkeley Dance Project 2009: Equal Footing: Music and dance from faculty, students, and guest artists includes work by choreographers Joe Goode, Lisa Wymore, and Annie Rosenthal Parr, and composers Joan Jeanrenaud and Sheldon Smith. Merce Cunningham's choreography is performed by student dancers, to music composed and performed by students.

Earth & Planetary Science/Geography

9–10 am | 141 McCone Hall

Probing Ocean Geochemistry in Remote and Stormy Seas: Hear an oceanographer describe his experiences at sea with robotic exploration of the ocean-atmospheric carbon cycle.

Professor Jim Bishop

9 am–4 pm | 141 McCone Hall

McCone Hall Rocks!: Wander our halls and explore rock and mineral displays (1st and 3rd floors), faculty profile posters, and photos from space. The Berkeley Seismology Lab is on the 2nd floor, and activities with professors and students are scheduled all day.

10–11 am | 141 McCone Hall

Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society: Can U.S. Culture Live Within Its Means?: Cultural and economic attitudes can be modified, transforming the American Dream from materialism to sustainability.

Professor George Brimhall

10 am–3 pm | 220 McCone Hall

Earthquake!: Learn through hands-on activities and displays about seismic hazards, earthquake monitoring, and past quakes, including the 2004 Sumatra quake and tsunamis.

10 am–3 pm | 335 McCone Hall

Open House: Earth and Planetary Science Student Center: At the Ramsden Study Center undergraduates answer questions about student life and the six EPS majors: atmospheric science, environmental earth science, geology, geophysics, marine science, and planetary science.

11 am–noon | 141 McCone Hall

Environmental Earth Science Student Projects: Hear about student research on energy from the ocean.

Professor Bill Berry

11 am–2 pm | McCone Hall, entrance & lobby

Marine Science Demonstrations: See live marine animals, and watch students demonstrate beach-bucket science and other projects. (Visit the Lawrence Hall of Science to learn more about marine science!)

Professor Lynn Ingram

11 am–3 pm | McCone Hall, lower lobby

Earth and Planetary Science Student Poster and Project Display: See undergraduate student research on the campus's Strawberry Creek, including topics on water quality, vegetation, and stream-flow.

Noon–1 pm | 141 McCone Hall

How Global Climate Change Will Affect the Oceans: Warmer surface waters, rising sea levels, more storms, and increased carbon dioxide — all will have an impact on marine ecosystems, coasts, islands, estuaries, and wetlands.

Professor Lynn Ingram

Noon–2 pm | Observatory Hill, west of McCone Hall

Carbon Credits for Your Lawn?: If your lawn is green, does it mean it's soaking up carbon dioxide? Use a gas-analyzer system to measure photosynthesis and respiration on a grassy lawn.

Professor Robert Rhew

1–2 pm | 141 McCone Hall

A Tectonic Time-Bomb in Our Backyard: Earthquake Potential of the Hayward Fault: Tick, tick, tick. Recent research has found that major quakes on the Hayward Fault occur every 140 years. The last was on Oct. 21, 1868. (You do the math!) Find out what the future may hold.

Research Geophysicist Kevin Mayeda

2–3 pm | 141 McCone Hall

Is the Earth Warming?: Hear why scientists think Earth has warmed, why human activity is responsible, and why they think warming will continue.

Graduate Student Alexander Stine

Economics

10–11 am | 141 McCone Hall

Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society: Can U.S. Culture Live Within Its Means?: Cultural and economic attitudes can be modified, transforming the American Dream from materialism to sustainability.

Professor George Brimhall

10–11 am | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Economic and Health-Delivery Considerations: Hear about the Obama administration's healthcare reforms, and approaches to reducing the number of uninsured, slowing the rise of healthcare costs, and improving health. Dean Stephen Shortell, Professor William Dow

11 am–noon | 122 Wheeler Hall

How to Choose Wisely, and Why We Don't: Most economic models assume that people make rational, coherent choices. Do they? Hear how human behavior deviates from standard economic models -- and find ways to improve your own decision-making.

Professor David Ahn

1–2 pm | 122 Wheeler Hall

Decisions Under Uncertainty: What's Rational?: Economics is about uncertainty, so modeling decision-making in uncertain conditions is key. Learn how economists do this, and how it affects economic theory and policy.

Professor Shachar Kariv

Education

11:30 am–2:30 pm | Tolman Hall, 2nd floor

Celebration of Children's Literature: Join the Graduate School of Education and the Cal Student Store for this popular free book fair. Be on hand for signings by authors and illustrators Todd Parr, Thacher Hurd, Lisa Brown, Robert San Souci, Diana Cohn, and others. Enjoy storytellers; music by Gary Lapow; an appearance by Peter Rabbit; art activities; "Dear President Obama" reading and letter-writing; and more. A schedule of the day is online.

Energy

1–2 pm | 3113 Etcheverry Hall

Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems: The newest reactors are being designed for enhanced safety, security, sustainability, and economics. Hear about Berkeley's work toward high-temperature reactors that can support production of base-load electricity, low-carbon fuels, and desalinated water.

Professor Per Peterson

1–2 pm | 105 Stanley Hall

How Do Cars Fit Into a Clean-Energy Future?: Can car lovers also be planet lovers? How will our favorite vehicle evolve as the need to manage global warming intensifies? Professor Dan Kammen, Energy and Resources Group

1–2 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Nanotechnology Research Showcase: From early disease detection, to faster computers, to clean energy production — nanotechnology projects are under way in a dozen Berkeley science and engineering departments. Ask your questions about the field's implications and opportunities for our future.

Professor R. Ramesh

Engineering

9 am–3 pm | McLaughlin Hall plaza

Engineering Information Table: Berkeley engineers excel — find out why! Faculty, staff, students, and alumni answer your questions and distribute information about the College of Engineering.

10–11 am | 348 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Information Session: Engineering Undeclared Program: Learn about this popular option and how you can get the most out of it.

10 am–3 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, front lawn

Engineering Student Societies: There's an engineering student group to match every interest, all under the umbrella of the Engineers' Joint Council. Meet students and stop by their tables for information, demonstrations, and contests.

11 am–noon | McLaughlin Hall plaza

Engineering Tour on Northside: The northeast quadrant of campus is home to the College of Engineering. Join students for a guided outdoor walking tour of the engineering buildings. Tours depart at 11, 11:15, 11:30, and 11:45 am.

Noon–1 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Meet the Engineering Dean: A panel of engineering faculty, students, and staff answer your questions about programs in the College of Engineering.

Executive Associate Dean Fiona Doyle

1–2 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Nanotechnology Research Showcase: From early disease detection, to faster computers, to clean energy production — nanotechnology projects are under way in a dozen Berkeley science and engineering departments. Ask your questions about the field's implications and opportunities for our future.

Professor R. Ramesh

1:30–3 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Mobile Millennium: Steer Around Traffic With Free Software: Be among the first to use this community-based traffic-information system by downloading free software — and take home an "Early Adopter" t-shirt! (Don't miss the 10 am lecture on the project in the Bechtel Engineering Center.)

Professor Alexandre Bayen

2–3 pm | 120 Bechtel Engineering Center

Have Tea With SWE: Join us for a cup of tea and meet members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). All engineering students and their families are welcome.

Bioengineering (BioE)

9–9:30 am | 105 Stanley Hall

Pre-Med Program in Bioengineering: Interested in medical school? Find out how a bioengineering degree is an excellent pre-med education.

Professor Sanjay Kumar

9 am–3 pm | Stanley Hall atrium, 1st floor

Bioengineering Information Center: Stop by to pick up information, ask questions, and meet faculty, staff, and students.

9:30–11 am | 105 Stanley Hall

Information Session: The Bioengineering Major: What's it like to be a BioE student? Get the scoop on classes and research opportunities -- plus tips to help you succeed in this exciting, interdisciplinary major. Chair Dorian Liepmann, Professor Steve Conolly

11 am–noon | Stanley Hall atrium, 1st floor

Bioengineering Undergraduate Research Posters: Check out student research projects, and talk with students about their cutting-edge work.

Noon–1 pm | 106 Stanley Hall

Biomechanics: From Molecules to Organisms: Force-induced biological activities play a central role in disease processes that integrate mechanics and biology. Hear how mechanics, chemistry, and biology are closely related in this field.

Professor Mohammad Mofrad

1–3 pm | 261 Donner Laboratory

Bioengineering Lab: In Situ Atomic-Force Microscopy: Using high-powered microscopes, engineers can remodel bone surfaces at the molecular level. See how it's done! Professor Seung-Wuk Lee, Postdoctoral Fellow Ki Young Kwon

Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)

9–10 am | O'Brien Hall breezeway

Surf's Up, or Is It?: What do engineers know about waves that surfers and fisherman don't? Ours have created the world's best ways to predict waves. In other words, awesome surf forecast.

Professor Evan Variano

9 am–3 pm | O'Brien Hall breezeway

Civil and Environmental Engineering Information Table: Stop by throughout the day to pick up information, ask questions, meet faculty, staff, and students, and see the facilities where CEE students study and hang out.

10–11 am | 502 Davis Hall

Meet the Chair: Civil and Environmental Engineering: What is it like in CEE? Hear from our experts on classes, research, and faculty -- our students!

Chair Lisa Alvarez-Cohen

10 am–3 pm | O'Brien Hall, 1st floor

Webcast: CEE Student Teams in Action: CEE's four student competition teams — which build concrete canoes, steel bridges, environmental solutions, and construction projects — are among the best in the country. See a webcast of their regional competitions.

11 am–noon | 502 Davis Hall

Will Water Be the Oil of the 21st Century? A Quest for Sustainable Water Management: Water is a limited natural resource, and its importance can be compared to that of oil. Examine the parallels between these two resources, and the future of water sustainability.

Professor Slawomir Hermanowicz

Noon–1 pm | 125 O'Brien Hall

Wetlands Exhibit: Class projects explore how to use natural processes to treat contaminated water and improve water quality. Meet the students enrolled in the course and see their solutions.

1–2 pm | 345 Davis Hall

Engineering 7 Robot Tournament: Students in this first-year engineering course demonstrate their computer programs to create robots that do battle. Who will win and why? Graduate Students Timmy Siaw and James Lew

2–3 pm | Davis Hall, 2nd floor bay

Concrete/Materials Lab Demonstration: Check out how CEE students make and test concrete samples.

Lab Coordinator Lev Stepanov

Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)

9 am–4 pm | Cory Hall, 2nd floor & Soda Hall, 3rd floor

All Day at EECS: Activities abound all day in EECS! For an up-to-the-minute schedule of events, visit the EECS Cal Day website or come to our information table.

9:30 am–3:30 pm | Cory Hall, 2nd floor entrance

Cory Hall Tours: Electrical engineering students lead tours of their building, leaving every 20 minutes

9:30 am–3:30 pm | Soda Hall, 3rd floor

Tours of Soda Hall: Where can you find Berkeley computer science students? Meet them where they live, and pick up information about the computer science programs at Berkeley.

10 am–noon | Cory Hall, 2nd floor entrance

Automated Robot Racing Cars: See student-made vehicles race a 100-meter course under computer control.

10 am–noon | 246 Cory Hall

Electrical Engineering Lab Open House: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) students demonstrate a radio project and discuss student life in the labs.

10 am–1 pm | 354 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Berkeley Institute of Design Laboratory: BID's deeply interdisciplinary approach to design spans human-computer interaction, mechanical design, education, architecture, and art practice. Professor John Canny and students

10 am–1 pm | Soda Hall, 3rd floor

CITRIS High-Definition Time-Lapse Project: Time-lapse movies capture the multi-year construction of Sutardja Dai Hall, the new headquarters of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society.

10 am–1 pm | 475 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Tele-Immersion: Long-Distance Collaboration in Real Time: Interact with others in a virtual environment! On a large screen, see a mirrored reflection of you and other remotely present participants.

Professor Ruzena Bajcsy

10 am–3 pm | Soda Hall, 4th floor, Wozniak Lounge

Black Graduate Engineering and Science Students Science Fair: Come to the fair! Local high school students, mentored by Berkeley graduate students, show off their cool science projects.

10 am–3:30 pm | Soda Hall, 4th floor, Wozniak Lounge

Poster Session: Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences: Current research projects designed by students are on display.

Noon–1 pm | 306 Soda Hall

The Value and Impact of an Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Prospective students and their parents will want to hear this "View From the Top" discussion of computer science and engineering at Berkeley.

Professor Tsu Jae King Liu

1–3 pm | 125 Cory Hall

Digital Design: From Video Games to Processors: Projects from the undergraduate Digital Design course include a wireless video-conferencing system.

1–3 pm | 521 Cory Hall

iRobot Create: See how this programmable robot, interfaced with a microcontroller, can climb a hill and avoid objects.

2–3 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Information Session: For Freshmen Admitted to EECS: Get all the details on the bachelor of science program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Professor Stuart Russell

3–4 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Life in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences: A Student Perspective: A student panel answers questions from prospective students and their families and offers tips about life at Berkeley. Hear the real deal about EECS and computer science programs in both Engineering and Letters and Science.

Engineering Science

10 am–4 pm | 2119 Etcheverry Hall

Engineering Science Tour of the Rapid-Prototyping Laboratory: Complex 3-D computer models are transformed into functional physical prototypes you can hold in your hand. Professor Dennis Lieu and students

11 am–noon | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Information Session: Engineering Science: Faculty and students give an overview of the interdisciplinary studies majors in engineering science: computational engineering science, engineering mathematics and statistics, engineering physics, environmental engineering science, and the engineering undeclared major.

Professor Tarek Zohdi

3–4 pm | 3108 Etcheverry Hall

Having Fun With Robots: See small, clever robots that make their own decisions, without remote control. Help set up obstacle courses to test them! Professor Emeritus C. Roger Glassey and students

Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IEOR)

1–2 pm | 3111 Etcheverry Hall

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research: The Science of Better: Predicting how systems will behave promotes better decision-making. Learn about majors in IEOR and Operations Research and Management Science, and how students use information technology and mathematical modeling to solve problems. Chair Rhonda Righter, Professor Robert Leachman

2–3:30 pm | 3111 Etcheverry Hall

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research in the Real World: Interested in both business and engineering? Learn about projects, with real companies and organizations, that improve decision-making for managing real-world systems.

Adjunct Professor Ikhlaq Sidhu

3–4 pm | 3108 Etcheverry Hall

Having Fun With Robots: See small, clever robots that make their own decisions, without remote control. Help set up obstacle courses to test them! Professor Emeritus C. Roger Glassey and students

3–4 pm | 1169 Etcheverry Hall

The Berkeley Automation Science Laboratory: Visit this center for research in robotics and automation. Learn about projects in networked telerobotics, computer-assisted surgery, automated manufacturing, and new media.

Professor Ken Goldberg

Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)

Noon–1 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Meet Materials Science and Engineering Faculty: Meet one-on-one with the department chair and professors to learn how materials are key to so many breakthroughs in science and engineering. Chair Robert Ritchie, Professor Ronald Gronsky

Noon–4 pm | Hearst Memorial Mining Building, lobby

Introduction to Nanoscience: The phenomenon of nano-scale materials and devices is revolutionizing science and technology. Learn what they can do! Professor Andrew Minor and students

Noon–4 pm | Hearst Memorial Mining Building, lobby

It's Materials: How do engineers keep making things faster, stronger, cheaper, and better? It's materials! See demonstrations of the amazing ways that current materials can be used.

Noon–4 pm | Hearst Memorial Mining Building, lobby

Materials Science: Of Superballs, Superconductors, and Strawberries: Materials scientists demonstrate the wonders of their world — from liquid-nitrogen ice cream to insulation for space flight.

1–1:30 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Aging and the Risk of Bone Fracture: Berkeley's materials science professors give a series of talks, on the half hour, on the marvels of new materials. The series starts with a look at the microstructure of our own bones, and what we can learn from it.

Chair Robert Ritchie

1:30–2 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Building the World's Best Electron Microscope: Over the past five years a worldwide collaboration has led to the installation of the finest electron microscope at Berkeley. Hear how it happened, and the science it took to achieve it.

Professor Andrew Minor

2–2:30 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

Making Music With Materials: The arrangement of atoms that make up a material determines what that material can do. Hear how a materials engineer responds to the demands of discriminating musicians, manipulating atoms to produce materials for instruments with just the right tone.

Professor Ronald Gronsky

2:30–3 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

The Science of Energy Conversion: What materials do we use to convert light and heat into electricity (and vise versa)? Learn about this transformation, how it works, and how we can make it work better.

Professor Junqiao Wu

3–3:30 pm | 390 Hearst Memorial Mining Building

The World of Soft Materials: Look around. Nearly everything is made of soft materials, from the synthetic (plastics or clothing) to the natural (your DNA or hair). Master manipulators, materials scientists rearrange molecules to generate the best soft materials for nano- and biotechnology.

Professor Ting Xu

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

10–10:30 am | Etcheverry Hall, 3rd floor
11–11:30 am | Etcheverry Hall, 3rd floor
1–1:30 pm | Etcheverry Hall, 3rd floor
2–2:30 pm | Etcheverry Hall, 3rd floor

Mechanical Engineering Labs and Machine Shop Tour: Join us for a half-hour walking tour of instructional labs and the fully equipped machine shop used by mechanical engineering students.

10 am–2 pm | Etcheverry Hall-Soda Hall esplanade

Mechanical Engineering Information Tables and Demonstrations: Meet the students, learn about their projects, and find out what it takes to be an ME major.

10 am–2 pm | Etcheverry Hall-Soda Hall esplanade

Mechanical Engineering Open Labs and Demonstrations: Check out our laboratories and meet the students who work and study there.

Noon–1 pm | 3110 Etcheverry Hall

Mechanical Engineering: Meet the Chairs: Learn about the exciting research in mechanical engineering, hear an overview of the program, and find out why this is such a dynamic, versatile discipline. Chair Albert Pisano, Vice Chair for Instruction Michael Frenklach

Nuclear Engineering

10–11 am | 3113 Etcheverry Hall

The ABCs of Nuclear Science: Watch demonstrations to learn the basics of radioactivity and nuclear reactions.

Professor Eric Norman

10 am–3 pm | Bechtel Engineering Center, Trefethen Terrace

Nuclear Engineering Student Projects: A backyard nuclear reactor? A mousetrap fission chain-reaction model? See what students have made, and use a Geiger counter to test Fiestaware! (In case of rain, meet on the 3rd floor of Etcheverry Hall.) American Nuclear Society student members

1–2 pm | 3113 Etcheverry Hall

Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems: The newest reactors are being designed for enhanced safety, security, sustainability, and economics. Hear about Berkeley's work toward high-temperature reactors that can support production of base-load electricity, low-carbon fuels, and desalinated water.

Professor Per Peterson

2–3 pm | 3113 Etcheverry Hall

Nuclear Engineering Information and Laboratory Tour: Catch the excitement and get answers to all your questions about the program.

Professor Jasmina Vujic

English

11 am–noon | 315 Wheeler Hall
3:30–4 pm | 315 Wheeler Hall

Information for Prospective English Majors: Love literature, poetry, writing, and reading? Be an English major! Get your questions answered about Berkeley's English program.

Undergraduate Adviser Ken Mahru

1–3 pm | 315 Wheeler Hall

Creative-Writing Students Read Their Work: Hear the work produced by English students in creative-writing courses.

Environmental Design

9 am–4 pm | Blake Garden, 70 Rincon Rd., Kensington

Tour Blake Garden: Enjoy a stroll through this 10.5-acre formal garden and landscape-architecture teaching facility overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Join the free tour at noon. And don't miss the Create-With-Nature Zone for kids. Partial wheelchair accessibility; plenty of parking. Driving directions are at the information table in the Wurster Hall lobby.

9 am–4 pm | 108 Wurster Hall

Walter Hood Public Sculpture: Models, Paintings, and Fabrications: Enjoy the sculpture of one of our acclaimed landscape architecture professors, and meet the artist at 11 for an informal discussion of his work.

Professor Walter Hood

9 am–6 pm | Sather Gate

The New, Restored Sather Gate: Berkeley's 99-year-old icon adjacent to Sproul Plaza has been beautifully restored in time for Cal Day. See its stone nudes representing the eight fields of learning; removed in 1910 because they made some students blush, the carvings were returned to the gate in 1977.

10 am–1 pm | 277 Wurster Hall
2–4 pm | 277 Wurster Hall

Architecture Shop Open House: This 3,000-square-foot facility is equipped for model-making, woodworking, metalworking, plastics, and concrete. Join us to see students working on class projects. Safety glasses will be provided.

10:30–11:30 am | Wurster Hall, lobby

College of Environmental Design: Tour Wurster Hall: Get answers to your questions about undergraduate programs and tour the facility. Designed by former architecture faculty members, Wurster is a rich environment for the CED community. See its world-class library, design archives, research facilities, labs, fabrication shop, galleries, and café. Associate Dean Greig Crysler

Associate Dean Greig Crysler

11 am–noon | 104 Wurster Hall

Information Session: Graduate Studies in Environmental Design: Want to be an architect? Newly admitted and prospective graduate students can hear a discussion of the architecture program and get answers to their questions.

11 am–4 pm | Wurster Hall, lobby

College of Environmental Design: Open House, Tours, and Exhibits: Academic advisers and students will answer questions about the undergraduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban studies and the landscape architecture graduate program. See student work and take a tour of the CED building and design studios. Tours leave on the hour from 11 am through 3 pm.

11 am–5 pm | 210 Wurster Hall

Environmental Design Library Tours: See the collections and resources on this self-guided tour. Library staff will be on hand to answer questions. Fifteen-minute librarian-led tours are at noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm.

Librarian David Eifler

Noon–3:30 pm | 220 Stephens Hall

Plug-In Pavilion in Valparaíso, Chile: Hear about the winning proposal to develop architecture that coexists with UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The plan uses wind-powered, plug-in pavilions that sit atop hillside elevators, providing free electricity to residents and promoting an urban revival. Professor René Davids, Graduate Student Taylor Medlin

1–2 pm | 112 Wurster Hall

College of Environmental Design: History and Overview: Join us for an introduction to the college and its academic programs — from someone who's experienced it as a student, professor, and now interim dean. A Q&A with peer advisers follows.

Interim Dean Sam Davis

2:30–3:30 pm | 104 Wurster Hall

Information Session: Transfer Students in Environmental Design: Whether you recently applied to Berkeley or plan to apply in the future, bring your questions for students and staff about programs for transfer, re-entry, and student parents. Re-entry and Veterans Services Director Ron Williams, Undergraduate Services Manager Susan Hagstrom, and Architecture Adviser Michael de Leon

3–4 pm | 100 Wheeler Hall

High-Speed Rail: Changes for California: Experts who have worked with the California High-Speed Rail Authority examine design concepts for transit-oriented development along the new rail corridor.

Graduate Student Manish Shirgaokar

Fall Program for Freshmen (UC Berkeley Extension)

10:30 am–noon | Wheeler Auditorium

Information Session: Fall Program for Freshmen: Attention students admitted for spring semester! Learn about the benefits of starting your Cal career as part of the UC Berkeley Extension Fall Program for Freshmen. A presentation on housing and a Q&A session will follow.

Film

9 am–4 pm | 235 Kroeber Hall

Global Lives Film Screening: The Global Lives project, an international video library of the human experience, will continually screen video of some of the lives recorded to date.

10–11 am | 142 Dwinelle Hall
11 am–noon | 142 Dwinelle Hall
Noon–1 pm | 142 Dwinelle Hall
2–3 pm | 142 Dwinelle Hall

GIANT Presents Filmmaking at Berkeley: View clips of films written, directed, and produced by the members of GIANT, an organization of students majoring in film studies, art practice, media studies, and other disciplines.

12:30–2:30 pm | 219 Dwinelle Hall

The Herring, the Witch, and the Cupboard: View and discuss the silent film The Parson's Widow, a historical-ethnographic comedy based on a story by a Norwegian-American author. The tale deals with social complications arising from the Reformation. Once religious authorities could marry, what should be done with a parson's widow? This was something new. The answer: link the widow to the position and make the new parson marry her, if he accepts the job. But what about a widow who keeps on living, burning through husband after husband? Could she be a witch?

Professor Mark Sandberg

2–3:30 pm | 221 Kroeber Hall

The Global Lives Project: An international collaboration of filmmakers, academics, programmers, architects, linguists, designers, and everyday people is building a video library of human experience.

Health & Medical

9–9:30 am | 105 Stanley Hall

Pre-Med Program in Bioengineering: Interested in medical school? Find out how a bioengineering degree is an excellent pre-med education.

Professor Sanjay Kumar

10–11 am | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Economic and Health-Delivery Considerations: Hear about the Obama administration's healthcare reforms, and approaches to reducing the number of uninsured, slowing the rise of healthcare costs, and improving health. Dean Stephen Shortell, Professor William Dow

10–11 am | 1 Pimentel Hall

Information Session: Pre-Med: Is medical school your goal? A panel of medical students and Career Center advisers explains how to get there.

11 am–noon | 145 Dwinelle Hall

Are We Wired for Good?: Is the capacity for compassion, gratitude, and other positive emotions built into our nervous systems? Are such emotions the path to happiness? The founder of Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center has some answers.

Professor Dacher Keltner

Noon–1 pm | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Speaking About Wellness: About 70% of diseases experienced by American adults are preventable. Learn what you can do to stay healthy. Professor John Swartzberg, UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

History

10–10:45 am | Archaeological Research Facility, 2251 College Ave.

From Captain Cook to Pearl Harbor: Colonial Archaeology in the Pacific Islands: Learn about sites dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, from the Solomon Islands to New Zealand to Hawaii.

Graduate Student James Flexner

2–3 pm | 145 Dwinelle Hall

Barack Obama and the Making of American History: Join us to hear history professors discuss the election victory of Barack Obama and place it in historical context. Professors Mark Brilliant, Robin Einhorn, and Waldo Martin

International & Area Studies

11 am–noon | 155 Dwinelle Hall

Going Global: International Opportunities for Cal Students: Prospective students, learn about international education at Berkeley, including internationally-focused majors, the Global Poverty and Practice minor, and study abroad.

1–2 pm | 145 Dwinelle Hall

What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen?: Students from many majors share their field and classroom experiences in Global Poverty and Practice, the fastest-growing minor on campus.

Kindergarten to College

10–11 am | 110 Barrows Hall

Preparándose Para la Universidad: ¿Cómo se prepara un estudiante de la preparatoria o secundaria para la universidad? ¿Cómo los padres o familiares pueden apoyar a su hijo/a durante su carrera académica? En este taller la Coordinadora Regional Alma Zaragoza del programa Early Academic Outreach Program/Programa Académico de Temprano Alcance contestará estas entre otras preguntas sobre la preparación académica.

10–11 am | 20 Barrows Hall
11:30 am–12:30 pm | 20 Barrows Hall

Preparing for College: Middle-School and High-School Years: How should students in grades 6 to 11 begin preparing for college now? How can parents and families support them on their educational journey? Get answers here. Teresa Arriaga, Early Academic Outreach Program

11 am–noon | 166 Barrows Hall

Community College: A Positive Pathway to Advancing Your Goals: Community colleges are a rich resource. Learn how they can help advance educational and career goals. Yvette Flores, School/University Partnerships

11 am–noon | 110 Barrows Hall

Taller de Ayuda Financiera: Si eres un estudiante, padre o familiar y quieres aprender cómo recibir ayuda financiera para la universidad ¡ven a este taller! Aprenderás sobre los fundamentos de la ayuda financiera, como rellenar los formularios, los pasos para solicitar e información de becas privadas. Nanci Roman, East Bay Consortium

1–2 pm | 166 Barrows Hall

Community College: Una Opción Positiva Para Alcanzar Tus Metas Educativas y Profesionales: Un community college es una fuente abundante para los estudiantes y padres. En este taller aprenderás cómo un community college puede ser una opción positiva para alcanzar tus metas educativas y profesionales. Douglas Parada, Asistente de los Directores del Centro de Asociaciones Educativas

1–2 pm | 126 Barrows Hall

Financial Aid Workshop: Students and families learn how to pay for a college education, and about financial aid, completing forms, application procedures, and private scholarships. Sumi Godfrey, Educational Guidance Center

Letters & Science

9:30–11 am | 155 Dwinelle Hall

Excellence and Opportunity in the College of Letters and Science: Hear a panel discussion of the rich educational opportunities open to students in Berkeley's largest college at every stage of their studies. Undergraduate Advising Director Avis Hinkson, Undergraduate Academic Planning Director Alix Schwartz, Director of Undergraduate Research Terry Strathman

1–2 pm | 110 Barrows Hall

Information Session: Letters and Science Student Peer Advisers: Learn about the academics and opportunities that contribute to the strength, breadth, and excitement of Berkeley's liberal-arts college.

Libraries & Collections

9 am–3 pm | Haas School of Business, Bank of America Forum

Self-Guided Tours of Haas School of Business: Tour open facilities, including the computer center and library.

9 am–3:45 pm | Doe Library, outside north entrance

Doe and Moffitt Library Tours: If you like books, you'll love the campus's historic Doe Library and Moffitt Undergraduate Library. Take a self-guided tour, and be amazed.

9 am–3:45 pm | Doe Library, north entrance, or Moffitt Library, south entrance

Gardner Stacks and Moffitt Library Self-Guided Tour: The Gardner Stacks house the Library's remarkable research collection, and Moffitt is the campus's central undergraduate library. Start your tour by entering the stacks via Moffitt or Doe Library.

10 am–3 pm | Eshleman Hall, 7th floor

Eshleman Library and Study Lounge: Check out Cal's only 24-hour study lounge — and don't miss the extraordinary view!

10 am–3 pm | 132 & 303 Doe Library

Library Bookstore Sale: Browse the Library's store and choose from a selection of duplicates and older editions from the Library's collection.

10 am–4 pm | C.V. Starr East Asian Library, 3rd floor, east entrance

East Asian Library Tour: See the nation's first freestanding library devoted to an East Asian collection. Tours leave at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm, or take a self-guided tour any time.

10 am–4 pm | Bancroft Library Gallery

Mark Twain at the Bancroft: Berkeley is home to the world's largest collection of Mark Twain's papers. See a sampling in the "Mark Twain at Play" exhibit.

11 am–3 pm | 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin on the Web: Did you know you can read Darwin's books, letters, and the full text of The Origin of Species online? We'll tell you the basics of finding these works through the biosciences library. Stop by for presentations at 11 am and 2 pm.

11 am–5 pm | 210 Wurster Hall

Environmental Design Library Tours: See the collections and resources on this self-guided tour. Library staff will be on hand to answer questions. Fifteen-minute librarian-led tours are at noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm.

Librarian David Eifler

1–1:45 pm | Hargrove Music Library, east entrance
2–2:45 pm | Hargrove Music Library, east entrance

Hargrove Music Library Tours: A 45-minute guided tour features the architectural highlights of Berkeley's music library, plus the rare manuscripts in its collection.

Linguistics & Languages

9 am–4 pm | 52 Dwinelle Hall

Ask a Linguist: What's linguistics? How many languages are there? How do words evolve? How does your uvula help you speak French? Just ask — and get a picture of your voice.

10–10:45 am | 254 Barrows Hall

Some American Myths About Arabic: Myths about the Arabic language persist among students and the public alike. How do they contribute to stereotyping the Middle East?

Lecturer John Hayes

11 am–1 pm | 33 Dwinelle Hall

Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish in One Easy Lesson: In half-hour mini-sessions learn to ask questions and carry on a basic conversation. Learn one language, or stay for them all! (Level-appropriate for young adults, too.) 11 am: Danish, Lecturer Karen Møller 11:30 am: Finnish, Fulbright Scholar Virve Kahri Noon: Norwegian Graduate Student Simon Helton 12:30 pm: Swedish, Graduate Student Benjamin Mier-Cruz

Literature

11:30 am–2:30 pm | Tolman Hall, 2nd floor

Celebration of Children's Literature: Join the Graduate School of Education and the Cal Student Store for this popular free book fair. Be on hand for signings by authors and illustrators Todd Parr, Thacher Hurd, Lisa Brown, Robert San Souci, Diana Cohn, and others. Enjoy storytellers; music by Gary Lapow; an appearance by Peter Rabbit; art activities; "Dear President Obama" reading and letter-writing; and more. A schedule of the day is online.

Mathematics

9 am–4 pm | Evans Hall, lobby

Ask the Mathematician: A Cal Day favorite! Find out everything you always wanted to know about mathematics (but couldn't find anyone to ask).

Professor George Bergman

9 am–4 pm | 1015 Evans Hall

Mathematics Undergraduate Advising and Information: Visit advisers and get comprehensive information about major and minor programs in mathematics.

9:30 am–4 pm | 1015 Evans Hall

Meet Current Math Students: The Math Undergraduate Student Association is the beating heart of the undergraduate math community (just ask its members!). Hear the perspectives and experiences of students in the top math department in the country. Play games, win prizes, and take home a souvenir from the t-shirt sale.

11–11:45 am | 60 Evans Hall

Impossibility in Mathematics: Some problems can be solved, some are unsolvable, and some are impossible. Can you prove something is impossible?

Professor Robin Hartshorne

1:30–2:30 pm | 60 Evans Hall

Mathematical Game Theory: Economics, biology, computer science — game theory has wide-ranging impact. Some games give rise to beautiful mathematics, others take us to chaos and infinity. Learn why!

Professor Jan Reimann

Museums, Galleries & Gardens

Berkeley Art Museum

11 am–5 pm | Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way

Guided Tour of "Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet": Graduate students lead you through contemporary works created in response to the artists' travels to threatened UNESCO World Heritage sites. The show investigates the relationships between fragile natural environments and the human communities that depend on them. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Admission to the museum is free for Cal Day.)

Berkeley Natural History Museums

9 am–noon | 1101 Valley Life Sciences Building
1–4 pm | 1101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Fossils Roadshow: Found a fossil that needs identifying? This is your lucky day! Show it to experts from the Museum of Paleontology, Essig Museum of Entomology, and Museum of Vertebrate Zoology.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, courtyard

A Walk Through Time: Evolutionary Research at Cal: Wander through a timeline of Earth's history, featuring research on the evolution of life, and chat with the scientists behind the studies.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, south entrance

Children's Animal Soiree: At the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, see live animals, puppet shows, bio-blitz events for kids, and more. Pick up your Passport to Science@Cal, and visit science events all across campus!

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin and Evolutionary Biology at Berkeley: Berkeley commemorates Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of The Origin of Species. Join us to celebrate evolutionary research at Cal!

9 am–4 pm | At all participating events

Passport to Science@Cal: Pick up a passport and start your Science@Cal journey (ages 6 to 12)! Explore the mysteries of dark matter, extract DNA from your cheek cells, experience lizard noosing, and more. Stamp your passport at many participating departments, labs, and museums!

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, courtyard

Travels With Charles: Exploring Darwin's Beagle Voyage: Embark on Darwin's paleontological, biological, and cultural adventures. Investigate specimens from the Berkeley Natural History Museums that relate to his journey.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 3rd floor

Young Explorer Science Corner: Thrill aspiring young scientists (ages 6-12) with interactive mini-labs taught by researchers.

Blake Garden

9 am–4 pm | Blake Garden, 70 Rincon Rd., Kensington

Tour Blake Garden: Enjoy a stroll through this 10.5-acre formal garden and landscape-architecture teaching facility overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Join the free tour at noon. And don't miss the Create-With-Nature Zone for kids. Partial wheelchair accessibility; plenty of parking. Driving directions are at the information table in the Wurster Hall lobby.

Essig Museum of Entomology

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 3rd floor

Got Bugs? We Do!: Amazing insects and arachnids are in the Essig Museum's research collection — also see the live arthropods!

Hearst Museum of Anthropology

10 am–4 pm | Hearst Museum of Anthropology, 102 Kroeber Hall

Open House at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology: See the exhibits on Native California cultures, Guatemalan textiles, ancient Egypt, and more! The collections represent almost every region of the world and span nearly 2 million years. A docent-led tour is at 1 pm.

Lawrence Hall of Science

9 am–5 pm | Lawrence Hall of Science (take Hill Shuttle from Evans Hall east entrance)

Lawrence Hall of Science: Free hands-on science all day! Catch the WaterWorks show, get behind the slime in Animal Grossology, and enjoy our outdoor science park, Forces That Shape the Bay. A 20-minute planetarium show runs every half hour from 10:30 am to 4 pm, and Science on a Sphere demos run from 11 am to 3 pm. Check the schedule upon arrival for exact times.

Museum of Paleontology

9–10 am | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

Sex and the Single Dinosaur: What Bone Tissues Tell Us: Fossil bone tissues help us see how dinosaurs grew and reproduced. Hear how this information explains why the living dinosaurs (birds) grow differently from other animals.

Graduate Student Sarah Werning

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, courtyard

Human Evolution and Everyday Life: Evolutionary history affects our day-to-day lives — learn how with scientists from the Human Evolution Research Center. See this exhibit and hear about field work in Ethiopia.

9 am–4 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 1st floor, Wallace Atrium

Meet T. rex: Visit T. rex and Pteranodon, buy a museum t-shirt, and get free tickets for tours of the Museum of Paleontology.

10–11:30 am | Valley Life Sciences Building, 1st floor, Wallace Atrium
1:30–3:30 pm | Valley Life Sciences Building, 1st floor, Wallace Atrium

Tour the Museum of Paleontology Collections: This is your chance to see the museum's extensive collections, normally closed to the public. Tours leave on the half hour. Pick up free tickets at the museum's t-shirt table.

11 am–noon | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

Darwin's Voyage Around the World: What Would He Think Now?: Follow Darwin's voyage on the Beagle and find out what's become of the places that helped him develop his theory of evolution.

Professor Jere Lipps

Noon–1 pm | 2060 Valley Life Sciences Building

Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming: Hear how global warming is pushing nature itself toward extinction, and how you can help save it.

Professor Tony Barnosky

1–2 pm | 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building

The Evolution of Dinosaur Horns, Spikes, and Domes: How did Triceratops grow horns? What was the bony dome on a pachycephalosaur's skull used for? Discover more about these dinosaurs, their bizarre skulls, and new dinosaur fossils.

Assistant Director Mark Goodwin

Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

9 am–4 pm | 3101 Valley Life Sciences Building

Who Wants to Be a Zoologist?: Glimpse the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology on the only day it's open to the public. Meet students, researchers, and curators.

UC Botanical Garden

11:30 am–3:30 pm | UC Botanical Garden (take Hill Shuttle from Evans Hall east entrance)

Botanical Garden Docent-Led Tours: See more than 12,000 kinds of plants from around the world! The garden is open all day, with one-hour tours at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, and Waterwise Tours at 12:30 and 2:30 pm. On campus, visit the garden's booth at the Jepson Herbarium in the Valley Life Sciences Building.

University & Jepson Herbaria

9 am–4 pm | 1001 Valley Life Sciences Building

University and Jepson Herbaria Open House: Berkeley is home to these famed collections of preserved plants, algae, and fungi from around the world. Talk to our researchers about the wildflower display and observe plants under the microscope. Guided tours begin on the hour from 10 am to 2 pm. Children can choose a plant specimen to identify and take home as a souvenir.

Worth Ryder Gallery

11 am–4 pm | 116 Kroeber Hall

The Dirt Show and Paintings by Brittany Law: Get a double dose of art! See work by undergraduates in ceramics and paintings by the winner of the Wendy Sussman Memorial Fellowship.

Music

10–11 am | Lower Sproul Plaza

Cal Taiko Japanese Drumming: Hear the awesome Cal Taiko student corps perform traditional Japanese drumming.

10:30–10:45 am | Hertz Hall breezeway

Flute Quartet: Love a flute? Try four! Hear Bozza's Jour d'été à la montagne for four flutes. Students Kelly Jenkins, Kelsey Seymour, Angelina (Yuan Fen) Ho, Sarah Cargill

10:30–11 am | Sather Gate

Hear the Cal Band!: They're the pride of California and the pacesetter of college marching bands — and it's not Cal Day without the University of California Marching Band.

11 am–12:30 pm | Hertz Hall, concert hall stage

University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Relax with Jean Ahn's Berkeley Fanfare, Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with soprano soloist Melanie Anderson, Ravel's Piano Concerto for Left Hand with soloist Young Ho Na, Schumann's Cello Concerto in A Minor with soloist Kevin Yu, and Nielsen's Concerto for Flute & Orchestra with soloist Kelsey Seymour. Professor and Conductor David Milnes

Noon–12:30 pm | Sproul Plaza

Cal Spirit Rally: Get in the Cal spirit (it's impossible not to!) with the UC Rally Committee, Cal Band, Cal Dance Team, Mic Men, and Oski, as they put on a blue-and-gold event to welcome Cal Day guests, especially prospective students and families.

Noon–4 pm | Campanile (Sather Tower)

Campanile Carillon Recitals: Hear 10-minute recitals on the hour, starting at noon. University Carillonist Jeff Davis, John Agraz, and students perform solo works, carillon duets, and Cal songs. The best acoustics are in Faculty Glade.

Noon–4 pm | Hertz Hall, north courtyard

Electronic Sound Garden: A Music Demonstration: Hear sound artists and composers — students in the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies — as they present a sound experience in a cozy, forgotten courtyard. Listen closely as the sonic foliage reveals its secrets! (If it rains, the demo must be canceled.)

1–1:30 pm | 125 Morrison Hall

Live Jazz: April Showers: Enjoy April Showers and other familiar songs with Berkeley's Joyce Kwon Quintet.

1–1:45 pm | Hargrove Music Library, east entrance
2–2:45 pm | Hargrove Music Library, east entrance

Hargrove Music Library Tours: A 45-minute guided tour features the architectural highlights of Berkeley's music library, plus the rare manuscripts in its collection.

1:30–2:30 pm | Hertz Hall, concert hall stage

Baroque Jamboree: Students in the University Baroque Ensemble perform early music. See demonstrations on organs, harpsichords, baroque violins, and baroque flutes from Berkeley's antique-instrument collection. Professor Davitt Moroney

2–4 pm | 20 Cesar Chavez Student Center

City of Angels: A Musical Comedy: This production weaves two plots -- the "real" world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay and the "reel" world of the fictional film. Tickets are on sale at the door, beginning one hour before the show.

2:30–2:45 pm | Hertz Hall, south patio

Bagpipe Demonstration: Learn about traditional Scottish Highland bagpipe music from an ethnomusicology student. (In case of rain, meet in 125 Morrison Hall.)

Graduate Student Duncan Allard

3–3:15 pm | Hertz Hall, south patio

African Drumming and Dance: Students from this lively music class perform traditional music from Ghana. (In case of rain, meet in 125 Morrison.)

3–4 pm | Morrison Hall, 2nd floor

Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Hear students and community members perform on antique Javanese percussion instruments.

Professor Ben Brinner

Natural Resources

9 am–1 pm | Campanile or West Circle, near Mulford Hall

Blue and Gold Make Green: The CNR Green Taxi: Need help getting to College of Natural Resources events? Our hybrid car gives free lifts between two pickup points.

9 am–4 pm | Information Marketplace

Campus Tree Trail Self-Guided Tour: Amazing natural beauty is part of what makes the Berkeley campus special. Look up and see the trees! For locations, pick up a guidebook at the Natural Resources table, #24 in the Information Marketplace.

10–11 am | 100 Genetics & Plant Biology Building

Life as a College of Natural Resources Student: A panel of current students answers your questions about majors, research opportunities, student groups, student life, and more. Meet academic advisers and faculty.

10 am–2 pm | Mulford Hall, east patio

Cal Forestry Club Exposition: Learn about the many activities of one of the College of Natural Resources' most popular student groups — and take home a free seedling to plant.

11 am–noon | 100 Genetics & Plant Biology Building

College of Natural Resources Career Panel: CNR alumni share their stories, advice, and career experiences — see what possibilities await new and prospective students!

Noon–1 pm | Mulford Hall, east patio

The Ultimate GPS Treasure Hunt: Using only satellite-linked global-positioning-system (GPS) units and clues, search for hidden prizes! Fun for the family — bring your GPS unit, if you have one.

1–2 pm | 260 Mulford Hall

Mixer for Transfer Students in the College of Natural Resources: Visit the college's Student Resource Center to meet current CNR transfer students and advisers. A great networking opportunity!

1–2 pm | Information Marketplace

Tour: Spotlight on the College of Natural Resources: Tour the college in its historic buildings on the beautiful northwest side of campus. Begins at the College of Natural Resources table, #24 in the Information Marketplace.

2–3 pm | 110 Barrows Hall

Hunger, Disease, and Species Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Hear field biologists describe how they approach the challenges of these issues. Professors Vince Resh and Justin Brashares

3–4 pm | Morgan Hall patio

College of Natural Resources Reception: Newly admitted CNR students and their families are invited to get to know current students, faculty, alumni, advisers — and each other.

3–4 pm | Morgan Hall patio

College of Natural Resources Research Posters: Undergraduates in CNR's biological, physical, and social-science majors showcase their research on real-life issues. See how this work makes a difference in the world.

Environmental Science, Policy & Management

9 am–4 pm | Wellman Hall, 2nd floor & front lawn

Bug Doctor: Live Insects and Spiders!: The Bug Doctor and dream team of insect experts show you how to identify bugs. Bring your spiders, creepy crawlers, and bug-riddled plants. And there's more: insect face-painting, crafts, bug hunts, live-insect interactions and viewing!

Natural Resources Biology

2–3 pm | 2060 Valley Life Sciences Building

You've Got Options: Biology in the College of Natural Resources: Which biology major is right for you? Maybe it's in CNR! Whether you want to attend medical school or become a wildlife ecologist, learn how to choose from the dozen-plus biology-based majors at Berkeley.

Near Eastern Studies

10–10:45 am | 254 Barrows Hall

Some American Myths About Arabic: Myths about the Arabic language persist among students and the public alike. How do they contribute to stereotyping the Middle East?

Lecturer John Hayes

1–2 pm | 254 Barrows Hall

Ancient Egypt at Berkeley: Fascinated by ancient Egypt? Learn about Berkeley's Egyptology program and its collections of artifacts and papyrus documents, and experience excavations on the Nile.

Graduate Student Jean Li

2–3 pm | 254 Barrows Hall

Your Name in Hieroglyphics: Where else can you see this? Stop by for a look.

Graduate Student Elizabeth Minor

Physical Education

10–11 am | 230 Hearst Gymnasium
11:30 am–12:30 pm | 230 Hearst Gymnasium
1–2 pm | 230 Hearst Gymnasium

Dance Showcase: See an eclectic array of dance styles, featuring faculty and student choreography created in classes.

Lecturer Jason Britton

10 am–noon | Recreational Sports Facility, Martial Arts Room

Martial Arts Demonstration: See demonstrations of practices including taekwondo, yongmudo, and judo.

Director Russell Ahn

11 am–2 pm | 251 Hearst Gymnasium

Ashtanga Yoga and Varsity Yoga: Join in or observe at this open yoga workshop — refresh your mind, body, and soul.

Lecturer Toni Mar

Noon–1 pm | 234 Hearst Gymnasium

Ready for the NFL? Sports Performance Training: Test your lateral agility, just like NFL pro prospects do.

Lecturer Dini Wong

Physics

10–11 am | 4 LeConte Hall

What Amazing Things We've Learned This Year in Physics!: Every year, Berkeley scientists add more to what we know about the universe and how it works. Hear about the past year's exciting breakthroughs, and ask questions about scientific discovery at Cal.

Professor Bob Jacobsen

10 am–3 pm | 235, 245 & 248 LeConte Hall

Hands-on Physics: Physics is phun! Don't miss interactive exhibits and demonstrations for all ages. Physics graduate and undergraduate students

10 am–3 pm | 251 LeConte Hall

Physics Poster Session: See the hard work and research being done by physics graduate students.

11 am–noon | 4 LeConte Hall

What Is the Large Hadron Collider?: It's the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. Hear how it works and discover the exciting things it might reveal about our amazing universe.

Professor Marjorie Shapiro

11 am–2 pm | 83 LeConte Hall

Dark Matter Search: Open Laboratory: Explore the mysteries of dark matter. What are physicists learning about WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles), the universe, and the Big Bang?

11 am–2 pm | 115 & 119 LeConte Hall

Really Cold Physics: Open Laboratory: Learn how to make stuff cold — really, really cold. Find out about experiments carried out at below -459 degrees F!

Noon–12:45 pm | 1 LeConte Hall
1–1:45 pm | 1 LeConte Hall

Fun With Physics: Why Should Students Have All the Fun?: Sparks and explosions! These jaw-dropping lab demonstrations -- from merely amazing to simply spectacular -- are favorites in Berkeley physics classes. Professors Howard Shugart (noon) and Bob Jacobsen (1 pm)

Noon–1 pm | 4 LeConte Hall

Physics Undergraduate Program: A Panel Discussion: Faculty advisers, staff, and current students present an overview of the educational and research opportunities for physics students.

Chair Frances Hellman

2–3 pm | 4 LeConte Hall

Seeing the Baby Universe With the Planck Satellite: Fascinated by rockets, stars, and the Big Bang? See footage of the April launch of this satellite and hear how it could soon give us a wealth of information about the evolution and future of the universe.

Postdoctoral Fellow Anze Slosar, Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics

Political Science

10:30 am–noon | 106 Stanley Hall

Political Science and Governance in Africa: Learn what political-science research can tell us about this issue. Can democracy and peace be sustained in multiethnic societies or impoverished economies? What are the prospects for U.S. policy toward Africa under President Obama?

Professor Leonardo Arriola

1–2:30 pm | 106 Stanley Hall

How Law Saves, and Kills, Politics: Judicial and political power are inextricably linked in America, from war powers to abortion, environment to campaign finance, and more. Should we use the courts to achieve policy goals?

Professor Gordon Silverstein

2–3 pm | 145 Dwinelle Hall

Barack Obama and the Making of American History: Join us to hear history professors discuss the election victory of Barack Obama and place it in historical context. Professors Mark Brilliant, Robin Einhorn, and Waldo Martin

3–4 pm | 105 Stanley Hall

YouTube, Blogs, Texting, the Web: How Are New Media Changing Politics?: How have New Media influenced elections and political governance, and shaped the language of civic engagement? Hear this panel sponsored by the Goldman School's Class of '68 Center on Civility & Democratic Engagement. Professors Henry Brady, Bruce Cain and Geoffrey Nunberg

Psychology

10–11 am | 145 Dwinelle Hall

Information Session: The Psychology Major: The undergraduate adviser and current students tell you how to become a Berkeley psychology major — including a review of prerequisites, admission criteria, and the application process.

11 am–noon | 145 Dwinelle Hall

Are We Wired for Good?: Is the capacity for compassion, gratitude, and other positive emotions built into our nervous systems? Are such emotions the path to happiness? The founder of Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center has some answers.

Professor Dacher Keltner

2–3 pm | 100 Genetics & Plant Biology Building

Life as a Psychology Major: Psychology students answer questions about volunteer activities, community service, and how to make the most of your time at Berkeley. Members of the Association of Psychology Undergraduates, Psi Chi, and Psychology at Berkeley journal

Public Health

10–11 am | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Economic and Health-Delivery Considerations: Hear about the Obama administration's healthcare reforms, and approaches to reducing the number of uninsured, slowing the rise of healthcare costs, and improving health. Dean Stephen Shortell, Professor William Dow

Noon–1 pm | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Speaking About Wellness: About 70% of diseases experienced by American adults are preventable. Learn what you can do to stay healthy. Professor John Swartzberg, UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

Public Policy

3–4 pm | 105 Stanley Hall

YouTube, Blogs, Texting, the Web: How Are New Media Changing Politics?: How have New Media influenced elections and political governance, and shaped the language of civic engagement? Hear this panel sponsored by the Goldman School's Class of '68 Center on Civility & Democratic Engagement. Professors Henry Brady, Bruce Cain and Geoffrey Nunberg

Public Safety

9 am–4 pm | Parking lot north of Sproul Hall

UC Police on the Move: Ever been in a patrol car? How do officers detect and defuse bombs? How do you turn a regular bicycle into a police bicycle? What's a Segway? UC Police will show you the state-of-the-art vehicles they use for investigation and patrol.

Rhetoric

1–2 pm | 142 Dwinelle Hall
2–3 pm | 188 Dwinelle Hall

Rhetoric Show and Tell: Narrative, Theory, and Discourse: What do rhetoric honors students like about the discipline? Hear about their theses and what inspired their topics, followed by a Q&A.

ROTC

10 am–3 pm | Memorial Glade

Army ROTC Climbing Wall: Test your athletic ability — see if you have what it takes to get to the top!

11–11:30 am | 155 Hearst Gymnasium
2–2:30 pm | 155 Hearst Gymnasium

Information Session: Army ROTC Scholarships: Berkeley's program offers scholarships, leadership training, physical-fitness classes, and a guaranteed job. Professor David Fee, Enrollment Officer Biji John

1–2 pm | 155 Hearst Gymnasium

Information Session: Air Force ROTC: Do you dream about heading off to pilot training or a related career path? Learn how ROTC can help you get there. Current cadets discuss scholarships, the challenges and rewards of being a Berkeley student and cadet, and opportunities for international summer experiences.

Commandant of Cadets Amber Henson

Scandinavian

11 am–1 pm | 33 Dwinelle Hall

Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish in One Easy Lesson: In half-hour mini-sessions learn to ask questions and carry on a basic conversation. Learn one language, or stay for them all! (Level-appropriate for young adults, too.) 11 am: Danish, Lecturer Karen Møller 11:30 am: Finnish, Fulbright Scholar Virve Kahri Noon: Norwegian Graduate Student Simon Helton 12:30 pm: Swedish, Graduate Student Benjamin Mier-Cruz

12:30–2:30 pm | 219 Dwinelle Hall

The Herring, the Witch, and the Cupboard: View and discuss the silent film The Parson's Widow, a historical-ethnographic comedy based on a story by a Norwegian-American author. The tale deals with social complications arising from the Reformation. Once religious authorities could marry, what should be done with a parson's widow? This was something new. The answer: link the widow to the position and make the new parson marry her, if he accepts the job. But what about a widow who keeps on living, burning through husband after husband? Could she be a witch?

Professor Mark Sandberg

Seismology

9 am–4 pm | 141 McCone Hall

McCone Hall Rocks!: Wander our halls and explore rock and mineral displays (1st and 3rd floors), faculty profile posters, and photos from space. The Berkeley Seismology Lab is on the 2nd floor, and activities with professors and students are scheduled all day.

10 am–3 pm | 220 McCone Hall

Earthquake!: Learn through hands-on activities and displays about seismic hazards, earthquake monitoring, and past quakes, including the 2004 Sumatra quake and tsunamis.

1–2 pm | 141 McCone Hall

A Tectonic Time-Bomb in Our Backyard: Earthquake Potential of the Hayward Fault: Tick, tick, tick. Recent research has found that major quakes on the Hayward Fault occur every 140 years. The last was on Oct. 21, 1868. (You do the math!) Find out what the future may hold.

Research Geophysicist Kevin Mayeda

Sociology

1:30–3 pm | 402 Barrows Hall

Life as a Sociology Major: Sociology majors discuss their experiences and opportunities for involvement in clubs and activities, and an adviser talks about careers in sociology.

Special Events

9 am–4 pm | At all participating events

Passport to Science@Cal: Pick up a passport and start your Science@Cal journey (ages 6 to 12)! Explore the mysteries of dark matter, extract DNA from your cheek cells, experience lizard noosing, and more. Stamp your passport at many participating departments, labs, and museums!

9 am–4 pm | Sproul Plaza & Lower Sproul Plaza

Showtime on Sproul Plaza: Talented student groups perform all day. Listen, enjoy nearby outdoor cafés, and learn more about joining the student groups.

10 am–2 pm | Recreational Sports Facility, courtyard

Caltopia VII Kick-Off: Get a preview of one of the largest college lifestyle fairs in the nation. Meet sponsors and exhibitors, who introduce new products and give away samples and great prizes!

10 am–3 pm | Memorial Glade, east

Welcome to Oskiland!: Oski, everybody's favorite Golden Bear, rules in this area for young "cubs." Get an Oski handshake (or hug!), meet Cal athletes, and enjoy games.

10:30–11 am | Sather Gate

Hear the Cal Band!: They're the pride of California and the pacesetter of college marching bands — and it's not Cal Day without the University of California Marching Band.

11 am–3 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, Cal Student Store

Guitar Hero Contest at the Cal Student Store: Do you have what it takes? Rock out to Guitar Hero all day. At 3 pm we'll announce the prize winner.

11 am–6 pm | International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave.

International House: Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures: Travel the world in a day at this colorful, joyous celebration of cultural unity. Sample dance, drama, food, arts, crafts, exhibits, and children's activities from round the globe. An admission fee is charged. Details of the festival are online.

Noon–12:30 pm | Sproul Plaza

Cal Spirit Rally: Get in the Cal spirit (it's impossible not to!) with the UC Rally Committee, Cal Band, Cal Dance Team, Mic Men, and Oski, as they put on a blue-and-gold event to welcome Cal Day guests, especially prospective students and families.

Noon–4 pm | Campanile (Sather Tower)

Campanile Carillon Recitals: Hear 10-minute recitals on the hour, starting at noon. University Carillonist Jeff Davis, John Agraz, and students perform solo works, carillon duets, and Cal songs. The best acoustics are in Faculty Glade.

Sports

Intercollegiate Competitions

10 am–4 pm | Witter Rugby Field

Rugby National Championship: Round 16 & 8: Rugby at its best is at Berkeley, with this round of the tournament closing in on the national championship. For details on tickets, teams, and times, visit www.calbears.com.

Noon–2 pm | Memorial Stadium

Cal Football Spring Practice: Can't wait for fall football? Join the Golden Bears at their final spring practice. Get an insider's look at what's to come for the 2009 season. Admission is free.

Noon–2 pm | Hellman Tennis Complex

Women's Tennis vs. Stanford: Check out this lively tennis rivalry! Admission is free.

1–3:30 pm | Evans Diamond

Baseball: Cal vs. Oregon: Come out for a day of Golden Bear baseball! Tickets are $8 adults, $4 seniors, free for 12th graders and younger.

Recreational Sports

9 am–4 pm | Recreational Sports Facility, courtyard

Recreational Sports Facility Tours: Take a self-guided tour of Berkeley's student sports center, and see the many options there for keeping fit and having fun.

10 am–noon | Recreational Sports Facility, Martial Arts Room

Martial Arts Demonstration: See demonstrations of practices including taekwondo, yongmudo, and judo.

Director Russell Ahn

10 am–2 pm | Recreational Sports Facility, courtyard

Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs: Berkeley sponsors 27 sport clubs in recreational competition and has intramural leagues in more than 11 sports. See demonstrations and find out how to play.

10 am–2 pm | Recreational Sports Facility atrium

Massage Therapy: Need a break? Pamper yourself with a complimentary 10-minute chair massage, offered by our certified therapists.

Statistics

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

Brain Teasers and Probability: Monty Hall, the secretary problem, a loaded revolver. Find out how probability can help answer some perplexing problems.

Graduate Student Nate Coehlo

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

Random Walks Through the Integers: Choose your favorite number, and it will show up within a limited number of steps on a random list. Why? Graduate Students Moorea Brega and Daisy Huang

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

Randomness: Can you create randomness, and can you recognize it when you see it?

Graduate Student Chris Haulk

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

Statistical Methods in Biology: See how we use statistics to find a close correspondence between genetic and geographic distances among Europeans.

Postdoctoral Fellow Emilia Huerta-Sanchez

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

Statistics Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Undergraduates discuss their experiences and in-progress research through the Vertical Integration of Research and Education (VIGRE) program.

11 am–2 pm | 1011 Evans Hall

The Bell Curve: Measure the length of your pinky, toss a bean bag at a target. What do these activities have in common? Come and find out.

Graduate Student Karl Rohe

1:30–2:30 pm | 70 Evans Hall

Prediction: From gambling to medicine to marketing, predictive models are everywhere. Learn how you're already using them.

Graduate Student David Purdy

Transportation Studies

9 am–4 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Berkeley's Transportation Research Hub: From high-tech transit to traffic safety to making pavement last longer — take a look at transportation research that affects your daily life.

9:30 am–2 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Make Your Own Green-Power Car: If only all cars could be kid-powered! Use recycled materials to make a balloon-propelled green machine. You'll learn a thing or two about the basic engineering that sets machines in motion. Steve Andrews, California Center for Innovative Transportation

10–11 am | Bechtel Engineering Center, Sibley Auditorium

Mobile Millennium: The System That Keeps Traffic Moving: This traffic-monitoring system collects data and sends it to your cell phone to help you take the best routes. Be an early adopter of this developing technology; learn how following the lecture or from 1:30 to 3 pm outside McCone Hall. (Come to the lecture early for a continental breakfast, starting at 9:30 am.)

Professor Alexandre Bayen

10 am–noon | McCone Hall plaza
1–3 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Can Video Games Save Lives?: Try your driving skills with multimedia games that test your judgment about highway safety -- more fun than a driver-ed video! Technology Transfer Program staff

10:30 am–noon | McCone Hall plaza

Riding a Segway!: Why are Berkeley researchers studying these stand-up scooter gizmos? Learn how they were used in research aimed at getting more people onto public transit.

11–11:30 am | McCone Hall plaza

Twitter Your Way to Work: Can tweeting and blogging get you from Point A to B faster and with less stress? Rider-generated tools give instant notice of delays, road conditions, and weather. Find out how to set up your personalized data stream. Transportation Librarian Kendra Levine

Noon–12:30 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Cable-Car Bell Ringing Contest: Try your hand, literally, at ringing the Transportation Library's cable car bell. All are invited to tap out some sonic rhythms; prizes will be awarded at 12:30 pm.

1–2 pm | 105 Stanley Hall

How Do Cars Fit Into a Clean-Energy Future?: Can car lovers also be planet lovers? How will our favorite vehicle evolve as the need to manage global warming intensifies? Professor Dan Kammen, Energy and Resources Group

1:30–3 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Mobile Millennium: Steer Around Traffic With Free Software: Be among the first to use this community-based traffic-information system by downloading free software — and take home an "Early Adopter" t-shirt! (Don't miss the 10 am lecture on the project in the Bechtel Engineering Center.)

Professor Alexandre Bayen

2–3 pm | McCone Hall plaza

Info to Go: How to Be a Networked Traveler: How do we get travel information when we're on the go and need it most? Get transit schedules, updates, vehicle distress signals, road alerts, parking availability — all sent to your cell phone. James Misener, California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways

3–4 pm | 100 Wheeler Hall

High-Speed Rail: Changes for California: Experts who have worked with the California High-Speed Rail Authority examine design concepts for transit-oriented development along the new rail corridor.

Graduate Student Manish Shirgaokar

Undergraduate Research

11 am–noon | 160 Dwinelle Hall

Going Public: Publishing Your Undergraduate Research: Berkeley undergraduates talk about publishing their research and editing undergraduate journals.

11 am–noon | 182 Dwinelle Hall

Undergraduate Research in the Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major: Undergraduates can design a customized program of study to prepare for many careers or graduate programs — hear how current students are doing just that.

Director Renate Holub

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