Saturday, August 30

10:30AM
Black Student Orientation:
Until 4PM, New incoming and transfer students are welcome to attend an event catered to showing them the resources on Cal’s campus, MLK Student Union, Heller Lounge, 642-0096.

12:30PM
•Berkeley Ballroom Info Session:
Until 1:30PM, Hearst Gym room 234, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826. (Also offered September 6 and 13.)

8:10PM
Spaghetti Western, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at Pacific Film Archive:
Until 11:10PM, PFA Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way (at Bowditch), $5.50 for UCB students, http://bampfa.berkeley.edu, 642-1124.


Sunday,
August 31

7:10PM
Elvis Presley in “Viva Las Vegas” at Pacific Film Archive:
Until 8:40PM, PFA Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way (at Bowditch), $5.50 for UCB students, http://bampfa.berkeley.edu, 642-1124.


Monday, September 1

Labor Day Holiday: No Classes!

2PM
Daily Californian Recruitment Meeting:
Until 3:30PM, 600 Eshleman Hall, http://apply.dailycal.org, 548-8300.

6PM
Wesley Student Center/Free Dinner and Get Acquainted Games and Ice Breakers:
Until 8:30PM, For students seeking meaning, purpose and values like religious diversity, service, justice and inclusion, Wesley Student Center, http://wesleyberkeley.org, 549-1244.

7PM
Ballroom Video Night:
Until 8PM, Come see what it’s like to dance in a competition, Hearst Gym room 234, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826.


Tuesday, September 2

2PM
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) Info Session:
Until 3PM, 344 Campbell, http://research.berkeley.edu/urap/index.html, 643-5376.

3PM
Undergraduate Research/Getting Started (Workshop A):
Until 5PM, 344 Campbell, http://research.berkeley.edu, 643-5374.

5PM
Starting the Semester on Course/Constructing a Learning “Blueprint”:
Until 6PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

Student-Facilitated Courses at Cal: Until 6PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

The Student Learning Center “Bears All” Open House: Until 7PM, A variety of academic workshops & information about Fall services, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

Write On! Writing Successfully in R&C 1A and 1B: Until 6PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

6PM
•Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Info Session:
Until 7PM, 155 Dwinelle, http://calgreeks.com, 642-8067. (Also offered September 3 and 4.)

Quantitative Street Smarts/Selecting and Excelling in Your First Math or Statistics Class at Cal: Until 7PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

What to Expect in Your First Two Years as a Biology Student at Cal: Until 7PM, Cesar Chavez Student Center, http://slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.


Wednesday, September 3

2:15PM
•Orientation Tour of Bioscience and Natural Resources Library:
Until 3PM, Meet at circulation desk, Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, 2101 VLSB, 642-2531.

6PM
Graduate Student Back to School Social:
Until 9PM, West Coast Pizza and DJ Movement; bring grad ID and proof of age, Alumni House Patio, $3, http://gsc.berkeley.edu, 642-2175.

•Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Info Session: Until 7PM, 155 Dwinelle, http://calgreeks.com, 642-8067. (Also offered September 4.)

8PM
•Dancesport Lesson for Beginners:
Until 10PM, Come learn competitive ballroom dancing and join the team, Hearst Gym room 237, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826. (Also offered September 10.)


Thursday, September 4

6PM
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Info Session:
Until 7PM, 155 Dwinelle, http://calgreeks.com, 642-8067.

7PM
Berkeley Nano Club Kickoff Meeting/What’s Hot in Berkeley Nanotechnology?:
Until 9PM, An overview of cutting edge nanotechnology research in Berkeley’s labs, Stanley Hall, http://nanoclub.berkeley.edu, 214/621-4075.

7:30PM
KALX Radio Informational Meeting:
Until 8:30PM, Learn how to get involved in college radio and broadcasting, 145 Dwinelle, http://kalx.berkeley.edu, 642-1111.


Friday, September 5

Noon
Student Group Day/Yard Show:
Until 7PM, A forum for different student groups to introduce themselves to new students on campus and a performance by those groups, Lower Sproul, 642-0096.

4PM
Writing a Research Proposal:
Until 5:30PM, Please have a topic and be prepared to do some outlining when you come, 344 Campbell, http://research.berkeley.edu, 643-5374.


Saturday, September 6

12:30PM
•Berkeley Ballroom Info Session:
Until 1:30PM, Hearst Gym room 234, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826. (Also offered September 13.)


Wednesday, September 10

5PM
Reception Honoring Graduate Diversity:
Until 7PM, Alumni House, Toll Room, http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/diversity, 643-6010.

8PM
Dancesport Lessons for Beginners:
Until 10PM, Come learn competitive ballroom dancing and join the team, Hearst Gym, Room 237, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826.


Friday, September 12

11AM
Cal Corps Service Fair:
Until 3PM, Learn about over 80 volunteer and internship opportunities you can get involved in, Upper Sproul Plaza, http://calcorps.berkeley.edu, 642-3916.


Saturday, September 13

12:30PM
Berkeley Ballroom Info Session:
Until 1:30PM, Hearst Gym room 234, http://ucbd.org, 720/971-0826.


Tuesday, September 16

6PM
•Youth Empowerment Seminar:
Until 10PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195. (Also offered September 17-19 at 6PM and September 20-21 at 10AM.)


Wednesday, September 17

6PM
•Youth Empowerment Seminar:
Until 10PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195. (Also offered September 18 and 19 at 6PM and September 20-21 at 10AM.)


Thursday, September 18

5PM
Graduate Women’s Project Fall Mixer:
Until 7PM, Enjoy complimentary delectables at this annual fall social mixer. All are invited; bring student and photo ID, Anthony Hall Patio Graduate Assembly, http://ga.berkeley.edu, 642-2175.

6PM
•Youth Empowerment Seminar:
Until 10PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195. (Also offered September 19 at 6PM and September 20-21 at 10AM.)


Friday, September 19

6PM
•Youth Empowerment Seminar: Until 10PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195. (Also offered September 20-21 at 10AM.)


Saturday, September 20

10AM
•Youth Empowerment Seminar:
Until 3PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195. (Also offered September 21.)


Sunday, September 21

10AM
Youth Empowerment Seminar:
Until 3PM, Learn practical techniques to relieve stress and improve your quality of life, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, http://artofliving.berkeley.edu, 292-4195.


Tuesday, November 4

9AM
2008 Presidential Election Event:
Until Midnight, All day event with debates, food, and fun while we watch the election happen, MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom.