Once a Bear, Always a Bear.
Connecting UC Berkeley alumni, students, and families across the Coachella Valley.
Get Involved
Volunteer, mentor a student, or come to an event there’s a role for every Bear.
Flagship Events at a Glance
New Student Reception — Spring, with UC Berkeley Admissions
Summer Welcome Party — Summer send-off for incoming students
Campus Dinner for Graduating Seniors — Spring
Coffee with the Bears — Recurring casual meetups
Alumni Mixer / Happy Hour — Periodic networking socials
See dates and details on our Events page →
News & Updates
Before Berkeley Begins: A Coast-to-Coast Welcome for Incoming Students
Our Summer Welcome Party at the Classic Club kicked off the season for Imperial and Coachella Valley students.
A trailblazer for educational justice: Ruben Canedo
UC Berkeley’s director of strategic equity initiatives on the fight for student basic-needs security.
Cal Bears in the Desert Launches First Paid Alumni Data Internship
Three local students spent a summer building a database of 400+ chapter alumni dating back to the 1960s.
Moments from the Community
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