Open House

Novice or Pro, See It All on Cal Day!

Whether you're a first-time visitor or you're ready for a closer look, April 16 is your day to discover Dal

By Karen Holtermann

Peg Skorpinski photo

Spring 2005 | On any given day, UC Berkeley is one lively place. Students hear the most interesting people and the most amazing scholars. They make music, play sports, see performances. They work with the treasures of dozens of libraries and museums — from the manuscripts of Mark Twain, to the artifacts of ancient civilizations, to the flora and fauna that color our world. On any given day, that’s Berkeley.

But on Cal Day — Berkeley’s annual open house on Saturday, April 16 — the campus pulls out all the stops for some 35,000 visitors, rolling out a special welcome for families and for newly admitted students in particular. With faculty lectures, tours, music, sports, museums, and more, the campus gives even the most seasoned visitor a whole new appreciation for Berkeley’s breadth.

Cal Day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a session for newly admitted students and their families beginning early, at 8:30 a.m.), and admission is free. Parking is free, but limited; free shuttles run all day from the Berkeley BART station.

With some 350 campus events scheduled, the challenge is planning your day. Here we offer some ideas for both the beginner and the repeat visitor. The full schedule of events is at www.berkeley.edu/calday.