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Cal Day engages all ages

Hear lectures from nationally-renowned faculty, take in a musical performance or two, watch Cal’s athletic teams play, tour the campus’s 1,200 acres, or discover the treasures of Berkeley’s libraries and museums, all on April 12

By Wendy Edelstein

Spring 2008 | Nearly every day of the year, Berkeley is abuzz with research discoveries, adrenalin-charged sporting events, and dazzling performances. But in the spring, that buzz becomes a cacophony when the campus hosts its annual open house, Cal Day, which boasts a staggering 350 events in one day. Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned visitor, Saturday, April 12, is the perfect day to discover Cal. Cal Day attracts some 35,000 visitors annually and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an 8:30 a.m. greeting just for newly-admitted students and their families.

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With participation from every corner of campus, the options for what to explore that day are dizzying. To guide you, a detailed online schedule will list the day’s myriad activities (see schedule beginning late March) and feature useful transportation and parking information. Admission is free.