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A family in UC Berkeley and Cal gear posing for a photo outside. They are holding signs that have the Cal logo and "Go Bears" with the old Oski graphic on it. Around the image are letters strewn about that spell "Berkeley," as well as an illustration that notes: "It's Berkeley Time! Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming, Oct. 9-10, 2026."
A series of clips of researchers and students in different environments, from classrooms and laboratories to stages and beaches. Campus beauty shots and archival footage are also sprinkled throughout the video. Chancellor Rich Lyons narrates and introduces the UC Berkeley Research Impact Fund. The video ends with a shot of the UC Berkeley seal.
Portrait of Dawood Siddiqui '22 in his regalia in front of some greenery. His stole notes his graduation year of 2022, as well as the word "Berkeley."
Portrait of Sidrah Siddiqui '26 standing at the Memorial Glade near the seal on UC Berkeley's campus. She is in her regalia and holding a small black purse by the purse strings in her left hand. Behind her are a group of graduates and their family members walking towards Doe Library. The Campanile stands tall behind them.
Amy Tan sitting with her back to the camera in a field, wearing a sweater and a hat. She has binoculars in her hand, and is smiling back at the camera. In the background is a sprawling hill filled with more greenery.
A young Amy Tan standing in a room with six other people. Behind her on the wall are an array of awards and plaques. She is shaking hands with a man in a suit.
Portrait of Amy Tan in an indoor environment, with blurred windows peeking out into greenery. She is resting her chin on her clasped hands in front of her.
Infographic with a blue overlay over a close-up of the star motif on Sather Gate. The graphic has the UC Berkeley seal in the top center and notes: "Class of 2026 Commencement, Livestream from California Memorial Stadium, Saturday, May 16, 2026."
Huang and his wife at a Builders of Berkeley event. They are standing at Doe Library, in front of one of the stone plaques displaying the names of some of the Builders.
Huang in an indoor environment with lime green walls. He is sitting off the edge of a white tv stand with a Guitar Hero guitar in hand, playing the game on a small Sony tv next to him. Between him and the tv is another Guitar Hero guitar on a stand.
Portrait of Charles Huang in the walkway between Dwinelle Hall and Sather Gate. He is leaning on the stone railing wearing a Cal branded collared tee. Behind him are a set of trees.
A series of slides with instructions and tips for any grad participating in UC Berkeley's Campuswide Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. Information includes check-in, road closures, ADA accommodations, and a basic run-of-show for the ceremony and after the ceremony.
A series of slides with instructions and tips for any guest going to UC Berkeley's Campuswide Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. Information includes parking and transportation, ADA accommodations, road closures, and specific rules and guidelines for the ceremony.
Dick Levy and two of his grandchildren standing arm-in-arm in a kitchen, all wearing caps. The grandchild on the left is wearing a blue and red Stars baseball jersey, while the grandchild on the right is wearing a green and gold South Bay All-Stars baseball jersey.
Dick Levy with UC Berkeley School of Public Health Dean Michael Lu. They are in an indoor environment. Levy is holding a brown plaque with a blue metal plate, with text recognizing him for his years of service on the Dean's Advisory Board.
Portrait of Dick Levy Ph.D. ’65 and his late wife, Susan. They are standing close together in a shaded area outside. Some wood beams and greenery is visible in the background.
A group photo with Chancellor May and other people. One person holds a phone camera in the foreground and is taking the selfie with everyone.
A young Chancellor May getting hooded at his graduation ceremony. He is holding his cap in his left hand and looking at the camera.
Portrait of UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May in front of a dark brown background. He is wearing a striped suit and gold tie, and holding his left hand under his chin in a thoughtful manner.
Professor Niklaus Largier stands in front of a podium with a mic speaking to a crowd off-screen. Then, a slideshow of a few materials he shared on a presentation play on screen: a photo of Dadaist Hugo Ball in 1916, Wassily Kandinsky's "Composition IV" painting from 1911, Hilma af Klint's "Untitled #1" from 1915, and the cover of Clarise Linspector's book, "The Passion According to G.H."
Ph.D. student Maya Munstermann talks to the camera about her research on the kelp forest ecosystem in California. Along with her narration is a series of clips and b-roll of Munstermann diving in the ocean, collecting samples, and working in lab settings. The video ends with a portrait shot of Munstermann.
Portrait of Professor John DeNero smiling in front of a blank gray background. He is wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt underneath.
Professor DeNero standing on a raised platform with a podium next to him, lecturing to students in front of him in a lecture hall. DeNero is to the right of the image looking left, to the students.
Portrait of Professor DeNero lecturing. He is standing in front of a large projector screen and next to a podium, gesturing with his hands.
A blue cap and gown laid down on a surface haphazardly. The Berkeley seal on the left sleeve is visible on the right side of the image. On top of the gold tassel attached to the cap is a sticky note with a checklist: "get cap and gown," verify "diploma details," "register?," "sign up for photos," and "get tickets."
(From left to right) Professor Pieter Abbeel, Arjun Singh ’10, Ph.D. ’16, and Sergey Karayev Ph.D. ’15 in an indoor environment at Berkeley. Behind them are two large windows that reveal a Berkeley landscape outside, with the Campanile strategically placed in view.
Headshot of Arjun Singh ’10, Ph.D. ’16 in front of a dark blue background. He is wearing a dark gray shirt with a light gray collar, and a white shirt underneath.
Paige Balcom on campus in blue graduation regalia. She is standing next to a banner that notes: "Berkeley Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy."
Paige and three men standing on a sidewalk in green t-shirts, blue overalls, and black knee-high work boots. Balcom and one other man are wearing shirts that have the Takataka Plastics logo on it. To their right is a feather flag that has the text: "Takataka Plastics," "Transforming Waste, Empowering Communities," and their contact information ("+256393252992, info@takatakaplastics.com").
UC Berkeley alum Paige Balcom standing outside in a field of bags of plastic bottles and other plastic material. She is holding a sheet of material created from the recycled plastic.
A group photo of Meel (left) and a handful of BrideUSA team members in an indoor environment. The wall behind them is a lime green color, and a tv is mounted on it.
The early days of BridgeUSA. Meel and some of his classmates are standing in front of a podium in a classroom giving a speech. Behind them are a chalkboard with a TinyURL link and a projector screen.
Headshot of Manu Meel '20 outdoors, with greenery and a skyline visible in the background. The sun is setting and illuminating the left side of his face.
A department graduation ceremony of undergraduate and graduate students at the Greek Theatre. Students are sitting in chairs in the middle of the theatre, while loved ones sit around them on the stone benches. Flags adorn the stage, while the stage party cheers ona. stoudent walking across the stage.
Wide angle shot of the Cal logo on the turf at Cal Memorial Stadium. Int he background is the Cal C in the stands, surrounded by a sea of loved ones and graduating students. A small screen in front of the student section notes "Congrats Class of," as well as the California script wordmark.
Graduating students walking onto the field in Cal Memorial Stadium, with a crowd of loved ones blurred out in the background. They are adorned in black regalia, as well as Berkeley stoles, honor cords, and medallions.
Portrait of Professor Doris Tsao in an office environment, with a bookshelf filled with books and documents visible behind her.
A scenic view of a lively outdoor space at the University of California, Berkeley. People are gathered near benches and flower beds. In the background, the iconic Sather Tower, also known as the Campanile, rises above the trees. The sky is clear and the area is surrounded by greenery.
A decorative image with gold feather illustrations and a blue circle in the center. Inside the circle, the text reads "2026 Achievement Awards."
Professor Robert Reich looks out to a sea of students in a lecture hall, with his back turned towards the camera. This still is from the documentary "The Last Class."
Professor Robert Reich at the Oval Office with Former President Obama and his team of advisors.
Professor Robert Reich on campus, standing next to a light pole. The Campanile and fall foliage is visible behind him.
B-roll and close up clips of a student putting on the new regalia. The video starts with the regalia in the classic black, but an effect on the gown changes it from black to blue as the student fixes the zipper. A shot of the UC Berkeley seal on the left arm of the gown is included too.
Student in UC Berkeley's new blue regalia with their back turned toward us. They are seemingly looking at the Campanile off in the distance. To their left is a set of glass window panes from the building they are in, reflecting the buildings in the surrounding area.
Close-up portrait of Professor Niklaus Largier in an outdoor background. He is looking off to the side and smiling slightly.
Cutouts of students in various poses, interacting with Big Give stars. They are situated around the words “Big Give, 3.12.26,” as if they’re standing in front of it, leaning on it, and sitting on it.
A person in a graduation gown walks toward the Campanile at UC Berkeley, from Campanile Way. The walkway is surrounded by sunlit trees.
A rowing team is synchronized on a calm body of water. The rowers are wearing yellow uniforms with blue accents and are using oars with blue and yellow blades.
A yellow football helmet with "Cal" written in blue script is positioned on a table. The helmet also features the ACC logo. The background is blurred with people and shapes present.
Old photo of campus. The foreground is a bed of yellow flowers and bushes. In the background, you see a building and a street, with cars parked on both sides.
Three students standing together, with the center student holding a sign that says "Big Give, 3.12.26." The two other students on the outside are holding paper stars above their heads with their outer hands. The students are framed by a flurry of Big Give stars around the border of the photo.
Three graduates wearing caps and gowns with blue and gold stoles stand smiling at a University of California, Berkeley, commencement ceremony.
Grainy photo of the Campanile shrouded by trees from 4.0 hill.
Steven Pan (right) talks with Kelly Ko (center-left) and other students at an alum reception.
Video guide for Winter Commencement, with tips on what to do, where to go, and how to get there.