Mission Statement
The mission of the Californians is to foster a dynamic group dedicated to campus and community service, provide leadership development and class unity for the purpose of making today's active students into tomorrow's active alumni
Goals
The Californians is an organization dedicated to serving the students, staff, and alumni of the University of California, Berkeley. The group strives to promote leadership and class unity and provides its members with the opportunity to serve as ambassadors for the University. In serving the University and establishing relationships with Cal alumni, members of the Californians can greatly enrich their Cal experience. As a developing organization with ambitious goals, the Californians provides students who exhibit leadership potential and dedication to their campus and community with the opportunity to hold influential positions within the organization.
Structure
The Californians is a cohesive unit of student leaders working together to accomplish the goals of the organization. The Californians is composed of a Student Director, an executive cabinet, a Senior Branch, and Project Committees. To view the complete organizational structure of the Californians, view our officers page.
As the external contact and the individual responsible for the success of the Board of Representatives, the Overall Student Director is the primary contact person for the Californians. Each individual project committee, although autonomous, is an integral component of the organization as a whole.
Role of Ambassadorship
Every member of the Californians is entitled to serve as an ambassador at special University and California Alumni Association events. Members of the Californians network with some of the University community's most influential individuals - campus administrators, alumni, and campus special guests.
Ambassadorship is not a requirement for membership, but members are encouraged to take advantage of fantastic opportunities to meet new people.
Role of Leadership Development
The Californians place a large amount of importance on the continuing development of its membership. Monthly leadership enhancement events are planned and open to members and other Cal leaders. An organization-wide leadership retreat also takes place during the year. Members are encouraged to complete their repertoire of leadership tools during their time with the organization. Our ultimate goal is to have our members assume important leadership roles in the community and workplace after graduation.
Recent Updates
Alumni Networking Seminar
April 14, 2008 - 8-10 p.m. - Alumni House - Toll Room
Come mix and mingle with Berkeley Alumni at this semester's Alumni Networking Seminar where 15 alumni shall be attending.
Interested and Attending Alumni: please download this document and contact Laura Weiden at lauraweiden@berkeley.edu for questions.
Sweatshirt Sales!
Class of 2008 sweatshirts are on sale Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11AM-2PM on Upper Sproul in front of the Cal Student Store.
The sweatshirt comes in navy blue and heather gray and in sizes small to extra-large. Each sweatshirt costs $40 and only cash and checks are accepted. Be sure get yours soon before they're gone!
