Greetings Berkeley Engineers,
CITRIS Headquarters Opening:
On February 27, the College celebrated the opening of the CITRIS headquarters. The day was a huge success with over 1,000 attendees and included opening ceremony remarks from UC President Mark Yudof, Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and former Governor Gray Davis. College of Engineering Dean Shankar Sastry read a proclamation from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the ceremony culminated with 40 participants in a ribbon cutting ceremony after which the Cal Band led everyone into Sutardja Dai Hall and the Banatao Institute@CITRIS Berkeley for tours and demonstrations. Watch the video here.
Cal Day – Volunteer Opportunities:
We're looking for volunteers to meet and greet prospective Berkeley engineering students and their parents at this year's Cal Day on April 18. We're asking volunteers to sign-up for a one-hour block between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you're interested, please contact me at bears@berkeley.edu.
Once a Berkeley Engineer ~ Always a Berkeley Engineer:
The inaugural True Blues Luncheon was held on March 18 at the Faculty Club. Over 35 alumni from the class of 1959 or earlier, emeriti faculty and their guests joined Dean Sastry and Associate Dean of International Relations George Leitmann for the program kick off. In addition to a college update by Dean Sastry; Executive Associate Dean Fiona Doyle reviewed the current undergraduate class composition and Enid Pollack, Associate Director of Development, reviewed planned giving options. A special "thank you" to John L. Pearson, Class of 1938, the oldest Bear in attendance, and all of our alumni for joining us – GO "TRUE BLUE" BEARS! View photos of the luncheon here.
Berkeley Engineers ~ Nano Song Hit on YouTube:
They sing, they dance, they explain nanotechnology to puppets - they are Berkeley Engineers and they have gone viral on YouTube with this hit original song. The "Nano Song" features music and lyrics by the multi-talented engineering grad student Ryan Miyakawa. Visit the "Nano Song" website to watch the video and see behind the scenes photos.
Keep in touch and stay informed: Be sure to update your information on the Alumni Update Page on the Berkeley Engineering website and join over 1,600 members of the Berkeley Engineering Alumni LinkedIn group.
Go Bears!
Jayne Anderson
Director, Events and Programs
Mark Your Calendars
View from the Top Lecture Series: Richard Kerris, CTO, Lucasfilm
"The Past, the Present and a Peek at the Future for Technology at Lucasfilm"
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center
American Graffiti, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars. The celebrated company behind these blockbuster films and their special effects wizardry, Lucasfilm, is coming to campus — but not to make a movie. Richard Kerris, the company’s chief technology officer, will discuss the past and present of technology at Lucasfilm and offer a peek at the future. Kerris is a member of the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers and the Visual Effects Society, where he holds a seat on the Technology Advisory Board as well as the Berkeley Engineering Advisory Board. For more information visit: http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/coe.html?event_ID=15663.
Cal Day
Saturday, April 18, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
UC Berkeley Campus
The College of Engineering will host potential students and their families, alumni and the general public as part of the Cal Day campus community open house. The College of Engineering will present more than 60 events including demonstrations, lab tours, exhibits and lectures. Begin your day by visiting the engineering information table at McLaughlin Hall Plaza to pick up a copy of the program. The event and campus parking are free. For more information about campus Cal Day festivities, including children's activities visit: http://calday.berkeley.edu/.
Mobile Millennium: The Cyberphysical System that Keeps Traffic Moving
Alexandre Bayen, Assistant Professor
Saturday, April 18, 2009
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center
Traffic information has become an indispensible tool to navigate around the Bay Area's ever-present congestion. This traffic-monitoring system collects data and sends it to your cell phone to help you take the best routes. Be an "early adopter" of this developing technology; learn how following the lecture or from 1:30 to 3 pm outside McCone Hall. Come to the lecture early for a continental breakfast, starting at 9:30 am. For more information visit: http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/alumni/alumni-events/cal-day.html.
View from the Top Lecture Series: Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board, Intel
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engineering Center
Craig R. Barrett is chairman of the board of Intel Corporation and a leading advocate for improving education in the U.S. and around the world. He is also a vocal spokesman for the value technology can provide in raising social and economic standards globally. Prior to joining Intel in 1974, Dr. Barrett was an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. For more information visit: http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/coe.html?event_ID=17463.
Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Program
June 17-20, 2009
Application Deadline: May 31, 2009
Mumbai, India
The center for UC Berkeley Executive Education at the Hass School of Business is offering a 50% discount for Berkeley Engineers living or working in Mumbai to attend this upcoming summer program. For more information visit: http://www.executive.berkeley.edu/programs/crossbordermergers/index.html.
