Explore our unforgettable experiences with your fellow VARSITY LETTER WINNERS.
The Big C Society® events assemble student-athletes and alumni from all of its sports together in one place, in order to BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Hall of FAme Induction Gala
DESCRIPTION
Each year The Big C Society® and the Athletic Department of the University of California at Berkeley induct standout athletes from each sport into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame. This gala is a celebration of the individual and team achievements of the inductees and their prolific contributions to their teams and the University of California at Berkeley.
The 2023 Hall of Fame Gala will celebrate the combined 6 nominees in the 37th class of inductees. These include Doug Brien, Mike Epstein, Devanei Hampton, Jolene Henderson, Jana Juricova, Carli Lloyd, Jerome Randle, and Barry Weiner.
SENIOR RECOGNITION BANQUET
**2021 cancelled due to the covid-19 public health emergencY**
DESCRIPTION
Banquet recognizing student-athletes from all sports who are in their senior year, whether or not they lettered in their respective sports.
DAte & Time
CANCELLED.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the accelerating outbreak in the Bay Area, the 2020 Senior Banquet, previously scheduled for 9-April, has been cancelled.
INCLUDES
Seated dinner
Tables for teams
Memories for a lifetime
Location
International House
2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720
Directions are available here
Honors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION
The Honors Luncheon celebrates Cal student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better, including academic All-Americans and all Pac-10 academic honorees. This event is no cost for its attendees. You can learn more about the event and the award winners here.
INCLUDES
Lunch
Drinks
Tables for teams
Memories for a lifetime
Location
California Memorial Stadium, Field Club
2227 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720
Directions are available here
WELCOME BACK BBQ
DESCRIPTION
The annual Welcome Back BBQ at Haas Pavilion assembles all 850 student-athletes at Cal, and their coaches, in order for Athletic Director Jim Knowlton and Chancellor Carol Crist to set the tone for the year, and welcome our incoming freshmen student-athletes.
This event is no cost for its attendees, sponsored by The Big C Society®.
You can learn more about the Welcome Back BBQ in the following VIDEO.
INCLUDES
Lunch
Drinks
Free Cal gear
Location
Haas Pavilion (and Evans Field for lunch)
115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720