The PDX Cal Alumni Club is made up of UC Berkeley alumni of all ages and professions residing in the NW Oregon and SW Washington area. We get together for athletic, social, and cultural events. We are always interested in finding new members who are Cal alumni and want to connect with other alumni in the area.
The Soggy Bears get together several times a year to socialize. We sponsor Football Viewing parties, a Book Club, Philanthropic activities, Trailblazer games, a Summer Picnic, Visiting Cal educational events, the new student’s reception, and other ad hoc events. To find out about our events, please check the events section of our Facebook page. We also publish a newsletter with upcoming events. Please sign up on the “Get Involved” section of this website to get on our mailing list.
At San Francisco Pride 2025, the Cal community marched with unmistakable spirit, led by the Cal Alumni Association and GenEq. With banners raised, music booming, and voices united, they carried forward a legacy of queer joy as resistance.
Photographer Kevin Kitsuda has been capturing the magic of the Lair of the Golden Bear, one frame at a time. His photos freeze moments of joy, connection, and natural beauty—telling the story of the special bonds between the people at the camp, and between the people and the camp itself.
Professor Nadesan “Nad” Permaul has spent nearly six decades at UC Berkeley, as student, scholar, administrator, and leader. This year, the university honors his extraordinary legacy with the 2025 Berkeley Citation.