About Cal Alumni Club of Monterey County
The Cal Alumni Club of Monterey County actively supports Cal. We advocate for the campus, interview students for scholarships, and most importantly, get together to hang out with other Bears!
Our mission is to:
- Serve the interests of Cal Alumni of Monterey County
- Expand our membership in the Salinas Valley
- Recruit more young alumni
- Encourage and support Monterey County students to accept admission to Cal
- Access more UCB faculty for presentations/talks and career/networking opportunities
- Provide financial assistance via scholarships, with a focus on underserved communities in Monterey County
Chapter Officers
Honor the Future by Giving Back
Why give? Because you care. Because it deepens your connection to the greater Cal community. And because your support makes a powerful difference in the lives of alumni and students.
The CAA Fund
Help Fund Scholarships
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Love Drafting: Stories Carried by the Berkeley Wind
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Shattering the Lens: Sara Maamouri’s Courageous Cinema of Truth
From Tunisia to UC Berkeley to the global stage, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sara Maamouri is redefining how Arab women are seen—and heard—through the lens of truth. Her documentaries illuminate identity, justice, and the power of authentic representation.