About the PDX Cal Alumni Club (Soggy Bears)

The PDX Cal Alumni Club is the official California Alumni Association for Cal Alumni living in NW Oregon and SW Washington. We are a self-funded, fully volunteer organization that succeeds and thrives because of members like YOU. Anybody wishing to contribute time, energy, ideas, etc. is encouraged to contact the Board at pdxcalbears@gmail.com.

Board of Directors

Evan Aczon
Chapter President
Political Science '10
Emily Cohen
Executive Vice President
Political Economy of Industrial Societies '86
Bernadette Valdellon
Chapter Secretary
French '07
Stephenie Winter Sermeno
VP of Membership
Forensic Science (MPH) '95
Cindy Weydt
VP of Activities
Applied Math & Economics '10

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.

More Ways to Give Back

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Alumni News

Cal Culture

Valuing Family and Social Impact Launched Kevin Lee into Entrepreneurship

immi co-founder Kevin Lee ’12 practiced his business skills and learned about the social sector at UC Berkeley.

Cal Culture

Caffè Strada: Where Espresso and Community Meet

Daryl Ross ’85 made Caffè Strada into more than just a coffee shop by drawing inspiration from the concept of the third place. Thirty-five years after opening to the public, Strada carries a legacy as a Berkeley community landmark.

Lair of the Golden Bear

Service Interruption on Lair Reservations Site

Our Lair reservations website is currently experiencing an unexpected issue. Please call us at (510) 900-8225 or email lair@alumni.berkeley.edu.