RECENT PROGRAMS
December 2025
Nikkei Choral Ensemble
UC Berkeley-based, student-run a cappella group
Founded in 2010, the Nikkei Choral Ensemble, also known as NiCE, is an a cappella student group performing songs in both Japanese and English.
November 2025
Robert Hirst
General Editor & Curator, Mark Twain Papers, UC Berkeley
Although the Mark Twain Papers were given to UC Berkeley in 1949 and have been studied continuously since, Bob Hirst contends that there’s more work to be done.
October 2025
Vincent H. Resh
Distinguished Professor of Aquatic Ecology & of the Graduate School, UC Berkeley
The Control of River Blindness: An African Success Story
April 2025
Monique Elias
Pianist
Piano Studies/Etudes in Five Styles
March 2025
Rasmus Nielsen, PhD
Professor, Integrative Biology & Statistics, Center for Computational Biology, UC Berkeley
Neanderthals, Denisovans, and the Gifts They Left us
February 2025
Dirk Hockemeyer
Associate Professor, Cell Biology, Development and Physiology, UC Berkeley
Telomeres:What They Are and Why They are Important
January 2025
Nik Dehejia
CEO, Oakland Zoo
Nik Dehejia spoke about "People & Wildlife Thriving Together: Oakland Zoo's Journey."
November 2024
Jen Lyons
Associate of the Chancellor at UC Berkeley
Conversation with Jen Lyons on her new role & celebrate the connection between our community & campus
October 2024
Julie Rulyak Steinberg
Executive Director, Community Music Center
Citywide Harmony: How the Community Music Center Changes Lives Across San Francisco
May 2024
Sarah Cahill
Celebrated Berkeley Pianist & Advocate for the Belated Recognition of Women Composers
Balancing the Cannon
March 2024
Mary Small
Dupty Executive Director of California State Coast Conservancy
Saving Our California Coast
February 2024
Sandra Iglehart, Heidi Hill, Debra Richardson, and George Okechukwu
Historical African-American Spiritual & Gospel Music
In celebration of Black History Month, Sandra Iglehart and her group presented a program consisting of narratives and singing.
November 2025
Charmin Smith
Head Coach, Cal Women’s Basketball
There is a new paradigm in intercollegiate athletics, including NIL (name, image, and likeness), the transfer portal, and the shift in resources needed to field championship teams. In her sixth year as head coach, Charmin is navigating this new landscape.
October 2025
Peter Wyrick
Former Associate Principal Cellist, San Francisco Symphony & Director, Chamber Music Sundaes
Acclaimed cellist Peter Wyrick performed and spoke about his long musical career and new endeavor.
September 2025
Anthony A. Long
Chancellor's Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Classics
Why I Keep Reading "The Iliad". Professor Long shared his insights on what that reason is for him.
April 2025
John Toki
Ceramic Artist
The Journey of an Artist. John Toki shared his work through films and slides.
February 2025
Nancy Genn
Artist
Art and the Influence of Architecture
January 2025
The Okavango Delta of Botswana
Next Adventures: Kelly McGowan, Jeremy Townsend & James Currie
Okavango Delta, UNESCO World Heritage Site
December 2024
The Cal Jazz Choir
The Holiday Party was entertained by the talented Cal Jazz Choir
November 2024
Tess Taylor
Poet & Author
Tess Taylor spoke about the pleasure and paradox of writing place.
September 2024
Marilyn Chase
Author, "Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa"
From Barbed Wire to Wire Sculptures: Artist Ruth Asawa
April 2024
Dr. Lisa Pieraccini
Continuing Lecturer UC Berkeley
Art & Archeology of the Etruscans and Early Romans
February 2024
Julie Rodrigues Widholm
Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Art Museum & Film Archive
What Has Been and What Could Be: The BAMPFA Collection
January 2024
Janet Byron
The Joys of Walking in Berkeley
Janet Bryon, Berkeley author and past president of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association explores the reasons why Berkeley is such a wonderful city for walking.