Lecturer Vivek Rao and design specialist Adam Hutz lead a hands-on, mold-making workshop for Master of Design (MDes) students (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)Events & workshops
Each semester Engineering Student Services provides students with leadership, professional development, community building and career training. Events will be added throughout the year.
Fall 2024 events
Alive Week!
Monday, Dec 9-Friday, Dec 13
Alive Week is back at the CAEE from December 9-13, ,Noon-2 p.m., 325 Davis Hall. We will be making:
- Piñatas, Monday, Dec 9
- Ornaments, Tuesday, Dec 10
- Friendship Bracelets, Wednesday, Dec 11
- Graham Cracker Houses, Thursday, Dec 12
And we’ll end the week, Friday, Dec 13, with the return of the Boba Dance Par-Tea! Come take a break from studying and stop by at the CAEE!
CAEE Study Jams
Monday, Dec 9-Thursday, Dec 12
Come check out the CAEE Study Jams, December 9-12, 6-8 p.m., Davis 325. Dinner available while supplies last!
- Thursday, Dec 12: Platanos
- Monday, Dec 9: IKE’s Sandwiches
- Tuesday, Dec 10: Panda Express
- Wednesday, Dec 11: Pizza Guys
Past Fall 2024 events
CAEE Opening Day Welcome
Monday, September 3, 9 a.m.-Noon, 325 Davis Hall
Visit the CAEE for pastries (while supplies last), mingle with other engineering students, and learn more about our services and what is available to you!
DSP/CAPS and Desserts Workshop
Monday, September 9, Noon-2 p.m., 350 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Join us for dessert and learn about the people and resources that are here to support your mental wellness.
Part of the Wellness Workshop Series
Elevator Pitch & Resume Clinic
Wednesday, Sept 11, 2-4 p.m., 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Craft and practice a compelling elevator pitch & have your resume reviewed using recruiting insights.
Part of the Career Launchpad: Elevate Your Skills for Success. You’ll be recruitment season ready when you join ESS to learn about the entire recruiting life cycle. Attend all three workshops to receive a certificate of completion.
How to apply to grad school and FAIL to Get In!
Thursday, Sept 12, 4-5:30 p.m., 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Presented by Oliver O’Reilly, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Mechanical Engineering professor
Berkeley Engineering Transfer Center
Monday, Sept 16, 10 a.m.-Noon, 240 Sutardja Dai Hall
Join the Berkeley Engineering Transfer Center for their Fall 2024 opening! You’ll have a chance to connect with Transfer Ambassadors and transfer students in the College of Engineering. Pastries, coffee and tea provided.
LinkedIn and Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, Sept 19, 3-5 p.m., Wozniak Lounge, Soda Hall
Optimize your profile and leverage LinkedIn for career success. Learn tips on being interview ready.
Part of the Career Launchpad: Elevate Your Skills for Success. You’ll be recruitment season ready when you join ESS to learn about the entire recruiting life cycle. Attend all three workshops to receive a certificate of completion.
Deal or No Deal
Wednesday, Sept 25, 2-4 p.m., 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Learn insider secrets to arrive at a win-win job offer negotiation.
Part of the Career Launchpad: Elevate Your Skills for Success. You’ll be recruitment season ready when you join ESS to learn about the entire recruiting life cycle. Attend all three workshops to receive a certificate of completion.
Basic Needs Center presentation
Thursday, Sept 26, 4:30-6 p.m., 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Part of the Wellness Workshop Series
CalFresh Clinic
Friday, Sept 27, 2-3 p.m., 348 Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Part of the Wellness Workshop Series
Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS)
Friday, Oct 4, UC Berkeley
Register online by Noon, Monday, September 30
The Bay Area Graduate Pathways to STEM is a one-day conference where students attend informative workshops addressing the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree (both M.S. and Ph.D.) while also preparing for graduate school and the application process. GPS is sponsored jointly by the the UC Berkeley College of Engineering and the Stanford School of Engineering.
Graduate Admissions Workshop
Wednesday, Oct 9, 3:30-5 p.m.
290 HMMB
Join us to learn about the graduate admissions process and how to become a competitive applicant.
CAEE Professional Headshots
Thursday, Oct 10, Noon-4 p.m.
RSVP online
Free professional headshots on the Sutardja Dai Hall Patio! Open to all engineering graduate and undergraduate students! Professional attire will be available to borrow on the day of the event.
Major Madness!
Monday, Oct 21, 2-4 p.m.
If you are not sure which major is the right one for you, join the ESS peer advisers for Major Madness, Monday, October 21, 2-4 p.m., HMMB Lobby. The event includes representatives from Berkeley Engineering majors to give you insight into what the major offers, research/internship opportunities and much more! RSVP so we know how many snacks to provide.
CAEE Pumpkin Painting
Thursday, Oct 31, Noon-2 p.m., 325 Davis Hall
Join us at the CAEE Thursday, October 31, Noon-2 p.m. for a fun pumpkin painting event! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume and get creative with your pumpkin while supplies last! Don’t forget to RSVP!
Study Abroad for engineering students
Monday, Nov 4, 4-6 p.m., 105 Stanley
Not sure how to study abroad as an engineering student? Come learn about study abroad programs and hear from engineering students who have studied abroad.
Destress with Yoga
Wednesday, Nov 6, 4-5 p.m., 290 HMMB
Feeling stressed? Burnt out? Need a study break? Then join us for an afternoon of relaxation.
Part of the Wellness Workshop Series
BlackRock Hallac scholarship infosession
Monday, 11/18, 4-5 p.m., 630 Sutardja Dai Hall
EECS and IEOR first-year student opportunity in the fintech industry. Stop by the infosession to learn more about the scholarship opportunity and how to apply.
The application is available today, Monday, Nov 18 and is due 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Jan 6.
LeaderShape application deadline
Thursday, Dec 5
LeaderShape’s goal is “to transform the world by increasing the number of people who lead with integrity™ and a healthy disregard for the impossible.”
LeaderShape is a four-day program, free of cost, January 14-17, 2025. Lodging, meals and the program are sponsored by Berkeley Engineering. You and your Berkeley Engineering peers will experience:
- Large and small group leadership simulations
- Focused small group discussions with thought provoking dialogue
- Camaraderie with your family cluster
Apply by Thursday, Dec 5, 5 p.m. Have questions or want to learn more? Email the Center for Access to Engineering Excellence (CAEE).
