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.
Spring 2025 events
ESS Undergraduate Research Poster Session
Tuesday, April 29, Noon- 2 p.m., HMMB Lobby
Join us and witness the amazing work undergraduate student researchers are conducting at Berkeley and beyond.
Students from a wide range of disciplines will showcase their exciting work as they address society’s pressing engineering challenges. Light refreshments provided.
CAEE x oSTEM: Queer STEM History
Tuesday, April 29, 8-9 p.m., 325 Davis
The CAEE with oSTEM will be presenting on Queer STEM History and lead a discussion on the queer STEM experience. Join us on April 29 in 325 Davis from 8-9 p.m. To learn more about oSTEM, check out their linktree.
CAEE x HES: Board Game Night
Thursday, May 1, 6-8 p.m., 325 Davis Hall | RSVP
Join the CAEE and HES for a board game night on May 1 from 6-8pm. There will be popcorn and lots of games to play with your friends!
Alive Week!
Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9, Noon-2 p.m., 325 Davis
Alive Week is back at the CAEE during RRR week. Take a break from studying each day from Noon-2pm in 325 Davis. RSVP so we can have enough supplies. and stop by at the CAEE!
Activities for the week:
Monday: Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday: Painting
Wednesday: Piñata Making
Thursday: Succulent Painting
Friday: Boba Dance Par-Tea
CAEE Study Jams
Monday, May 5-Thursday, May 8
6-9 p.m., 325 Davis
Check out the CAEE Study Jams, where dinner is available while supplies last! RSVP so we order enough food.
Dinner plans:
- Monday: Panda Express
- Tuesday: Wingstop
- Wednesday: Pupusas
- Thursday: Pizza Guys
Apply to be a student representative on a College of Engineering committee
Berkeley Engineering committees seek your representation for the 2025-2026 year. Take on this impactful role to work closely with engineering faculty and staff on policy-making and its implementation to create changes and improvements that directly impact you and your peers.
Deadline to apply: Friday, May 9
Past Spring 2025 events
CAEE grand opening
Monday, January 27th
10 am – 1 pm
Bagels and pastries will be provided
CAEE Pop-Up Event
Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The CAEE pop-up surprise giveaway event is Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the McLaughlin Patio. Follow the CAEE on Instagram to learn more!
Pastries and Postcards
Monday, April 14 – Thursday, April 17, 1-3 p.m., 325 Davis Hall
Join ESS for an an afternoon of fresh baked pastries, signing postcards to newly admitted students and a chance to win prizes: Berkeley Engineering polo shirts, mugs and more! RSVP so we have enough snacks for everyone.
Preparing for Graduate School During Uncertain Times
Tuesday, April 22, 12:30 p.m., Banatao Auditorium
RSVP required
Learn how to put forth a competitive graduate school application for both masters and PhD programs. Presentation by Dr. Jackie McDermott, Associate Director of Graduate Student Partnerships, Purdue University, followed by panel discussion with graduate admissions staff from Purdue, Rice University, USC & University of Texas, Dallas.
ESS Peer Advisers are hiring
Engineering Student Services is hiring peer advisers for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year! Peer advisers provide advice and support to students on a broad range of topics and issues. If you enjoy helping your peers and want to help the broader student community, consider applying! This position requires a 5-8 hour commitment per week. See application or email us for more information. Apply by April 18.
PREP is hiring: Summer work info session
Monday, February 10 | 5-6 p.m. | 290 HMMB | RSVP
PREP is a three-week program offered to incoming, first-year Berkeley Engineering students and student support is a big factor of the program’s continuing success. If you are interested in working and learning more come to the PREP Summer Hiring Info Session. You learn about the different positions, job description details and what the hiring process looks like. You’ll also get the chance to hear from former PREP staff and ask them questions about their experiences.
Open positions include:
- Tutors
- Student engagement assistant
- Residential assistants
- Learning facilitators
- Design assistants
CAEE Professional Headshots Spring 2025
Tuesday, February 11 | Noon-4 p.m. | Sutardja Dai Hall Patio (3rd Floor) | RSVP
Let us help you spruce up your photo to ensure that your profiles make a great impression! Photos are taken by the College’s professional photographer, and you’ll be able to borrow a shirt, tie, or jacket if you want to dress up the photo.
Book Talk: W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz
Join the Berkeley Engineering Inclusive Excellence team and the Kresge Engineering Library for a book talk featuring W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz, authors of “Do the Work: An Anti-Racist Activity Book,” on Tuesday, March 11, 4:30 p.m., Banatao Auditorium. This unique interactive workbook is part of the Kresge Engineering Library’s Inclusive Excellence Book Collection. We hope that you can join us for this engaging conversation on systemic racism — and how we can dismantle it.
Event details:
Tuesday, March 11, Banatao Auditorium
Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Conversation starts at 4:30 p.m.
Book signing and reception with food and beverage to follow.
Seating is limited. Please register to secure your seat.