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As fall semester begins, thousands of new UC Berkeley students gather for a warm campus welcome - Berkeley News

New Golden Bears are officially home! A flurry of events helped new students get settled into their new family.

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Marcus Okafor
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Originally reported by UC Berkeley News ↗ · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

As fall semester begins, thousands of new UC Berkeley students gather for a warm campus welcome - Berkeley NewsEducation

Each August, UC Berkeley welcomes thousands of new students. The week before classes, they move in, attend convocation, and meet new friends.

This is all part of Golden Bear Orientation. This week-long program helps new students transition to campus life. They join activities that introduce them to Berkeley and the Bay Area. They also learn about campus resources and opportunities.

Fall Convocation Welcomes New Students

Over 9,000 students gathered at Haas Pavilion for Fall Convocation. Chancellor Rich Lyons officially welcomed them to campus. He encouraged students to get involved, take intellectual risks, support each other, and use all their education offers.

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Lyons shared a student's observation about Berkeley. "She said, 'It's the way we illuminate each other.' That beautiful observation captures so much of what our culture here is all about."

A tall clock tower stands prominently over a lively campus scene with people walking, sitting on grass, and food trucks lined up under a bright blue sky.

A banner welcomes members of the Golden Bear community back to campus.

Two performers in blue and white traditional attire energetically play taiko drums on a blue mat during a UC Berkeley event.

A person with gray hair and a mustache speaks at a podium adorned with a Berkeley banner, in front of an audience with a

A vibrant blue and gold lion dance performer stands on a basketball court in front of a large, cheering crowd at a university arena.

A group of musicians playing saxophones performs on a basketball court beneath a large “Cal” banner, with a crowd seated in the arena.

A suited individual and a mascot in a yellow jersey energetically dance on a basketball court surrounded by a marching band and a packed audience.

A person waves a large blue and gold flag featuring a bear silhouette in a crowded indoor arena during a Cal Berkeley event.

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This article celebrates the positive action of UC Berkeley welcoming new students, fostering a sense of community and belonging. While not a novel concept, the detailed account of events and the number of students involved demonstrate a significant positive impact. The emotional uplift comes from the focus on a warm and inclusive welcome for thousands of students.

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