Program areas at California Alumni Association
Cal Alumni Association (caa) owns and operates three camp sites on u.s. forest service leased land in the stanislaus national forest in pinecrest, ca. Known as lair of the bear (lair), caa provides year-round, reasonably priced camping accommodations, food, and programs to caa members and their friends and family. In addition, k-12 school districts and other groups book the lair for educational and special event purposes. Over 10,000 individuals enjoy these facilities on an annual basis.
Alumni programming includes: member services and benefits, career networking and seminars, on- and off-campus special events, domestic and international study programs through cal discoveries travel, and participation in volunteer-led Alumni chapters.
California magazine is published on a quarterly basis and mailed to all members of the Association to keep Alumni in touch with fellow members and with the university. The magazine provides members with university news items, topical issues, discoveries, and Alumni events.
Caa administers a mentorship program and two scholarship programs created by cal Alumni to enable students to engage with Alumni: the leadership award and the achievement award program. Programs and activities include the application review and awarding of scholarships, advising and program support for undergraduates, and an Alumni mentorship program for first generation college students.