grad students pose with body paintings

Kicking off another year

To kick off the new academic year, we’d like to invite all UC Berkeley graduate students — master’s, professional, and doctoral — both new and continuing to attend our Grad Student welcome event; Grad-stravaganza on Wednesday, September 3 from 4-6 p.m. This will be our 4th annual event with a goal of gathering graduate students of all backgrounds and areas of study to simply have some fun.

Grad-stravaganza is an outdoor gathering at the Campanile Esplanade.

a group of students standing in the 360 photobooth

Did you say fun?

Yes! Grad-stravaganza will feature music, free food, giveaways, family friendly activities and opportunities to meet fellow graduate students outside of your program. This is a family-friendly event and children are welcome to attend. 

  • Tons of tasty free food

  • Entertainment from graduate student musicians

  • A DJ and 360 Photo Booth

  • Bubbles, and face painting for our littlest bears

  • Button and tote bag making

We will be following campus protocols (opens in a new tab) regarding COVID safety and may readjust this event as necessary depending on state, local, and campus guidance. 

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact jhfink@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.