Renowned Faculty.
Relevant Issues.
Discover Cal is a lecture series bringing UC Berkeley’s distinguished faculty — longtime lecturers and rising stars alike — to the extended Cal family for compelling lectures in an informal setting. Since 1993, the Berkeley community has been coming together for pre-event receptions, insightful panels, and lively Q&A sessions.
Discover Cal is stepping back from offering new programming for the time being. We thank you for your interest and invite you to explore our past events and speakers. We will reach out to our community of Berkeley friends and alums when we have a new round of talks planned.
Past Lectures
The Discover Cal lectures represent Berkeley’s dazzling array of intellectual excellence with topics as intriguing as they are timely.
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Conversation with Chancellor Rich Lyons Spring 2025
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The Future Is Now: AI, the Workplace, and You (New York) Fall 2023
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Back to School at Cal Fall 2023
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Tapping the Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics Spring 2023
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The Future is Now: AI, the Workplace, and You Spring 2023
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Being on Earth: Climate Change and Conservation Spring 2023
Past Speakers
From beloved longtime lecturers to the newest stars on the rise, Discover Cal is proud to highlight the dazzling diversity of UC Berkeley’s faculty excellence.
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Justin Brashares -
Vikram Chandra -
Catherine Ceniza Choy -
Maria Echaveste -
Alex Filippenko -
Hilary Hoynes -
Saru Jayaraman -
Nikki Jones -
Alexa Koenig -
Michael Pollan -
Robert Reich -
Carolina Reid