History
UC Berkeley was founded in this year.
1868
This building, reminiscent of something out of Harry Potter, is the oldest building on campus.
What is South Hall?
This theoretical physicist and Cal alum developed quantum field theory. He is often called the "Father of the Atomic Bomb."
Who is J.Robert Oppenheimer?
This department manages the "Green Team" which focuses on zero waste initiatives.
Who is Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO)?
This was the original name of the university before adopting "Berkeley."
What is the College of California?
This fountain in Sproul Plaza was named after a "Good Boy," who briefly ran for ASUC president in 1964, but was later disqualified.
Who is Ludwig von Schwarzenburg (A 75-lb German shorthaired pointer, who was often found relaxing in the fountain.)
This former football player grew up in Oakland and helped his team win their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl 48.
Who is Marshawn Lynch?
This new machine serves fresh fried chicken, and has sold out every day since its opening in February 2026.
What is brdbot?
From Ernest Lawrence in 1939 to the present day, 63 faculty and alumni have won this top international honor in fields ranging from Physics to Literature.
What is the Nobel Prize?
Students "roll" down this campus landmark for good luck before finals.
What is 4.0 Hill?
Berkeley Alum, John Cho, is best known for this cult classic, in which a simple quest for dinner, spirals into an absurd all-night odyssey.
What is Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle?
This campus gathering space began when two home brewers met on a boat headed to the Farallon Islands with a plan to swim 30 miles, through great white shark habitat, back to Point Bonita lighthouse.
What is Headlands?
At the end of each Big Football game against Stanford, this item is brought to the field where the winning team takes control of it.
What is the (Stanford) Axe?
The first woman to be licensed as an architect in California, this 1894 engineering grad is most famous for designing the sprawling Hearst Castle.
Who is Julia Morgan?
Hidden in plain sight on the Campanile’s facade is this fossil, a nod to Berkeley’s deep connection to paleontology - but only the most observant students ever notice it.
What is the saber-toothed cat fossil?
This former competition swimmer and twelve-time Olympic medalist, became the first woman ever to swim the 100 meter backstroke in less than one minnute.
Who is Natalie Coughlin?