History
UC Berkeley was founded in this year.
What is 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 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?
Also known as Bush 218, this staff member's role includes advising the Associated Students of the University of California.
Who is Matt Menor?
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 center, located inside the Union, provides resources for food, housing, and financial security to students in need.
What is the Basic Needs Center?
This department manages the "Green Team" which focuses on zero waste initiatives.
Who is Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO)?
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?
When the guest list hits 300, this director steps in to make sure the 'Major' details don't become major problems.
Who is The Major Events Director (Tessa Hanson)?
“We’re organized and we’re taking over” was declared from this campus group and movement in the 1960s.
Who is The Rolling Quadriplegics?
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?
This historic student-run newspaper, which has its offices in Eshleman Hall, is one of the oldest daily college papers in the country.
What is The Daily Californian?
This warning symbol was founded at UC Berkeley.
What is radiation (or trefoil) warning system?
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?
Before the current complex was built, the first "student union" functions were housed in this hall, which now sits near the Campanile.
What is Stephens Hall?