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# Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association

A 501(c)(3) charity composed of alumni who lived, worked, and learned together in the Berkeley Student Cooperative

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## Posts

- [Latest](https://www.bscaa.coop/blog/)
- [BSCAA's Warm Welcome to New BSC - Fall 2025 Welcome Brunch](https://www.bscaa.coop/bscaas-warm-welcome-to-new-bsc-fall-2025-welcome-brunch/) - On Sunday, **September 14, 2025**, the Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association hosted a brunch and gathering on the deck of BSC's Central Office. It was a way to celebrate a new wave of co-opers with a lively **Welcome Brunch**. The event brought together new students and BSCAA board members for an afternoon of food, conversation,
- [2021 Letter from the President](https://www.bscaa.coop/2021-letter-from-the-president/) - Hello! I’m Analise Smith-Hinkley, President of the BSCAA. We've been busy these last few months and I'm happy to finally share an update about our organization and the BSC as we head into 2022. To introduce myself, I lived in Cloyne in 2008 and Oscar Wilde in 2008-2010, and I've served on the BSCAA board
- [Alumni Reflect: Moving Into the Co-ops](https://www.bscaa.coop/alumni-reflect-moving-into-the-co-ops-2/) - This month, our BSCAA members contributed memories regarding "Moving Into the Coops." If there are topics you'd like to see in future editions, please contact us. John Ehrlich | Barrington Hall 1974 - 1977 "Moving Into Barrington Hall Fall 1978: During my freshman year I lived in a rooming house in what had been and
- [Remembering Victor Garlin, BSCAA Board Member In Memoriam](https://www.bscaa.coop/remembering-victor-garlin-bscaa-board-representative/) - We were lucky to have Vic Garlin serve on the BSCAA Board for many years. What follows is an obituary provided by his daughter, Rachel Garlin. Victor (Vic) Garlin, esteemed professor, lawyer, and restorer of vintage Jaguars, died on February 26, 2023 at age 87, surrounded by his loving family. The cause was acute leukemia.
- [Alumni Reflect: Food in the Co-ops](https://www.bscaa.coop/alumni-reflect-food-in-the-co-ops/) - Wick Smith | Barrington 1974 - 75, Ridge Project 1974-1977 "I learned really how to cook at Barrington because I signed up for the Sunday brunch shift, which means I got up early and they had this big griddle—came from a carrier ship or something—you just got orders going, you had assistants breaking eggs, which
- [Heading into Summer 2022](https://www.bscaa.coop/heading-into-summer-2022/) - Hello from your friendly neighborhood BSC Alumni Association! I’m Analise Smith-Hinkley, current President of the Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association (the BSCAA) and an alum of Cloyne (2008) and Oscar Wilde (2008-2010). We’ve had a really fun and busy season connecting current alumni with each other and with current co-opers, so we wanted to share

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.bscaa.coop/) - The Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association The BSCAA (formerly the USCA) is a 501(c)(3) charity composed of alumni who lived, worked, and learned together in the Berkeley Student Cooperative. JOIN THE BSCAA Learn About the BSCAA For 25 years we’ve helped BSC alumni keep in touch and give back to the co-ops. We’ve funded undergraduate
- [Financials & Bylaws](https://www.bscaa.coop/financials-and-bylaws/) - If you have questions about any of the following documents, please contact us. BSCAA Bylaws BSCAA Articles of Incorporation 2025-2026 BSCAA 990 Tax Return California Attorney General's BSCAA Registrant Details
- [Membership](https://www.bscaa.coop/membership/) - Membership Why join the BSCAA? Connect with other co-opers Volunteer with current students Stay up to date on co-op and alumni news Give back to the BSC and your fellow co-opers Access to events and opportunities Your support allows us to connect alumni with current members and each other through events, giving, and meaningful collaboration
- [Join Now](https://www.bscaa.coop/join-now/) - Join or Renew Your Membership Please choose your membership level(Required) First Year (FREE!) Recent Graduate Annual ($25/year) Recent Graduate + Partner Annual ($30/year) Recent Graduate Lifetime ($250/lifetime) Recent Graduate + Partner Lifetime ($300/lifetime) Standard Annual ($50/year) Standard + Partner Annual ($60/year) Standard Lifetime ($500/lifetime) Standard + Partner Lifetime ($600/lifetime) Join Now Join Now Join Now
- [Submit Content Updates](https://www.bscaa.coop/submit-content-updates/) - Submit Content Updates Use this form to request a social media post and/or blog post on our website. Content may be edited for brevity or otherwise. Type of share requested: Social media post Blog post Blog Post Title Blog Post Content Social Media Post Content Blog Post Featured Image Choose your best photo to be
- [2025 BSCAA Annual Meeting & Directors Election](https://www.bscaa.coop/meeting/) - You're Invited to Our Annual Meeting! Please join us in the Convent Chapel and on Zoom at 10 am PT on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for our Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Election—with brunch! We can’t wait to connect virtually and in person with our members all over the world. This meeting is an
- [Board of Directors](https://www.bscaa.coop/directors/) - Board of Directors Our Board works to advance our mission and purpose, which is to ensure the BSC continues in perpetuity to serve the cooperative living needs of Bay Area college students. We manage financial contributions and dues, actively assist members of the BSC in their needs and endeavors, lead events for alumni and students
- [Contact](https://www.bscaa.coop/contact/) - Mailing Address ​c/o Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association2424 Ridge RoadBerkeley, CA 94709 info@bscaa.coop Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Subject Message What is 4+7?(Required) Δ Join the BSCAA We’re able to fulfill our mission thanks to our alumni members! If you’re not one already, please consider joining the BSCAA as an annual or lifetime member. Contact us
- [Thank You](https://www.bscaa.coop/thankyou/) - Thank you for donating and/or becoming a member of the BSCAA! With cooperative contributions of alumni and friends, we are able to keep supporting the BSC in providing affordable housing to university students and to keep alumni connected to those students and each other through awesome programing and opportunities! Keep an eye out for member-only
- [About the BSCAA](https://www.bscaa.coop/about/) - About the BSCAA Our History The BSCAA is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in 1996. Originally known as the University Students’ Cooperative Alumni Association (USCA), we have transformed to and expanded to become the BSCAA. Since our beginnings, we have helped thousands of alumni keep in touch and give back to the co-ops, and
- [90th Gala Program Ads](https://www.bscaa.coop/90th-anniversary-gala/90th-gala-program-ads/) - Advertise to over 250 alumni with a 90th Gala Program ad. Simply fill out the form below to purchase! Full page ads are $1000 Half page ads are $500 Quarter page ads are $250 Learn more about the specs for the ads. If you have any questions, please email events@bsc.coop. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Company/Organization
- [90th Anniversary Gala Program Ad Specs](https://www.bscaa.coop/90th-anniversary-gala/90th-anniversary-gala-program-ad-specs/) - Ads in the program contribute to the BSC's continuing mission to provide affordable housing to students. Thank you for your consideration! If your business is a sponsor, please also provide a full color, high resolution logo in a vector file format for use on additional signage. Ad dimensions: Full-Page Ad - 5.5” w x 8.5”
- [90th Anniversary Gala](https://www.bscaa.coop/90th-anniversary-gala/) - 90th Anniversary Gala Join us for an unforgettable gala celebrating our alumni, rich history, and all the meals we have shared over the decades. This fall, Berkeley Student Cooperative is commemorating our 90th year with an unforgettable gala that celebrates our rich collective history of eating and living together: “Food Through the Decades at the
- [Thank you!](https://www.bscaa.coop/thank-you-email-list/) - Thank you for signing up for our mailing list! You'll receive an email to confirm your subscription.
- [Sponsor the 90th Anniversary Gala](https://www.bscaa.coop/90th-anniversary-gala/sponsor-the-90th-anniversary-gala/) - Celebrate the BSC's 90th anniversary and by becoming a sponsor today! By giving back through an event sponsorship, you'll help continue to provide UC Berkeley students with (affordable) housing, leadership opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. You'll be rewarded with various benefits including, dinner tickets and recognition. Learn more about the sponsorship levels and sign up below.
- [Sandbox (Widgets)](https://www.bscaa.coop/donate-2/) - "JUST GRADUATED” MEMBERSHIP - FREE JOIN RECENT GRAD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: $20
- [Donate](https://www.bscaa.coop/donate/)

## Events

- [BSCAA Happy Hour - Tallboy](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bscaa-happy-hour-tallboy/) - June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for the BSCAA Happy Hour Join fellow BSC alumni for an East Bay catch-up at Tallboy on Telegraph, one of Oakland's finest spots that marries upscale aesthetic to all the community joy of a dive. ...plus, free popcorn! Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 pm—no RSVP
- [BSCAA Happy Hour - Novela San Francisco](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bscaa-happy-hour-novela-san-francisco/) - April 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join fellow Berkeley co-op alumni for an evening of Morrison Library vibes at Novela, San Francisco’s favorite literary cocktail bar. Happy Hour begins at 5 and ends at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a curated menu of book-inspired cocktails (including Dickens-worthy punches). We’ll supply the appetizers and great company.
- [BSCAA Tailgate: Cal at UCLA](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bscaa-tailgate-cal-at-ucla/) - November 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm Don’t miss the final matchup between Cal and UCLA at the Rose Bowl! Co-op alumni are invited to gather for a taco bar plus wine & beer (and nonalcoholic beverages!) before the game at a private co-op alum's residence near the stadium. All food and drink will be provided,
- [BSC Alumni DC Happy Hour](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bsc-alumni-dc-happy-hour/) - November 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Join other BSC alumni living in the greater Washington, D.C. area to connect, catch up, and enjoy food and drinks at The Admiral! Light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided, attendees are responsible for own alcohol purchases. We'll provide the food and nonalcoholic beverages, and you're welcome to
- [Umunhum Brewing Party with the BSCAA](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/umunhum-brewing-party-with-the-bscaa/) - May 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join the BSCAA in San Jose for an exclusive low-key hang with BSC alumni and members of California's first co-op brewery, Umunhum Brewing! Enjoy the brewery's delicious local beer and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as pizza from local cooperative A Slice of New York while you
- [Bay Area Happy Hour](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bay-area-happy-hour/) - January 29 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Please join fellow Berkeley Students Cooperative alumni for an evening of handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, live music, and relaxed conversation in a historic Berkeley location. Members of the BSCAA Board will be on hand- come say hello and raise a glass with us. Tallboy 4210 Telegraph Avenue Oakland,
- [Mountain View Cemetery Tour + Fentons Creamery Lunch](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/mountain-view-cemetery-tour-fentons-creamery-lunch/) - March 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association (BSCAA) invites you to join us for a private guided tour of Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland! This guided walking tour features the grave sites of famous people connected to Cal. After the tour, we'll head over to Fentons Creamery on
- [Greenberg Creek Tour](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/greenberg-creek-tour/) - April 19 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association (BSCAA) invites you to our semiannual guided Strawberry Creek tour, now named formally for former BSCAA President and long-term board member Steve Greenberg.Meet fellow alumni at the BSC's Central Office to enjoy coffee and pastries at 11 AM, followed by a
- [Cal Night with the San Francisco Giants](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/cal-night-with-the-san-francisco-giants/) - April 24 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm You’re invited: join us April 24th at our own reserved BSCAA section in Oracle Park as the Giants take on the Miami Marlins! Our block of seats is located in View Box Section 331—with ADA-accessible seats available! Receive a FREE limited-edition Cal x Giants hat + Cal
- [Alumni Networking  |  Virtual](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/alumni-networking-virtual/) - March 18, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join the BSCAA at two networking events this spring! These events are a chance for BSC alumni to share career insights with current members, connect with fellow alums for professional development, and provide support to students seeking career guidance. Alumni from any and all professional industries are welcome! There will be two dates
- [Alumni Networking  |  In-Person](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2095/) - March 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join the BSCAA at two networking events this spring! These events are a chance for BSC alumni to share career insights with current members, connect with fellow alums for professional development, and provide support to students seeking career guidance. Alumni from any and all professional industries are welcome! There will be two dates
- [2025 Annual Meeting](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2025-annual-meeting/) - October 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am Meet up with fellow co-op alumni for delicious brunch and vote in our new Board of Directors while we hear from the BSC’s leadership. We’ll share what our organizations have been up to, as well as some exciting plans for 2025 and beyond! Vote in the Board of Directors
- [The Lemmings (from Barrington Hall)](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/the-lemmings-from-barrington-hall/) - September 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Lemmings emerged from Barrington Hall in Berkeley around 1977, forming a band that provided a soundtrack to the crazy life that was Berkeley at the time. Playing throughout the Bay Area ( Keystones Berkeley and Palo Alto, the Berkeley Square, People’s Park, Ruthie’s Inn, the
- [Berkeley Creek Walk + Kingman Hall Creek Celebration!](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/berkeley-creek-walk-kingman-hall-creek-celebration/) - April 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am The Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association (BSCAA) is excited to invite you to our biannual Creek Walk! Meet fellow volunteers at the BSC Central Office to enjoy coffee and donuts at 10 AM, and get ready for a fun morning of learning about the creeks of Berkeley that we
- [Surviving Late-Stage Capitalism: A Financial Literacy Workshop](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/surviving-late-stage-capitalism-a-financial-literacy-workshop/) - April 14, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 11:50 pm Join the BSCAA and the CCFCU (Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union) for a virtual workshop on how to manage personal finances—aka everything you want to know about your money but are afraid—or don't know—to ask. Get the low-down on navigating personal finances, investing, retirement funds, and
- [2022 Co-op Graduation](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2022-co-op-graduation/) - May 3, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm You're graduating, and we're thrilled to welcome you into our alumni family with food, drinks, music, guest speakers, entertainment, and a whole lot of joy. Highlights include: Catered dinner and nonalcoholic beverages! Wine & beer courtesy of Lagunitas Brewery! (21+, must have ID) Guest speaker: Co-op
- [Homecoming Brunch with the BSC](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/homecoming-brunch-with-the-bsc/) - September 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC) and its Alumni Association are excited to invite you to a brunch get-together to connect with staff, current members, and alumni! Join us at Central Office (2424 Ridge Rd) for tasty treats and a chance to catch up with the current
- [Cal Night with the A's](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/cal-night-with-the-as/) - September 8, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join fellow co-op and Cal alumni to cheer on the A's as they take on the Chicago White Sox in our own reserved BSCAA section, and get a FREE limited-edition beanie with your ticket! Our block of seats is located in the Field Level—accessible seating available.
- [Co-op Graduation 2024](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/co-op-graduation-2024/) - May 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm You're graduating, and we're thrilled to welcome you into our alumni family with food, drinks (ID required for alcohol), music, guest speakers, entertainment, and a whole lot of joy. Highlights include: Catered dinner from Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana and nonalcoholic beverages Wine & beer courtesy of Lagunitas
- [Lafayette Reservoir Walk with the BSCAA](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/lafayette-reservoir-walk-with-the-bscaa-2/) - June 1, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Want to meet fellow co-op alumni at beautiful Lafayette Reservoir? This will be a dog friendly event so feel free to bring your pooch! We will walk around the lake and meet afterwards at the Lake near picnic tables. *** Starting Location: Meet us at 8:30
- [Wolf House 50th Anniversary Alumni BBQ](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/wolf-house-50th-anniversary-alumni-bbq/) - April 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Dear Wolf alums, This year is Wolf House's 50th anniversary, and to celebrate we are inviting all past wolves to dine with us in! There will be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options. We can't wait to hear all your stories from your time in the co-ops, and regale
- [BSC Community Care Block Party 2024](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bsc-community-care-block-party-2024/) - April 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us at Davis Park on the Rochdale Apartments Property to uplift and celebrate grassroots organizing and mutual aid in Berkeley. There will be booths for various local vendors and grassroots organizing groups, as well as a stage for performances and speeches spreading awareness about the
- [BSC Alumni Washington DC Happy Hour & Spring Stroll](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/bsc-alumni-washington-dc-happy-hour-cherry-blossom-walk/) - April 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join other BSC alumni living in the greater Washington, D.C. area to connect and celebrate spring! Feel free to meet us for either or both of the parts below! 5:30 PM: Optional stroll through the cherry blossoms near the Capitol 6:30 PM: Drinks and hang at
- [90th Anniversary Gala](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/90th-anniversary-gala/) - Celebrate 90 years of the Berkeley Student Cooperative with an unforgettable gala celebrating our alumni and the meals we shared over the decades. This fall, Berkeley Student Cooperative is commemorating our 90th year with an unforgettable gala that celebrates our rich collective history of eating and living together: "Food Through the Decades at the BSC."
- [Members-Only Berkeley Happy Hour](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/members-only-berkeley-happy-hour/) - November 11, 2023 @ 4:30 pm Meet fellow BSCAA members at La Val's Pizza in Berkeley to connect with co-op grads, make new friends, and create lasting memories. The perfect chance to unwind, catch up, and enjoy some delicious food and drinks together. We'll provide the food and nonalcoholic beverages, and you're welcome to buy
- [2021 Annual Meeting and Election](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2021-annual-meeting-and-election/) - October 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Connect virtually via Zoom with current BSCAA members and find out what the BSC and the BSCAA have been up to, as well as our plans for the future. This year’s theme is Unity & Progress During Times of Change, and we’re happy to present a
- [Housing Accessibility for Students with Disabilities](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/housing-accessibility-for-students-with-disabilities/) - October 2, 2021 @ 10:10 am - 11:00 am Please join us via Zoom* on Saturday, October 2 at 10:10 am for a UC Berkeley Homecoming panel discussion hosted by us, the BSCAA. Housing Accessibility for Students with Disabilities This virtual panel discussion address the current challenges that students with disabilities face in obtaining housing,
- [2022 Strawberry Creek Tour & Clean-up](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2022-strawberry-creek-tour-clean-up/) - April 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am The BSCAA is excited to invite you to our biannual Strawberry Creek tour and clean-up. Meet fellow volunteers at the BSC's Central Office balcony to enjoy coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m. and get ready for a fun morning of gardening and history around Strawberry Creek. Environmental protection specialist
- [Fall 2022 Strawberry Creek Tour & Clean-up](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/fall-2022-strawberry-creek-tour-clean-up/) - October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:50 pm The BSCAA is excited to invite you to our biannual Strawberry Creek tour and clean-up. Meet fellow volunteers at the BSC's Central Office balcony to enjoy coffee and donuts at 10 a.m. and get ready for a fun morning history about Strawberry Creek. Environmental protection specialist
- [2022 Annual Meeting and Election](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/2022-annual-meeting-and-election/) - November 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us at Cloyne Court and via Zoom* to enjoy brunch with current members and alumni, find out what the BSC and the BSCAA have been up to, as well as our plans for the future. We'll be joined by Executive Director Steven Olesen as well
- [Spring 2023 Strawberry Creek Tour](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/spring-2023-strawberry-creek-tour/) - April 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:50 pm The Berkeley Student Cooperative Alumni Association (BSCAA) is excited to invite you to our biannual Strawberry Creek tour and clean-up. Meet fellow volunteers at Cloyne Court to enjoy coffee and donuts at 9:30 am in the courtyard, and get ready for a fun morning of history
- [Lafayette Reservoir Walk with the BSCAA](https://www.bscaa.coop/event/lafayette-reservoir-walk-with-the-bscaa/) - June 1, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 11:50 pm Want to meet fellow Coop alumni at beautiful Lafayette Reservoir? We will walk around the lake and meet afterwards at the nearby Plaza Shopping Center for Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s coffee served in the courtyard behind Peet's. Please contact Jon Lampman at jtheether@gmail.com if you have

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