In addition to the many history lectures, seminars, and workshops listed on the Berkeley Events Calendar, the Department of History hosts the following events catered to students, faculty, and alumni.
History Colloquia | Fall & Spring Semesters
The Department of History hosts two to three colloquia each fall and spring semester featuring recent work by faculty members, emeriti, or doctoral candidates. All affiliates of the Department are welcome to attend. For more information, email history-events@berkeley.edu.
Cal Day | TBD
Cal Day, UC Berkeley's annual open house, features hundreds of events across campus. The Department of History hosts an info session for prospective majors (Don't Know Much About History?) and a faculty panel on a rotating theme.
PhAT-Faculty Dinner| April 15, 2026
Senior Symposium | May 8, 2026
The Senior Symposium is the Department's undergraduate research showcase, when history majors have an opportunity to present their capstone projects and answer questions about the research process. Topics cover a wide range of geographic and chronological fields, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.
History Homecoming 2026 | TBD
The Deparment of History hosts an annual History Homecoming lecture, featuring a moderated panel of faculty members. This past year's panel discussed "Democracies in History." To stay up to date with all departmental events including History Homecoming 2026 sign up for our weekly History Digest here.
History Symposium, 2022