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2026 EVENTS
REGISTER FOR SUMMER WELCOME PARTY
JULY 19, LAKE BLUFF
CACC is once again hosting the Summer Welcome Party for all Midwest Cal students and their families. CACC will provide a light lunch, networking opportunities, beach games and a lot more. Bring your beach gear, wear your blue and gold, and get ready to sing the Cal Fight Song!
Who: Current and Incoming Cal students, parents and Cal alumni
When: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00-4:00 PM CT
Where: Sunrise Beach, 455 Sunrise Avenue, North Shelter, Lake Bluff, IL (map)
How to reach: From Chicago you can take the Metra UP North Line to the Lake Bluff train station. Free street parking is available.
Cost: Incoming/current Cal students and parents - FREE
Cal alumni and guests - $15 per person
Registration required, please click here for online registration to the Summer Welcome Party 2026.
Cal alums needed to help with the party and mix and mingle with Cal students. Contact Bill Hall at calalumniassociationchicago<at>gmail.com. Be ready to teach the Cal Fight song. Transportation provided from the Metra UPN Lake Bluff train station to the beach. We hope to see you there!
CAL RUGBY CAPS PERFECT SEASON WITH
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
On May 2nd Cal Men’s Rugby defeated the US Naval Academy in the D1A Collegiate Rugby Championship game, and alumni from around the Midwest were able to join in a CACC road trip to watch and celebrate. Check out this website regularly for more road trips and Cal-themed events in 2026 and beyond.
April 11- Cal vs San Diego 88-5 WIN
April 18- Cal vs BYU Quarterfinals 96-12 WIN
April 25- Cal vs. St. Mary’s Semifinals 59-19 WIN
May 2- National Championship at Kunz Stadium, Indianapolis, 36-22 WIN
LOOKING AHEAD TO MORE EVENTS IN 2026
Check this site and our newsletter (sign-up at the bottom of this page) for updates on more upcoming events in 2026, including:
June 6 - Cal at Cubs vs. SF Giants game at Wrigley Field.
July 19 - Summer Welcome Party for incoming Cal students, families and Cal alums at Sunrise Beach Lake Bluff, Ill.
July 27 - WBB Coach Charmin Smith in Chicago for Nike Tournament of Champions! Meet and greet with Cal alums downtown.
August 8 - Community service: Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
2026 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The athletics department has announced the 2026 Cal Football schedule for fall. The Golden Bears are set for 12 matchups, including 7 games at California Memorial Stadium, as a new era begins under coach Tosh Lupoi. Top match-ups include UCLA, Clemson, Stanford, and Virginia Tech. We’ll have game watch parties in Chicago throughout the season so bookmark this page to keep your calendars updated for 2026 Cal football.
CAL ALUMNI CLUB OF CHICAGO T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
Show your Cal spirit in Chicago by purchasing a Cal Alumni Club of Chicago t-shirt for $35 plus shipping. Email calalumniassociationchicago@gmail.com for orders.
About
We are an officially chartered chapter of the California Alumni Association bringing together Cal alums form the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding Midwest states.
The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago organizes social activities, game watches and volunteer events for Alumni throughout the year. We also work with the University to coordinate and host a Summer Welcome Party for the new Midwest Cal students.
If you are interested in getting involved, sign-up for our events and please email us at calalumniassociationchicago<at>gmail.com. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter below.
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