Bears are back! A kaleidoscope of back-to-school moments, people and tips for getting around

Its a new year at UC Berkeley a good time for a fresh look at the campus and its people. Click on any photo to get the story, in words, sound and video. And go Bears!
New students, new year at UC Berkeley  in photos
New students, new year at UC Berkeley in photos
Chancellor Carol Christ: A great time to be at Berkeley
Chancellor Carol Christ: A great time to be at Berkeley
Its back to Berkeley on social media 2018
Its back to Berkeley on social media 2018
Video: New students form giant 150 at Bear Affair
Video: New students form giant 150 at Bear Affair
Thousands find new home at Berkeley on move-in day
Thousands find new home at Berkeley on move-in day
Convocation: Think of yourself as an adventurer, a discoverer
Convocation: Think of yourself as an adventurer, a discoverer
New cafes, coffee spot, tavern sprout on campus
New cafes, coffee spot, tavern sprout on campus
Transfer students network for jobs at orientation
Transfer students network for jobs at orientation
New fall classes, from wildfires to Frank Ocean
New fall classes, from wildfires to Frank Ocean
Things to do on campus and nearby
Things to do on campus and nearby
Video: Chancellor Carol Christ welcomes new and returning students
Video: Chancellor Carol Christ welcomes new and returning students
New efforts to fight student hunger
New efforts to fight student hunger
Podcast: Campaniles peregrine falcons here to stay
Podcast: Campaniles peregrine falcons here to stay
Meet the new Bears
Meet the new Bears
A quick guide to biking on campus
A quick guide to biking on campus
UCPD chief offers safety tips and campus resources
UCPD chief offers safety tips and campus resources
A 360-degree look inside Blackwell Hall, UC Berkeleys newest freshman living space
A 360-degree look inside Blackwell Hall, UC Berkeleys newest freshman living space
Notice anything different? Hint: New buildings, other improvements
Notice anything different? Hint: New buildings, other improvements
For students experiencing housing instability, Safe Time opens doors
For students experiencing housing instability, Safe Time opens doors
Video: Those four-wheeled robots on campus, explained
Video: Those four-wheeled robots on campus, explained
Podcast: For Derek Coates, helping students navigate campus is personal
Podcast: For Derek Coates, helping students navigate campus is personal
Student deals and opportunities at Cal Performances
Student deals and opportunities at Cal Performances
They didnt think they could afford Berkeley; African American Initiative made it possible
They didnt think they could afford Berkeley; African American Initiative made it possible
Video: How to use the 25+ campus libraries
Video: How to use the 25+ campus libraries
UC Berkeley events calendar
UC Berkeley events calendar