- Big Game Week is the Rally Committee’s busiest and most exciting week of the year. The entire week is filled with events, rallies, and tons of spirit!
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- ucrc.specialevents@gmail.com
- ucrc.specialevents@gmail.com
- ucrc.rallies@gmail.com
Big Game Week Events
Cable Car Rally
To kick off the beginning of Big Game Week, Rally Committee, Cal Band, Dance Team, the Mic Men, and Oski take over a cable car and ride through the streets of San Francisco, greeted and cheered on by Cal fans. The rally begins in Ghirardelli Square, and concludes in Union Square in an amazing demonstration of Cal Spirit.Monday, November 16th
Time: 8am
Location: Meet at Sproul Plaza
For more information, please contact our Director of Rallies, Jessica Blackwell.
“Get the Red Out” T-shirt Exchange
In the spirit of the rivalry, the Rally Committee does its part to ensure that students on campus rid themselves of any red clothing they may have accidentally brought to Cal. In exchange for a red item of clothing and a can of food, students are given a Big Game Week themed blue and gold T-shirt designed by members of the Committee. After collecting all the red clothing and cans, the Rally Committee donates them to local charities.Laugh Your Axe Off
This comedy extravaganza showcases the talent of local comedians, including Kris Tinkle, and student groups, like the Men’s Octet and Jericho! This event is a fun way to bring people out, take a small break from our studying, and have a laugh or two at stanfurd’s expense!Wednesday, November 18th
Time: 8pm
Location: 2050 VLSB
For more information, please contact our Director of Special Events, Katie Strehlow.
Big Game Week Night Rally
Another unique and amazing event is our Night Rally! All the spirit groups parade through the city of Berkeley, stopping as the Cal Band plays at the fraternities and sororities and the Units. This rally ends on Sproul, as Sather Gate is lit up in all blue and gold.Thursday, November 19th
Time: 8pm
Location: Meet at Bowles Hall
For more information, please contact our Director of Special Events, Katie Strehlow.
Tree Chopping Rally
This intense, axe-and-saw-filled rally was inspired by the mascot of our rivals across the Bay. The steps of Sproul are taken over by the Cal Logging Team as they chop and saw their way through several logs, all representing the despised mascot that is the Stanfurd Tree.Friday, November 20th
Time: 12pm
Location: Sproul Plaza
For more information, please contact our Director of Special Events, Katie Strehlow.
Big Game Bonfire Rally
The Rally Committee is responsible for building and burning down the largest bonfire west of the Mississippi. Thousands upon thousands of students, faculty, alumni, and Cal fans fill the entire Greek Theater to witness one of the most dramatic, inspiring, and moving rallies. And did we mention the HEAT?! Members spend the entire Friday of Big Game Week building the structure of pallets, preparing for the fire that reaches almost four stories high! Many alumni come to speak and share stories of Big Games past, while the football team makes a quick visit, many different groups perform, cries of “Freshmen More Wood!” are heard all night long, and the entire theater sits in the glow of candlelight as the fires dies down.Friday, November 20th
Doors open at 6pm
Rally starts at 7pm
Location: Greek Theatre
For more information, please contact our Director of Rallies, Jessica Blackwell.