Search the site

News from the 1999-2000 Cohort of Haas Scholars

The 1999-2000 Haas Scholars first met each other at the New Scholars Reception and lunch at the April 2000 Haas Scholars Conference.

Work began in earnest at the June 2000 Haas Scholars Retreat.

The 1998/99 and 1999/2000 cohorts mingled at the New Scholars' Reception held April 16, 1999 in conjunction with the First Annual Spring Conference. From left to right Natalia Glebova (1998/99 Haas Scholar), Professor Alex Saragoza (1999/2000 Haas Mentor), Simmie Foster (1999/2000 Haas Scholar), Lillian Park (1998/99 Haas Scholar). In the center background, Miruna Stanica (1999/2000 Haas Scholar) conversed with her mentor Professor Celeste Langan (left).

Dean of Undergraduate Education Carolyn Porter (left) enjoyed an impromptu guest appearance by Chancellor Robert Berdahl on the patio of the Faculty Club. The Chancellor reminded the new scholars of Robert and Colleen Haas's generous commitment to provide outstanding Berkeley undergraduates who have financial need with the time and resources necessary to pursue their research and creative goals.

(From left to right) 1999/2000 scholars Ki Won Yoon and Anita Lee conversed with their mentors Professor Norman Terry (Plant and Microbial Biology) and Professor George Smoot (Physics).

More Photos: The First Annual Spring Conference!

Last modified on by CS