Founded in 1900, the Order serves as a forum for discussion, where fellows gather to exchange ideas on a variety of topics pertinent to the well-being of the campus community.[1] Fellows are free to discuss ideas amongst themselves, but never to attribute opinions or remarks to their authors.[2]
Since 1906, the order has been housed in
Senior Hall, a log cabin on the Berkeley campus designed by
John Galen Howard.[3] In recent years, however, the order has been forced to relocate due to building closures.[2]
Activities
Every fall
semester, the order hosts one event open to the general public during
Homecoming weekend called the
Arleigh Williams Forum, either featuring a prominent speaker or a panel of engaged student and faculty to discuss campus issues.[4]
Membership
Membership in the order includes influential members of the university administration,
California government, and the
Board of Regents. When it was founded, student membership was limited to undergraduate senior men; in 1972, this restriction was lifted and all students, with at least
sophomore standing, have been eligible for fellowship.[1]