An Inside Look At Blockeley: The #1 Minecraft University (UC Berkeley 2020 Commencement)

CalTV sat down (virtually) with the Blockeley team to hear about all of their exciting projects and plans - including a partnership with SUPERB, Carol Christ, Marc Fisher, a mystery keynote speaker, virtual boba, EDM, 2020 commencement, and more!
*UPDATE* The partnership between Blockeley and SUPERB no longer exists.
Find out more about Blockeley here:
blockeley.org
Server IP: mc.blockeley.com
Thank you to their team that was featured in this video: Bjorn Lustic, Nick Pickett, Hunter Hall, Nga Nguyen, Christian Nisperos, and Seiji Sakiyama.
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• UC Berkeley X Blockeley
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[@erinigoe1598]

My 8th grader is dying for a Minecraft commencement. He’ll have to settle for a slideshow. This is ridiculous in the best possible way. Well done!

[@caltvofficial]

They did great! Hope he gets a Minecraft commencement one day

[@MagicSwordYT]

It's both lucky and unlucky to graduate in 2020. Go bears!

[@minjaeeeeee]

“We got boba” *takes a healing potion* 😂💀

[@sarakaufman9161]

Hi! I’m still in high school, but attending Berkeley is pretty much my dream... thank you for doing this! It really shows how dedicated the students are and how meaningful the campus is :D

[@suchitraabel3676]

Thanks for bringing me all the way from India, in Fall 1969.

[@jthluke]

1:41 is that the famous "smallest bear statue on campus" I see? Cute! 🐻

[@caltvofficial]

It is indeed!!!

[@kaye.]

This video gave me a huge smile, I can't wait for all the Blockeley events! :)

[@caltvofficial]

We're glad :) Let us know if you want more Blockeley-related content

[@KittyHerder]

I'm "older generation" and built a mini-Amsterdam in Minecraft, so there. I've spent a lot of time on campus as a visitor and to take occasional extension courses, and you guys have it spot on.

[@ahsu8253]

I love this and keep supporting one another thru virtual building in Minecraft - class of 2007

[@carrieg0g0]

You are all amazing! It's been so inspiring to watch this work.

[@hanasheikh8055]

The production of this video is immaculate

[@caltvofficial]

Thanks!

[@johncrary2889]

I used to work at the lab (LBNL) so I would drive thru the campus daily and I have to say all of you have got this spot on. This is an amazing thing you are doing. I cannot wait to see the final product. #calbringingtheworldtogether

[@caltvofficial]

They did a great job! We're thinking about doing a campus tour on the map as well.

[@johncrary2889]

CalTV if that was streamed I am sure there are others, like me, who would love to see that.

[@rigobertogonzalez8230]

Wait. Is Carol Christ gonna speak at the mc commencement for real?

[@caltvofficial]

Yep.

[@priptaputri4632]

Hit different, even if quarantine has done, i still wannt dis for graduation

[@eileensarasohn516]

Eileen Sarasohn '64 This is a great project. Walking through Sather Gate for the gazillionth time brought a huge smile!

[@xiasucks]

Where was Hell Yeah man?He's an integral part of the Berkeley experience

[@Jeff_Bai]

is that play free to play for everyone?

[@penguin-vu4tc]

Thanks for sharing! Where can I find the rock version of the commencement song at the begining of the video btw?

[@caltvofficial]

It's called "GRADUATION THEME (REMIX)" by FRAYMO PRODUCTIONS

[@penguin-vu4tc]

@@caltvofficialGreat! Thanks for your time!

[@marlonese]

This is insanely cool

[@caltvofficial]

Yep, all the work they put in definitely paid off.

[@carvercordes]

Do they have KALX in the basement of Barrows Hall?

[@caltvofficial]

They better!

[@silentrice7399]

This is sick! Is this map up for download?

[@caltvofficial]

Not sure! Blockeley's contact is in the description

[@thomaspolk4229]

Great work!

[@caltvofficial]

Thanks!

[@vishantvenugopal5693]

Is the map available. I’m a 2024 freshman and I have never seen the campus (probably won’t see it in the fall due to covid). Please let me know would love to check it out!

[@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040]

Vishant Venugopal IP is in the description

[@vishantvenugopal5693]

@@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040 oh ok thanks I didn't read the description earlier

[@GoldenDragonFortunes]

Cool! Go Bears!

[@aden-lj7wb]

The fact that this happened....(from a rising UCB sophomore)

[@MrOlivm]

The initial maps mentioned, I think s/argus/ARC GIS/

[@caltvofficial]

ooo did not know that, thank you

[@themadderhatter8528]

who else is here because of steven's video?
Edit: Congrats to all you wonderful new grads

[@roypeled74]

My kids are dying to find this but can't seem to. What's the server IP? ucblockeley.com just says "can't connect".

[@albertchern928]

try mc.blockeley.com

[@prismoth]

@@albertchern928 try blockeley.com

[@willnehasasquarehead8482]

This is so cool

[@caltvofficial]

It's awesome isn't it!

[@XANSZN]

On God if i was grauduting I would bowl up every thing

[@adridanjo4824]

fuck yea

[@caltvofficial]

lets goooooo

[@seanmullan4375]

Go Bears

[@caltvofficial]

Go Bearssss

[@P1nghost]

Soy de chile, el dato que nadie pregunto xd

[@user-ov9cs4sd6p]

だれか日本人翻訳して〜