Berkeley City College Campus Showcase
Berkeley City College welcomed Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson and the PCCD Board of Trustees to showcase BCC for the February 25 Board of Trustees Meeting. President Denise Richardson, along with other BCC leaders, led a tour of campus and provided updates on programs and services.
The presentation featured a BCC Pulse highlighting student achievements and events which can be viewed here. BCC thanks our partners at the First Floor Group for helping to produce the video.
Following the video, Berkeley City College students, faculty, and classified professionals provided updates about the launch of MESA, the work of the Undocumented Community Resource Center, the Early Education & California Apprentice Initiative grant program, and the Society of Scholars. Thanks to Armando Franco, Carolina Martinez, Dr. Joya Chavarin, Skyler Barton, and the students for their presentations, which can be viewed here. Big thanks to our partners from the PCCD Marketing office Mark Johnson, Marcus Creel, Faiza Ali, Angel Hunter, and Joe Sullivan for broadcasting the meeting.
“Thank you for showing up every day and doing the remarkable, impactful work that you do. You all inspire me daily, and I consider it an incredible blessing to be on this Peralta & BCC journey with such a dedicated team,” said President Richardson. “A special thank you to Annie Liu, who worked tirelessly for months to ensure our showcase was a spectacular reflection of the work we do and the students we serve.”
Chancellor Gilkerson and President Richardson Featured in Women in Construction Week Video
Berkeley City College’s construction partner Kitchell led a tour of the Berkeley City College West campus site during Women in Construction Week. The video highlighted the all-female leadership team made up of PCCD Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson, BCC President Denise Richardson, Kitchell Project Manager Camille Harden, and Ratcliff Principal Patricia Alarcón. They each shared their perspectives on the collaborative process and the impact of women in the industry. Watch the video here.
“Our collective work has been inspired by our individual experiences as women working in positions that have not always been open to us,” said President Richardson. “Both Camille and Patricia are such experienced professionals, that it’s been really fun engaging from the lens of our respective expertise in education, design, and instruction, and coming together to make sure our new building reflects the best of our collective efforts.”
The six-story, 60,000-square-foot BCC West campus will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, faculty spaces, student services, and a rooftop deck and is slated to open in the Fall of 2026.
“Dreams Not Remembered” NIAD Art Center Exhibit at BCC
The BCC Student Arts Guild collaborated with NIAD Art Center to present “Dreams Not Remembered,” an exhibition of four artists who are Berkeley City College students and artists working at NIAD, an art center for adults with developmental differences.
The exhibition is on view in BCC’s 4th Floor hallways through March 13, 2025. Many thanks to the amazing Student Arts Guild who installed the exhibit!
The show is curated by Liliana Herrera, Exhibitions & Collections Specialist at NIAD, featuring work by Brandon Harris, Rebecca Jantzen, Samantha Kershnar, and Vincenté Valenzuela.
Students Celebrated at Umoja Day
On Tuesday, February 25, Berkeley City College’s Umoja Learning Community hosted its annual Umoja Day in the BCC Atrium. Umoja students came together to share their experiences and celebrate the practices that define the Umoja community. In addition to providing valuable information and resources about Umoja, students showcased their talents through singing and dance. “The Umoja students did a great job leading the event and showcasing their talents and achievements,” said Umoja counselor Skyler Barton. A special thanks to Skyler, Shannon Penn, and the Umoja student leaders for organizing such a memorable event!
Spring 25 Club Rush at BCC
On Tuesday, February 18, Berkeley City College kicked off its spring semester with the vibrant Club Rush event. The Atrium was buzzing with energy as hundreds of students gathered to explore the diverse range of cultural, academic, and extracurricular clubs available on campus. This semester, BCC boasts 47 chartered clubs. To add a fun twist, the Inter-Club Council and ASBCC handed out bingo cards. Students who visited five different clubs received stamps on their cards and were rewarded with a slice of pizza.
This article is taken from the President’s Report, written by Dr. Denise Richardson, Berkeley City College President, that was presented to the PCCD Board of Trustees during their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. To view it as a PDF, click here.