During Fall semester 2022, CoA’s Puente students enthusiastically engaged in a number of meaningful extracurricular activities. On Friday, November 18, 2022, through Saturday November 19, 2022, College of Alameda’s Puente Project students participated in California State University East Bay's Transfer Friday, toured Fresno State University, and attended the Puente Transfer Motivational Conference at the University of California, Merced campus.

Approximately 1,000 community college students representing 39 different campuses in California attended the conference. The Puente Motivational Conference was designed to inspire and demystify the transfer process while creating a support system and networking opportunities for Puente students.

CoA’s Puentistas (Puente students) heard from university representatives, participated in workshops, and listened to keynote speaker Author, Activist, and Social Changemaker Julissa Arce talk about her upbringing and educational experiences. The CoA Puente team is responsible for organizing student participation in these activities, including ACCESO/Puente Counselor Danna Chavez Baquero, ACCESO Success Coach Alejandra Duran, and Student Services Specialist Alejandro Gonzalez.

This article was included in the College of Alameda January 25, 2023 President's Report. To view the full report, click here.